Family events in Sacramento

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Animals & Farms
Where
Cal Expo · East Sacramento
Date
Saturday, September 26
Time
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Cost
$20
Reptile show at Cal Expo with over 3,000 reptiles, an education center and a 10-foot alligator.
All agescalexpo.com
Animals & Farms · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Keema's Pumpkin Farm · Elk Grove
Date
Open Sun, Tue–Sat through Nov 1
Next open
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost
$6
Family pumpkin farm open Tuesday to Sunday from September 25 to November 1. Cash only.
All ageskeemaspumpkinfarm.com
Nature & Outdoors · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Dazzler Farms · Woodland
Date
Open daily through Oct 31
Next open
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Cost
Free
Bobby Dazzler's pumpkin patch in Woodland, open for the 2026 season.
All agesdazzlerfarms.com
Arts & Crafts · Music & Dance · Markets & Pop-Ups
Where
City of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights
Date
Today
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost
Free
Local makers market at Sweet Music Studio Cafe with handmade goods, art and music.
All agescitrusheights.net
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events · Food & Treats
Where
Sweet Music Cafe · Citrus Heights
Date
Today
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost
Free
A Sunday makers market at a local cafe with handmade goods, live music and coffee.
All agessunrisemarketplace.com
Nature & Outdoors · Animals & Farms
Where
Fair Oaks Park · Fair Oaks
Date
Today
Time
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost
Price not listed
A post-apocalyptic stage fable following two siblings tracking the last monarch butterflies.
Ages 12–18forpd.org
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events · Food & Treats
Where
Peet’s Coffee Parking Lot · Roseville
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost
Free
Year-round Placer Farmers' Market with locally sourced produce and unique finds.
All agesfountainsatroseville.com
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events · Food & Treats
Where
Fair Oaks Park · Fair Oaks
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost
Free
Certified farmers market at Fair Oaks Park every Tuesday, 9am-2pm, year-round.
All agesforpd.org
Storytime & Reading · Workshops & Learning
Where
City of Folsom · Folsom
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Cost
Free
Storytime for young children at the Folsom Public Library.
Under 6folsom.ca.us
Storytime & Reading · Workshops & Learning
Where
City of Folsom · Folsom
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost
Free
Storytime for young children at the Folsom Public Library.
Under 6folsom.ca.us
Sports & Active Play · Parent & Caregiver Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Cost
Free
Drop-in playgroup with early-learning activities for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
Under 6engage.saclibrary.org
Storytime & Reading · Nature & Outdoors
Where
Effie Yeaw Nature Center · Carmichael
Date
Tuesday, September 29
Time
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Cost
Free · registration required
A free evening of local poets reading under the oaks at Effie Yeaw -- just RSVP.
Ages 8–18effieyeawnature.org
Sports & Active Play · Games & Gaming
Where
Cal Expo · East Sacramento
Date
Wednesday, September 30
Time
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Cost
$20
Sacramento Republic FC take on Las Vegas Lights FC at Heart Health Park.
All agescalexpo.com
Nature & Outdoors · Animals & Farms · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Impossible Acres · Davis
Date
Open daily through Oct 31
Next open
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost
Price not listed
A family-run pumpkin patch near Davis, open daily in October.
Under 1impossibleacres.com
Nature & Outdoors · Theater & Performances · Movies & Entertainment
Where
Fair Oaks Park · Fair Oaks
Date
Thursday, October 1
Time
2:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost
$15
The touring Wild & Scenic Film Festival brings environmental and adventure films to Fair Oaks.
Ages 8–18forpd.org
Arts & Crafts · Workshops & Learning
Where
Crocker Art Museum · Downtown
Date
Thursday, October 1
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$40
An evening art workshop for teens 13-18 -- this month, painting a surreal scene.
Ages 13–18crockerart.org
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events
Where
City of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights
Date
Friday, October 2
Time
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost
Free
A two-day community yard sale at the Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center.
All agescitrusheights.net
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events
Where
City of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights
Date
Saturday, October 3
Time
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost
Free
A two-day community yard sale at the Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center.
All agescitrusheights.net
Markets & Pop-Ups · Community Events
Where
Pat O'Brien Community Center · Pocket–Greenhaven
Date
Saturday, October 3
Time
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost
Free
A community yard sale at Pat O'Brien Community Center.
All agessouthgaterecandpark.gov
Arts & Crafts · Festivals & Fairs · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Elk Grove Park · Elk Grove
Date
Open daily through Oct 4
Next open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost
Free
