A Day of the Dead Celebration will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Fairytale Town. There will be face painting, stories, and crafting sugar skull masks. Families can add mementos to the ofrenda. A special dance performance will take place at 12pm and 1:30pm.
Late Mouse Coffee in Folsom will have an all day Día de Los Muertos celebration on Sunday, November 2, 2025. There will be free coloring activities for children, music, conchas, and seasonal drinks.
Bring your pumpkins and send them flying at the Pumpkin Launch on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Jessie's Grove Winery in Lodi. This is a family-friendly event. Pumpkins will be available to purchase for $3, or you can bring your own.
The Annual El Panteón de Sacramento takes place over three days from October 31 - November 2, 2025. Celebrate arts and culture during Día de los Muertos with altars, music, and a recreated cemetery (El Panteón). Pay tribute to loved ones at this popular community event at the Latino Center of Arts and Culture.
The Annual West Sacramento Día de los Muertos Celebration takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025. This free community event will have crafts, games, an ofrenda (altar), Aztec dancers, a lowrider car show, vendors, and more.
Celebrate Day of the Dead by dancing and singing with Cascada de Flores at a free bilingual concert on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Davis. Help build a musical ofrenda.
Disney On Ice glides into Sacramento October 30 - November 2, 2025 at the Golden 1 Center. The show will center around the beloved Disney movies of Frozen and Encanto.
A kid-friendly four-person operatic of Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears will be performed for kids of all ages on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Yolo Branch Library. This free performance is presented by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, and Yolo County Library.
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink opens for the 2025 season on Thursday, November 6. This ice skating rink is right near the Golden 1 Center, making it a fun holiday activity in downtown Sacramento.
Taylor Swift: Laser Concert Series will take place on Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8, 2025 inside the UC Davis Multiverse Theater at MOSAC. This is a one-of-a-kind immersive music experience where full-dome lasers will be paired with Taylor Swift songs. Shows are an hour long.
Li'l Sprouts in the Garden is a multi-sensory experience for toddlers ages 3-5 at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova. There are multiple sessions, each with different theme. This session will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 with the theme of Lovely Fall Leaf Fun.
Enjoy an fun morning in Arden Park with Mirabel from Encanto on Saturday, November 8, 2025. There will be a craft, songs, and a story. Treats and hot chocolate will also be provided. Photo opportunities with Mirabel will occur, and dressing up is encouraged.
The Annual Santa Storytime and Pajama Party at Arden Fair takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Kids can wear PJs and participate in an early holiday celebration with festive hands-on activities, a light breakfast, and storytime with Santa.
Child Action, Inc. will be having a free Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Note that this event is currently full at capacity, but you can add your name to the waitlist if spots open up. This family-friendly fall festival will include games, sensory bins, a cake walk, obstacle course, face painting, balloon twisting, as well as pizza, popcorn, and free books and backpacks while supplies last.
The 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The parade will begin at 10am at Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento. Expect parade floats, horses, cultural performers, and more. After the parade, there will be a cultural celebration and free food at the Capitol West Steps.
The Folsom Historic District Ice Rink opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, November 8. In addition to ice skating, there is fireside seating, theme nights, and more throughout the holiday season. Purchase tickets in advance online.
The International Rail Fair chugs into Sacramento on Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2025. This event takes place during national model train month and will include kids activities, coloring, vendors, operating layouts, live drawing demonstrations, and more.
The Annual Delta Shores Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This free, family-friendly festival will have a petting zoo, face painting, interactive activities for kids, and more.
The Water Lantern Festival comes to Sacramento on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Design a lantern with personal letters, notes, and dreams, then launch it into the water for a mesmerizing experience. This is a family-friendly event with food trucks, fun, and music. Children ages 8 and under attend free.
Let's Read Oak Park will have a free storytime, art activity, and kids who attend the event will receive a free book on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Underground Books.
Kids Day: Mini Minds in Motion will be a day of fun interactive activities and entertainment from Sacramento museums on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This event will take place at the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. Kids under the age of 18 receive free admission.
Get an early start to the holiday season by catching a performance of Dr. Sesuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical from November 6-9, 2025. The performances take place at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom.
Kick off the holiday season with a Nutcracker Tea on Sunday, November 9, 2025. There will be a special performance by the Sacramento Ballet featuring Nutcracker scenes, family activities, and a tea service that will include sweets, hot cocoa, and other bites.
The 25th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade takes place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This free event honors veterans and will include parade floats, horseback riders, classic cars, color guards, and more.
Celebrate Veterans Day at the Aerospace Museum at their Veterans Open Cockpit Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Kids can get into the cockpits of historical aircraft for a unique experience. There will also be hands-on crafts, letter writing to veterans, and family-friendly activities.