As of October 1, yes—and plenty. Sacramento’s Halloween calendar is stacked with unique, cultural, and sophisticated options. If you want something special, you can float between cinematic classics, moody concerts, and live theater that bites back—sometimes literally.
At Sacramento Top 10, we’ve got an entire calendar of evening outings in the Sacramento area. Click thru to find something you’ll love.
Harry Potter™ in Concert at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
October 17 & 18. Big screen, bigger sound. The film plays while a live orchestra performs the score—pure goosebumps for wizards and Muggles alike. Family-friendly, spellbinding, and an easy “first Halloween event” for the month.
Movies Under the Stars (Old Sacramento Waterfront)
Thursday and Friday nights. Blankets, boardwalk vibes, and Halloween crowd-pleasers on a giant outdoor screen. Grab cocoa, snag a spot on the lawn, and let the river set the mood. It’s October magic without the jump scares.
Hitchcocktober (Crest Theatre)
Wednesday Nights. Neon marquee. Black-and-white suspense. A curated slate of Hitchcock thrillers that still crackle on the big screen. Dress a little vintage and make it a downtown date night.
Toxic in Midtown
A high-energy Halloween concert night in the heart of Midtown—expect pop-dark bangers, costumes, and a crowd that shows up to sing. Think dance-floor catharsis with just enough spooky.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Hundreds of candles, a string ensemble, and themes from ghostly favorites to cinematic chills. It’s an atmospheric set that turns a concert into a mood—quietly dramatic and very Instagrammable.
Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle meets Bram Stoker in a stage mash-up that’s brisk, witty, and fang-forward. Expect fog, deductive banter, and a showdown you didn’t know you needed.
Murder on the Delta King
A floating whodunit aboard Sacramento’s historic riverboat. You get river views, vintage ambiance, and an interactive mystery that keeps you guessing between laughs.
How to pick your perfect night
For families: Harry Potter in Concert or Movies Under the Stars.
For date night: Candlelight or Hitchcocktober, then dessert nearby.
For friend groups: Toxic in Midtown or the Delta King mystery.
For theater lovers: Holmes vs. Dracula for clever thrills.
Line up tickets early, layer up for evening breezes, and charge your phone—the photo ops this October are next-level.
