Free Halloween Events in Sacramento for Kids 2026

Kids can enjoy a free trunk-or-treat at Lucky’s Drive-In in Sacramento on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It’s also Lucky’s 2-year anniversary. There will be classic cars and a kids costume contest.  

OVParks Family Fright Night takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center Park (6826 Hazel Ave). A free community trunk-or-treat will take place from 6pm to 8pm. There will also be games, crafts, food trucks, and more.  

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. 

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. 

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[…]

Kids can participate in Trunk ‘r Treat on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Mahany Fitness Center in Roseville. Come in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating from 5-7pm, then continue the fun at the Spooky Storywalk, which will feature the book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. 

The Great Trunk-or-Treat 2026 takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Cameron Park CSD Campus & Pool. This is a free Halloween event for kids that will have a trunk-or-treat, dessert and sweets walk, and costume contest. 

Families can attend MeadowBOO!, a free Halloween celebration for all ages on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Pannell Community Center in Sacramento. This is a free community event. 

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band’s Annual Howl-O-Ween Parade & Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Rusch Community Park. The parade begins at 9am at Grand Oak Elementary School. The Harvest Festival will follow at 10am and include a car show, trunk-or-treat, performances, vendors, music, and more.  

Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Elk Grove near Space To Play and The Camp. In addition to trunk or treating there will be sensory activities, a costume parade, and more fun for families at this free Halloween event for kids. 

The Annual UC Davis MIND Institute Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This free event will include a trunk-or-treat, cars, games, and fall fun, all in a sensory-friendly environment. While anyone is welcome to attend this inclusive event, it’s especially designed for neurodiverse children and their families. This event[…]

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[…]

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. 

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[…]

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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[…]

A free Trunk-or-Treat & Autumn Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at North Natomas Regional Park from 11am to 2pm. There will be a trunk-or-treat, a free pumpkin patch (while supplies last), costume contest, games, face painting, and more.

Safe Trick-or-Treat street will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at River City High School in West Sacramento. There will be free candy, games, and activity stations. This is an outdoor event at River City High School Stadium. 

Families can join the Woven Family Counseling, Mind Garden, & Sierra Moms for a free Trick or Tree Pose on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Mind Garden in Folsom. Wear a costume and prepare for arts and crafts, spooky storytime, family yoga, music, and more. This is a free event, but registration is required. 

Get ready for Howe Park’s Frightfully Fun Carnival on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This free event will have candy, games, a train ride, a petting zoo, and Halloween fun.

The Behavior Frontiers Rancho Cordova Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash is on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This free event will include sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, games, crafts, giveaways, and more. While this is a free event, registration is required. 

Lake Crest Village will have a free Candy Candy Candy! Halloween Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Sacramento. Bring a candy bucket for trick-or-treating at participating businesses. There will also be balloon twisting and family-friendly Halloween fun, 

Head over to Historic Folsom for Festifall trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will have participating businesses along the 600-900 Blocks of Sutter Street passing out candy – look for the participating merchant signs. There will also be inflatables and games. 

Halloween at Hagan takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. A free trunk-or-treat will take place at this Rancho Cordova community event. There will also be carnival games, an obstacle course, a zombie run, and more. 

A free trunk-or-treat and chili cook-off will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Friends Church in East Sacramento. The community is welcome to attend this free event. There will also be bounce houses, games, and more family fun.

Participate in free Halloween fun at Tree Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve. There will be candy stations, face painting, games, and more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Bring candy bags, flashlights, and bug spray. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required. 

The Annual Davis Food Co-op Halloween Block Party takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This free community event will have trick-or-treating, games, food, vendors, and more from 5pm to 8pm. 

Way of the Warrior Martial Arts will have its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Elk Grove. This is a beloved free community Halloween event. 

The Anatolia Mom Walk Halloween Parade takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Sunridge Park in Rancho Cordova. This free event will include trick-or-treating, a Halloween parade, characters, a bubble show, and more family-friendly fun. This is a free event for all ages but registration is required. 

The River City Christian Church will have a free trunk-or-treat for the community on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Don’t forget to bring a candy bucket! The free event will occur in their parking lot in Rancho Cordova. 

A free trick-or-treat event will take place at Palladio in Folsom on Monday, October 26, 2026. Trick-or-treat at participating retailers while enjoying games and a DJ.

Get ready for spooky fun at Del Paso Frights on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Hagginwood Community Center. This free event will have safe indoor trick-or-treating, games, music, and Halloween fun. 

Costumed characters will be handing out candy at Costumes & Candy on Thursday, October 29, 2026. This is a free Halloween event at the Fountains at Roseville. 

A free Family Fun Night takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square. Kids can safely trick-or-treat from businesses in downtown Roseville. Costume contests will also take place.

The Citrus Heights PD Trunk-or-Treat takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Citrus Heights Police Station (6315 Fountain Square Drive). This free community event will have tons of candy, costumes, and food trucks as kids trick-or-treat from decorated Citrus Heights Police Department vehicles. 

The free 18th Annual Spooktacular takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Swanston Community Center. There will be inflatable games, a pumpkin patch, caramel apple station, crafts, tricks, treats, and Halloween fun. 

The annual free La Familia Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 at La Familia’s Maple Neighborhood Center in Sacramento. There will be lots of candy, treats, prizes, and more.

A free trunk-or-treat & scarecrow contest will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the EDHCSD Pavilion Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills. 

The Annual Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat in Elk Grove will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026. This free event will have trunk-or-treating with vehicles from the Elk Grove Police Department, carnival games, a bubble zone, and more.

Bayside Church in Folsom will have a free community trunk-or-treat on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. 

Bayside Church Blue Oaks in Roseville will have a free trunk-or-treat on Halloween, October 31, 2026. The free community celebration will also have inflatables, music, and fall fun. 

The annual Zombie Bike Parade takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 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[…]

Harley-Davidson of Sacramento puts a twist where kids can trick-or-treat from Harley Davidson saddlebags on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11am to 2pm. Don’t forget to bring a candy bucket and wear a costume to this free community event for kids! 

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at a family-friendly festival on Halloween, October 31, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. This free festival will even have a trunk-or-treat and costume contest. There will be Aztec dancers, mariachi, live music, crafts, a sugar skull station food, a community altar, and more. 

Join in on the fun at the River District Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Mirasol Village Park. This free community event on Halloween will have a costume parade for kids of all ages, and trick-or-treating.

Join the Neighbors of College Glen for a Safe & Sweet Trunk or Treat on Halloween, October 31, 2026. There will be a free trunk-or-treat, kid-friendly activities, and more. This is a free event, but registration is required. 

The free Davis Commons Treat Trail takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Many downtown businesses in Davis will be participating for two full hours from 3pm to 5pm. 

Head to the El Dorado Hills Town Center for the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31, 2026. There will be a festive environment for kids to safely trick-or-treat at participating businesses. The event will have a costume contest at 5pm in the Theatre Plaza.

Trick-or-treat in downtown Lincoln on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The spooky fun begins at Beermann Plaza. There will be candy, games, activities, and costume contests. 

Bayside Church Auburn will have a free trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026. There will be candy, inflatables, line dancing, costume contest, and Halloween fun. 

Southpointe Christian Center will have a free trunk-or-treat on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026. There will be candy, inflatables, a petting zoo, food truck, and a feats of strength show. 

Celebrate Halloween on 24th Street at a free block party hosted by Sanctuary Sacramento on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This event will take place at the court at the top of 24th Street in Sacramento. There will be activities for kids, and vendors.