Around Here - Halloween Activities

Looking for some fun, family friendly Halloween inspired activities to do this month? I absolutely love Halloween so I have put together this list as an easy guide for those of you who love the holiday too! 

October - Friday and Saturday nights take the Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tour from 8:45-11:30PM in historic Placerville - meet with a paranormal investigator and explore the stories of the old buildings. 

October - Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10PM - Nightmare Forest takes you on a haunted forest trail through Gold Rush Country. 

October 17th - November 4th - Pumpkin Nights at Gold Country Fairgrounds - over 3000 hand carved pumpkins PLUS seasonal beverages and treats and a screening of Coco! This is one that I have missed in years past, and is definitely on my list for this year. 

Pumpkin Nights, Auburn

October 19th, 20,21, and 28th - Safe and Super Halloween from 5-9PM at Fairy Tale Town, Sacramento  - treat stations, costume parade, hands-on activities and  take photos with different dinosaur species. 

October 20th from 1-4PM - Cameron Park Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Patch at Cameron Park Lake - Old fashioned carnival games, a pumpkin patch maze, crafts, bounce house, costume parade & more! 

October 27th - Festifall and costume contest from 1-4PM in Historic Folsom. Trick or treating, jump houses & prizes. 

October 28th from 2-5 PM in the Quail Business Park, Folsom - Healthy Halloween - inflatable obstacle course, princess makeovers, costume contests and a magician.

October 31st - Halloween Spooktacular from 3-6 PM at El Dorado Hills Town Center. Trick or treating from local businesses and a costume contest. 

October 31st  from 4-6PM - Trick or Treat on Main Street in Placerville + costume contest and carnival. 



Looking for a Haunted House? You can probably find something to scare you in the links below!

Preston Castle, Ione - constructed in 1894, this real life castle turns into a terrifying haunted house at Halloween! Open Weekends starting October 12 

Preston Castle, Ione

Heartstoppers, Rancho Cordova - Sacramento's longest running haunted house - Open Fridays and Weekends now through October 31st. 

Cemetarium, Citrus Heights - Full Scare and "Low Scare" for families - Open October 19th Novemeber 3rd. 

Ultimate Terror Scream Park, Sacramento - 3 New Attractions including The Optic Surgeon, Paranormal Playground & Cabin Sickness. Open September 28 - October 31st. 

Fear Farm, Davis - Haunted Corn Maze, evil clowns & zombie paintball - Open Now through October 31st. 

Fright Fest, Six Flags, Vallejo - Tons of haunted attractions, scare zones, shows, rides and more! Open September 21 - October 31st. 

Wussmaker at Scandia - Haunting is their passion and thrill! Open Weekends now through October 31st. 


Have a spooky Halloween!