Two days of giant pumpkins, carnival rides, crafts, entertainment, and fall family fun at Elk Grove Park.
All ageselkgrove.gov
Storytime & Reading · Parent & Caregiver Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Saturday, October 3
Time
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost
Free
Songs, rhymes, movement and stories for children 0-5 and their grown-ups, with playtime after.
Under 6engage.saclibrary.org
Community Events · Food & Treats · Parent & Caregiver Events
Where
City of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights
Date
Saturday, October 3
Time
4:00 – 6:30 PM
Cost
Price not listed
An evening of BBQ and games benefiting the nonprofit Single Mom Strong.
All agescitrusheights.net
Music & Dance · Theater & Performances
Where
Address of Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour · Downtown
Date
Sunday, October 4
Time
7:00 – 11:59 PM
Cost
Price not listed
Disney's Worlds Collide tour brings Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp Rock stars to Golden 1 Center.
Ages 5–18golden1center.com
Sports & Active Play · Games & Gaming
Where
Address of Lakers vs Kings · Downtown
Date
Monday, October 5
Time
7:00 – 11:59 PM
Cost
Price not listed
The Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA preseason play at Golden 1 Center.
All agesgolden1center.com
Community Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost
Free
Drop off your ballot at Sacramento Public Library locations during regular open hours.
Ages 13–18engage.saclibrary.org
Storytime & Reading · Parent & Caregiver Events
Where
Fountains at Roseville Courtyard · Roseville
Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Cost
Free
A free interactive storytime for children up to age 5 at the Fountains Main Stage.
Under 6fountainsatroseville.com
Workshops & Learning · Parent & Caregiver Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Cost
Free
A drop-in playgroup with learning activities for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Under 6engage.saclibrary.org
Community Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Wednesday, October 7
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost
Free
Drop off your ballot at Sacramento Public Library locations during regular open hours.
Ages 13–18engage.saclibrary.org
Music & Dance · Community Events · Food & Treats
Where
Northlake Community Park · North Natomas
Date
Wednesday, October 7
Time
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
Free
Food trucks and live music at Northlake Community Park, hosted by Sacto MoFo.
All agesbusiness.natomaschamber.org
Community Events
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Thursday, October 8
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost
Free
Drop off your ballot at Sacramento Public Library locations during regular open hours.
Ages 13–18engage.saclibrary.org
Workshops & Learning
Where
North Natomas Library · North Natomas
Date
Thursday, October 8
Time
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Cost
Free
A drop-in hangout space at the library just for teens ages 13 to 19.
Ages 13–18engage.saclibrary.org
Nature & Outdoors · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
The Square · Folsom
Date
Friday, October 9
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$5.13 · registration required
A festive Halloween destination in The Square for families, friends and visitors.
All agesfolsomhistory.org
Music & Dance · Theater & Performances
Where
Fountains at Roseville Main Stage · Roseville
Date
Friday, October 9
Time
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost
Free
A free outdoor rock concert at the Fountains with local band VERTIGOGO, 7-9 PM.
All agesfountainsatroseville.com
Markets & Pop-Ups · Nature & Outdoors
Where
Killdeer Farms · West Sacramento
Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost
Free
A free Saturday-morning farm market with porch pumpkins, fresh flowers, and local makers.
All ageskilldeerfarms.co
Sports & Active Play · Nature & Outdoors
Where
Fairytale Town · Land Park
Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost
$23.95 · registration required
Obstacle racing…it’s hip, happening, and promotes overall fitness in a fun atmosphere!
Ages 4–18fairytaletown.org
Arts & Crafts · Sports & Active Play · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Citrus Town Center · Citrus Heights
Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost
Free
A free Halloween morning of giant bubbles and family fun at Citrus Town Center.
All agessunrisemarketplace.com
Arts & Crafts · Sports & Active Play · Food & Treats · Games & Gaming · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Christine Thompson Aquatic Center · Pocket–Greenhaven
Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost
Price not listed
A fall pool celebration where kids swim to pick their own pumpkin, plus crafts and games.
All agessouthgaterecandpark.gov
Arts & Crafts · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
The Square · Folsom
Date
Saturday, October 10
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$5.13 · registration required
Historic Folsom's Halloween destination: spooky crafts, candy, and an optional blacksmithing add-on.
All agesfolsomhistory.org
Sports & Active Play · Nature & Outdoors
Where
Fairytale Town · Land Park
Date
Sunday, October 11
Time
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost
Free · registration required
Obstacle racing…it’s hip, happening, and promotes overall fitness in a fun atmosphere!
Ages 4–18fairytaletown.org
Arts & Crafts · Food & Treats · Movies & Entertainment · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Sunrise Mall (Former Sears Parkeing Lot) · Citrus Heights
Date
Friday, October 16
Time
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Cost
Free
