Today is officially the first day of Fall, so happy Fall! With Fall we welcome cooler weather and all things pumpkin spice, and let us not forget about all things apple, apple cider, apple donuts, and pies. Fall is full of family fun and delicious treats. I wanted to share some fun Fall family local events, that I think you should make room in your schedule to enjoy!
First, it is not officially, officially, Fall in the Northern California area, until you have made a trip up to Apple Hill, am I right? Apple Hill is an absolute MUST! Near Placerville, in between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, you'll find Apple Hill. I believe they have over 50 local family farms, a beautiful community dedicated to supporting agriculture in our community. Founded in 1964 with just 16 apple ranches, they have now grown to include fruit and vegetable farms, bakeshops, a Bed and Breakfast Inn, flower gardens, and Christmas tree farms. Our favorite Apple Hill visits are Boa Vista Orchard, High Hill Ranch, Delfino Farms, Larsen's Apple Barn, and Abel's Apple Acres. If you can visit on a weekday that is the best time to visit, if you can only go on a weekend, go super early and bring your patience, because traffic can back up, especially at the most visited Farms like our favorites. If you find yourself up on a weekend when it is packed, maybe visit one of the farms that are not on the main road.
Every Fall, we also aim to make a visit to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm, if you have not been recently, it is a must-visit, they have added new attractions. They are open now through November 6th. They are located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane in Wheatland, CA. I recommend going as early in the season as you can because it only gets busier towards Halloween. I also recommend going on a weekday if you are able to. The weekends are extremely busy. You can save money by purchasing ticket bundles for the attractions as well as visiting on free parking days, be sure to check online here.
Dave's Pumpkin Patch Opens Saturday, September 24th! - Sunday-Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM and Friday-Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM - Each October guests visit us for a spectacular and long-standing fall experience. Each seems to come for a different reason. Some love the smiles on their kid's faces as they ride the hayride and pick their favorite pumpkin. Others visit year after year for the challenge of a new corn maze design. And some just come for the great food and Dave's famous apple cider cinnamon donuts. Activities: Jumping Pillow, Hay Rides, Tractor Train Ride, Corn Maze, Animals, and Pig Races, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Patch fun, and more! To come and enjoy food and donuts or pick pumpkins in the pumpkin patch no admittance ticket is required. If you want to do the activities (jumping pillow, ride the hay ride, or get lost in the corn maze and all other activities in the Cornival you will need to purchase a wristband/ticket. The pony rides are not affiliated with Dave's Pumpkin Patch so you have to purchase a separate ticket on site.
Family Fest - Saturday, September 24th 11 AM to 2 PM. Vernon Street Town Square, Free Event. Enjoy family fun for everyone featuring 2 kid zones, bounce houses, 50+ vendors, live performances, food trucks, big trucks exploration zone, and character meet & greets. For more details, click here for more information.
Dixon's Cool Patch Pumpkins Opens Saturday, September 24th - Home of the world record corn maze, located at 6150 Dixon Ave. West, Dixon, CA. Feathers you-pick pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, food, and more! Open every day 9 AM to 8 PM (weather permitting). For pricing and more info click here. This year's maze is 40 acres and built from over 3 million stocks of corn.
Green Acres Nursery and Supply Fall Festival - Saturday, September 24th 8 AM to 4 PM - Fall Festival at the Auburn location 380 Nevada Street, Auburn, CA. The free family-friendly event will have a variety of fall-themed activities.
Old Sacramento Waterfront October Tour - October 1st – 31st. First stop the Visitors Center – 1100 2nd Street. Come find fall at the Waterfront! Joining in is easy, grab an OctoberTour map at the Visitor’s Center, and enjoy all of the festive fall offerings the district has to offer! Simply use your map and collect stamps at your favorite fall shops, restaurants and activities, and return the map at the end of the month to the Visitor’s Center to be entered into our raffle. Come Find Fall in the Old Sacramento Waterfront with the OctoberTour promotion featuring the first ever Pumpkin Patch within the district! The Children’s Receiving Home is excited to announce a new volunteering opportunity during the month of October. In partnership with Old Sacramento Waterfront, we will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch to benefit the youth and families CRH serves, as well as Caleb Greenwood Elementary. Hours – The Month of October (weather permitting) Thursday & Fridays 12 PM – 6 PM Saturdays & Sundays 11 AM – 6 PM. For more events click here.
Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Patch - Opens October 1st - They will be open every Saturday and Sunday in October. Free parking, and no entry fees! There will be Hay rides, face painting, scarecrow making, and a snack bar. Gibson Ranch is located at 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Road, Elverta, CA.
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival - October 1st & 2nd - FREE Admission-Parking is $10, Thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts flock to Elk Grove Park on the first weekend in October to kick off the fall season at "Elk Grove GPF", the region's premier celebration of enormous gourds and all things pumpkin! Throughout both days, there are hours of amusement for festival goers with carnival rides, inflatables, arts and crafts, vendors and food trucks, contests, pumpkin patch, and more. Entertainers and musical acts will fill three stages throughout the weekend. Plus, some of the giant pumpkins from the Weigh-Off will be carved into boats and paddled across the lake in the Pumpkin Regatta! Follow the Festival @ElkGroveGPF on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag with #ElkGroveGPF.
R3 Cubed Lifestyle Harvest Festival - October 1st 10 AM to 4 PM. Vendors, face painting, fall fun. Popcorn, cookies, pumpkins, and more. Located at 3214 Riverside Blvd. Sacramento.
