Running Springs Library Plans Free Halloween ‘Friendly Frights’ Event October 31, Plus Book Sale

RUNNING SPRINGS, San Bernardino County — October 28, 2026. Families looking for an indoor Halloween activity in the San Bernardino Mountains have several options at the Running Springs Branch Library on Saturday, October 31. The county library’s official events calendar schedules a Friendly Frights celebration from 10 a.m. to noon, along with a full-day Friends of the Library book sale and family game time.

Where and when?

All three programs are listed for 2677 Whispering Pines Drive, Running Springs, CA 92382.

9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Friends of the Library Book Sale.
10 a.m.–noon: Friendly Frights, a family-friendly Halloween event.
10:30–11:30 a.m.: Family Game Time, with board games for families.

What happens during Friendly Frights?

According to the county’s event announcement, visitors who check out 15 library items can earn a special reward and an opportunity to enter a grand-prize drawing. The program is designed for families of all ages. The county says library programs are generally free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. A free program does not necessarily mean books sold at the separate fundraiser are free.

Do families need reservations?

The published events do not specify required advance booking. Capacity, incentives and programming can change, so visitors should confirm any special conditions directly with the branch. This guide does not claim that every prize is guaranteed to every visitor or that a drawing has a predetermined winner.

What if weather affects mountain travel?

Driving conditions can change quickly in Running Springs in late October. Check Caltrans highway conditions and local forecasts before traveling. For library questions, the county lists 909-382-3910 for Running Springs Branch.

Official sources: San Bernardino County Library — Friendly Frights October 31; Running Springs programs and full-day calendar; County library address and phone directory. Reviewed October 28, 2026.

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