Halloween

From the eerie Parsons Avenue neighborhood north of Bear Creek to the dark corners of M Street in south Merced, local homeowners are getting into the Halloween spirit. The Times ventured out to find some of Merced’s Most Haunted Homes. We hope readers will venture out on their own to see these amazingly creative yard decorations and scary…

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood completes its 2023 line-up with the demonic “Evil Dead Rise” and frightening…

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights brings season 4 of Netflix’s original series “Stranger Things” to life in a terrifying all-new haunted…

Vintage cars lined the street near the Main Police Headquarters in downtown Merced, all decorated and ready for children to come around to find goodies and treats last Saturday. “Cops for Critters” is an event where all reaches of the community can come together and enjoy the Halloween Spirit. This event offers a safe and…

Residents from throughout Merced County are making their way to Vista Ranch and Cellars' annual Pumpkin Patch as they prepare for Halloween and…

Where can you go to find creative, well thought out rides and activities to entertain the kids, including some that adults can ride too, beautiful…

There are Merced residents who decorate their homes for Halloween. And then there is the Anderson Family — Ken and Harmony, along with their three children. Let’s just say they are on a whole different level unto themselves. “We went crazy and now it’s evolved into this,” says Harmony Anderson as she walks through…

Applegate Park Zoo in Merced was decked out for Halloween, and provided a fun and safe place for children during Zpooky Nights, a three-day event last…

Local kids were happy to take part in the annual Halloween Pumpkin Party at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced There were two sessions on Oct. 21 with 40…

Things got pretty wild last Friday night at the Merced Senior Center during the annual Halloween Costume Party and Dance for people living with special needs and their friends and family members. Guests of all ages — youngsters to seniors — were dancing all over the floor to funky music, eating all kinds of sweet treats, winning…