Sacramento Greek Festival - I know not technically "Fall Fun" but definitely FUN! October 7th-9th, 2022, Friday 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM. $5 Admission ages 13 and up. #SacGreekFest is located at 616 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA for more info click here.
Old Sacramento Water Front - Movie Under the Stars - Experience Movies Under the Stars presented by XFINITY every Thursday night in October with four Halloween-themed movies hosted outside at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Ticketed event General Admission $10 and Preferred Seating $20. General entry attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, and picnic blankets. Priority ticket holders will be provided with a chair, blanket, and free popcorn. Tickets are limited and required. You can purchase tickets in advance here. Photo ID is required to receive a pair of free headphones to enjoy the movie with. This year's movie line up: October 6-The Addams Family, October 13-The Nightmare Before Christmas, October 20-Bettlejuice, October 27-Hocus Pocus.
Citrus Town Center FUNTOPiA - Saturday, October 8th from 10am to 12pm! Join us for a hoot of a time at our FREE Citrus Town Center FUNTOPiA - Halloween Hootenanny. Onsite activities will include: Balloon Characters, Disco Dance Party, Bone Chillin' Crafts, Special Gift for the first 200 Ghouls & Goblins who attend. Child ID Cards courtesy of New York Life, Games & More! Don't forget to wear your costume! RSVP here.
Movies in the Park Friday, October 14th at 6 PM. Watch Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at Kathy Lund Park 6101 West Oaks Blvd., Rocklin, CA. Bring the entire family, blankets, and chairs to enjoy a free movie under the stars! Food trucks will be there before the movie begins to have a yummy dinner or snack. Event starts one hour prior to sunset, movie starts after sunset. Free Admission, Food trucks can take cash or card.
Arden Fair Kids Club - Saturday, October 15th 10 AM to 11 AM - Bring your kids ages 3-10 years old to enjoy Kids Club fun right near See's Candies on the lower level of the mall. Kids can attend in costume, and there will be a fun craft after the Kids Club entertainment. Click here for more information.
Denios Farmers Market Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, October 22nd 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Fairy Godmother Events presents performances from your favorite spooky friends. 1551 Vineyard Rd., Roseville, CA. Parking is $5 more info here.
Creekside Town Center Spooktacular - Saturday, October 22nd 2-4 PM. Join for a Halloween celebration! Located at 1240 Galleria Blvd., Roseville. Entertainment will include an arm painter and a balloon maker. Plus receive a free goodie bag with treats while supplies last. Located near Nails 19.
Tables and Tales Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 22nd 2 PM to 6 PM. Located at 9277 Bendel Pl #235, Elk Grove, CA. Candy, games, prizes, music, photo opportunities and more! Free safe fun for the whole family.
Keller Williams Family Trunk or Treat-Friday, October 28th
Where: 4080 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95834
When: Friday, October 28th, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Food & Craft vendors, Photo Ops, and Family-friendly music. Free event, register here.
Westside Christian Church Trunk or Treat Friday, October 28th 6 PM to 8 PM. Located at 2000 Opportunity Drive #150, Roseville, CA. Food, games, and candy.
Quarry Park Adventures Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 29th 11 AM to 3 PM. Located at Quarry Park Adventures in Rocklin, CA at 5373 Pacific Street. This event is FREE to the public and costumes are highly encouraged. All are welcome to enjoy the free festivities, if you pre-register here you will get a FREE spooky swag pack at check-in. There will be Trunk or Treat stations, free face painting, arts and crafts, a child-friendly maze, and a scavenger hunt. Harvest-themed snacks and beverages are available for purchase. KidzKove Tickets are $5 all day with promo code TREATKIDS.
Bayside Church Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 29th - 5:30 PM to 8 PM. This is the 26th Annual Trunk or Treat an event for the whole community! Over 200+ decorated Trunk or Treat cars, Laser Tag, Pre-Carved Pumpkin Contest (bring your decorated pumpkins), carnival games, food trucks, games, fall laser tag, fun, and more. For more information visit here. Location: 8191 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA. Parking is limited visit their website for shuttle information. They also welcome you to register your decorated trunk and candy donations. Text CANDY to 56316 to give.
Carmichael Elks Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 29th 4 PM to 6 PM. Food, fun, games, and prizes. Located at 5631 Cypress Avenue, Carmichael, CA. For more info contact (916) 489-2103.
Pumpkins and Planes Saturday, October 29th from 10 AM – 2 PM. Celebrate Halloween early with Amelia Bearhart and friends on Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the huge outdoor Air Park. Fly on by for trick-or-treating, music, Halloween-themed activities, and games for the whole family! Don’t forget your boarding pass for our haunted aircraft! $15 General Admission (Ages 4+) FREE to Children 3 and Under Suggested Donation of $1 per person to tour the haunted aircraft.
Folsom Police Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 29th 11 AM to 2 PM. Located at 46 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA. Safely Trick-or-Treat with Folsom Police and Fire Departments while you check our vehicles and meet our officers and firefighters. All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged, but please no weapons or masks!
Southpointe Trunk or Treat - Monday, October 31st 7 PM to 9 PM - Wear your best costume and get some free candy! Located at Southpointe Christian Center 7520 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA. Outdoor event with games and activities and decorated trunks and candy.
I hope your family will enjoy some of these great Fall fun activities, making lots of memories and eating all the yummy Fall treats. Be sure to follow us on social media, where we will be sharing our Fall family fun. You can find us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Be sure to share this blog post with a friend so they can find their Fall family fun!
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