• $10 Community Day at Sacramento Zoo

    Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA

    The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday, October 3, 2025.

    $10
  • Taylor Swift Day at Underground Mini Golf

    Underground Mini Golf 1028 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA

    To celebrate Taylor Swift's new album, Underground Mini Golf in Old Sacramento will be playing Taylor Swift music all day on Friday, October 3, 2025. The new Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Show Girl, will begin playing at 3pm.  

  • OAKtober Festival

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA

    Celebrate fall and the role oak trees play in the environment's ecosystem at the free OAKtober Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Maidu Museum in Roseville. This family-friendly event will have crafts for kids, a pumpkin patch, games, acorn pounding, and museum access. 

    Free
  • Bugs Day at Koobs Nature Area

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    The Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Bugs Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from hands-on science to art.

    Free
  • Green Acres Fall Fest

    Green Acres Nursery & Supply 8501 Jackson Road, Sacramento, CA

    Green Acres Nursery will have a free fall festival on October 4, 2025 at their Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, and Auburn locations. This family-friendly event will have different kids' activities at each location. 

    Free
  • World Animal Day at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

    Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA

    Celebrate World Animal Day on Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, 2025 at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. There will be interactive activities for kids, informational tables, and more. Regular zoo admission rates apply. 

    $10
  • Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

    Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA, United States

    The Annual Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival returns the first weekend in October on October 4 & 5, 2025. This fall festival is a yearly staple at Elk Grove Regional Park. A highlight is the Pumpkin Regatta where pumpkin growers race in canoes made out of giant pumpkins they grew. The pumpkins are then dropped from a crane and make a big splash into the lake. It's a fun and exciting way to celebrate fall. 

  • Holiday Crafts at the Barn

    Hagan Community Barn 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA

    Visit Hagan Community Barn in Rancho Cordova for Holiday Crafts at the Barn on Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025. Kids ages 5+ can create a craft to take home while visiting with the barn animals. 

    $5
  • Pumpkin Patch Express

    Hagan Community Park 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA

    Chug along the tracks of the Sacramento Valley Live Steamers for the Pumpkin Patch Express in Rancho Cordova on October 4-5, 2025. The price includes unlimited train rides, bounce houses, and more fun activities for kids. Pumpkins will be available for purchase for $5. Kids 2 and under are free. 

    $10
  • Fall Foam Party in Folsom

    Glenn Drive at Riley Street and E. Bidwell Street Folsom, CA

    Folsom will be bursting with fun at the Fall Foam Party on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This free, family-friendly event will have foam cannons, face painting, balloon twisting, and a a candy lane in the Folsom Central & Folsom Faire Shopping Centers. 

    Free
  • Superhero Party at Arcade Library

    Arcade Library 2443 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA

    A free Superhero Party will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Arcade Library in Sacramento. Paint superhero logos on rocks. decorate a cape and mask, and try out your skills in an obstacle course. 

    Free
  • Costume Swap at Space to Play

    Space To Play 9683 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA

    Do you have toddler Halloween costumes your kids grew out of and will never wear again? Space to Play in Elk Grove will have a Costume Swap on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A costume donation includes one free hour of play at the indoor play space. Costumes in sizes 0-7T are welcome for the swap. 

    Free
  • Oktoberfest at Jackrabbit Brewing

    Jackrabbit Brewing 1323 Terminal Street, West Sacramento, CA

    Jackrabbit Brewing Company will have a free family-friendly Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in West Sacramento. Activities will include chalk coloring, face painting, a pretzel necklace making station, cornhole, live music, and more. Gourmet hot dogs and German Sausages will be available for purchase. 

    Free
  • Sunrise Recreation & Park District’s 75th Anniversary Jubilee

    Rusch Community Park 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA

    The Sunrise Recreation & Park District's 75th Anniversary Jubilee will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The family fun occurs in Rusch Community Park in Citrus Heights and will have a kids zone, fireworks, classic car show, vendors, and more. 

    Free
  • Sheriff’s Rodeo in Folsom

    Dan Russell Rodeo Arena 403 Stafford St, Folsom, CA

    The Sheriff's Rodeo rides into Folsom on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Dan Russell Area. There will be bull riding, barrel racing, and more at this family-friendly rodeo. 

  • Taylor Swift Listening Party – Silent Disco

    Ruby's Books 724 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA

    Get ready for a silent disco listening party of Taylor Swift's new album on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Ruby's Books in Folsom. Headphones will be provided; Make friendship bracelets, and browse books. 

    $50
  • Fall Festival at The Flower Farm Gift Shop

    The Flower Farm Gift Shop 9280 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, CA

    The Flower Farm Gift Shop in Loomis will have a free Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2025. There will be a pumpkin patch, flower field, live music, vendors, and more.