Nick & Ray’s Pumpkin Patch Opening Day
Nick & Ray's Pumpkin Patch in Natomas opens for the 2025 season on Friday, October 3, 2025. Older kids may appreciate this pumpkin patch as it includes a haunted gold mine and a haunted house.
Nick & Ray's Pumpkin Patch in Natomas opens for the 2025 season on Friday, October 3, 2025. Older kids may appreciate this pumpkin patch as it includes a haunted gold mine and a haunted house.
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.
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.
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.
Spark curiosity and attend Maker Faire Rocklin on Saturday, October 4, 2025 where families can check out inventions and creations of local makers.
Check out the Soap Box Derby on October 4 & 5, 2025 as young racers speed through Historic Folsom.
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.
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.
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.
Goathouse Brewing in Lincoln will have Goatoberfest on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Food and drink specials, vendors, and more will be at this family-friendly brewery.
The Hoes Down Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Full Belly Farm. Hoes Down is an annual fundraiser hosted by EcoFarm to educate about farming. The festival will have interactive farming activities such as milking a cow, seasonal cooking, pruning trees, and a children's area with activities ranging from arts and crafts, puppet shows, farm animals, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See live bats on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library. Learn about their environmental importance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate all things Greek at the three-day Sacramento Greek Festival from October 3-5, 2025. There will be Greek food, culture, and entertainment. Kids 12 and under receive free admission.
A free International Peace Festival will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Elk Grove. The event aims to promote peace in the community. There will be children's art activities at the event.
Circus Vargas comes to town in Folsom at Lakeside Church from September 25 - October 6, 2025. The two-hour family-friendly circus show pays tribute to the Golden Age of cinema through aerialists and mesmerizing performances. Kids under 2 receive free admission.
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.