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- Pumpkin patches, mazes and Apple Hill (32)
- Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat (27)
- Halloween and costume events (36)
- Oktoberfests (11)
- Fall festivals (24)
- Wine and harvest (32)
- Craft fairs and holiday markets (7)
- Día de los Muertos (4)
- Fun runs and rides (7)
Pumpkin patches, mazes and Apple Hill around Sacramento
Harvest Festival with a Romanian Twist
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Oct 10, Noon-7 pmApple Hill winery harvest festival. The price is not listed.Docmanov Vineyards & Winery24 Carrot Farm Pumpkin Patch
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31Apple Hill farm pumpkin patch open in October.24 Carrot FarmBoa Vista Orchards Pumpkin Patch
Placerville · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31Hilltop u-pick pumpkin patch at Apple Hill with hay bales and photo spots.Boa Vista Orchards, 2952 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667Bobby Dazzler's Pumpkin Patch
Woodland · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Mon to Fri noon to 7 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am to 7 pmHay maze, hay pyramid, cow train and petting zoo next to the pumpkin field, between Woodland and Davis. Entry, parking and the play zone are free.Good to know: Pets are not allowed except service dogs. Weather closures are posted on Facebook and Instagram, so check before you drive.Dazzler Farms, 23300 County Road 99D, Woodland, CA 95695Compassion Planet Pumpkin PatchFree
RocklinOpen through Oct 31, Mon to Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun 11 am to 5 pmFree nonprofit patch with weekend face painting, balloon twisting and photo spots. Entry is free, and proceeds help former foster youth.Good to know: Entry is free and pumpkins are priced individually. Weekends add face painting and other kids' extras.Deer Creek Farm, 5465 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677Cool Patch Pumpkins
Dixon · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Daily 9 am to 8 pmFamous giant record-setting corn maze, a hay castle, hay rides and u-pick pumpkins. The maze is not stroller friendly. Entry and parking are free, the corn maze is $25, and the hay ride is $6.Good to know: Strollers and wheelchairs can't go through the corn maze. Plan 1.5 to 2 hours and wear comfortable shoes.Cool Patch Pumpkins, 6150 Dixon Ave W, Dixon, CA 95620Dave's Pumpkin Patch
West Sacramento · Paid admissionOpen through Oct 31, Mon to Thu 10 am to 7 pm, Fri and Sat 10 am to 9 pm, Sun 10 am to 7 pmCorn maze, hay maze, hay pyramid, jumping pillow, pig races and weekend pony rides. Wristbands are about $12 on weekdays and $20 on weekends, and they are cash only on site.Good to know: Cash or check only on site, with ATMs there. Buy wristbands online ahead. Leashed dogs that are calm around kids are allowed.Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691Dora Dain Pumpkin Patch at Dueling Dogs Brewing
Lincoln · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Sat and Sun 11 am to 6 pmWeekend pumpkin patch with a daytime Spooky Trail and a nighttime Haunted Hop Trail.Dueling Dogs Brewing, 3030 Barrett Park Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648Fowler Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Lincoln · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Sat and Sun 9 am to 5 pmWeekend farm patch with many pumpkin varieties and a pumpkin slingshot.Good to know: Pets are not allowed except legitimate service animals. It is open Saturdays and Sundays only, 9 am to 5 pm.Fowler Ranch, 3111 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy, Lincoln, CA 95648Horton Iris Garden Pumpkin Patch
Loomis · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Fri to Sun 10 am to 5 pm in OctoberPick pumpkins straight from the field, plus u-pick zinnias and sunflowers.Good to know: Bring your own vase for U-pick fall flowers, or buy one on site. Hours are shorter in September.Horton Iris Garden, 7440 King Rd, Loomis, CA 95650Impossible Acres
Davis · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Daily 9 am to 6 pmSimple u-pick pumpkin field west of Davis with an animal barn for kids. Pumpkins cost $4 to $25, and the animal barn is extra.Good to know: The Animal Barn costs extra: $7 for ages 1 to 12 (one adult free), $5 for 13 and up. Weather permitting.Impossible Acres, 37945 County Rd 31, Davis, CA 95616Little Field Farms
Loomis · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Daily 10 am to 5 pmFarm-grown pumpkins with a corn maze, hay ride, mini-pumpkin slingshot and carriage rides. Entry is free, and attractions are extra.Good to know: Seasonal products change daily, so call or email before you visit to confirm what is available.Little Field Farms, 9000 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650Pine-O-Mine Ranch Pumpkin PatchFree
PlacervilleOpen through Oct 31, Mon to Thu 10 am to 6 pm, Fri and Sat 9 am to 8 pm, Sun 9 am to 6 pmApple Hill pumpkin patch with a weekend petting zoo, craft vendors and live music. Admission is free, and the petting zoo is open on weekends.Good to know: Admission is free and dogs are welcome. Outside food and drink are not allowed.Pine-O-Mine Ranch, 2620 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Farm
Granite Bay · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Daily 10 am to 6 pmHayrides, pony rides, farm animals and a weekend haunted house.Rickey Ranch, 6950 Cavitt Stallman Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express
West Sacramento · Paid admissionOpen through Oct 31, Weekends in October, 1.5-hour ridesTrain ride through Yolo farmland to a pumpkin patch for a pumpkin, cider and a donut. About $25 per person, book online.Good to know: Costumes are encouraged. The ride lasts 1.5 hours and boards at Elkhorn Station in West Sacramento.River Fox Train, Elkhorn Station, 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento, CA 95691Solstice Farms Evening Pumpkin Patch
Loomis · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Thu to Sun 5 to 9 pmEvening patch with reservable firepit tables and s'mores. Entry is free most nights, and firepit tables with s'mores are extra.Good to know: Admission is free. The main lot on Horseshoe Bar Road fills quickly, with overflow parking off Hansen Road.Solstice Farms, Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CAThe Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch
Loomis · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Mon and Thu 10 am to 3 pm, Fri to Sun 10 am to 5 pmBoutique farm patch with u-pick flowers and a cafe.The Flower Farm, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650Uncle Ray's Pumpkin Patch (The Village by the River)
Sacramento · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31, Weekends 10 am to 4 pm, plus Oct 31Weekend patch with a hay maze, corn box, cow cart rides and goat feeding.Good to know: It is open weekends 10 am to 4 pm. Kids can try the hay maze, corn box, cow cart rides and goat feeding.The Village by the RiverZittel Farms
Folsom · Prices varyOpen through Oct 31Long-running family farm with hayrides, a corn maze, animals, pony rides and a hay pyramid.Good to know: Wagons are available on the farm for pulling little kids around, so you can skip the stroller.Zittel Farms, 6781 Oak Ave, Folsom, CA 95630Apple Hill
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Nov 1, Hours vary by farmDozens of family farms with apples, pies, cider and a fall hard cider trail. Grab the 2026 map.Good to know: Traffic can back up, so check the Caltrans QuickMap app for live road conditions before you drive up.Apple Hill Growers farms, Camino, CA 95709Fog Willow Farms
Wilton · Paid admissionOpen through Nov 1Petting zoo, barrel train, unlimited hayrides and weekend pony rides. Admission is $12 for ages 3 and up, with unlimited attractions.Good to know: Admission is $12 for ages 3 and up. Hayrides, farm animals and a pumpkin hunt are included.Fog Willow Farms, 11011 Cecatra Dr, Wilton, CA 95693Keema's Pumpkin Farm