A free Halloween movie night at Sunrise Mall with face painting, trunk-or-treating and an outdoor screening.
All agessunrisemarketplace.com
Arts & Crafts · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
The Square · Folsom
Date
Friday, October 16
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$5.13 · registration required
Historic Folsom's Halloween destination: spooky crafts, candy, and an optional blacksmithing add-on.
All agesfolsomhistory.org
Festivals & Fairs · Animals & Farms · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Fountains at Roseville Courtyard · Roseville
Date
Saturday, October 17
Time
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost
Free · registration required
A free dog costume show and parade at the Fountains at Roseville, 10-11:30 AM.
All agesfountainsatroseville.com
Festivals & Fairs · Markets & Pop-Ups · Animals & Farms
Where
Carmichael Park · Carmichael
Date
Saturday, October 17
Time
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost
Free
Carmichael's fourth annual Barktoberfest, a pet-friendly fall festival at Carmichael Park.
All agescarmichaelparksfoundation.org
Arts & Crafts · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
The Square · Folsom
Date
Saturday, October 17
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$5.13 · registration required
A festive Halloween evening at The Square in Historic Folsom with crafts, candy and seasonal activities.
Ages 3–18folsomhistory.org
Storytime & Reading · Theater & Performances
Where
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center · Downtown
Date
Tuesday, October 20
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$25
The Heelers come to life on stage in Bluey's Big Play, a theatre show made for young fans.
Ages 2–8sacramento365.com
Music & Dance · Theater & Performances
Where
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center · Downtown
Date
Tuesday, October 20
Time
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$25
Bluey and Bingo come to the stage in a live theatrical adaptation of the hit children's series.
Ages 1–12sacramento365.com
Museums & Exhibits · Science & Technology
Where
Memorial Auditorium · Downtown
Date
Open daily through Nov 29
Next open
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost
$12 · registration required
See, feel, and understand the human body like never before!
All agesuniverse.com
Music & Dance · Theater & Performances
Where
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center · Downtown
Date
Friday, October 23
Time
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Cost
$65.50
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire screened in HD with its score played live by a symphony orchestra.
Ages 8–18sacramento365.com
Classes & Camps · Community Events · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Hagan Community Park · Rancho Cordova
Date
Saturday, October 24
Time
4:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost
Free
Trunk or treat, a zombie run, carnival games and an obstacle course at Hagan Community Park.
Under 15cordovarpd.gov
Faith & Spirituality · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Celtic Cross Church · Citrus Heights
Date
Sunday, October 25
Time
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost
Free
A community Trunk or Treat hosted by Celtic Cross Church.
All agescelticcross.church
Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Texas Roadhouse · Citrus Heights
Date
Tuesday, October 27
Time
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost
Free
Fall festival and trunk-or-treat at Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights.
All agessunrisemarketplace.com
Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Guardian Protection Force Corporate Headquarters · Rancho Cordova
Date
Wednesday, October 28
Time
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost
Free
GPF Security's 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at its Rancho Cordova headquarters.
All agesgpfsecuritycorp.com
Music & Dance · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Downtown Roseville · Roseville
Date
Thursday, October 29
Time
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
Free
A free evening of live music, a costume contest and family fun in Downtown Roseville.
All agesdowntownrosevilleevents.com
Sports & Active Play · Festivals & Fairs · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Community Park · Davis
Date
Saturday, October 31
Time
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Cost
Free
A free, family-friendly Halloween bike parade festival in Davis, with a timed Monster Run to start the day.
All ageszombiebikeparade.com
Arts & Crafts · Museums & Exhibits · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Aerospace Museum of California · McClellan Park
Date
Saturday, October 31
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost
Price not listed
A Halloween day of trick-or-treating, crafts and a spooky aircraft walk-through at the Aerospace Museum.
Ages 2–12aerospaceca.org
Arts & Crafts · Festivals & Fairs · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Jose P. Rizal Community Center · Pocket–Greenhaven
Date
Saturday, October 31
Time
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost
$5
A Halloween carnival and haunted house with games, crafts and candy for South Sacramento families.
All agessouthgaterecandpark.gov
Arts & Crafts · Food & Treats · Holiday & Seasonal
Where
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center · Rancho Cordova
Date
Saturday, December 5
Time
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost
$5
Pancakes with Santa, a holiday craft fair and a photo booth -- $5 per person ages 2 and up.
Under 13cordovarpd.gov

