Courtesy of the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival Facebook Page
Ghouls, and goblins, and ghosts, oh my! The fall season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. Luckily, Sacramento is filled with happenings so you can make Halloween a month-long celebration! Grab your boos and best costumes because Sacramento365 has rounded up some events to make sure you have a fang-tastic time in the 916.
Pumpkin Patch Express
River Fox Train
Sept. 30-Oct. 29 | Various dates and times
Jump a-boo-ard! The River Fox Train is open for the Pumpkin Patch Express. Trick-or-treat on board the train, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fall experience.
Heartstoppers Haunted House
The Mineshaft
Sept. 30-Oct. 31 | Various dates and times
Heartstoppers is back once again for the season of screams! With four immersive haunts, this haunted house is sure to give you a frightfully good time.
Movies Under the Stars
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Oct. 5-26 | Thurs 7pm
Get ready for some ghoulish fun! Movies Under the Stars with four Halloween-themed movies along with fun activities, and autumn specials. For the adult crowd, come early to enjoy the happy hour train with the Railroad Museum. Buy your tickets fast – this movie night sells out quickly.
The Haunted Ryde Hotel
Ryde Hotel
Oct. 6 & 7, 27 & 28 | Fri & Sat Noon-11pm
Get ready for an old Hollywood universal monster-themed murder mystery and a paranormal investigation! For the murder mystery, search the hotel for clues in a scavenger hunt. Or become a ghost hunter and experience the ghosts of the Ryde!
Halloween at the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Oct. 20-31 | Various times
Take a spooky tour through the Leland Stanford Mansion, where you’ll be guided through frightfully decorated rooms, each speaking to tales of history and oozing with supernatural surprises.
Cemetarium Haunted House Attraction
Orangevale Community Center
Oct. 20-31 | Wed-Sun 7pm-11:30pm
Cemetarium offers scares for all ages, with both family-friendly and full-scare tours! Last year they added a new kid’s mini-haunt attraction for those too young to brave the scares of the larger attraction. Other attractions include a “psycho circus” and zombie heights.
Spooky Rave
Ace of Spades
Oct. 20 | Fri 8pm
From the creators of Shrek Rave and Big Bubble Rave comes a new horror-infused party. It will be a spooktacular time.
Sinister Halloween Con
Scottish Rite Center
Oct. 21 & 22 | Sat & Sun 1pm-7pm
The dreadful Sinister Halloween Con will once again haunt the hallowed Scottish Rite Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend live demonstrations by special effects artists, film and special effects panels, and participate in axe throwing, live pumpkin carving, and more.
Spirits, Brews, and Bites
Historic Folsom
Oct. 21 | Sat 2:30pm-5:30pm
Grab your best costume and sample spirits, brews and bites from regional breweries, distilleries, and restaurants.
Burlesque in the Boo-Haus
Track 7 Brewing Co. – Natomas
Oct. 21 | Sat 8pm
Calling all witches, warlocks, and ghouls! Join Track 7 Brewing Company for the 2nd Annual Track 7 After Dark: Burlesque in the Boo-Haus Halloween party. Featuring pop-up burlesque performances and go-go dancing, a costume contest, and food and drink specials.
Wee Halloween
Crocker Art Museum
Oct. 25 | Wed 10am
Calling little ghosts and goblins! Join Crocker Art for this fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween experience featuring festive activities throughout the museum, a thrilling dance party in the ballroom, trick-or-treating, and more.
Harryween
Harlow’s
Oct. 26 | Thurs 8pm
Trick-or-treat, it’s Harryween! Spend your Halloween getting down to Harry Style hits. [Note: Harry Styles will not be at Harlow’s.]
Midtown Halloween Festival and Pooch Parade
James Marshall Park
Oct. 28 | Sat Noon-3pm
The annual Midtown Halloween Festival and Pooch Parade is a must-attend event for dog-lovers, families, or anyone looking to have a fantastic time. Over a hundred dogs will strut their stuff in creative costumes.
Festifall: Trick or Treating
Historic Folsom
Oct. 28 | Sat 2pm-5pm
Visit Historic Folsom for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating! Families can enjoy fun and treats up and down the district!
XOSO Halloween Pub Crawl
Participating Bars
Oct. 28 | Sat 4pm
Make your Halloween a night to remember. Grab your best boos and enjoy drink and food specials at various Midtown bars! And don’t forget to shine in your costume so you can win the costume contest.
Shannon McCabe’s Vampire Ball
Harlow’s
Oct. 28 | Sat 9pm
Celebrate 15 years of Shannon McCabe’s Vampire Ball! Join the creatures of the night before Halloween. There will be dancing, entertainment, live music, food, drinks, two floors of vampires, and more.
The Darling Clementines: Wicked and Proud
Harlow’s
Oct. 29 | Sun 8pm
The Darling Clementine’s Burlesque and Drag Show is proud to present their Wicked and Proud show! Get spooky and enjoy a burlesque and drag show unlike anything you have ever seen.
Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum
Sacramento Children’s Museum
Oct. 31 | Tues 10am-Noon
Join the Sacramento Children’s Museum for a fun day of trick-or-treating featuring multiple candy stations, outside play, art activities and more!
Safe Spot Trick or Treat
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 31 | Tues 10am-5pm
Come in costume and trick and treat throughout the pumpkin patch! [Note: No masks are allowed after dark.]
To stay up-to-date on all the Halloween events, check out Sacramento365’s holiday events page!