October Events Around Sacramento 2026
October is full of family-friendly events, fall festivals, Halloween activities and so much more around Sacramento! Whether you're looking for something fun to do with the kids, a seasonal outing or a festive way to spend the weekend, there are plenty of options this month.
I've rounded up events happening throughout October to help you plan ahead. Click the underlined event titles for more details, information and ticket links.
October 1–4
October 1–30: Movies Under the Stars — Old Sacramento Waterfront
October 2–November 29: Bodies: The Science Within - Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
October 2–4: Sacramento Greek Festival
October 2: $10 Community Day at the Sacramento Zoo
October 3: Wellness Festival — Fairytale Town
October 3: Maker Faire Rocklin, Sierra College
October 3: Folsom Foam & Bubble Party - Riley Street & Glenn Drive
October 3: FREE Kids Workshop — Home Depot: make a witch candy box
October 3–4: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival
October 4: Disney Worlds Collide Tour — Golden 1 Center
October 4: Capitol Backyard Party
October 4: World Animal Day — Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
October 4: Fall Festival — The Flower Farm
October 8–11
October 8–10: Cosmic Takeover Tour — Sutter Health Park
October 10–11: California Capital Airshow — Mather Airport
October 10: Día de los Muertos Fiesta — California Museum
October 10: Raíces MonarCA - César Chávez Plaza
October 16–18
October 16–18 & 23–24: Safe & Super Halloween — Fairytale Town
October 16–18: Artazan Handcraft Market — East Sacramento
October 16–26: Zoppe Italian Family Circus — Elk Grove
October 17: Witches on the Lake
October 17: Sacramento Kings Season Tip-Off — Galleria Mall
October 18: IRONMAN California
October 20–24
October 20: Bluey's Big Play — SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
October 23: Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers — Opening Night — Golden 1 Center
October 23: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert — SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
October 24: Monster Truck Bash — All-American Speedway, Roseville
October 24: Wild Howl-O-Ween — Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
October 29–31
October 29: Costumes & Candy — The Fountains, Roseville
October 29–November 1: Disney on Ice — Golden 1 Center
October 30–31: El Panteón de Sacramento
October 31: Mega Family Halloween Harvest Party
October 31: Trick or Treat — Sacramento Children's Museum
October 31: Pumpkins & Planes: Halloween in the Air Park — Aerospace Museum of California
Please check each event's official website for the latest details, admission prices, schedules and ticket availability before heading out. Event details are subject to change.
Looking for trunk-or-treats? I'll be sharing a separate roundup of local trunk-or-treat events so you can find even more Halloween fun around Sacramento! 🎃