Family events in Sacramento

Sacramento Reptile Show

Keema's Pumpkin Farm

Bobby Dazzler's Pumpkin Patch

Sweet Music Studio Cafe's Local Makers Market

Local Makers Market at Sweet Music Studio Café

Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days

Farmers Market

Fair Oaks Farmers Market

Storytime at the Library

Storytime at the Library

Explore and Learn Playgroup

Poetry Reading at Effie Yeaw

Sacramento Republic FC vs Las Vegas Lights FC

Impossible Acres Pumpkin Patch

Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour

Teen Art Labs

Veterans Community Center Fall Yard Sale! Two Day Event!

Veterans Community Center Fall Yard Sale! Two Day Event!

Fall Community Yard Sale

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

Family Storytime

Single Mom Strong: Games, Grill & Giving

Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Lakers vs Kings

Ballot Drop Off

Tot Time

Explore and Learn Playgroup

Ballot Drop Off

Northlake Food Truck Mania

Ballot Drop Off

Teen Space

Moonlit Making

Friday Nights Live: VERTIGOGO

The Market at Killdeer Farms

Fairytale Town Kids Obstacle Race

Citrus Town Center Bubbleween

Splashing Pumpkins

Moonlit Making

Fairytale Town Kids Obstacle Race

Sunrise MarketPlace Presents: Hotel Transylvania The Original 2012 Movie

Moonlit Making

Howl-O-Ween Costume Show & Pawrade 2026

2026 Carmichael Barktober Festival

Moonlit Making

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

Bodies - The Science Within - Sacramento

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert

Halloween at Hagan

Celtic Cross' Trunk or Treat

Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat

3rd Annual GPF Trunk Or Treat

Family Fun Night

Monster Run: Laser Run Challenge

Pumpkins & Planes

Halloween Carnival & Haunted House

Breakfast with Santa