If October had a mood board, it would look exactly like Movies Under the Stars—a fast-selling outdoor movie series running Thursdays and Fridays in October. Expect classic and cult-favorite films with Halloween settings, a plaza lined with themed vendors, and that first cool breeze at sundown when the opening credits roll on a huge outdoor […]
The lanterns are lit, the boardwalk creaks, and the whispers are getting louder. Haunted History at the Folsom History Museum is back—more immersive and scarier than before—with an outdoor haunted house that drags you straight into a haunted version of 1800s Folsom. This isn’t a generic maze slapped onto a parking lot. It’s built on […]
Looking for Halloween fun without the nightmare fuel? Watermelon Music is opening its doors for a FREE, all-ages haunted house—a gentle, music-laced scare that’s perfect for littles, grandparents, and everyone in between. When: 7–9 p.m. on Oct 24, 25, 26, 29 & 30 Where: Watermelon Music (Store), Davis, CA Cost: Free admission! Vibe check: No gore, no jump-scares. […]
Gold Rush Whodunit: Step into Sacramento’s Most Spirited Mystery Who done it? Was it murder? In Sacramento History Museum’s Ghost Tour, the answers drift in on the Delta breeze. This one-hour guided walking tour threads through Old Sacramento, where the “ghosts” of early residents whisper truths about riverboat explosions, wily women, and colorful Gold Rush […]
The Game Is Afoot…in 1894: World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula Fog rolls over London, the violin hums—and the calendar reads 1894. After three years presumed dead at Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes returns from his watery legend to face a new nemesis: Count Dracula, now threatening not only London, but the world. The world […]
TOXIC in Midtown: A Cabaret That Bites (In the Best Way) Looking for a Halloween event that’s equal parts haunted, provocative, and just a little unhinged? Enter Rogue Music Project’s TOXIC, a wickedly fun cabaret where creepy classics get reimagined, familiar songs turn deliciously eerie, and musical mischief raises the spirits—literally. One night only: Friday, […]
Clear your camera roll. Howl-O-Ween by The Fountains at Roseville lands on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and it is built for pure delight. Think dogs in coordinated outfits, kids with pumpkin buckets, and a plaza full of friendly neighbors. Plan for a relaxed walkabout around the fountains with plenty of places […]
Mark your calendar for a day of adorable frights: Wild Howl-O-Ween returns to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary on Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This family-friendly Halloween celebration blends festive fun with animal encounters—perfect for toddlers, big kids, and the adults who love them. Come in costume and follow the treat trail through the […]
Midtown Pooch Parade: Costumes, Canines & Community at James Marshall Park Midtown’s four-footed favorite is back! Midtown Sutter and the Midtown Association present the Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12–3 p.m. at James Marshall Park—your prime-time window for wagging tails and wildly creative costumes. Why you’ll love it • […]
“The harmless phantoms on their errands glide.” Longfellow could have been writing about the Leland Stanford Mansion in late October. Beginning Friday, Oct 24, the historic residence invites you to a free, guided, 30-minute Halloween tour that plays with light, shadow, and the mansion’s rich past. Start times run by day part, with daytime, afternoon, […]
Witch, Please: Learn Buttercream Cookie Magic in Roseville If your Halloween aesthetic leans less “jump scare” and more “jaw-drop gorgeous,” Witch, Please! Buttercream Sugar Cookie Decorating Class is your perfect Saturday plan. Hosted by Tiffany’s Buttercream Dreams, this hands-on workshop runs Saturday, October 25, 1:30–3:00 pm at Raley’s O-N-E Market, 1970 Blue Oaks Blvd, Roseville. […]
FestiFall Trick-or-Treat in Folsom: Costumes, Candy, and Community Vibes If your perfect October includes tiny superheroes, wagging tails, and shop windows full of pumpkins, FestiFall Trick-or-Treat in Folsom is the night to circle. It’s the classic small-town Halloween stroll: friendly merchants handing out treats, music floating over the sidewalks, and families making lap two “just […]