Thursday, October 1
Healthy Trails Stroller Hike
Alviso Marina County Park
4:30pm -6:00pm

Join a Strollerhikers.com Docent to explore the bayland birds, breezes and train.. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection, water, snacks and camera. Meet at the Alviso Marina parking lot. (408) 355-2240.

Saturday, October 3
Trail Day Volunteer Project
Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
9:00am - 1:00pm

Come help park staff with a new trail construction and maintenance projects. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle, hiking shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt and sun protection. 40 volunteers are needed for this project – rain or shine. Meet at the Oak Flats parking lot. Pre-registration required. (408) 355-2254.

Family Friendly Moonlight Hike
Vasona Lake County Park
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Come enjoy an outing under the moon and stars on the paved Los Gatos Creek Trail with Park Docent Jennifer Snedeker. Watch for wildlife that come out at dark, explore overhead constellations and discover many secrets of the night. Meet at the Vasona playground parking lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Bring water, snack and flashlight. (408) 355-2240.

Friday, October 9
Haunted Ranch House Tours
Grant County Park
8:00pm -12:00am

Join Ghost Trackers and a park historian for a special 1-hour moonlit tour of the Grant Ranch House. Explore the both the virtual and supernatural history of this old mansion using only a flashlight and your imagination. Tour times vary, reservations required. (408) 274-6121.

Saturday, October 10
The Ohlone Lifestyle
Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
10:00am -1:00pm

The Ohlone People who once lived off this land ate diverse meals, entertained themselves, made clothing, crafted tools and furnished their homes with only what nature provided. Come explore these early ways through stories and activities with a Park Ranger. Meet at the Park Office. Reservations required. 408) 842-7800.

Amah Mutsun Tribal Celebration
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
11:00am – 3:00pm

Join members of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Coastanoan/Ohlone Indians for a special day of historical and cultural presentations. Park visitors will also be able to participate in a variety of hands-on activities. Chitactac-Adams is located at the intersection of Watsonville and Burchell Roads in Gilroy. (408) 323-0107.

Haunted Ranch House Tours
Grant County Park
7:00pm -11:00pm

Join Ghost Trackers and a park historian for a special 1-hour moonlit tour of the Grant Ranch House. Explore the both the virtual and supernatural history of this old mansion using only a flashlight and your imagination. Tour times vary, reservations required. (408) 274-6121.

Thursday, October 15
Healthy Trails Toddler Trek
Santa Teresa County Park
4:30pm -6:00pm

Join a Docent from Strollerhikers.com on this moderate 2.5-mile hike geared for families with young children. Bring your infant packs/carriers, sun protection, sturdy hiking shoes, water and snacks. Meet at the Fortini Trail parking lot. (408) 355-.

Saturday, October 17
Introduction to Geocaching
Calero County Park
8:45 am – 12:00pm

Join Docent Sam Drake from Geocachers of the Bay Area on a caching adventure in beautiful Calero County Park. Hike the Figueroa, Vallecito, Pena and Los Cerritos trails – finding 7 hidden caches along the way. All equipment and instruction provided for free! Meet at the Calero day use area with comfortable hiking shoes, water and sun protection. Reservations required. (408) 355-2240.

History Walk
Grant County Park
1:30pm -3:30pm

Join a park historian on this leisurely walk to discover the historical features of the park. Explore Halls Valley history from Indian days to the recent past, including a tour of the Grant Ranch House. Walking tour leaves from the Ranch House at 1:30pm. House tour begins at 2:15. (408) 274-6121.

Star Party
Grant County Park
7:30pm -11:00 pm

Take a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group (www.hallsvalley.org). Telescopes are provided, but you are welcome to bring one. Entrance gate closes at 10:00pm. Meet at Halley Hill. (408) 274-6121.

Saturday, October 24
Healthy Trails Hike
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
9:00am - 11am

Join Docent Cait Hutnik to enjoy a hike along the Woods Road Trail. Meet at the Woods Road parking lot on Hicks Road. For more information about other “Healthy Trails” programs and partners call (408) 355-2240.

Creepy Campfire
Vasona County Park
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Come enjoy a night around the campfire with a Park Ranger. Explore myths and stories that surround our nocturnal animal neighbors; stay for the Halloween-themed movie to follow. Bring a blanket or low beach chair and flashlight. Meet at the campfire center next to the Ranger Office. (408) 354-2608.

Bugged-Out Movie Night – Tarantula
Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch
7:30pm -10:30pm

Explore the fascinating life of the tarantula in our world. Hang on to your seats while watching the 1950s thriller “Tarantula”, followed by some safe close encounters with the real-life creatures! Meet at the ranch barn, located at 372 Manila Drive in San Jose. Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.

Friday, October 30
Halloween Haunt
Ed Levin County Park
5:00pm -8:00pm

Join park staff for a night of spooky family fun. Play ghostly games, carve a free pumpkin, eat s’mores around the campfire and take a creepy hike around the Spring Valley Pond. Meet at the Ranger Office. Costumes and all ages welcome, children must be supervised by an adult. Hot dogs available for purchase. (408) 262-6980.

Saturday, October 31
Park Beautification Day Volunteer Project
Hellyer County Park
9:00am - 1:00pm

Come help park staff with trail work, invasive plant removal, playground clean-up, litter removal and other projects that help keep the park beautiful. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle, hiking shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt and sun protection. 40 volunteers are needed for this project – rain or shine. Check in at the park entrance kiosk. Pre-registration required. (408) 355-2254.