Elk Grove · Paid admissionOpen through Nov 1, Tue to Fri 11 am to 6 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am to 6 pm, closed MondaysTractor rides to the field, a corn maze, a small hay maze, tricycles and farm animals. Admission is cash only: $8 for kids 2 to 12 and $10 for adults, and veterans and first responders are free.Good to know: Payment is cash only, with an ATM on site. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 2 to 12.Keema's Pumpkin Farm, 6532 Point Pleasant Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95757Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Wheatland · Prices varyOpen through Nov 15, Daily, hours vary by dayCorn mazes (kiddie, 2-acre, 7-acre), petting zoo, farm train, carousel and a free hayride to the patch. The hayride to the patch is free, and parking is paid on October weekends.Good to know: Cards and phone pay are accepted. Pets are not allowed except on Dog Dayz weekend in November. Wear proper shoes for uneven ground.Bishop's Pumpkin Farm, 1415 Pumpkin Ln, Wheatland, CA 95692Delfino Farms
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Nov 23, Fri to Mon 10 am to 5 pmApple Hill farm with Joan's Apple Bakery, farm animals, a nature trail and picnic lawn.Good to know: Lunch is served Saturday and Sunday, and there is a lawn and picnic area. Farm animals are on the grounds.Delfino Farms, 3205 North Canyon Rd, Camino, CA 95709Apple Ridge Farms
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Nov 29, Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm, weekends 9 am to 6 pmApple Hill farm with a kids' hay maze, gem mining, a nature trail and an October pumpkin patch. There are no u-pick apples this year.Good to know: There is no U-Pick this year, but it returns in 2027. Outside food is not allowed for large picnics; the BBQ House is open daily.Apple Ridge Farms, 1800 Larsen Dr, Camino, CA 95709Larsen Apple Barn and Bake ShopFree
CaminoOpen through Nov 29, Sunday to Friday, 9am to 4 or 5pm. Closed SaturdaysFamily-run apple barn, bake shop, small museum and a quiet park with waterfalls. Entry is free.2461 Larsen Dr, Camino, CA 95709Rainbow Orchards
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Dec 6, Weekdays 9 am to 4 pm, weekends 9 am to 5 pm through OctFamous apple cider donuts, pumpkins, a cider mill and orchard picnicking. The weekend BBQ runs through Oct 25.Good to know: The weekend BBQ runs September 26 to October 25, weather permitting. Weekday hours are shorter than weekends.Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Dr, Camino, CA 95709O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Dec 14, Daily 9 am to 5 pmThree-acre pumpkin patch, apple picking, goat feeding and a nature trail.Good to know: Pears are only available when in season, so call ahead. There is a grassy picnic area and a nature trail.O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch, 2261 Cable Rd, Camino, CA 95709Harris Family Farm
Camino · Prices varyOpen through Dec 24, Thu to Sun 9 am to 4:30 pmApple Hill farm with u-pick apples and pumpkins, a nature trail and kids' activities.Good to know: The farm is wheelchair accessible and has a picnic area in the orchard. Lunch is served Friday through Sunday.Harris Family FarmHigh Hill Ranch
Placerville · Prices varyOpen through Dec 24, Daily 9 am to 5 pmApple Hill ranch with an apple barn, trout fishing, pony rides and hayrides.Good to know: The ranch is listed as wheelchair accessible. It is open daily 9 am to 5 pm through December 24.High Hill Ranch, 2901 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667El Dorado Orchards
Camino · Prices varyOpen now, check hours, Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysApple Hill's only real train ride, plus a hay maze, craft fair and bake shop.El Dorado Orchards, 2881 N Canyon Rd, Camino, CA 95709Fudge Factory Farm
Placerville · Prices varyOpen now, check hours, Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm, weekends 9 am to 5 pmFudge, alpacas, a playground, and weekend face painting and gem mining.Fudge Factory Farm, 2860 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat around Sacramento
OVparks Family Fright Night Trunk or Treat
Orangevale · Prices varyFri, Oct 9, 6-8 pmTrunk-or-treat with candy, games, crafts, food and music. The price is not listed.OVparks, 6826 Hazel Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662Roseville Trunk R Treat
Roseville · Prices varyFri, Oct 16, 5 to 7 pmCity of Roseville trunk-or-treat with decorated cars and booths.1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747Sunrise MarketPlace Harvest Festival & Trunk or TreatFree
Citrus HeightsFri, Oct 16, 5-7:30 pm trunk-or-treat; movie 7:30 pmTrunk-or-treat, dog costume contest, pumpkin decorating and outdoor Hotel Transylvania screening.Good to know: Admission is free. Bring blankets and chairs for the 7:30 pm Hotel Transylvania movie. Costumed dogs can enter the contest.Sunrise Mall (near former Sears), 5900 Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights, CA 95610The Great Trunk or Treat
Cameron Park · Prices varyFri, Oct 16, 5 to 7:30 pmTrunk-or-treat for ages 0 to 13 with a costume contest, sweets walk and pumpkin plunge. The pumpkin plunge is $5 with registration.Good to know: Trunk or treat is ages 0 to 13, scary movie night is 14+. The $5 pool plunge needs registration.Cameron Park CSD Campus & Pool, 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682Halloween Festival at Madison MarketplaceFree
Fair OaksSat, Oct 17, 1-4 pmTrick-or-treat around the center, bounce house, games and raffles. Pre-register on Eventbrite; walk-ups welcome.Good to know: It is free, and rain or shine unless weather turns unsafe. Bring a costume and trick-or-treat bag. Walk-ups welcome.Madison Marketplace, 8874 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628Cadence Academy Community Trunk or TreatFree
FolsomFri, Oct 23, 6-7:30 pmFree community trunk-or-treat with games and fall fun. Food plates are $5.Good to know: It is free and open to the community. Food plates are $5 each. Costumes are encouraged.Cadence Academy Preschool, Prairie City, 640 Willard Dr, Folsom, CA 95630Knowledge Tree Annual Harvest Festival
Rocklin · Prices varyFri, Oct 23, 6 pmPreschool-hosted trunk-or-treat and playground games for young kids. The price is not listed.Knowledge Tree Children's Academy, 1100 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765Festifall Trick-or-Treating & Kids Costume ContestFree
FolsomSat, Oct 24, 2-5 pm; costume contest 4 pmTrick-or-treat at Sutter Street shops plus kids costume contest and parade. The contest is $5 per child, paid in cash.Good to know: Trick-or-treating is free. The costume contest is $5 cash per child, paid at the stage, with contestants called at 4 pm.Historic Folsom, Sutter Street, Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630Halloween at Hagan
Rancho Cordova · Prices varySat, Oct 24, 4:30 to 7:30 pmTrunk-or-treat, zombie run, carnival games, obstacle course, music and food. Trunk-or-treat is free.Good to know: Trunk or Treat is free. Pre-register through the district's online catalog. Costumes are encouraged.Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova, CAHalloween Fly-in at Sacramento Executive Airport
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 24, Noon-4 pmAirplane trunk-or-treat with decorated planes, pilots and food trucks. The price is not listed, and attendance may be limited.Good to know: Bring a costume and a trick-or-treat bag. Plane visits are in escorted groups, and attendance may be limited by airport security.Sacramento Executive Airport, 6151 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822Natomas Trunk-or-Treat & Autumn FestivalFree
SacramentoSat, Oct 24, 11 am to 2 pmDaytime trunk-or-treat and fall festival in North Natomas.Good to know: The free pumpkin patch runs only while supplies last, so head over early.North Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835Safe & Super Halloween
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 16 to Oct 24, 5 to 9 pm on Oct 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24Circus-themed evening trick-or-treating through the park with crafts, games and magic. Tickets are $15 in advance through Oct 15 and $18 day of, and children under 2 are free.Good to know: Buy tickets ahead: $15 through Oct 15, $18 day of. Children under 2 are free, tickets are non-refundable, and adults and kids must enter together.Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822Safe Trick-or-Treat StreetFree
