Happy October! I recently shared a list of local pumpkin patches for your family to enjoy this Fall, now here is a list of all kinds of events, some are free, some are ticketed events with a fee.  

October sure is a month full of family-friendly fun throughout all of Sacramento.  From Carnivals, Trunk-or-Treats to Movie Nights and more, be sure to mark your calendars because from the beginning of the month all the way till the end there is fun to be found. 

DOCO Carnival Block Party

Sunday, October 10th, Noon to 4 PM

Free fun for all ages! Interactive games, live music, strolling performers, prizes, food, train rides and more!

$5 Parking in the DOCO West Parking Garage (L & 3rd Street)11am-5pm.

405 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

DOCOSacramento.com

Movies Under the Stars

Thursday night movies at the Old Sacramento River Front, located at Old Sacrament State Historic Park at 111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This is a ticketed event, tickets are $10 per person, if you purchase four or more tickets you receive a Sac Branded Picnic Blanket.

Thursday, October 7th - Original Ghost Busters

Thursday, October 14th - Clue

Thursday, October 21st - Hocus Pocus

Thursday, October 28th - The Haunted Mansion

For information and tickets click here.

Halloween Extravaganza

Saturday, October 16, 2021 10 AM to Noon

North Highlands Recreation and Park District

Kay F. Dahill Community Center, 6040 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660

Free family friendly Halloween event filled with games, crafts, activities and the famous costume parade.  

For more information click here.

Halloween Night Game - Halloween Air Soft Rave

Saturday, October 16, 2021 7 PM to 11 PM

$20 at the door, $15 if you play during the day.

4555 PFE Road, Roseville, CA 95747

Imagine a Halloween Rave with airsoft guns. Click here for info. 


Sacramento Antique Faire

Sunday, October 17, 2021, 6:30 AM to 3 PM

Admission is $3 (16 and under are free)

300+ vendors selling antiques, collectibles and vintage goods.  Clothing, art, jewelry, lighting, glassware, silver, toys, furniture, farmhouse, mid-century and more. 

Sleep Train Area (East Entrance) 1 Sports Parkway, Sacramento 

For more info click here


Halloween Boo Bash

Friday, October 22nd at 6 PM

At the CSD Community Center. Trunk or Treat, carnival games, floating pumpkin patch, cake walk, costume contest and more.  If you are interested in being a Trunk or Treat Vendor visit the website to register. 


Halloween Fun at Fairytale Town 

October 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st from 5 PM to 9 PM

Trick or Treat stations, family photo ops, costume parade, games, arts and crafts, 

Admission $13 (members $10, prices increase Saturday, October 16th)

For tickets and more info click here.

Halloween Family Fun Fest

Saturday, October 23, 2021 8 AM to 1 PM

Sunrise Farmers Market at Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights, 6041 Sunrise Blvd.

Farmers Market, Pumpkin Paintings, Free treats, Kids Costume Contest at 11:30 AM, Live Entertainment, over 70+ vendors.


Pumpkin Splash Patch

Saturday, October 23, 2021 1 PM to 3 PM

CSD Community Pool, pre-registration is required, admission cost. For more info click here.


Halloween Family Fest

Sunday, October 24th 9 AM

Farmers Market, Pumpkin Painting, Free Treats, Free Raffle, Kids Costume Contest at 11:30 AM and more.  For more info click here.

Mahany Park, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747


Halloween Festival

Sunday, October 24th 1 PM to 4 PM

Free family fun, live DJ, face painting, bounce houses, games and more. 

Southgate Plaza 4242 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA

Fore more info click here.


Citrus Town KidTopia Spooky Street

Friday, October 29th 5 PM to 7 PM

Trick-or-Treating, Street Entertainment, Craft Station, DJ Dance Party, wear your costumes!

Sign up to be a KidTopia Member and receive a surprise goody bag. 

Fore more info click here.

Rio Linda/Elverta Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 29th 5:30 PM to 8 PM

Walk through community center parking lot for a Trunk or Treat event sponsored by Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District.

At the Rio Linda Community Center, 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda, CA 95673

Registration begins October 1st here.


Trunk or Treat and Scarecrow Contest

Friday, October 29th 4 PM to 6 PM

El Dorado Hills Community Park for more info click here.


Trunk or Treat at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and School

Friday, October 29th 6-8 PM

Wear your costume and enjoy safe fun with a Trunk or Treat, there will be food, fun and plenty of candy.

7869 Kingswood Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

For more info click here.


Cars and Coffee Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 30, 2021 7:30 AM to 9 AM

430 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA 

Bring Candy, decorate your car, wear costumes and enjoy Trunk or Treat. An award will be given to the most creative decoration and costume.  For more info click here.


Bayside Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 30, 2021 5:30-8:30 PM

Decorated trunks, candy, Inflatables, bounce houses, food trucks, and more.

To register your trunk and more info click here.


Wild Howl-O-Ween at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary

Saturday, October 30, 2021 10 AM to 2 PM

Come enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky animal-themed scavenger hunt and fun goodies.  Costumes encouraged!

Follow the clues on self-guided scavenger hunt each clue will lead you to a not-too-spooky animal and a vendor booth to collect a treat.

Regular Admission Fees apply $7/person, ages under 2 are free.

For tickets and info click here.


Pumpkins and Planes - Aerospace Museum

Saturday, October 30, 2021 10 AM to 2 PM

Celebrate Halloween early with Amelia Bearhart and friends in our huge outdoor Air Park.  Fly on by for trick-or-treating, music, Halloween themed activities and games. 

Admission $15 (Children 3 and under are free)

For tickets and info click here.

Halloween at Hagan

Saturday, October 30, 2021 3 PM to 6 PM

Hagan Community Center for Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, a zombie run, themed obstacle course and more. Admission is $5 per child.

For additional event info click here

2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670


Halloween Spooktacular at Denio's Roseville Farmers Market

Saturday, October 30, 2021 10 AM to Noon

Live performances from some of your favorite Halloween characters.  Performances start at 10 AM sharp, followed by meet and greets until Noon.  Show up in your best costume. 

1551 Vineyard Road, Roseville, CA 95678 For more info click here.


Trick or Treat at Sacramento Children's Museum

Sunday, October 31, 2021 10 AM to Noon

Join in a fun hour of trick-or-treating featuring candy stations, outside play, art activities and more.  There will be a 10 AM session and 11 AM session.  This event is free but welcoming donations of new or gently used children's books. 

Capacity is limited so registration is required. Click here for details. 

2701 Prospect Park Drive, Ste 120, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670