The Ultimate Sacramento Area Fall Guide
There’s something magical about fall in Sacramento! Although, it certainly doesn’t feel like fall until mid October (if we are lucky) there are so many ways to soak up the season. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a spooky Halloween experience, the perfect pumpkin patch, or a beautiful fall day trip, this guide has you covered. I’ve rounded up my ultimate Sacramento-area fall guide, including a fall bucket list of the best things to do, favorite pumpkin patches, must-see Halloween decorations and light displays, plus everything you need to know for a fun-filled day at Apple Hill.
Helpful Tip: Throughout this guide, you’ll find clickable links to the websites for many of the places mentioned. Just click the highlighted links for more information, including hours, dates, tickets, and other details to help you plan your visit!
Fall Bucket List
🍎 Pick crisp, juicy apples and indulge in the irresistible treats at Apple Hill (more information below)
🎃 Visit a local pumpkin patch - Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is our favorite!
⛳ Get your scare on at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash’s terrifying Gauntlet Haunted House — then brave a round of spooktacular mini golf!
🌽 Get wonderfully lost in the world-record-breaking corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins
🍂 Soak up the stunning fall foliage in Nevada City, then stay at Inn Town Campground’s spooktacular campsite or take a scenic autumn hike
🎪 Experience the giant, festive fun at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival (October 3 & 4)
🚂 Hop aboard the magical Pumpkin Patch Express with Sacramento River Fox Train
⚽ Cheer on Sacramento’s spirited soccer stars at a Sacramento Republic FC game
❄️ Experience the dazzling magic of Disney On Ice at Golden 1 (October 29– Nov 1)
🐺Have a howling good time at the Howl-o-Ween event at Great Wolf Lodge
👻 Enjoy safe, silly, and super Halloween fun at Fairytale Town (Oct. 16–18 & 23–24)
🚂 All aboard the festive Pumpkin Patch Flyer with Folsom Valley Railway — first three weekends in October
🏈 Feel the Friday-night excitement at a high school football game
🍁 Celebrate the season at a cozy, community-filled local elementary school harvest festival
🍬 Dress up and enjoy a festive trunk-or-treat at a local event or church
Local Pumpkin Patches
Looking for the perfect pumpkin patch? Here are some of our favorite spots around the Sacramento area, with a mix of classic fall fun, family activities, photo opportunities, and, of course, plenty of pumpkins!
Open Now
📍 1415 Pumpkin Ln, Wheatland, CA 95692
This pumpkin patch is the GOAT in my book! It’s basically a mini amusement park with everything you could possibly want for a full day of fall fun. That being said, it does get very crowded, so plan accordingly!
Opens: September 26
📍 11011 Cecatra Dr, Wilton, CA 95693
A sweet family-friendly stop with farm animals, a playground, lots of pumpkins to choose from, and plenty of fall fun.
Opens: September 19
📍 9000 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, CA 95650
This one is packed with activities! Enjoy pumpkin launchers, hayrides, a corn maze, zinnia fields, tractor rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, and lots of adorable photo opportunities.
🐄 Bobby Dazzlers Pumpkin Patch
Opens: September 26
📍 23300 Co Rd 99D, Woodland, CA 95695
Come for the pumpkins and stay for the fun! Bobby Dazzlers features cow train rides, corn baths, a petting zoo, and more.
Open: Now
📍 2952 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
This pumpkin patch is located at one of the farms in Apple Hill, making it a great one-stop shop for fall fun. Pick your pumpkins, grab some apple treats, and enjoy all the other seasonal goodies Apple Hill has to offer.
Opens: September 19
📍 6585 Milk Farm Road, Dixon, CA 95620
Home of the massive, world-famous corn maze, Cool Patch Pumpkins is a must for any fall bucket list. Explore the massive maze, pick out your perfect pumpkin, and enjoy other festive fall activities.
Opens: September 19
📍 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
This patch has something for everyone, including a huge jumping pillow, hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, and yummy BBQ. Come hungry and ready to play!
