Go back in time to an 1850s California Gold Rush tent town at the three-day Coloma Gold Rush Live on October 10-12, 2025. There will be live demonstrations, wagon rides, puppet shows, candle making, hands-on activities, bakery, and more.
See live bats on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the South Natomas Library. Learn about their environmental importance.
Get in the Halloween spirit by watching family-friendly, Halloween-themed Movies Under the Stars in Old Sacramento every Thursday and Friday in October.
Go zip lining, climbing and rappelling in a spooky atmosphere at Fright Night Climb at Quarry Park Adventures. Enjoy three hours of family fun on October 10 & 24, 2025.
The Annual Sacramento Turn Verein Oktoberfest returns for two days on October 10 & 11, 2025. There will be authentic German food and beer, live music, and dancers. Oktoberfest is family-friendly and will have activities for kids.
The UC Davis California Raptor Center will have its free annual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This family-friendly event will have hands-on educational experiences while getting to see some of the raptors up close, on the gloves of ambassadors.
Walk with the Elk Grove community on the morning of Saturday, October 11, 2025. The walk will be dedicated to youth mental wellness and will take place in Hilma Colton Park. The first 100 people to attend will receive a free commemorative t-shirt.
The Grand Opening of the new Peek-a-Boo Factory takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The first 50 kids will receive free admission to this brand-new indoor playground in Rancho Cordova. The doors open at 9:30am. Plus, all kids will receive a free pair of Peek-a-Boo grip socks on Grand Opening day.
The free Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in North Highlands. There will be a pumpkin patch, hands-on activities and crafts, a costume contest, and more.
Boo Bash on Candy Lane takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Citrus Town Center. This free Halloween event will have a Candy Lane, face painting, balloon twisting, an interactive performance by The Science Wizard, slime making, and a surprise character appearance.
Founder's Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Carmichael Park. This free fall festival will have a Kids Zone with games, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live entertainment, food trucks, and more.
Folsom Family Pride takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This family-friendly event will welcome all and celebrate community with activities, arts and crafts, live music, speakers, vendors, and more.
The Falling Leaf Food & Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Vernon Square in Roseville. There will be fall family activities like a pumpkin patch and painting, and a pre-halloween costume contest. A kids zone will have inflatables and carnival games. Food and vendors will be at the event.
The free Sacramento County Women & Girls Festival takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This event includes activities and resources that support girls and women in the Sacramento community.
The free Folsom Family Expo at Palladio will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. There will be a petting zoo, kids' games, live performances, vendors, and more.
Kids can enjoy a free Hansel and Gretel puppet show on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Carmichael Library.
Bring the whole family to celebrate Arts in the Heart on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in West Sacramento. This free multicultural community event will have calavera (sugar skull) decorating, a Día De Los Muertos altar you can add photos to, a chalk the walk, art, dance performances, and more.
Celebrate the Fall Festival & 75th Anniversary Celebration of Arden Park Recreation on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This fall festival will have a large kids zone with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, carnival games, inflatables, and more.
The Annual Lodi Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Jessie's Grove Winery will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. There will be gondola rides around the pumpkin patch, bubble shows, a trunk-or-treat for kids, and more. Tickets purchased before October 4 will include a free pumpkin. Kids 5 and under receive free admission.
Climb aboard the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) for the Pumpkin Patch Flyer from Oak Station to Willow Springs the first three weekends in October 2025. A rail motorcar trip will take passengers to a pumpkin patch. Tickets include one free pumpkin. There will also be additional activities for kids.
Oktoberfest at Touchstone Brewing in Sacramento will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This is an all ages event and there will be hay rides from 2-5pm. Traditional German food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Jump into the fall festivity of Splashing Pumpkins on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Southgate. Kids can pick their pumpkins from a pool, and then decorate them. There will also be Halloween crafts, carnival games, and more.
Participate in free Halloween fun at Tree Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve. There will be candy stations, face painting, games, and more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring candy bags, flashlights, and bug spray. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town will occur over two weekends from October 11-12 & 17-19, 2025. This beloved Land Park locale will transform into the world of Auradon and the Isle of the Lost. Kids will get to trick-or-treat and participate in interactive activities.
The California Museum will be having a family-friendly Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, October 11, 2025 to celebrate the opening of their newest exhibit, Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025. There will be interactive activities, face painting (for ages 3+), Aztec dancers, and more.