• Impossible Acres Pumpkin Patch Opening Day

    Impossible Acres 37945 County Rd. 31, Davis, CA

    Impossible Acres in Davis will open their pumpkin patch for the season on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Note that this is an approximate date so opening date is subject to change. 

  • Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch Opening Day

    Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch 6950 Cavitt Stallman Rd, Granite Bay, CA

    The Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Granite Bay opens for the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The pumpkin patch also has a weekend haunted house. 

  • Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat (Fair Oaks)

    Fair Oaks Park 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA

    Boo Bash & Trunk Treat takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Fair Oaks Park. Kick off October with a fun trick-or-treating event for families. Tickets are $2 each and space is limited. Food trucks will also be at the event. 

    $2
  • $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, September 4, 2026. Visit the Sacramento Zoo at a discounted rate.

    $10
  • Circus Vargas (Folsom)

    Circus Vargas in Folsom
    Lakeside Church 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA

    Circus Vargas comes to town in Folsom at Lakeside Church from September 4-21, 2026. The two-hour family-friendly will include aerialists and mesmerizing performances. Kids under 2 receive free admission.

  • Oktoberfest Celebration (Galt)

    Galt Saturday Market 4th & C Street, Galt, CA

    A family-friendly Oktoberfest will occur at the Galt Saturday Market on Saturday, October 3, 2026. There will be family fun, live music, giveaways, and more. 

    Free
  • Koobs Nature Area Public Open Day

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

    The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026. October's theme is Spooky Animal Day and will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.

    Free
  • Loomis Fruit Shed Fest

    Historic Loomis Train Depot Plaza 5775 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA

    The Loomis Fruit Shed Fest takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in downtown Loomis at the Historic Train Depot Plaza. The free family-friendly festival celebrates orchards  and fruit sheds that built Loomis into what it is. Expect family activities, live music, vendor, and more. 

    Free
  • Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

    Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival
    Elk Grove 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 3 & 4, 2026. This fall festival is a yearly staple at Elk Grove 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.

  • Hoes Down Harvest Festival

    Full Belly Farm 6090 County Road 43, Guinda, CA

    The Hoes Down Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 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.

    $70
  • Fall Festival (Viña Castellano)

    Fall Festival (Viña Castellano)
    Viña Castellano Estate Vineyard & Winery 4590 Bell Road, Auburn, CA

    Families can head to Viña Castellano in Auburn for their Fall Festival on Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2026. Kids will be able to enjoy a Kids Zone, a farm animal experience, and fall fun while parents relax with a glass of wine. There will be wood-fired pizza and live music. 

  • Fall Festival at The Flower Farm

    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 4, 2026. There will be a pumpkin patch, flower field, live music, vendors, and more.

    Free
  • WOW For All Day (Lodi)

    WOW For All Day (Lodi)
    World of Wonders Science Museum 2 N Sacramento St, Lodi, CA

    World of Wonder Science Museum (WOW) in Lodi will have free all-day admission for all on select Sundays in 2026. 

    Free
  • Grace & The Butterfly Effect

    Grace & The Butterfly Effect
    B Street Theatre 2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA

    As part of the B Street Theatre's family-friendly theatre shows, Grace & The Butterfly Effect will run from September 26 - October 11, 2026. The show runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with an intermission and is for ages 5+. 

    $29
  • Barnflix at Drake’s: The Barn

    Barnflix at Drake’s: The Barn
    Drakes: The Barn 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA

    Barnflix is a free outdoor movies series at Drake's: The Barn in West Sacramento taking place the first Wednesday of the month in 2026 from May to October. While all ages are welcome, this movie series is particularly good for teens. 

    Free
  • Saktoberfest (Cal Expo)

    Saktoberfest (Cal Expo)

    Celebrate Oktoberfest in Sacramento at the two-day Saktoberfest on Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10, 2026. Expect traditional German food, games, live music, kid-friendly activities, and family-friendly fun. 

    $12
  • Sacramento Turn Verein Oktoberfest

    Sacramento Turn Verein Oktoberfest
    Sacramento Turn Verein 3349 J St, Sacramento, CA

    The Annual Sacramento Turn Verein Oktoberfest returns for two days on Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10, 2026. There will be authentic German food and beer, live music, and dancers. Oktoberfest is family-friendly and will have activities for kids.

    $25
  • Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade

    Kay F. Dahill Community Center 6040 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA

    A free Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Kay F. Dahill Community Center in North Highlands. There will be a pumpkin patch, hands-on activities and crafts, a costume contest, and more. 

    Free
  • Bubbleween (Citrus Town Center)

    Citrus Town Center 7925 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA

    Families can enjoy a spooky fun morning at Bubbleween on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Citrus Town Center. From 10am to 12pm, there will be giant bubbles, a candy lane, balloon twisting, and surprises. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Don't forget to bring a candy bucket. 

    Free
  • Founder’s Harvest Festival

    Carmichael Park 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA

    Founder's Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 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.

    Free
  • Pumpkin Fest (Big Oak Nursery)

    Big Oak Nursery 10071 Grant Line Road, Elk Grove, CA

    Pumpkin Fest will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove. This family-friendly event will have pumpkin picking, fall crafts, photo ops, vendors, and more.

    Free
  • Nature Explorers at Sacramento Zoo

    Nature Explorers at Sacramento Zoo
    Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA

    Nature Explorers is a monthly, open play, drop-in program at the Sacramento Zoo that includes sensory play, interactive activities, nature observation, and more on the first Saturday of every month, all year. The theme changes each month. Nature Explorers takes place from 10am to 2pm behind the restroom near The Okapi Trail, and is included with regular zoo admission. 

  • Acorn Day at the State Indian Museum

    State Indian Museum 2618 K St, Sacramento, CA

    Acorn Day will take place at the State Indian Museum on Saturday, October 10, 2026. 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. 

    Free
  • Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch (Folsom)

    Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch (Folsom)
    48 Natoma Street Folsom, CA

    For a unique fall experience, check out the Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom on Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2026. This free event will display glass pumpkins and fall decor available to purchase. There will also be glassblowing demonstrations and free popcorn. 

    Free
  • Spooktacular Fall Fest (Elk Grove)

    South Slope Wines 10527 Sheldon Rd, Elk Grove, CA

    Moms of Elk Grove and South Slope Wines will be having a free Spooktacular Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at South Slope Wines in Elk Grove. Families can enjoy this free event which will include trunk or treating (so wear a costume and bring a candy bucket!), pumpkin painting, face painting, a giant bubble show, balloon twisting, and princesses. 

    Free