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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  How to Do the Giant Pumpkin Festival (and Love Every Minute) Family festivals can be chaos—unless you plan like a pumpkin pro. The Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove is built for all-ages joy: safe paths, friendly volunteers, and “do-this-next” stations that keep little hands busy and smiles steady. Start with a loop: pumpkins → […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Cheer, Boo, Repeat: Why “Dracula: a melodrama” Is Your Next Night Out If you think you know Dracula, think again. “Dracula: a melodrama” takes Bram Stoker’s immortal Gothic thriller and reimagines it as a live, interactive melodrama—a delicious mash-up of suspense, tongue-in-cheek humor, and earnest drama that begs you to be loud. Yes, loud. This […] | 1 event, -  Ready to put the art in party? ArtMix: Spells & Spirits transforms the Crocker Art Museum on Thursday, October 9, 2025, into a moonlit playground of performance, music, and make-your-own-magic. ArtMix is the Crocker’s signature evening extravaganza—think live performances, DJed music, festive food and drinks, pop-up art activities, and a themed takeover that spills across […] $25.00 | 0 events, | 2 events, -  Martians, microphones, and mayhem—sign us up. Sutter Street Theatre is staging War of the Worlds as a vintage-style radio play on Friday, October 11, complete with actors at standing mics, on-stage sound effects, and that delicious slow burn from “odd atmospheric disturbance” to “full-blown invasion.” You’ll hear H. G. Wells’ tale the way 1938 audiences […] $13.00 - Cheer, Boo, Repeat: Why “Dracula: a melodrama” Is Your Next Night Out If you think you know Dracula, think again. “Dracula: a melodrama” takes Bram Stoker’s immortal Gothic thriller and reimagines it as a live, interactive melodrama—a delicious mash-up of suspense, tongue-in-cheek humor, and earnest drama that begs you to be loud. Yes, loud. This […] | 2 events, -  Step into a world where fall literally sparkles. The Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch, presented by 2BGlass in collaboration with the City of Folsom—transforms a straw-bale courtyard into a harvest of luminous treasures. What you’ll see • 5,000+ handblown pieces: pumpkins, gourds, acorns, and sculptural surprises • Work from 11 Northern California glassblowers, each with a […] -  Love, Loss, and the Lightning Bolt: Why “Mary Shelley” Hits Now Mary Shelley wrote a monster story that made the creator the real question. That’s why Helen Edmundson’s Mary Shelley lands with such modern voltage. Presented by Women’s Theatre Collective in the courtyard at The Hut Event Centre (Fair Oaks), the production surrounds you with […] $28.00 |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - Cheer, Boo, Repeat: Why “Dracula: a melodrama” Is Your Next Night Out If you think you know Dracula, think again. “Dracula: a melodrama” takes Bram Stoker’s immortal Gothic thriller and reimagines it as a live, interactive melodrama—a delicious mash-up of suspense, tongue-in-cheek humor, and earnest drama that begs you to be loud. Yes, loud. This […] -  Live-Singing Sandersons?! Inside the Spell of “Witch Perfect” If you’ve ever wished the Sanderson Sisters could belt like Broadway divas and roast like club comics, your broom has arrived. Witch Perfect is a live-singing, comedy parody that takes Hocus Pocus and turns it into a glitter cannon—starring Tina Burner (Winifred), Scarlet Envy (Sara), and Alexis […] $59.99 | 2 events, -  It’s Showtime, Sacramento: Beetlejuice Harvest Festival & Movie Night Say it once, say it twice, say it… you know the rest. Sunrise MarketPlace is throwing a full-on fall bash with the Beetlejuice Harvest Festival & Movie Night on Friday, October 17, 2025, 5–10 pm, at the Sunrise Mall Parking Lot (6041 Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights)—and […] - Cheer, Boo, Repeat: Why “Dracula: a melodrama” Is Your Next Night Out If you think you know Dracula, think again. “Dracula: a melodrama” takes Bram Stoker’s immortal Gothic thriller and reimagines it as a live, interactive melodrama—a delicious mash-up of suspense, tongue-in-cheek humor, and earnest drama that begs you to be loud. Yes, loud. This […] | 6 events, -  If pumpkins and pool days had a baby, it would be Pumpkin Splash Patch in El Dorado Hills. Picture it: the pool sparkles with floating pumpkins, kids paddle out to claim their favorite, and parents get the kind of fall photos that end up on grandma’s fridge till spring. Why it’s a win: • Floating […] $18.00 -  How to Have a Spellbinding Night at Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert You’ve seen the movie a dozen times. You’ve hummed the theme in the grocery aisle. Now do it right: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert with CineConcerts and the Sacramento Philharmonic. Plan like a prefect: 1 Pick your showtime — […] $69.00 – $135.00 -  When & Where 📍 Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville, CA 🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025 ⏰ 3:00–8:00 p.m. 