Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Galt 2026

Sacramento 24 mi $$

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

Keema's Pumpkin Farm

Sep 25 – Nov 1

Elk Grove 9 mi $

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Monster Mash Halloween Bash)

Monster Mash Halloween Bash

Stockton 21 mi $

Costumed kids enjoy treats, magic shows, crafts, and free pumpkins.

Halloween at Hagan

Rancho Cordova 24 mi

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

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

Delta Shores Fall Festival

Sacramento 18 mi Free

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

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 18 mi $

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

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Trunk or Treat with the YMCA of San Joaquin)

Trunk or Treat with the YMCA of San Joaquin

Stockton 19 mi

Family Halloween afternoon featuring costumes, candy, and surprises for all ages.

Arden Park Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Sacramento 23 mi

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

Splashing Pumpkins

Rancho Cordova 24 mi Free

Sacramento 15 mi $

Swim in the pool to pick out a floating pumpkin.

GPF Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

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

Tents N Treats

Sacramento 22 mi Free

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

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Dave's Pumpkin Patch Family Campout 2026)

Dave's Pumpkin Patch Family Campout 2026

Oct 3 – Oct 10

West Sacramento 22 mi

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

Trick or Treat at SCM

Rancho Cordova 23 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 25 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Primary Activity Fall Festival)

Primary Activity Fall Festival

Sacramento 21 mi Free

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

Fall Photo Mini Sessions

Sun, Oct 4

Elk Grove 11 mi $

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

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 23 mi Free

An evening of dancing hosted by Arthur Murray Sacramento.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Calvary Community Church Trunk-or-Treat)

Calvary Community Church Trunk-or-Treat

Manteca 30 mi

Annual community outreach event featuring decorated trunks and treats.

Barktober Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Carmichael 26 mi

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 29 mi $$

Team costume contest and 3-game guarantee soccer tournament

Founder's Harvest Festival

Carmichael 26 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Sacramento Spooky Halloween River Cruise)

Sacramento Spooky Halloween River Cruise

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Sacramento 25 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

West Sacramento 26 mi $

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

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 30 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 29 mi $

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

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 29 mi Free

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

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Oasis Ranch Boo Bash and Trunk or Treat)

Oasis Ranch Boo Bash and Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 23

Knightsen 28 mi Free

Features trunk-or-treating, monster truck rides, a petting zoo, and vendors.

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 25 mi Free

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

Costume Exchange

Oct 1 – Oct 4

Manteca 30 mi

Patio costume swap open even without a costume to donate.

Pumpkin Paint and Sip

El Dorado Hills 30 mi $

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Spooktacular Guest Open House)

Spooktacular Guest Open House