West SacramentoSat, Oct 24, Late morning, check times before you goCandy and game stations run by city departments and community groups.Good to know: This is an outdoor stadium event. K-9 demonstrations run 12:15 to 1 pm, so plan around them.River City High School Stadium, 1 Raider Ln, West Sacramento, CA 95691Trick or Treat Safetyville
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 11 am to 5 pmTrick-or-treating through the miniature town at Safetyville USA.Safetyville USA, 3909 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827Trunk or Treat at the California Automobile Museum
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 10 am to 2 pmTrunk-or-treat among classic cars, included with museum admission. Admission is $6 for ages 6 and up, and ages 5 and under are free.Good to know: Wear a costume, bring a candy bucket, and pay at the front desk. No preregistration needed.California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95818Trunk-or-Treat with Folsom Police and FireFree
FolsomSat, Oct 24, 10 am to 1 pmTrunk-or-treat hosted by Folsom police officers and firefighters.Good to know: Kids should wear a Halloween costume and bring a treat bag for exploring the police and fire vehicles.46 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630Wild Howl-O-Ween at the Folsom Zoo
Folsom · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 10 am to 2 pmTrick-or-treating among the zoo's animals, a fundraiser for the sanctuary. Tickets are $15 for ages 2 and up, children under 2 are free, and tickets are bought online.Good to know: Buy tickets online ahead, because none are sold on site. Ages 2 and up need one. Rain or shine.Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St, Folsom, CA 95630Stunna Chips Trunk or Treat Fright Fest
Sacramento · Paid admissionSun, Oct 25, 5-9 pm100+ trunk-or-treat cars, free pumpkins, bounce houses and costume prizes. The cost is about $3-$4 per person plus $12.51 for parking.Good to know: The page lists a parking fee near $12.50 and small admission fees, so confirm costs with the organizer.Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815Citrus Heights PD Trunk-or-TreatFree
Citrus HeightsThu, Oct 29, 5 to 9 pmTrunk-or-treat in the Citrus Heights police station lot.Good to know: It is free. Kids trick-or-treat from decorated police vehicles, and food trucks are on site.Citrus Heights Police Department, 6315 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621Costumes & Candy at the FountainsFree
RosevilleThu, Oct 29, 4-6 pmCostumed characters hand out candy to kids around the center.Good to know: Costumed characters hand out candy to kids in costume. It is self-guided and weather permitting.Fountains at Roseville, 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678Auburn Safe Trick or TreatFree
AuburnFri, Oct 30, 3 to 6 pmKids trick-or-treat in costume at Downtown and Old Town Auburn businesses.Good to know: This is free, self-guided trick-or-treating at downtown and Old Town businesses. Kids should come in costume.Downtown and Old Town AuburnEDH Trunk-or-Treat & Scarecrow ContestFree
El Dorado HillsFri, Oct 30, 4:30 to 7 pmFree public trunk-or-treat with a community scarecrow contest.Good to know: Visiting is free. Trunk and scarecrow entry applications are also free and close October 16.EDH CSD Pavilion lot, Community Park, El Dorado Hills Community Park, El Dorado Hills, CAHallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-TreatFree
Elk GroveFri, Oct 30, 5 to 8 pmPolice trunk-or-treat, costume contests for kids, adults and pets, a DJ and food vendors.Good to know: It is free. Leashed or carried pets can join the pet costume contest, and a pet relief area is provided.District56, 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757Davis Downtown Treat TrailFree
DavisSat, Oct 31, 3 to 5 pmTrick-or-treating at dozens of downtown Davis businesses.Good to know: Starts at Davis Commons, then continues through downtown businesses for two hours of candy collecting.Starts at Davis Commons, Davis Commons, Davis, CAHalloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, Starts 10 amMorning dance party, scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating.Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822Safe Trick or Treat at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 31, 11 am-4 pmKids trick-or-treat through a decorated dealership showroom. The price is not listed.Good to know: Kids come in costume and collect candy throughout the dealership. Adults can enjoy the decorated showroom and take photos.Harley-Davidson of Sacramento, 1000 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815Trick or Treat at Sacramento Children's Museum
Rancho Cordova · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 10 am to noonOutdoor morning trick-or-treating with candy stations, play and art. The cost is $3 for ages 1 and up, and registration is required.Good to know: Registration is required because space is limited. It is $3 per person from 12 months up, and held outside in the parking lot.Sacramento Children's Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Halloween and costume events around Sacramento
Bubbleween at Citrus Town CenterFree
Citrus HeightsSat, Oct 10, 10 am-noonGiant bubbles, balloon twisting, Candy Lane and DJ dance party. The suggested donation is $5 to Citrus Heights HART.Citrus Town Center, 7925 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CAFloating Pumpkin Patch at Rusch Park Pool
Citrus Heights · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 11 am to 1 pmKids swim out to pick a pumpkin to take home. The cost is $10 per child, kids 2 and under are free, and you should pre-register.Good to know: Register ahead because space is limited. It is $10 per child with a pumpkin to take home. Ages 2 and under are free.Rusch Park Pool, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610Movie Night at Fremont Park: Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceFree
SacramentoSat, Oct 10, 5:30 pmFree outdoor Halloween movie with DJ and food truck. Popcorn and cotton candy are free while supplies last.Good to know: Free movie night with complimentary popcorn and cotton candy while supplies last. A food truck is on site.Fremont Park, 1515 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95814Pumpkin Splash Patch
El Dorado Hills · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 1 to 3 pmFloating pumpkin patch in the community pool for kids 2 to 12. The cost is $18, and you should pre-register.Good to know: It is for ages 2 to 12. Pre-registration is required and costs $18, and includes picking and decorating a pumpkin plus rec swim.EDH CSD Community Pool, El Dorado Hills, CASpooktacular 2026 Community Fundraiser
Carmichael · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 6-10 pmTrunk-or-treat, haunted house, carnival games, costume contest and dance shows. The carnival is about $12.51, and the carnival plus show is about $28.52.Good to know: Carnival admission is $12.51. Costumes are encouraged, kids must stay with a parent, and the first 25 kids get free candy bags.6814 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608Sacramento Spooky River Cruise
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 8 to Oct 11, 11 am to 4 pmHalloween-decorated river cruise with themed drinks and mocktails.Good to know: All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged. Reserve ahead; day-of tickets are credit card only at the booth. Paid garages are nearby.Old Sacramento Waterfront, Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CABelle Cooledge Howl-O-Ween
Sacramento · Prices varyFri, Oct 16, 6-8 pmCity-run night with dog, youth and adult costume contests, haunted house and games. The price is not listed.Good to know: Costume contests for dogs, kids and adults need day-of registration, and spots are limited.Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 S Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822Halloween Costume Swap (Old Sacramento)Free
SacramentoFri, Oct 16, 5 pmFree costume swap and photo shoot alongside Movies Under the Stars.Good to know: It is free. Bring a costume you are done with to trade for a new one.Old Sacramento Waterfront, 1020 Front St #100, Sacramento, CA 95814The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Experience
