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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Visit various farms on the annual Placer County Farm & Barn tour on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Each farm will have its own experiences and activities for families to check out. Map out. your route and visit one, a few, or as many farms as you want!
To celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly remodeled Village Park in Fair Oaks, a free family-friendly Community Carnival will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025. There will be games, hands-on activities, live performances, and more.
ARTgrove's Día de los Muertos event in Elk Grove will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This free community event will have Azteca dancers, family-friendly activities, music, vendors, and more.
Sunrise MarketPlace in Citrus Heights will have a free Harvest Festival & Beetlejuice Movie Night on Friday, October 17, 2025. There will be face painting, trackless train rides, pumpkin decorating, magic shows, games, and more. An outdoor movie screening of Beetlejuice will begin at 7pm.
Join the Food Allergy Institute for a Food Allergy-Safe Fun Morning on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Rebounderz in Sacramento. Kids with food allergies can play and jump in a safe environment. A cleaning of the space will take place before the event. Allergy-friendly snacks will be served, and trained medical professionals will be on-site.
The annual Electricity Fair takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Folsom Powerhouse. Kids will learn about hydropower, and the impact of electricity in our lives, at this free family-friendly event. There will be interactive science activities, solar art, and tours of the Folsom Powerhouse.
Acorn Day will take place at the State Indian Museum on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This free, family-friendly festival will celebrate the significance of acorns in California Native culture. There will be interactive activities such as acorn preparation and basket weaving.
The 3rd Annual Haggin Oaks Trick-or-Treat will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be free candy and mini golf for kids. Costumes are encouraged.
Get ready to light the beam! The Annual Sacramento Kings Fan Fest is on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Golden 1 Center. Tickets to this event are free (but they go fast!). Kings players will take the basketball court for a practice, there will be family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more.
Swim with the Pumpkins: A Family Friendly Spooktacular Event splashes into Folsom on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This free Halloween event will include a floating pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, crafts, games, and more. There will be wet and dry activities. Don't forget a bathing suit and towel if you plan to go into the pool!
Celebrate the start of the Sacramento Kings season at Tip Off The Season on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This free event will have a Sacramento Kings player meet & greet, Slamson the Lion, and more family-friendly entertainment at the Westfield Galleria.
The Annual Hallo-Palooza & Trunk or Treat in Elk Grove will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025. This free event will have trunk-or-treating with vehicles from the Elk Grove Police Department, carnival games, a bubble zone, and more.
The annual free trunk-or-treat with Folsom Police and Fire will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Dress in your Halloween costume and bring a treat bag while exploring service vehicles.
Go wild for trick-or-treating at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Wild Howl-O-Ween at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
A trunk-or-treat will take place at the California Automobile Museum on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Kids will get to trick-or-treat inside the museum while checking out classic cars. There will be a haunted house for older children. Kids 5 and under are free.
Fly over to the Aerospace Museum of California for Pumpkins & Planes on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This Halloween event will have trick-or-treat stations, Halloween-themed crafts, a spooky walk-through of the Jolly Green Giant helicopter, games, and more.
The annual Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025. While dogs in a costume parade are the main event, there will be lots of family fun for kids such as arts & crafts, photo ops, live entertainment, and more.
The annual Zombie Bike Parade takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Davis, starting at Community Park. This is a family-friendly event that includes a bike ride and free festival! Dressing up like a zombie or in Halloween costumes is encouraged. The Zombie Bike Parade will be a bike route from Community Park to Mace Ranch Park and back at under 5 miles from 11:30am to 1pm. Community Park will have a free festival with various kids' activities at zombie stations. A BMX stunt show and zombie skydiving finale are also highlights of the event.
The UC Davis Student Farm will have a pay-what-you-want Marigold U-Pick on October 30 & 31, 2025 from 12-2pm. This experience is part of their Student Farm Flower Project. Harvesting scissors will be provided.
Kids can trick-or-treat at the Sacramento Children's Museum on October 31, 2025 on Halloween morning. This free favorite Halloween event for kids is a fun way to start Halloween day. While the event is free, gently used or new book donations are requested for admission. Advance registration is also required (and this event will fill up!).