The Davalos family are shown enjoying the 2014 Tailgate Trick or Treat. This year's Halloween event will be held on Monday at the Lucerne Valley Senior Center parking lot. File photo
1. Tailgate Trick-or-Treat — The annual Lucerne Valley Community Tailgate Trick-or-Treat will feature a costume contest, hayride, food and lots of candy.
When: Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Lucerne Valley Senior Center Parking Lot (behind the library)
Cost: Free
2. Boot Scootin' BBQ Fundraiser — There will be live music, line dancing, barbecue and fun. All proceeds raised benefit the 2017 LVMS/ LVHS East Coast “Independence to Democracy” Student Trip. Music will be provided by Kalina Walker and “Split Second” with line dancing by Kathy Verkamp.
When: Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lazy Lizard Ranch, Lucerne Valley
Cost: Admission is free
3. Parking Lot Sale — Cadillac Antiques will feature a huge parking lot sale with numerous vendors selling an assortment of wares.
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cadillac Antiques, 32090 State Highway 18
Cost: Free
Information: Call 760-278-1885
4. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest — Our quaint celebration has always been based on the lore of the world’s original Oktoberfest. Over the years, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has become world renown for its own traditions and old-world ambience, celebrating friends, family and good times. A festival like no other, guests are treated to authentic German entertainment; feast on Brats and Knockwursts direct from the German butcher; and enjoy the very same beers poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest for more than 150 years!
When: Saturday is last day; The entertainment is non stop from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on Saturday
Where: Big Bear Lake Convention Center
Cost: Adults, $19.99; children $9.99; other pricing available
Information: www.bigbearevents.com
5. Night Sky Festival — This year, events will be staged at multiple locations, in and around the park. A variety of activities will be offered to include, wildlife programs, nature walks, night-sky viewing and a host of other interesting and educational offerings.
When: Saturday
Where: Joshua Tree National Park
Information: For schedules and more information on the Night Sky Festival 2016, go to www.nps.gov/jotr or Facebook at JoshuaTreeNPS.