Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at Charlie's Acres in Sonoma, California

Halloween is just around the corner, and Charlie's Acres is the perfect place to celebrate! Come in costume and share special treats with our woolly, hairy, and feathered friends while making their day extra sweet. We'll also have festive activities for kids (and kids at heart!), so bring the whole family for a spook-tacular time.

What you can look forward to:

• During a walk around our sanctuary loop, you'll treat our friendly residents to treats and gentle affection at each station, all while our staff and volunteers share the animals' rescue stories and fun details about their unique personalities.
• A fun scavenger hunt for the kiddos as they explore and learn about the animals.
• Smash pumpkins for the pigs and watch them bob for apples!
• Indulge in a variety of vegan candy and other plant-based bites.
• Indoor and outdoor games, plus a craft space in our Education Center.
• A straw-bale photo booth.
• Enter for an opportunity to take home exciting prizes!

We'll be hosting this event rain or shine! Proceeds from this event benefit the lifelong care of our 150 rescued animal residents and our free humane education programs for schools.

Entry times at 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 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.