Opens: September 25
📍 6532 Point Pleasant Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95757
A fun local spot to add to your fall pumpkin-picking plans.
Opens: September 20
The Flower Farm combines pumpkin patch fun with plenty of other seasonal activities, including beautiful flower bouquets and shopping from local vendors.
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Apple Hill
Since I was a little girl, Apple Hill has always been one of my favorite things about fall. No joke—every time the season rolls around, I immediately start craving their famous apple donuts!
You really can’t go wrong no matter which farm you visit. Apple Hill is a collection of more than 50 farms, ranches, wineries, bakeries, and businesses throughout the Placerville and Camino area. While some locations are open year-round, the magic really comes alive during peak fall season.
With so many places to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start, so I put together some of our favorite spots to help you plan your perfect Apple Hill day!
Tip: Download the official Apple Hill app to browse all the farms, see what each location is currently offering, and check seasonal activities before you go.
Our Favorite Apple Hill Stops
High Hill Ranch
Known as the largest and one of the most visited Apple Hill farms, High Hill Ranch has a little bit of everything—shops, delicious food, pony rides, fishing, and more. This is always our first stop!
Hidden Star Camino
This is a great spot for kids! They have a large children's play area featuring life-size trucks and airplanes that little ones can climb in and explore. There’s also plenty of outdoor seating where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Rainbow Orchards
If you love apple cider donuts, do not skip Rainbow Orchards! They’re known for their warm Hot Apple Cider Donuts, and they’re every bit as delicious as they sound.
Boa Vista Orchards
Boa Vista is one of our favorite places to browse the market and bakery. Be sure to check their calendar for seasonal events and themed foods that change throughout the year. We always pick our pumpkins here and take our traditional family photo while we’re there.
They also offer free samples of cider and fruit, which makes it fun to try all the different varieties without having to buy them all. Pro tip: Grab a bag of Asian pears!
Delfino Farms
If you’re looking for beautiful fall scenery, don’t miss Delfino Farms. It has one of my favorite views in Apple Hill, with a grassy slope overlooking the orchards and gorgeous fall colors.
They also have a corn maze on Saturdays and Sundays and plenty of open space for kids to run and explore. And don’t leave without trying their famous Walkin’ Pie! Pro tip: Take home a frozen pie to bake for Thanksgiving. You’ll thank me later!
Apple Ridge Farms
Stop by for their blooming flower trail, which is happening now, along with delicious seasonal treats and cider.
Eldorado Orchards
The kids will love the little train that travels around the lake. It’s a fun way to take in the scenery and give little legs a break. The train is open Friday–Sunday.
Pine-O-Mine
A great stop for food and U-pick activities. Keep an eye on their event calendar, too, as they often have live music that makes for a fun afternoon.
Abel’s Apple Acres
Head here for the Children’s Field of Fun, which is packed with activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Fudge Factory Farm
A fun family stop with a kids’ play area and animals to visit.
24 Carrot Farm
If you love flowers, add this one to your list! They offer U-pick flowers, making it a beautiful stop for a fall bouquet and some pretty photos.
When Should You Visit Apple Hill?
If you want to enjoy Apple Hill without the biggest crowds, I recommend planning your visit in the next couple of weeks before peak fall season really gets going.
If you’re visiting during peak season, go early! We went around 9 a.m. last September and had absolutely no trouble getting in. By around 11 a.m., however, there were already long lines of cars waiting to get into High Hill Ranch.
So get an early start, and make a day of it!
Apple Hill is one of those places we come back to year after year, and I hope this guide helps you make some of your own favorite fall memories.
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash: Fright Nights & Spooktacular Golf
Looking for a Halloween outing that’s a little more thrilling? Head to Roseville Golfland Sunsplash for Fright Nights, where the park gets a spooky makeover for the season!
The main attraction is The Gauntlet Haunted House, an all-indoor haunted maze filled with special effects, animatronics, and plenty of scares. It’s recommended for guests 13 and older, so this one is definitely geared toward the older kids, teens, and adults looking for a good scare.