🎩 Costumes encouraged! Roseville, sharpen your fangs: Halloween Towne Night Market is back on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 3–8 p.m. at Vernon Street Town Square. Hosted by NorCal Makers, this annual Halloween-themed market is equal parts […] | 2 events, -  Monsters, Mayhem, and Merch: Sinister Creature Con Takes Over Sacramento Halloween’s coming early—and it’s not sneaking in quietly. Sinister Halloween Con returns to the Scottish Rite Center (Sacramento) on October 18–19, 2025, unleashing a full weekend of horror icons, twisted vendors, delicious food trucks, live panels, cosplay, FX make-up demos, and wall-to-wall spooky energy. If […] $29.99 -  Auradon After Dark: Fairytale Town’s Safe & Super Halloween Turns 39 Get your magic wands and best villain smirks ready—Fairytale Town is transforming into the thrilling world of Auradon and the Isle of the Lost for its 39th annual Safe & Super Halloween. This year’s theme dives into the adventures of the Descendants, where pint-sized […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  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, […] $35.00 | 9 events, -  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 […] $12.99 -  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 • […] | 2 events, -  Clear your camera roll and leash up the star of your household. Dueling Dogs Brewing is throwing Howloween on Sunday, October 26, a patio party built for dogs who love attention and humans who love a good pint. The schedule is simple and perfect. The dog costume contest starts at 2 p.m. so you can […] -  Solve, Spin, Snack: Boo Clues Takes Over Sacramento Zoo Ready for a Halloween outing that’s clever, cute, and zero jump-scares? Boo Clues returns to the Sacramento Zoo on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3:30–6:30 pm (last admission 5:30 pm), and it’s all about brainy fun in costume. Think: a zoo-wide scavenger hunt you solve right […] $30 |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 4 events, -  Slice, Sip, Win: Super Owl’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Returns to Davis Sharpen those spooky skills Super Owl Brewing is hosting its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1260 Lake Blvd #121, Davis. It’s a carve-and-chill kind of night: doors at 4:00 pm, event window 4:30–8:30 pm, and carving kicks off around […] $15.00 -  Halloween decorations are basically still lifes that glow. On Tuesday, October 29, join Rebecca Huval and Urban Sketchers Sacramento for Sketching the Halloween Block, a public, on-location drawing session from 6:00–8:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the beloved “Halloween house” with the Little Haunted Art Gallery: 2860 33rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95817. This is a free, […] -  Fair Oaks, meet goosebumps with class. Organ Spooktacular: A Silent Halloween Film arrives Wednesday, October 29, 2025, turning The Community Clubhouse (7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628) into a time machine with a spooky streak. Doors at 5:30 PM; program 6:00–9:00 PM. The format is perfect for Halloween night-eve: two silent-era greats with live […] $16.50 | 2 events, -  A Village Full of Boo: Monster Mash Midway Takes Over Fair Oaks Grab your mini ghouls and goblins—Monster Mash Midway is taking over Fair Oaks Village on Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, 2–5pm! Presented by the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, this free afternoon festival turns the Plaza into a Halloween playground with ghoulish games, […] -  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. […] | 2 events, -  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 […] $15.00 -  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 […] $10.00 | 2 events, -  “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, […] -  Haunted Forest 2025: Where Plymouth’s Past Comes Alive (And Tries to Keep You) Hidden in the heart of Plymouth, CA, the Haunted Forest lies on land rich with stories. In the late 1800s, this was a bustling mining site—lanterns flickered, carts rattled, fortunes rose and fell. Then the noise stopped. For generations the forest stood […] $20.00 | 0 events, |