Davis Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

17 unique & unusual Halloween events in Davis and nearby.

Davis area Halloween events extend beyond our city limits this year. From Sacramento's ghost tours to the Mare Island Block Party in Vallejo, there are many ways to celebrate.

If you're seeking a local, family-friendly gathering, the Zombie Bike Parade Festival is right here in Davis. For those willing to travel a bit further for a different experience, Folsom hosts the Scared Hitless event.

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Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (The Zombie Mash Afterparty)

The Zombie Mash Afterparty

Davis

Post-finale gathering featuring a plushy raffle and free drinks for costumed guests.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (The Skydance Skydiving Grand Finale)

The Skydance Skydiving Grand Finale

Woodland Free

PRO-rated jumpers descend into the park with colored smoke and flags.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Make Your Own Halloween Mask!)

Make Your Own Halloween Mask!

Woodland $$$

Learn to cut and paint leather for a custom Halloween mask.

The Ghost Games

Elk Grove 20 mi

Northern California youth soccer tournament for U8–U19 competitive teams.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Sacramento History Museum Ghost Tours)

Sacramento History Museum Ghost Tours

Sacramento 13 mi $$

Hear stories of bizarre and baffling deaths from Sacramento's past.

Illustration of small costumed figures toasting with a frothy mug beside wooden barrels, pumpkins and autumn trees outdoors (Sacrament and Spirits Haunted Sites Tour of Sacramento)

Sacrament and Spirits Haunted Sites Tour of Sacramento

Sacramento 13 mi $$$

Limo bus tour visiting five haunted spots with a psychic medium.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Community Ofrenda Workshop and Display)

Community Ofrenda Workshop and Display

North Highlands 21 mi Free

Make sugar skulls and papel picado for a community ofrenda.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Elk Grove's Haunted History Tour)

Elk Grove's Haunted History Tour

Elk Grove 22 mi Free

Docent-led walking tour exploring ghost stories on Historic Main Street.

Woodlands Haunted Bazaar

Woodland 9 mi $$$

Features handmade vendors, a historical ghost tour, and local dining.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Fall For Dance Guest Open House)

Fall For Dance Guest Open House

Sacramento 15 mi Free

An evening open house featuring dancing hosted by Arthur Murray.

Needle Felted Pumpkins Workshop

Sacramento 19 mi $

Hands-on crafting session making wool pumpkins for autumn decor.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Fall Into Dance Open House)

Fall Into Dance Open House

Carmichael 23 mi Free

An autumn dance open house hosted by Arthur Murray.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Zentangle Basics: Classic Zentangle Pumpkins)

Zentangle Basics: Classic Zentangle Pumpkins

Sacramento 14 mi $$

Learn to draw a Zentangle pumpkin using border tangles.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Halloween Trivia at the Queer Bookstore)

Halloween Trivia at the Queer Bookstore

Elk Grove 20 mi $

Spooky trivia hosted by Quizmaster Michelle at an independent bookstore.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Sweet Halloween Paint Party)

Sweet Halloween Paint Party

Dixon 8 mi $$

Paint a Halloween ghost under the stars

Illustration of two friendly ghosts in a cozy puzzle room with a wooden desk, bookshelves, a tall clock and small pumpkins (Halloween Ghost Hunt in Sacramento)

Halloween Ghost Hunt in Sacramento

Sacramento 13 mi $$

Smartphone ghost detector and outdoor escape room puzzles

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Halloween Candy Buyback Program)

Halloween Candy Buyback Program

Sacramento 23 mi $

Candy exchange for troops and dental hygiene promotion

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 43 Halloween Block Party at the Davis Food Co-op Davis

Car park party with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and live music.

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 16 "Boos Fest" Halloween Bar Crawl Sacramento

Costume bar crawl featuring live DJs, red carpet photos, and themed cocktails.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 5 Corbett's House of Horror Davis

Fifteen-acre Northern California haunt featuring a zombie paintball truck ride.

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Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 9 Sunday Movie: Halloweentown (Davis) Davis

Screening of the family-friendly film rated TV-G for everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the etiquette for cemetery tours around Davis?

You're a guest in an active memorial space: stay on paths, never touch or lean on monuments, keep voices low, and give any funeral or visiting family wide berth. Photography of headstones is usually fine on official tours, but follow the guide's guidance. Ghost-story framing doesn't suspend the respect rules, and daytime historical tours cover the same ground with better sightlines.

What do community Halloween events in Davis usually offer for kids?

The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.

Is calavera face paint appropriate for visitors at Día de los Muertos events in Davis?

At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.

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