Want something a little less terrifying? Take on a round of Spooktacular Golf instead! One of Golfland’s 18-hole mini golf courses gets a Halloween transformation, complete with spooky decorations and graveyards along the course. It’s a fun option for the whole family—and you can still get into the Halloween spirit without being chased through a haunted house!
📍 Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
1893 Taylor Road, Roseville
Tip: Check the current haunt schedule before you go, since dates and attraction availability can change.
Local Halloween Light Displays & Decorated Houses
One of my favorite things to do during Halloween is pile everyone into the car, turn up the Halloween playlist, and cruise around looking at all the incredible decorations. Here are some local spots to add to your spooky-season driving tour:
👻 Fab 40s — East Sacramento — confirmed
🏚️ Stanford Mansion — confirmed
🎃 Brick Mason Circle — West Roseville — confirmed
💀 Rockmont Circle — North Natomas
🎃 Buena Vista Lights — Fair Oaks
🎃 Rockport Circle — Folsom — confirmed
🤡 Clown Town — Shooner Way, Citrus Heights
🎃 Lewis Way — Folsom
👻 Oak Mill — Folsom
🎃 Solsberry & Thornberry — Rancho Cordova — confirmed
Owner (@jose_fzj80) has confirmed that he is setting up his epic display again this year. It will be ready soon. Check out his stories on Instagram to see how far along in the process he is.
💀 Jackson Court — Rocklin
Still confirming with the owner (@rocklinlightdude) of the house is this display will be up this year. You can find this fun synchronized Halloween light display at Jackson Court in Rocklin off of Blue Oaks. Shows run every night starting at 7:00pm. Flame torches are lit on the weekends. Pro Tip: Bring chairs to sit and enjoy the show. The show is 20 songs long. The family & neighbors that run it were so sweet and brought out candy and glow sticks to share. They put a lot of effort into the behind-the-scenes.
🏴☠️ Pirates of Pesaro — Pesaro Place, Lincoln — confirmed
Located on Pesaro Place in Lincoln. A super nice couple (Rex’s Extreme Creations @rextremecreations) decks out the court in a Pirates of the Caribbean theme. It feels like you are walking through the ride at Disneyland. Kids can enjoy a fun scavenger hunt with a prize. Be respectful of the neighborhood & fellow residents and park outside of the court to cut down on traffic.
👻 Cameron Ridge — Cameron Park
💀 Campfire Haunt on Campfire Way in Citrus Heights (confirmed)
🕸️Cruz Family Haunted House - Plumas Lake @cruzfamhauntedhouse (confirmed)
🕷️Small immersive haunted house on Rancho Roble Way in South Natomas @ulysses_baltazar (confirmed)
🎃 Oak Park Halloween House @oakparkhalloweenhouse (confirmed)
👻 5824 Pioneer Way Sacramento - opens Oct 23 Haunted Maze
💀Studio 13, Free Haunted House - Baquera Ct. Roseville (Halloween night 7-10pm)
🎃37th St. East Sacramento
🕸️Maple Lane & Linda Ave. + Stollwood Neighborhood & Northampton Drive, Carmichael 🧛🏻High 5 Haunters Treats & Terror, Pollock Pines @high5haunters
💀Pinto Ranch Ct. Elk Grove
👻Lone Tree Hill on Gannon Drive, Sacramento
**Save this list and check back as Halloween gets closer! I’ll be adding more decorated houses and confirm displays as we find them. As always, please do your own research and check details before visiting, as dates, hours, and availability can change. And if you’re checking out any of the private-home displays, please be respectful of the homeowners and their properties.
I hope this guide helps you make the most of fall in Sacramento and gives you plenty of ideas for getting out, exploring, and making some fun fall memories with your family. I’ll be sharing even more fall activities, events, day trips, and local favorites throughout the season, so be sure to follow along with me on Instagram for more ideas and inspiration. Happy fall, Sacramento!