Lincoln · Paid admissionFri, Oct 16, 6 to 9 pmOutdoor Sleepy Hollow performance at a vineyard with dinner, fire pits and live music. Includes dinner and a glass of wine.Good to know: The evening is outdoors and includes a catered dinner, a glass of wine, fire pits and live music.Rancho Roble Vineyards, 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648Barktober FestivalFree
CarmichaelSat, Oct 17, 10 am to 1 pmDog festival with a pet costume contest, pumpkin patch, vendors and rescue adoptions.Good to know: Admission is free. Pets are welcome, with a pet costume contest, doggy games, rescue adoptions and food trucks.Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608Howl O' Ween Parade, Harvest Festival & Car Show
Citrus Heights · Prices varySat, Oct 17, Parade 9 am, festival 10 am to 3 pmMarching band parade, harvest festival, car show trunk-or-treat and a dog costume contest.Good to know: The parade starts at 9 am at Grand Oaks Elementary and ends at Rusch Park, which has public restrooms.Rusch Community Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610Howl-O-Ween Costume Show & PawradeFree
RosevilleSat, Oct 17, 10-11:30 amDog costume contest with prizes, then a pet parade through the center.Good to know: Dog registration is full, but you can still come watch and cheer. Costumes are encouraged for spectators too.Fountains at Roseville Courtyard, 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678Pool of Pumpkins
Elk Grove · Prices varySat, Oct 17, 1 to 4 pmFloating pumpkin patch with swimming, crafts and carnival games. Entry is free, and a $13 wristband is needed to pick a pumpkin.Good to know: Entry is free, but you need a $13 wristband to pick and take home a pumpkin. Pre-registration is encouraged.Elk Grove Aquatics Center, 9701 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757Socktoberfest Family FaireFree
West SacramentoSat, Oct 17Carnival with trick-or-treat stations and a winter sock drive.Good to know: This is a free event. Organizers also ask guests to help sort socks collected in a winter clothing drive.Mosaic West Sac, 920 Drever St, West Sacramento, CAWitches on the LakeFree
FolsomSat, Oct 17, 3:30 pm to sunsetCostumed witches paddle Lake Natoma; kids paddle trick-or-treat 3:30 to 4:30 with RSVP. Donations go to Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance.Good to know: Bring your own paddleboard or kayak and a life jacket. Kids' on-water trick-or-treating runs 3:30 to 4:30 pm, or watch from shore.Black Miners Bar, Lake Natoma, Black Miners Bar boat launch, Lake NatomaHalloween Festival at Southgate PlazaFree
SacramentoSun, Oct 18, 1-4 pmBalloon artists, face painting, bounce house, games and raffles. Pre-register on Eventbrite; walk-ups welcome.Good to know: It is free. Pre-registering on Eventbrite is requested, but walk-ups are welcome. Activities are first come, first served.Southgate Plaza, 4242 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823Roseville Floating Pumpkin Patch
Roseville · Paid admissionSun, Oct 18, 9 to 10 am sensory-friendly, 10 am to noon, 1 to 3 pmSwim out to pick a pumpkin, then decorate it, with games and bounce houses. The $17 ticket includes a pumpkin, and children under 2 are free.Good to know: Everyone must register, even non-swimmers. $17 includes a pumpkin. The 9 am sensory-friendly session is limited to 75 people.Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, 311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678An Enchanted Halloween
Elk Grove · Paid admissionFri, Oct 23, 5:30-8 pmTrick-or-treat with princesses and characters, costume parade and craft. Tickets are $25, and a child ticket includes one adult.Good to know: Book tickets online for $25. A child's ticket includes one adult entry.Enchanted Elk Grove, 10481 Grant Line Rd #155, Elk Grove, CA 95624A Very Spooky Circus
Folsom · Prices varySat, Oct 24, 5:30-7 pmHalloween circus show in Historic Folsom after Festifall. The price is not listed.Good to know: General admission is first come, first served, so bring your own chair. Children 3 and under are free.Zittel Family Amphitheater, Historic Folsom, Folsom, CA 95630Davis Food Co-op Halloween Block PartyFree
DavisSat, Oct 24, 5-8 pmCostume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkin contests, live music and community mural. An RSVP is requested, and no tickets are needed.Good to know: Free with an RSVP. Pumpkin contest drop-off is 4 to 5 pm. Co-op members bring ID for the VIP lounge.Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St, Davis, CA 95616Halloween Festival at Marketplace 99Free
Elk GroveSun, Oct 25, 1-4 pmFace painting, balloon art, bounce house, games and raffle prizes. Pre-register on Eventbrite; walk-ups welcome.Good to know: Held in the parking lot behind Chuck E. Cheese. Register on Eventbrite if you can, walk-ups welcome.Marketplace 99 South, 9134 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624Del Paso FrightsFree
SacramentoTue, Oct 27, 6 pmFree spooky carnival, candy bags, silent disco and crafts.Good to know: Free and open to all ages. Organizers are accepting candy donations, so bring some if you can.Hagginwood Community Center, 3271 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA18th Annual Spooktacular (Mission Oaks)Free
SacramentoThu, Oct 29, 6-8 pmBingo, inflatables, carnival games, crafts, pumpkin patch and caramel apples.Good to know: It is free for all ages, so come in costume. Food trucks on site sell burgers, wings and mini donuts.Swanston Community Center, 2350 Northrop Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825Family Halloween Party at Everhart Cellars
Pilot Hill · Paid admissionFri, Oct 30, 6 to 10 pmHalloween party at a foothill winery near Coloma. Kids are welcome. Tickets are $10, $5 under 18, and free under 3.Good to know: No outside food or alcohol. Kids under 3 are free, ages 3 to 17 pay $5, and adults pay $10.Everhart Cellars, 5821 Hwy 49, Pilot Hill, CAHocus Pocus at the Crest
Sacramento · Paid admissionFri, Oct 30, Doors 6 pm, movie 7 pmHalloween-eve screening of Hocus Pocus at the historic Crest. The price is not listed.Good to know: Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm. The film is rated PG.Crest TheatreMovies Under the Stars (Old Sacramento)
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 8 to Oct 30, Thu & Fri evenings, 6 pmOutdoor Halloween-season films with headphones; costume contests Oct 29 and 30. Tickets are $10 for lawn, $25 for Adirondack, and $35 for luxury.Good to know: Check-in opens at 6 pm and the movie starts promptly at 7. Bring blankets; headphones are provided, and tickets can sell out.Old Sacramento State Historic Park, 1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814Mega Family Halloween Harvest PartyFree
SacramentoSat, Oct 31, 5-8 pmNothing-scary party with food, candy, games, bounce house and DJ.Good to know: It is a free event, and online registration is free too. Street parking is free, and food and candy last only while supplies last.2730 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822Pumpkins & Planes
McClellan Park · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 10 am to 4 pmHalloween day in the museum's air park among the aircraft. Included with museum admission.Good to know: Costumes are encouraged. Trick or treat stations are spread around the outdoor Air Park, so dress for the weather.Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan Park, CA 95652River District Halloween Costume Parade
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 31, 3-5 pmAll-ages costume parade with treats along the route. The price is not listed.Good to know: Bring your best costume. All ages are welcome, and there are treats for trick-or-treaters.Mirasol Village Park, 400 Pipevine St, Sacramento, CA 95811Sacramento Halloween Bar Crawl
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 4-10 pm21+ costume crawl through eleven Midtown bars. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $10 each for groups of 4+.Good to know: It is for adult guests only. Check in at The Zebra Club from 4 to 6 pm with your ticket QR code.Midtown bars (check-in The Zebra Club)Southgate Halloween Carnival & Haunted House
