Celebrate the start of the Sacramento Kings season at Tip Off The Season on Saturday, October 17, 2026. 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 Socktoberfest Family Fun Faire hosted by Mosaic West Sac takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in West Sacramento (920 Drever Street). Help sort socks collected from the winter clothing drive, and participate in a free community event with carnival games, trick-or-treat stations, food, music, pumpkin-themed activities, and more.
Witches on the Lake is a free family-friendly Halloween event taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Black Miner's Bar. Dress up in witches hats and wizard costumes and get on the water in a stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Kids will get to trick-or-treat on the water at this unique Halloween event that supports the important cause of childhood cancer.
Families can enjoy a free storytime at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Two Halloween-themed books will be read by Esmeé Wynne, a Sacramento-based Speech-Language Pathologist. A craft will follow storytime. This event is open to all ages.
Join the California Museum for their I Love Sugar Skulls Workshops on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Pre-registration is required and includes admission to the California Museum, including the new Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls) exhibit.
Head to a free Halloween Festival at Southgate Plaza in Sacramento on Sunday, October 18, 2026. There will be games, face painting, bounce houses, and more.
Our Special Needs Village will have a free Halloween in the Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. This event is for children of all abilities and will have trick-or-treating, a quiet zone for kids that need a break, and Halloween fun. This event is free, but registration is required.
Bluey is coming to Sacramento... for real life! Blue's Big Play The Stage Show will hit the stage on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
Celebrate Diwali Festival of Lights on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at a free event at District 56 in Elk Grove. There will be a variety show for all ages and cultural food will be available at this community event.
NOTE: Registration is sold out for 2026. Child Action, Inc. will be having a free Harvest Festival on Friday, October 23, 2026. This year, they will be having a trunk-or-treat at the event. Registration is required to attend. This free, family-friendly fall festival will also include games, activity stations, face painting, balloon twisting, as well as food and treats, and giveaways while supplies last.
The Tahoe Park Spooktacular takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Tahoe Park. A free trunk-or-treat will occur along 61st Street. There will also be a Maker's Market, food trucks, costume contest, and more.
A free trunk-or-treat will take place at Woodland Community College on Friday, October 23, 2026. This community event will have treats, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, and more.
Join the Rancho Cordova Youth Center (RCYC) for a free trunk-or-treat for kids on Friday, October 23, 2026. There will be free pumpkins and free candy.
Trick or treat with princesses and other characters at An Enchanted Halloween on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Enchanted Elk Grove. There will be 9 characters, a costume parade, Halloween craft, and playtime at Enchanted Natomas. Princesses will also sing. A child's ticket includes one adult entry.
The Downtown Winters Harvest Fest will take place from October 23-25, 2026. The main kid-friendly event will be on Friday, October 23, 2026 on Main Street from 5:30pm to 9:30pm with trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, games, and more. This is a free event for families.
Head to Fright Night at Sim on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the George Sim Community Center. This free event will feature a Fright Night Haunted House and is open to all ages. This is a free event, but registration is required.
The Woodland Public Library will have an all-ages Halloween Party. Library After Dark: Screeching Things & Spooky Things takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026. Enjoy free books, tricks, treats, a spooky Haunted stack, creepy crafts, an escape room, a folk band, and more.
Check out a free Haunted Library tour at the Arden - Dimick Library on Friday, October 23, 2026. Costumes are encouraged.
The Starry Night Market: Lowrider Car Show — Halloween Edition takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Drake's: The Barn. This is a free family-friendly event that will include trick-or-treating and a lowrider car show.
Step into the Wizarding World in Sacramento. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert will take place on Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24, 2026. The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera will play the movie score live while the film is shown at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento.
Join the City of Galt for a free Día De Los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Galt-Arno Cemetery (14180 Joy Drive). The day of remembrance will include a dove release, live entertainment, car show, vendors, and more.
The annual free trunk-or-treat with Folsom Police and Fire will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. 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 24, 2026.
A trunk-or-treat will take place at the California Automobile Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Kids will get to trick-or-treat inside the museum while checking out classic cars. There will be a haunted house for older children and a hearse display. Kids 5 and under are free. Admission will be reduced to $6 for this event.
The Creative Space hosts Magical Makers, a Disney-themed pop-up takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. This free event is a Disney-themed food & craft fair with trick-or-treat stations, kids craft station, character meet and greet, and more. Disney fans won't want to miss this magical family-friendly free event.