Halloween at Charlie's Acres
Here’s what awaits you this Halloween at Charlie’s Acres!
Join us for a day of festive fun, sweet treats, and unforgettable moments with our animal residents. Costumes are welcome at our annual Halloween Celebration!
Treat the Animals
Take a spooky stroll around the sanctuary loop in costume and hand out treats to our friendly animal residents while learning their rescue stories.
Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Kids can explore the sanctuary, search for clues, and discover fun animal facts along the way.
Pumpkin Smash for the Pigs
Help us smash pumpkins and watch the pigs bob for apples — it’s always a crowd favorite!
Vegan Treats & Goodies
Enjoy a candy treat bag and other goodies.
Vegan Circus Truck
Treat yourself to cruelty-free carnival food for purchase. Featuring a special chicken sandwich sponsored by Daring.
Games & Crafts Galore
Play fun games and decorate your very own wooden pumpkin to take home.
We'll be hosting this event rain or shine! Proceeds from this event benefit the lifelong care of our 150 rescued animal residents, humane education programs for schools, and emergency response.
Entry times every 15 minutes between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm! Click the date on the calendar to pick a time and get your tickets!
What exactly is a sanctuary?
As a non-profit farm animal sanctuary, our priority is the physical and emotional well-being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our animal residents always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors and will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. In contrast, the goal of a petting zoo is profit and entertainment, meaning that animals may be forced to be handled regardless of what they want and are often discarded when they are no longer profitable. By sharing the stories of our rescued residents, they are able to serve as animal ambassadors to provide visitors with an opportunity to see a new side to them and learn more about the challenges animals like them face in our world.
Charlie's Acres is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations and registration costs are tax deductible.
What should I expect?
We are a working farm animal sanctuary, so please expect to do some walking, potentially get dirty, and be exposed to the natural weather elements (rain, heat, wind). Also expect to meet some amazing farm animals and hear their incredible stories. Tours last between 75 and 90 minutes and involve about 1/2 mile of walking. If you need added assistance to get around the property, please send us an email at info@charliesacres.org.
PLEASE NOTE that companion animals are not permitted on our property and we advise that they be left at home or in the care of others off-site. This also includes not leaving animals in cars in the parking lot, which is a violation of California Penal Code Section 597.7 PC.