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 5 to 8 pmCarnival games, crafts, a candy walk and a haunted house. Kids 16 and under pay $5, adults are free, and the haunted house is $2.Good to know: Kids 16 and under pay $5, adults get in free. A scare-free zone is set aside for little ones.Jose P. Rizal Community Center, 7320 Florin Mall Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823Trick Art Treat at the Crocker
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 10:15 am to noonHalloween art-making, performances and costume fun for ages 3 and up. A child ticket is $25, a member child ticket is $15, and adults are free with admission.Good to know: Ages 3 and up. Tickets are $15 for member kids, $25 for nonmember kids, and adults are free with admission.Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814Zombie Bike Parade Halloweekend FestivalFree
DavisSat, Oct 31, Festival 11 am to 3 pm, downtown trick-or-treat 3 to 5 pmCostumed bike parade, stunt shows, a skydiving finale and a downtown trick-or-treat trail.Good to know: It is free and open to all ages. Riding is optional, and the downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail runs 3 to 5 pm.Davis Community Park, 1405 F St, Davis, CA 95616Dave's Haunted Corn Maze
West Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 16 to Nov 1, 7 to 10 pm select nights, to 11 pm Oct 23, 24, 30, 31Nighttime haunted corn maze. It is scary, so check the age guidance.Good to know: Kids 12 and under must be with an adult. Food and drink are not allowed inside. Attractions run in light to moderate rain.Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691Heartstoppers Haunts
Rancho Cordova · Paid admissionOct 2 to Nov 1, Doors 7:30 pm, select nightsFour walk-through haunted houses and a Ghost Town. It is scary and meant for teens and adults. Tickets start at $39, and parking is $5 online.Good to know: Tickets are online only with timed entry and often sell out. Parking is $5 online or $10 cash at the gate.The Mineshaft, 2300 Mine Shaft Ln, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742Sacramento Scream Park
Sacramento · Paid admissionSep 12 to Nov 7, Most nights 7-10 pm or 7 pm-midnightFour haunted houses on one ticket; lights-out nights Nov 6-7. Prices are about $19.99-$33.99+ by night.Good to know: Tickets are sold online only and most nights sell out. Parking is free. It is not recommended for children 12 and under.Sacramento Scream Park, 4909 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841
Oktoberfests around Sacramento
57th Annual Oktoberfest (Sacramento Turn Verein)
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 9 to Oct 10, Fri 6 to 11:30 pm, Sat 3 to 11:30 pmGerman food and beer, a biergarten, three live bands and dancers, plus kids' activities. Kids 12 and under are $5. Adults are $25 presale and $30 at the door, and kids 12 and under are $5.Good to know: Adults pay $25 online or $30 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $5, and there are kids' activities.Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816Oktoberfest at The Fat Rabbit Public House
Folsom · Prices varySat, Oct 10Pub Oktoberfest party on historic Sutter Street.The Fat Rabbit Public House, 825 Sutter St, Folsom, CASaktoberfest
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 9 to Oct 10, Fri 4 to 11 pm, Sat 2 to 11 pmOutdoor Oktoberfest with German music, food, beer, cider, wine, games and a pumpkin patch. Tickets are $12 day of, kids 12 and under are free, and parking is $10.Good to know: Kids 12 and under are free, with a pumpkin patch and kids' activities. Parking is $10. Tickets are cheaper online ahead.Cal Expo, The Cove, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815VFW Oktoberfest in Georgetown
Georgetown · Prices varySun, Oct 11, Starts 2 pmVFW Oktoberfest with live music up in the El Dorado County foothills.VFW ParkSt. Paul's Lutheran Oktoberfest
Sacramento · Paid admissionFri, Oct 16, 6 to 10 pmGerman food, music, beer and wine, with a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are about $29.Good to know: General admission tickets are $28.52 each and listed as available on the event page.St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2958 59th St, Sacramento, CA 95817Ben Ali Shrine Oktoberfest
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 17Shriners' Oktoberfest in North Sacramento.Ben Ali Shrine Center, 3262 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CADavis Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest
Davis · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, 6 to 9 pmRotary fundraiser with brats, potato salad and a drink, benefiting local causes. Tickets are $40 online and $45 at the door, and they include a meal and one drink.Good to know: Buy tickets online through Oct 16 for $40, or pay $45 at the door. Students pay $5 less.Central Park, 5th and B St, 5th St and B St, Davis, CA 95616Gold Country Rotary Oktoberfest
Auburn · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, 5 to 9 pmRotary fundraiser with a German band, German dinner, silent auction, costume and stein-holding contests.ARD Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr, Auburn, CALodi Oktoberfest (Lodi Tokay Rotary)
Lodi · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 4:30 to 9:30 pmGerman dinner, the Gruber Family Band, an outdoor beer garden and a stein-holding contest. It includes a German dinner, and drinks are extra.Good to know: Buy tickets ahead on the event site. Dinner is included, but beer and wine cost extra at the taps.American Legion HallFolsom Rotary Oktoberfest
Folsom · Paid admissionSun, Oct 25, 3 to 7 pmRotary fundraiser with the Gruber Family Band, German dinner, dancing and games. Tickets are $65 and include an all-you-can-eat German meal and two drink tickets.Good to know: Tickets are $65. Doors open at 2:45 pm and food is served at 4 pm.Folsom Community Center, Folsom, CA 95630Flatland Brewing Halloweizen
Elk Grove · Prices varySat, Oct 31, Noon to 9 pmBrewery party mixing Halloween and Oktoberfest.Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Rd #104, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Fall festivals around Sacramento
Fair Oaks Folk Festival
Fair Oaks · Prices varySat, Oct 10, Vendors noon to 7 pm, headliner show 7:30 to 10 pmFolk festival in Fair Oaks Village with stages, an artisan market and a ticketed evening show. The festival is free, and the evening show is ticketed.Good to know: The daytime festival with vendor booths is free. Only the 7:30 pm headliner show in the amphitheatre needs a ticket.Fair Oaks Village and Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, 4238 Main St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628Founder's Harvest FestivalFree
CarmichaelSat, Oct 10, 10 am to 2 pmHarvest festival with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, car show, kid zone and food trucks.Good to know: Entry is free. There is a Kid Zone, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, car show, and food trucks.Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608Halloween Towne Night MarketFree
RosevilleSat, Oct 10, 4-9 pm150+ vendors, costume contests, games and photo spots in Downtown Roseville. Entry is free; a wristband, VIP and goody bags are optional.Good to know: It is free to attend, kids 12 and under are free, and costumes are encouraged. Costume contest entry is free. Wristbands and goody bags are paid extras.Vernon Street Town Square, 311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678S'moresfest 2026 (YMCA)
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 5:30 to 8:30 pmLocal chefs and bakers compete with their best s'mores, and guests taste and vote. It benefits YMCA programs. Tickets are $90.Good to know: Tickets are $90 per person. Guests vote on the s'mores competition, and the page invites you to wear flannel.Sacramento Central YMCA, 2021 W St, Sacramento, CA 95818Girl Scout Scarecrow Contest at Harris Family FarmFree
Pollock PinesSun, Oct 11, 10 am to 5 pmGirl Scout troops show off their scarecrows at an Apple Hill u-pick farm.Harris Family Farm, 2640 Blair Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726Handblown Glass Pumpkin PatchFree
