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Have a Fa-boo-lous Halloween in Sacramento 

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…

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