Fall is the air. The leaves are starting to fall and pumpkin spice everything is everywhere. It's time to start preparing for Halloween. Whether you're looking for something fun and safe for the little ones, or just want to have some fun on your own, here are some Halloween happenings around the Delta area:
Home Decorating Contest - Oakley (The hometown of Cypress Self Storage!)
The City of Oakley Recreation Division is holding its Annual Halloween Decorating Contest. Residents are invited to decorate their houses and enter the contest. The contest is open to any home within the City of Oakley limits. Decorations are limited to the exterior front yard and roof only. Entries will be posted online for a public vote. (At Cypress Self Storage, we are so excited about this contest, and we cannot wait to see all the beautiful and spooky decorations around town!)
(Note: If you're thinking that hiring a professional decorating service will give you an edge, think again. Decorations installed by a professional service will not be eligible.)
The entry deadline is October 22nd. Public voting takes place October 23-28th and the winner will be announced October 29. To enter the contest, or for more information, please visit: www.ci.oakley.ca.us/recreation/hometowndecoratingcontest/
Hometown Halloween - Brentwood
If you have little ones and don't want to drag them all over the neighborhood (or just want your kids to get more candy!), come to Brentwood's Hometown Halloween in Downtown Brentwood. This annual tradition, put on by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, takes place Saturday, October 27, 2018
5 p.m - 7:30 p.m. in downtown Brentwood on Oak Street, from Diablo Way to Third Street.
As the candy booths are set up by local businesses, it's also a great way for parents who are new to the area to learn about local businesses and services - and get free candy from them!
If you have young children, this event may be perfect for you! It's a more controlled environment to make sure that you can keep a close eye on your little ones. Perhaps this is the perfect activity for first and second time trick-or-treaters.
For more information, please visit: www.brentwoodchamber.com/events/details/2018-hometown-halloween-3359
Smith Family Farms, Brentwood
If you need pumpkins for your annual jack o'lanterns, don't just pick them up along with your groceries. Make a fun day with the kids out of it at Smith Family Farms. The Pumpkin Harvest starts October 4, and open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Halloween. There's a hayride in which the whole family can go out to a real pumpkin patch and pick their own pumpkins (1 per family member - pumpkin price is included in admission, $8/person on weekdays, $9/person on weekends). There are also other fun farm activities as well. (We'll share more about Smith Family Farms Christmas in a future post - stay tuned.)
Smith Family Farms is located at 4350 Sellers Ave, Brentwood. (925) 625-5966. jkdevera2.wixsite.com/smithfamilyfarm
Halloween Kids Night Out, Color Me Mine, Streets of Brentwood, Brentwood
On Friday, October 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., bring the kids to Color Me Mine at the Streets of Brentwood to paint something spooky, watch Hotel Transylvania, enjoy pizza and more! The kids can wear their Halloween costumes for prizes! Ages 4-12; cost is $30+Tax per child! For more information, check out their website: https://brentwood.colormemine.com/halloween-kids-night-out/
Color Me Mine is located in The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Rd., #136
Sugar Barge Bar and Grill – Bethel Island
For over 21 fun without the rugrats, head on over to the Sugar Barge for their annual Halloween Bash. October 27 @ 8:00 p.m. - October 28 @ 12:00 a.m. Cost is $15.00 (Tickets go fast! Present at the door.) Enter the costume contest, win prizes and enjoy live music by Billy Martini's 70's Show! Full dinner menu items are available.
Get your transferrable and non-refundable tickets at: events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xdtgmpvab&oeidk=a07efnnmnrdc557180f
The Sugar Barge Bar and Grill is located at 4515 Willow Road, Bethel Island.
At Cypress Self Storage, we truly love our community and we truly love Halloween. We hope that today's blog post helps you identify the perfect Delta area Halloween activities for you and your family. We wish you a safe and prosperous holiday! Currently under construction, we are Oakley, California's newest self storage facility and will open our doors in 2019. Please do not hesitate to reach out to join our interest list or to simply say "hi". We always look forward to meeting new members of our community. Happy Halloween, everyone!