FolsomOct 10 to Oct 11, 10 am-5 pm7,000+ handblown glass pumpkins in a patch with live glassblowing demos. Admission is free, and the glass is for sale.Gallery at 48 Natoma, 48 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630Harvest Days at The Flower Farm
Loomis · Prices varyOct 10 to Oct 11, 10 am to 2 pmFall farm weekend with pumpkins, flower picking, wine and craft workshops. Admission is free, and workshops are extra.Good to know: Admission is free, but paid workshops and activities need advance registration, so reserve your spot before you visit.The Flower Farm, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650Auburn Big Time Pow WowFree
AuburnSat, Oct 17, 10 am to 9 pmDay-long celebration of Native American music, dance, drumming and art. Entry and parking are free.Good to know: Admission is free at Gold Country Fairgrounds, which is open 10 am to 9 pm.Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn, CA 95603Bayside Fall Festival
Granite Bay · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, 11 am-4 pmPumpkin patch, hay rides, carnival rides and games. Admission is $5 for ages 2+ and includes rides; food and pumpkins are extra.Good to know: Admission is $5 for ages 2 and up, covering rides and activities. Parking is first come, with an overflow shuttle.Bayside Church Granite Bay, 8191 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA 95661Citrus Heights Rotary Holiday Gift FairFree
Citrus HeightsSat, Oct 17, 9 am to 2 pmRotary's outdoor gift and craft fair with local vendors.R Vida Cantina, 7040 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CAFall Festival at Arden Park
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 17, 11 am-3 pmCraft booths, live band, beer garden, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and carnival games. Entry is free, and a Kid Zone wristband is sold.Good to know: Bounce houses are free. The Kid Zone wristband covers carnival games, petting zoo, photo booth, face painting and a pumpkin.Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Dr, Sacramento, CA 95864Farm City Harvest FestivalFree
WoodlandSat, Oct 17Downtown farm celebration with tractors, bounce houses and a costume exchange.Good to know: It is free to attend on Main Street, with bounce houses, a costume exchange, tractor displays and live entertainment.Main StreetSpirits, Brews & Bites
Folsom · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, 2:30-5:30 pmAdults-only trick-or-treat for craft beer, spirits and bites across 20 venues, 21+. The price is not listed, and there are about 600 tickets.Good to know: Tickets are capped at 600 and the event is tagged 21 and over, so buy ahead.Folsom Historic District, 200 Wool St, Ste 103, Folsom, CA 95630Auburn Fall FestivalFree
AuburnEvery OctoberDowntown fall festival with a costume contest, kids zone, food and vendors.Good to know: This is a free downtown festival with a costume contest, Kids Zone, food and vendors.Downtown AuburnDavis Jazz Beat FestivalFree
DavisOct 23 to Oct 24, Fri 5:30-8:30 pm; Sat 2-7 pm14th annual free fall jazz festival in downtown Davis.Good to know: It is a free, all-ages festival with live jazz, poetry and live painting, spread across the gallery and nearby Davis Commons.John Natsoulas Gallery and Davis CommonsGolden Harvest Parade & Festival (Leidesdorff Fandango)
Sacramento · Prices varySat, Oct 24, Starts noonHarvest parade and festival on Capitol Mall, with a gumbo cook-off. The price is not listed.Capitol MallRiver's Edge Harvest FestivalFree
SacramentoSat, Oct 24, 6-8 pmAnnual harvest festival with candy, games and food.Good to know: Free event with candy, games and food at River's Edge Church on Riverside Blvd.River's Edge Church, 6449 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831Yolo Wine & Food Affair
Davis · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 5:30-8 pmFall harvest-season wine and food tasting at a Davis-area vineyard. The price is not listed.Great Bear Vineyards, 24800 County Road 101ADay in Downtown DavisFree
DavisSun, Oct 25, 10 am to 4 pmFree fall street fair with vendors, local artists and nonprofits.Good to know: Free street event with vendors on E Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. Parking details are not listed.E St between 3rd and 4th St, Davis, CAWinters Harvest FestFree
WintersOct 23 to Oct 25, Fri 5:30 to 9:30 pm, Sat 10 am to 2 pm, Sun 9 am to 1 pmThree days: kids' trick-or-treat night, a street market, then a farmers market and fun run.Good to know: Friday evening and Sunday morning have the most kids' activities. Saturday's street market details were still to come.Downtown Winters, Main St, Winters, CACandlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 29 to Oct 30, 6:30 pm and later showsCandlelit string quartet concert of Halloween film themes and classics, ages 8+. Tickets are about $33-$68.Good to know: The show is for ages 8 and up, and anyone under 16 needs an adult. Doors close before the show, so arrive early.California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814Frights and Flights
Sacramento · Paid admissionOct 8 to Oct 30, Thursdays and Fridays in OctoberHalloween drink flights at Last Stop Saloon, O'Mally's and Honey & The Trapcat. Drink prices vary.Old Sacramento Waterfront bars, 1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival
Lodi · Prices varyNov 6 to Nov 8Festival for the migrating sandhill cranes, with guided viewing tours. Viewing tours are ticketed.Good to know: Guided tours led by naturalists need tickets, which went on sale September 8. Check the Tour FAQs before you go.Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240Mountain Mandarin Festival
Roseville · Paid admissionNov 20 to Nov 22, Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pmPlacer County's mandarin harvest festival with growers, food and activities. Tickets are $14 for adults, and children under 10 are free.Good to know: No pets are allowed except service dogs. Parking is $12 if bought online ahead, $15 at the gate. Kids under 10 free.The Grounds, 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA 95678
Wine and harvest around Sacramento
Wine on the Wild Side at the Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento · Paid admissionFri, Oct 9, 5 to 8:30 pmEvening wine tasting among the zoo animals with regional wineries and live music. Tickets are $45, or $40 for zoo members.Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 958227 Summers Morgan Wallen Tribute at Rancho Victoria
Plymouth · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, Gates 5 pm, show 6 to 8 pmCountry tribute concert in the vineyard with wine and local food vendors. Kids 4 and under are free.Good to know: Buy tickets ahead. Low-back chairs are allowed, but pets, coolers, and outside food and drink are not allowed. Kids 4 and under are free.Rancho Victoria Vineyard, 16920 Greilich Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669Auburn Wine, Ale and Food Festival
Auburn · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 1 to 5 pmWalking tasting of 25 foothill wineries and breweries paired with 25 local restaurants. Tickets are on Eventbrite.Old Town and Downtown AuburnJoin the Harvest at Great Bear Vineyards
Davis · Prices varySat, Oct 10, 10am to 2pmHand-harvest grapes, grape stomping, farm-to-fork lunch.24800 County Road 101A, Davis, CA 95616Live Country Music at Amador Cellars
Plymouth · Prices varySat, Oct 10, Noon to 3 pmWine tasting with live country music in the Shenandoah Valley.Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669Reggae in the Vineyard at Mellowood
Somerset · Paid admissionSat, Oct 10, 3 to 7 pmReggae afternoon in Fair Play wine country with a live band, BBQ and wine. Early-bird tickets are $30.Good to know: Early-bird tickets are $20 for wine club members, $30 otherwise. You can camp overnight in the vineyard with an RV or tent.Mellowood Vineyard, 2979 Mellowood Dr, Somerset, CA 95684The Vineyard Market at Everhart CellarsFree
Pilot HillSat, Oct 10, 11:30 am to 5 pmArtisan market at the winery with a lobster truck and wine by the glass. Admission is free.Good to know: Admission is free. A lobster food truck is on site, and wine is sold by the glass or bottle.Everhart Cellars, 5821 Hwy 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664Farm and Barn Tour at Wise VillaFree
