Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Foothill Farms 2026

Free community celebration featuring trick-or-treating, live music, and costume contests.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Bishop's Pumpkin Farm)

Bishop's Pumpkin Farm

Sep 4 – Nov 15

Wheatland 23 mi Free

Home to the largest U-Pick pumpkin field in the world.

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Floating Pumpkin Patch at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool)

Floating Pumpkin Patch at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool

Sun, Oct 18

Roseville 8 mi $$

Pick your pumpkin from a swimming pool

Barktober Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Carmichael

Pet-friendly fall festival benefiting the Carmichael Park Dog Park.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Folsom Lake Surf Halloween Classic 2026)

Folsom Lake Surf Halloween Classic 2026

Oct 23 – Oct 25

Folsom 12 mi $$

Team costume contest and 3-game guarantee soccer tournament

Founder's Harvest Festival

Carmichael Free

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

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 9 mi Free

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

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 11 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 13 mi

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

Fall Family Fest

Sat, Sep 19

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

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 11 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 15 mi $

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

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

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (The Falling Leaf Festival)

The Falling Leaf Festival

Sun, Oct 11

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

Halloween at Hagan

Sat, Oct 24

Rancho Cordova 6 mi

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

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Downtown Trick or Treat)

Downtown Trick or Treat

Lincoln 15 mi

Downtown trick-or-treating, family games, a cake walk, and costume contests.

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 15 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 $

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

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Arden Park Fall Festival)

Arden Park Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Sacramento 7 mi

Community festival featuring food trucks, live music, and a Kid Zone.

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 14 mi $

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

Delta Shores Fall Festival

Sacramento 17 mi Free

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

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 $

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

GPF Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Rancho Cordova 7 mi Free

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

Splashing Pumpkins

Sacramento 15 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 Free

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

Trick or Treat at SCM

Rancho Cordova 7 mi $

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

Tents N Treats

Sat, Oct 24

Sacramento 8 mi Free

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

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 10 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 16 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 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 9 mi Free

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

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 11 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Paint and Sip

El Dorado Hills 15 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 (Kids Markets at Fowler Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Farmers Market)

Kids Markets at Fowler Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Farmers Market

Sun, Oct 25

Lincoln 15 mi Free

Farmers market-style community event tailored for kids ages 5 to 17.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Primary Activity Fall Festival)

Primary Activity Fall Festival

Sacramento 15 mi Free

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

Spooktacular Guest Open House

Carmichael Free

Monster mash dancing, costumes, and ghoulish games.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween Guest Open House)

Halloween Guest Open House

Sacramento 10 mi Free

An evening of dancing hosted by Arthur Murray Sacramento.

Fall Photo Mini Sessions

Sun, Oct 4

Elk Grove 19 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