Sacramento Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

16 unique & unusual Halloween events in Sacramento and nearby

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

Oct 16 – Oct 30

Sacramento $$

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

Sep 27 – Oct 11

Sacramento $$$

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

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

Wed, Sep 16

Sacramento Free

An evening open house featuring dancing 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

Sat, Oct 17

Sacramento $$

Learn to draw a Zentangle pumpkin using border tangles.

Needle Felted Pumpkins Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Sacramento $

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

The Ghost Games

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Elk Grove 13 mi

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

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

Sat, Oct 31

Woodland 14 mi Free

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

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

Sat, Oct 31

Davis 13 mi

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

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

Oct 27 – Nov 3

North Highlands 9 mi Free

Make sugar skulls and papel picado for a community ofrenda.

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!

Sat, Oct 10

Woodland 14 mi $$$

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

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

Fri, Sep 25

Elk Grove 14 mi Free

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

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

Thu, Sep 17

Carmichael 10 mi Free

An autumn dance open house hosted by Arthur Murray.

Woodlands Haunted Bazaar

Sat, Oct 3

Woodland 17 mi $$$

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

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

Thu, Oct 8

Elk Grove 12 mi $

Spooky trivia hosted by Quizmaster Michelle at an independent bookstore.

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 $$

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 $

Candy exchange for troops and dental hygiene promotion

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Sacramento History Museum Ghost Tours

Sat17Oct Zentangle Basics: Classic Zentangle Pumpkins

Other Halloween categories in Sacramento

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

SacramentoFamily-Friendly Fall Activities46 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

SacramentoHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

SacramentoHaunted Experiences5 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

SacramentoHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Sacramento

Sacramento and its surrounding towns brim with Halloween activities. For those seeking significant local lore, consider the Sacramento Ghost Tour or the Halloween Ghost Hunt in Sacramento for investigations into the city's past. If you prefer something more participatory and family-oriented, the Zombie Bike Parade Festival offers a unique way to celebrate the season, while the OAKtober Festival provides a harvest-themed gathering.

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