LincolnSun, Oct 11, 11 am to 4 pmPlacer farm tour stop with self-guided walks, tastings and kids' coloring pages. The self-guided tour is free, and the winery tour is $20.Good to know: The farm tour is free and self-guided. The optional winery tour costs $20, needs reservations, and is 21+.Wise Villa WineryLodi Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Jessie's Grove
Lodi · Paid admissionOct 10 to Oct 11, 11 am to 4 pmFall festival at a winery with 50-plus vendors, pumpkins, a petting zoo and rides. Adults are $15, ages 6 to 17 are $10, and ages 5 and under are free.Good to know: No pets allowed. Bring one sealed or empty reusable water bottle, and buy tickets ahead. Kids 5 and under need no ticket.Jessie's Grove Winery, 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242Helwig at Dusk: The Wayside
Plymouth · Prices varyFri, Oct 16, Doors 5 pm, music 6:30 to 9 pmSunset concert in the Shenandoah Valley with dinner and wine by the glass.Good to know: Seating is open in the outdoor pavilion. Dinner is sold from 5 to 7 pm, and wine is sold all evening.Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669CrushFest at Jessie's Grove
Lodi · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, 4 to 9 pmHarvest evening with three bands and Lodi wines.Jessie's Grove Winery, 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242Fall Family Fun Fest at Michael David WineryFree
LodiSat, Oct 17, 4 to 7 pmCarnival games, pumpkin painting, a fall maze and treats for kids, wine for adults. Entry is free, and an RSVP is requested.Michael David Winery, 4580 CA-12, Lodi, CA 95242Fall Festival at Murieta Inn & SpaFree
Rancho MurietaSat, Oct 17, 5 to 8 pmWine tasting, live music, a costume contest, bounce houses and mini donkeys. It is free, and no tickets are needed.Good to know: Admission is free, and no tickets are needed. Bring lawn chairs or blankets because seating is limited.Murieta Inn & Spa, 7337 Murieta Dr, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683Sutter Creek Wine Walk
Sutter Creek · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17About 15 Amador wineries pour inside Main Street shops, with appetizers. Tickets are $55 to $57, and guests must be 21 and up.Good to know: Guests must be 21 and older, and pets are not allowed. Tickets are limited to 300 and cost $55 by cash or check or $57 online.Downtown Sutter CreekHarvest Food and Wine Celebration at Narrow Gate
Placerville · Paid admissionSun, Oct 18, 1 to 4 pmSeated lunch celebrating the end of grape harvest.Good to know: This is a seated lunch, and reservations are required. General is $65 per person, Cellar Club members pay $45.Narrow Gate Vineyards, 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville, CASpooktacular Evening at Docmanov
Placerville · Paid admissionFri, Oct 23, 5 to 9 pmHalloween night with mulled wine, fire pits, s'mores, face painting and a haunted vineyard walk. Tickets are $15.Good to know: Tickets are $15 online. Food is for sale, and there are fire pits, s'mores and a Haunted Vineyard Walk.Docmanov Vineyards & Winery, 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville, CA 95667Di Arie End of Harvest Open HouseFree
PlymouthSat, Oct 24, 11 am to 4 pmSmall bites and fresh-from-the-tank tastings to close out harvest. It is free, and reservations are required.Good to know: It is free, but reservations are required. Confirm the winery address first, since the listing shows two.Di Arie Vineyard & WineryFoothill Wine Fest
Folsom · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 2 to 6 pmUnlimited tastings from 40-plus Sierra Foothills wineries with local bites and live music. Tickets are $60 to $130, and guests must be 21 and up.Good to know: 21 and over only. All sales are final and non-refundable, so buy tickets ahead through the event page.Palladio, 370 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630Hallo-Wine Tour on the Lodi Wine Trolley
Lodi · Paid admissionSat, Oct 24, 6 to 9 pmCostumed vintage-trolley tour to three Lodi wineries with costume prizes. The cost is $106 plus fees, and the tour is for adult guests only.Good to know: This is an adults-only trolley with three winery stops. The cost is $106 plus fees, and gratuity is not included. Book through the trolley company.Lodi Wine TrolleyBarrel Tasting for Cancer Support at Wofford Acres
Camino · Paid admissionOct 10 to Oct 25, Sat and Sun noon to 4 pmWeekend barrel tastings at an Apple Hill winery, benefiting cancer support.Wofford Acres VineyardsBridgerton Masquerade Ball at Wise Villa
Lincoln · Paid admissionSun, Oct 25, 6 to 8:30 pmRegency-themed evening with wine, hors d'oeuvres, carriage photos and dancing. Guests must be 21 and up.Good to know: Guests must be 21 or older. Reserve tickets online, and wear formal or Bridgerton style attire with a mask.Wise Villa WineryHallowine Sip & Paint at Sierra Vista
Placerville · Paid admissionSun, Oct 25, 2 to 5 pmHalloween painting class with a glass of wine and supplies included. The cost is $50.Good to know: Reservations are required and seating is limited. Call the tasting room at 530-622-7221 to book.Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville, CA 95667Teneral Cellars Halloween PartyFree
SacramentoSat, Oct 31, 7 to 11 pmCostume contest, Halloween drinks and a DJ at a Midtown urban winery. There is no cover, and an RSVP is required.Teneral Cellars, Midtown, 1050 20th St, Sacramento, CAHalloween Weekend at Fraser Family Vineyards
Plymouth · Prices varyOct 31 to Nov 1, 11 am to 4 pmHalloween weekend tasting with wood-fired pizza and a prize for costumes.Good to know: Come in costume for a chance at a prize. Wood-fired pizza is for sale, and wine club members eat free.Fraser Family Vineyards, 11210 Bell Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669Halloween Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Shadow Ranch
Fair Play · Paid admissionOct 23 to Nov 1, 11 am to 5 pm, Oct 23 to 25 and Oct 30 to Nov 1Two Halloween weekends pairing estate wines with gourmet chocolates. Tickets are $20.Good to know: Reserve ahead through Tock. $20 per person, $10 for club members, with four wine pours and four chocolates.Shadow Ranch Vineyards, 7050 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play, CA 95684Madrona Harvest Festival
Placerville · Paid admissionSat, Nov 7, 11:30 am to 3:30 pmOutdoor harvest lunch under the pines with barrel tastings. Tickets are $40.Good to know: Reservations are recommended. Only a limited number of tickets are sold at the door, at a higher price.Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667Fair Play Harvest Festival
Somerset · Paid admissionNov 7 to Nov 8, 11 am to 5 pmTwenty Fair Play wineries pour harvest wines with food pairings. A 2-day pass is $75, Saturday is $55, and Sunday is $45.Good to know: Guests must be 21 and over. Bring a photo ID, and only service animals are allowed. Rain or shine.Fair Play wineriesGiro D'Vino
Lodi · Paid admissionSun, Nov 8, Check-in 7:15 to 9 am40-mile bike tour of Lodi wine country with winery tasting stops.Good to know: Check in from 7:15 to 9 am to get a wristband, needed for free tastings. Riders must be on course by 9.STAMA Winery, 17521 N Davis Rd, Lodi, CA 95242Wise Villa Vendor Fair
Lincoln · Prices varySat, Nov 21, 11 am to 3 pmCraft fair with live music, food and vineyard walks.Wise Villa WineryBlack Friday at Casino Mine RanchFree
PlymouthFri, Nov 27, 11 am to 4:30 pmDay-after-Thanksgiving open day at an Amador winery.Good to know: Reserve a spot through Tock for the complimentary tasting fee. Walk-ins do not qualify. A Thanksgiving-style menu is served all day.Casino Mine Ranch Winery, 10690 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669Dust Off the Bottle at Lava CapFree
PlacervilleFri, Nov 27, 10 am to 5 pmThanksgiving-weekend tasting of older vintages with live music in the barrel room. Admission is free.Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667Thanksgiving Weekend on the Placer Wine Trail
Lincoln · Prices varyNov 27 to Nov 29Placer County wineries open for the holiday weekend. Bring a picnic. Reservations are recommended.Good to know: No tickets are needed. Dress in warm layers, call your chosen winery ahead to reserve a table, and picnicking is encouraged.Placer Wine Trail wineries
