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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Comes Alive With Color, Culture and Community for Día de los Muertos

SAN DIEGO — California State Park’s Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (SHP) invites visitors of all ages to a lively and meaningful Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1 and 2. This year’s free, family-friendly eventoffers more ways than ever to experience the rich traditions of this beloved holiday – from hands-on crafts, community altars and local artwork, to historical tours and live performances, and more. The event is being hosted with support from the Boosters of Old Town, the Old Town Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

October 14, 2025 Old Town San Diego SHP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Invites Public to Brave its Free Halloween Ball Mystery Tours at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

SACRAMENTO —Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour. Explore frightfully decorated rooms with dark tales of history and mystery as you make your way to the Halloween Ball. Costumes are encouraged. Watch out for dancing spirits! Be sure to check out some fun photo opportunities out in the courtyard.

October 09, 2025 Leland Stanford Mansion SHP Read the Full News Release

State Agencies Highlight New Measures to Combat Golden Mussels Following Detection at San Luis Reservoir

SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California State Parks, is highlighting new measures to protect California’s water infrastructure and slow the spread of invasive golden mussels following a recent discovery of the species at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.

October 03, 2025 California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways, News Release, Boat California, San Luis Reservoir SRA Read the Full News Release

Top Unforgettable California State Parks to Visit During Fall

SACRAMENTO – With temperatures cooling and changing colors in the foliage, fall is one of the best times to visit California’s 280 state parks for a weekend getaway with friends or a nice family day trip. With its diverse and beautiful varieties of habitat such as deserts, forests, rivers, lakes and beaches, and historic sites, California offers a little bit of everything for an autumnal paradise.

October 01, 2025 Angel Island SP, Cuyamaca Rancho SP, Donner Memorial SP, Castle Rock SP, Picacho SRA, Sunset SB, Sue-meg SP, Fort Ross SHP, Fremont Peak SP, Henry W. Coe SP, Mount Diablo SP, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Point Dume SB Read the Full News Release

California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division Awards More Than $23 Million in Grants

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division announced today more than $23 million in final awards for the 2025 Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (Grants program). Eighty-one local and federal agencies, districts and nonprofit organizations were awarded funding for their off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation activities.

September 29, 2025 California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, Grants, News Release Read the Full News Release

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park Celebrates Annual Rededication on Oct. 11

EARLIMART – California State Park’s Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park (SHP) will celebrate its Annual Rededication on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event is part of California State Parks’ yearlong celebration of the Golden State’s 175th anniversary of statehood and will be co-sponsored by the California State Parks Foundation. Visitors will be able to enjoy a day of history and culture with live music, dancing, historical reenactments and speakers.

September 25, 2025 Colonel Allensworth SHP Read the Full News Release