Arden-Arcade Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Carmichael Free

Community festival featuring a car show, petting zoo, and pumpkin patch.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Día de los Muertos Fiesta 2026)

Día de los Muertos Fiesta 2026

Sacramento 7 mi $$

Features the Sendero de las Almas Luminosas altar path and live performances.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Fairytale Town's Safe & Super Halloween)

Fairytale Town's Safe & Super Halloween

Oct 16 – Oct 24

Sacramento 8 mi

Circus-themed trick-or-treating, crafts, games, and magic in the park.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Compassion Planet Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm)

Compassion Planet Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Rocklin 15 mi Free

All proceeds support mentoring programs for aged-out foster youth.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Sacramento Spooky Halloween River Cruise)

Sacramento Spooky Halloween River Cruise

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Sacramento 7 mi

Family-friendly river cruise featuring playful Halloween décor and festive narration.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Haunted Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs)

Haunted Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs

Sat, Oct 24

West Sacramento 11 mi $

Dog costume party and silent auction benefiting at-risk senior dogs.

Fall Family Fest

Sat, Sep 19

Roseville 11 mi Free

Features a big truck exploration zone, kids inflatables, and live performances.

Keema's Pumpkin Farm

Sep 25 – Nov 1

Elk Grove 18 mi $

Century-old family farm featuring pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a corn maze.

Halloween at Hagan

Sat, Oct 24

Rancho Cordova

Annual community Halloween festivities with a trunk or treat and zombie run

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween Towne Night Market)

Halloween Towne Night Market

Roseville 11 mi Free

Over 150 vendors, costume contests, games, and photo moments.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (The Falling Leaf Festival)

The Falling Leaf Festival

Sun, Oct 11

Roseville 11 mi Free

Fall festival featuring over 100 vendors, inflatables, and a costume contest.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Halloween Spooktacular)

Halloween Spooktacular

El Dorado Hills 17 mi

Features trick-or-treating, a pet parade, and costume contests.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Pumpkins and Planes: Halloween in the Air Park)

Pumpkins and Planes: Halloween in the Air Park

McClellan 5 mi $

Trick-or-treating and family games at the outdoor Air Park.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween Carnival & Haunted House)

Halloween Carnival & Haunted House

Sacramento 8 mi $

Features a candy walk, carnival games, spooky crafts, and scare-free fun.

Delta Shores Fall Festival

Sacramento 12 mi Free

Features a petting zoo, mini pumpkin painting, crafts, and games.

GPF Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Rancho Cordova 6 mi Free

Features trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a sensory-friendly haunted house.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Floating Pumpkin Patch at Rusch Park Pool)

Floating Pumpkin Patch at Rusch Park Pool

Citrus Heights 9 mi $

Swim, splash, and pick a floating pumpkin straight from the pool.

Splashing Pumpkins

Sacramento 9 mi $

Swim in the pool to pick out a floating pumpkin.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (2026 Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade)

2026 Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Parade

North Highlands 5 mi Free

Free community celebration featuring a pumpkin patch, DJ music, and trunk-or-treat.

Tents N Treats

Sat, Oct 24

Sacramento Free

Community Halloween celebration featuring decorated candy booths, games, and photo ops.

Trick or Treat at SCM

Rancho Cordova 5 mi $

Outdoor trick-or-treating, candy stations, and art activities in the parking lot.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (The Night Before Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk)

The Night Before Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk

Sacramento 6 mi Free

Family- and pet-friendly trick-or-treat walk visiting participating local businesses.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Dave's Pumpkin Patch Family Campout 2026)

Dave's Pumpkin Patch Family Campout 2026

Oct 3 – Oct 10

West Sacramento 12 mi

Cozy overnight tent camping under the stars in the pumpkin patch.

Bohème Bewitched

Oct 13 – Oct 31

Woodland 22 mi $

Interactive Whimsy Woods experience with potion-making and Halloween retail.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Firehouse Alley Trunk or Treat at Thee Collective Space)

Firehouse Alley Trunk or Treat at Thee Collective Space

Sacramento 7 mi Free

Free trunk-or-treat with a bounce house, costume contest, and local vendors.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Primary Activity Fall Festival)

Primary Activity Fall Festival

Sacramento 10 mi Free

A community potluck and trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicle trunks.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Santa Juanita Congregation Fall Festival)

Santa Juanita Congregation Fall Festival

Folsom 12 mi Free

Features a chili potluck, costume parade, and trunk or treating.

Pumpkin Paint and Sip

El Dorado Hills 17 mi $

Guided pumpkin painting with supplies, refreshments, and wine included.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Guest Open House)

Spooktacular Guest Open House

Carmichael Free

Monster mash dancing, costumes, and ghoulish games.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Halloween Guest Open House)

Halloween Guest Open House

Sacramento 6 mi Free

An evening of dancing hosted by Arthur Murray Sacramento.

Fall Photo Mini Sessions

Sun, Oct 4

Elk Grove 13 mi $

Includes a ten-minute photo session, autumn crafts, and open play.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Angry Birds Pumpkin Launching)

Angry Birds Pumpkin Launching