Craft fairs and holiday markets around Sacramento
Native Artisan Fair at Maidu MuseumFree
RosevilleSat, Nov 7, 9am to 3pmHandmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery and textiles from Native artisans. Admission and parking are free.Maidu Museum, 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville, CA 95661Cameron Park Christmas Craft FaireFree
Cameron ParkSat, Nov 21, 9am to 3pmCommunity art and craft faire, every item handmade by the seller. It is free to shop.Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682Dickens Street FaireFree
Elk GroveSat, Nov 28, 10am to 5pm. Tree lighting and parade at 6pm145 plus craft vendors along Elk Grove Blvd, carolers, Santa, tree lighting. Entry is free.Old Town Elk Grove, Elk Grove Blvd and School St, Elk Grove, CA 95624Crocker Holiday Artisan Market
Sacramento · Paid admissionNov 27 to Nov 29, noon to 5pm, Sat Nov 28 10am to 5pm, Sun Nov 29 10am to 4pmJuried market of about 105 handmade artists, hosted by the Crocker Art Museum.Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St, Sacramento, CA 95819Elk Grove Illumination Holiday FestivalFree
Elk GroveSat, Dec 5, 3 to 8pm. Parade of Lights 6pmHoliday makers village, ice skating, Santa photos, tree lighting. Entry is free.District56, 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757Historic Folsom Christmas Arts and Crafts FairFree
FolsomSun, Dec 6, (hours not posted yet)200 plus juried crafters along historic Sutter Street with live music. Entry is free, and the parking donation is $5.Sutter Street and Public Plaza, 905 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630Pence Gallery Holiday MarketFree
DavisNov 13 to Dec 24, during gallery hours50 plus regional artists selling handmade gifts in a downtown Davis gallery. Entry is free.Pence Gallery, 212 D St, Davis, CA 95616
Día de los Muertos around Sacramento
Woodland Día de Muertos CelebrationFree
WoodlandSat, Oct 10, 2 to 8 pmFree downtown celebration with music, food, vendors and ofrendas.Good to know: Admission is free. Expect music, food, vendors and ofrendas (altars) at North and Second Streets.North and Second StreetsThe Día de los Muertos Experience (ARTners)
Elk Grove · Paid admissionFri, Oct 23, 5 to 11 pmEvening fundraiser with ofrendas, live music, a fashion show and catered dinner. It is a dinner fundraiser.The Center at District56, 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757Día de Muertos (OLE Health)Free
WoodlandFri, Oct 30, 5 to 8 pmFree community celebration with an altar, music, dancing, games and food.Good to know: Free entry and everyone is welcome. It is held at Hansen Family Health Center on West Beamer Street.Hansen Family Health Center, 215 W Beamer St, Woodland, CADay of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town
Sacramento · Prices varySun, Nov 1, 10 am-2 pmSugar skull masks, storytelling, face painting, community altar and music. The price is not listed.Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Fun runs and rides around Sacramento
Tour de Lincoln (Lincoln Rotary)
Lincoln · Paid admissionSat, Oct 17, Starts 7 to 10 am by routeRotary charity bike ride from 10K to a metric century, with rest stops and lunch. A registration fee applies, and lunch with beer and wine follows.Good to know: Helmets are required and the ride goes rain or shine with no refunds. Carry a water bottle, spare tube and ID.McBean Park, 65 McBean Park Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648Winters Spooktacular Fun Run
Winters · Paid admissionSun, Oct 25, 9 am10K, 5K and a 1-mile kids Monster Dash during Harvest Fest weekend.Rotary Park, 201 Railroad Ave, Winters, CADía de los Muertos 5K
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, Race 9 amFlat 5K run or walk around the park. Costumes are welcome, and strollers are OK. The cost is $43.40 with the fee.Good to know: Strollers and costumes are welcome, but only service dogs are allowed. Packet pickup is 7 to 8:30 am race morning.North Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835Haunted Sacramento 5K/10K
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 9 amScavenger-style run through the decorated Fab 40s streets of East Sacramento. The 5K is $20, the 10K is $25, and youth discounts are available.Good to know: Run in teams of one to five. Registration closes Friday, October 30, and prices go up after October 25.East Portal Park, 1120 Rodeo Way, Sacramento, CANCAC Pumpkin Pedal
Sacramento · Paid admissionSat, Oct 31, 9 amCostumed 28- or 50-mile bike ride up the American River Parkway. The cost is $50, which includes a $30 lunch voucher.Good to know: Check-in starts at 9 am and the ride rolls at 9:30. Any bike works, e-bikes included, and costumes are welcome.Touchstone Brewing (start)Davis Turkey Trot
Davis · Paid admissionSat, Nov 21, Starts 7:50 am, kids run 10:30 amSaturday-before-Thanksgiving race, from kids' trots to a half marathon.Good to know: Strollers are allowed but start at the back, and kids in strollers register free. Dogs are not allowed on the course.Civic Center Park, 6th and B St, Davis, CA 95616Woodland Turkey Trot
Woodland · Paid admissionThu, Nov 26, 10K 8 am, 5K 8:10 am, 1K 8:20 amThanksgiving morning run and walk benefiting Yolo Food Bank.Good to know: Strollers are allowed on all routes and dogs stay off the course. Parking is limited, so come early.Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA 95776
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the pumpkin patches near Sacramento in 2026?
This map lists 32 pumpkin patches, farms and Apple Hill stops. The biggest group is Apple Hill in Camino and Placerville. Others are in Loomis, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, Wilton, Davis, Woodland, Dixon, Wheatland, West Sacramento and Sacramento. Most patches close October 31. Several Apple Hill farms stay open into November or December.
Where can I find a corn maze or hay maze near Sacramento?
12 places on the map have a corn or hay maze: Apple Ridge Farms in Camino, Bishop's Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland, El Dorado Orchards in Camino, Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon, Dave's Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento, Little Field Farms in Loomis, Keema's Pumpkin Farm in Elk Grove, Zittel Farms in Folsom, Bobby Dazzler's Pumpkin Patch in Woodland, Uncle Ray's Pumpkin Patch (The Village by the River) in Sacramento, Dave's Haunted Corn Maze in West Sacramento and Fall Family Fun Fest at Michael David Winery in Lodi.
When is Oktoberfest around Sacramento in 2026?
The map lists 11 Oktoberfests between October 9 and October 31. The Sacramento Turn Verein's 57th Annual Oktoberfest and Saktoberfest ran October 9 and 10. Later dates include St. Paul's Lutheran in Sacramento on October 16, then Ben Ali Shrine, Davis Sunrise Rotary and Gold Country Rotary in Auburn on October 17. Lodi Oktoberfest is October 24, Folsom Rotary is October 25, and Flatland Brewing's Halloweizen in Elk Grove is October 31.
Where are trunk-or-treats around Sacramento for Halloween 2026?
The map lists 27 trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events from October 9 to October 31, in Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Elk Grove, Davis, Auburn, Citrus Heights, El Dorado Hills and more. 13 of them are listed as free. Pick the trick-or-treat button on the map, then your area, to see the closest ones.
Are these fall events free?
58 of the 180 events are listed as free. The rest charge admission or have prices that depend on the activity. Each listing shows the price we found, and the Free only box on the map narrows the list.
How current are these dates and hours?
They were gathered in October 2026 for the fall 2026 season. Venues change hours, sell out and cancel for weather, so check the event's own link or call the venue before you go.
Dates, hours and prices are for fall 2026, gathered in October 2026. Events are run by the venues and groups listed, and schedules change, so always check the event's own link before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Put together for our neighbors by Surroundings. Tell us about an event we missed.