2018 GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN HAUNTS & HARVESTS
It’s back...the annual Harvest Guide has you covered from Apples to Zombies! take a pony ride (on the weekends only). See their website for the schedule of weekend events. www.BrancoFarms.com
Cool Patch Pumpkin Farm
APPLES & JACKS Pickin’ at “Apple Hill” Farms Open now! Ranches and farms located northeast of Placerville Fall has been the most popular time of year for Apple Hill ranches for over 50+ years! It’s when the air is filled with the wonderful smell of apple pies and folks are loading boxes of juicy apples into their cars. This time of year, take a stab at finding your perfect jack-o-lantern at some of the area’s finest pumpkin farms, too! 530-417-4887 | www.AppleHill.com
Amador Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch September 29–October 31, 22001 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth, 9am-4pm A day trip to this beautiful flower farm will have you surrounded by pumpkins and corn mazes. Visit the farm animals and take a free tram ride tour every weekend between 9am-4pm (weather permitting). 209-245-6660 | www.AmadorFlowerFarm.com
Bastiao Farms Goblin Gardens Pumpkin Patch October 1–31, 3845 El Centro Rd, Sacramento, 10am-7pm Goblin Gardens Pumpkin Patch is a Halloween pumpkin patch that will provide a delightful fright. Explore a haunted house, a haunted miner’s cabin, take a ride on a spooky train, find your way through a corn maze and shoot corn from a cannon. Activities for all ages include a hay bale pyramid, a sunflower pit and a you-pick pumpkin patch. 916-925-2496 | www.BastiaoFarmsGoblinGardens.com
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Through November 5, 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, 9am-6pm There are so many fun things to do at Bishop’s, you’ll definitely need a map. Take a train ride, wind through a sunflower maze or their giant corn field maze, ride a pony or enjoy a hayride. There’s so much more, we could fill the page! 530-633-2568 | www.BishopsPumpkinFarm.com
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch & Milo Maze Now through October 31, 23300 County Road 99D, Davis, times vary Enjoy acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds, ride a cow train, work up an appetite in the milo maze and then head to the picnic area. This pumpkin patch has so much to offer, including a petting zoo, face painting, pony cart rides, horse rides, hay pyramids and more. 530-867-4167 | www.YourPumpkins.com
Branco Farms and the “Biggest Little Pumpkin Patch” October 6-31, 1033 Reserve Drive, Roseville (across from Fountains of Roseville), times vary Pick your favorite pumpkin, play in the bounce houses or 18 OCTOBER 2018 sacramentoparent.com
Now through November 1, 6150 Dixon Ave. West, Dixon, 9am-8pm Explore this you-pick pumpkin patch featuring edible and non-edible pumpkins, gourds, squash, and more. Enjoy the fun zone, one of the area’s biggest corn mazes, hayrides, tasty food and drinks. 530-746-8725 | www.CoolPatchPumpkins.com
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Now through October 31, 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, times vary Join Dave’s Pumpkin Patch this year for a day full of family fun! Check out the “Cornival,” made up of ten different activities going on at once, including pillow jumping, a pumpkin princess castle, corn boxes, pony rides, hay rides, goats, pig races and so much more! 916-849-9450 | www.VierraFarms.com
Fog Willow Farms September 29-October 31, 11011 Cecatra Dr, Wilton, times vary Nestled along the banks of the sleepy Cosumnes River lies this beautiful 9 acre farm. Fog Willow is a friendly, safe farm with a country feel with plenty of agriculture and pumpkins to admire. 916-687-4547 | www.FogWillowFarms.com
Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Festival September 30-October 31, 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd, 10am-7pm (weekends only) Enjoy affordable family fun at this pumpkin patch. The kid zone is packed with entertainment: bounce houses, a kiddie train, a petting zoo, rock wall, wagon rides and more. (Closed October 7) 916-806-3868 | https://GibsonRanchPark.com
Keema’s Pumpkin Farm Now through October 31, 6532 Point Pleasant Rd., Elk Grove, times vary This family-owned pumpkin patch offers a country flavor and an array of fun activities, including a hayride to the pumpkin fields, a hay pyramid, mazes and farm animals. 916-684-2334 | www.KeemasPumpkinFarm.com
Perry’s Pumpkin Acres Now through mid-November, 3101 El Centro Rd., Sacramento Choose from a large variety of pumpkins—including heirlooms—gourds, corn stalks, hay bales and fall decorations, then stay to play in the hay bale and corn mazes and take a hayride. 916-929-7546 | www.PerrysGarden.com
Rickey Ranch October 1-31, 6950 Cavitt Stallman Rd., Granite Bay, call for times and tours This seasonal farm offers private tours and sells pumpkins, wine grapes, produce, local honey, eggs, beef and firewood. 916-899-3162 | www.Facebook.com/RickeyRanch
Roemer Pumpkin Patch Opens first weekend in October, 6851 Hedge Ave, Sacramento, times vary Head over to Roemer’s Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a tractor hayride through 13 acres of pumpkin fields. After you pick your perfect pumpkin, stick around for the corn maze and more harvest fun. (Closed Mondays) 916-381-4331 | www.RoemerPumpkinPatch.com
The Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch Opens October 1, 9280 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis, 10am to 4pm The Flower Farm comes to life with incredible fall colors and fun family activities. Enjoy a pumpkin patch filled with pumpkin people and a climbing haystack. Enjoy special activities on the weekends such as puppet shows, animal visitors, face painting, crafts and fall inspired food and beer in the café. (Closed Tuesdays) 916-652-4200 | www.FlowerFarmInn.com
The Pumpkin Farm October 2-31, 7736 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights, 9am-6pm The Pumpkin Farm is one of California’s oldest family run pumpkin farms. Enjoy the haunted barn, jumping castle, hayrides, train rides, a corn maze, petting zoo and more! (Closed Mondays) 916-726-1137 | www.PumpkinFarm.net
Zittel Farms September 29-October 31, 6781 Oak Ave, Folsom, times vary Zittel Farms, which opened in 1976, is a quaint pumpkin patch in the middle of Folsom. It offers a wide selection of pumpkins and fall décor, including antiques from across the United States, Amish made decor, fine craft preserves and honey. Free hayrides on the weekends! 916-989-2633 | www.ZittelFarms.com
Machado Orchard’s 8th Apple Festival October 20, 100 Apple Lane, Bowman, 9am-6pm This unique event includes apple picking on the grounds of the orchards, food sampling, live music, face painting and yummy food. 530-823-1393 | www.Facebook.com/ events/834774503391380/
HAUNTED HOUSES, TRAINS & BOATS CemeTarium Haunted House Now-November 4, 7983 Arcadia Dr, Citrus Heights, times vary Check out this haunted house, presented by Terror in the Night Halloween Productions. It features Psycho Circus and Zombie Heights. 916-223-9080 www.TerrorInTheNightHalloween Productions.com
Fright Fest at Six Flags Through October 31, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo-various times Enjoy Halloween thrills and activities for the whole family throughout the day or attend the park after dark for a frighten-
ing evening of fun. Fright Fest offers several haunted houses, haunted rides and scare zones located throughout the park. Creepy things lurk around every corner as nighttime falls and ghouls are set free to haunt. 707-644-4000 | www.SixFlags.com/DiscoveryKingdom
Ghost Tours at Sacramento History Museum Tours begin October 12-27, Sacramento History Museum, times vary Take an eerie journey back in time every Friday and Saturday, where you’ll need to be on the lookout for wayward miners, murder victims, ghosts and other Gold Rush characters that may cross your path on this mile-long guided walk. Not recommended for children under 8 years. 916-808-7059 www.SacHistoryMuseum.org/tours/ghost-tours
MONSTER MASHES & WITCHY BASHES Haunted Afternoon Art October 13, North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, 2109 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, 2-3pm Join artist Julia Stagg at the library to create spooky Halloween silhouette artwork using black crayons and watercolors. All supplies will be provided. Designed for children ages 8-12 and teens 13-19. 916-264-2700 | www.SacLibrary.org
stop at the reptile lab to watch dinosaur’s grow and enjoy 15 treat stations. Come dressed in costume and if you’re up to it, join the nightly costume party. See the website for ticket information. 916-808-7462 | www.FairytaleTown.org
All New Boo at the Zoo
Fall Festival
Weekends in October, Mill View Ranch, Apple Hill The entire family will enjoy the ranch’s haunted house experience, located in Apple Hill. Top off the Halloween experience by painting a small pumpkin. 530-622-6885 | www.MillViewRanch.com
October 27-28, Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento, 11am-4pm Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the entire zoo at 15 different candy stations, face painting for kids, festive games, themed stage shows, magic shows with Trevor the Magician, keeper chats and animal enrichments. Ride on the spooky zoo train or the creepy carousel for an additional fee. 916-808-5888 | www.SacZoo.org
Sacramento Spooky Halloween River Cruise
Annual Scarecrow Contest
Haunted House & Small Pumpkin Painting
Three weekends in October, L Street Dock in Sacramento, twice daily The Hornblower will be cruising along the Sacramento River with a fun, family-friendly Halloween River cruise. Spend one hour cruising along the Sacramento River as the evening creeps in with the chilling sounds of Halloween-themed music. Take your family to the coloring area where spooky Halloween-themed coloring sheets will be available or stop and have your faces painted! As you disembark, all of the children on board will receive a fun Halloween party favor. 888-467-6256 | www.Hornblower.com
Spookomotive Train Rides Saturdays & Sundays, October 6-28, California State Railroad Museum, 11am-4pm This delightful, not frightful train is just the ticket for the whole family. The diesel-powered train is decorated for the season with cornstalks, scarecrows, skeletons, bats and spiders. Each operating weekend the Spookomotive will have a special theme, and includes exciting on board entertainment and a tasty Halloween treat. 916-445-5995 | www.CSRMF.org
Ultimate Terror Scream Park Sacramento September 28-November 3, 4909 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, times vary As seen on Forbes, CBS, ABC, and Fox News, Ultimate Terror Scream Park unleashes three ridiculous haunted houses for the 2018 Halloween season. This October, they bring three new attractions— Paranormal Playground, The Optic Surgeon and Cabin Sickness. It’s time to scream. 530-794-8511 www.ScreamParkCalifornia.com
October 17, CSD Quad, 1021 Harvest Way, 4:30-6:30pm Gather up your supplies and enter the EDHCSD Annual Scarecrow Contest! There is NO entry fee, and you can use supplies scavenged from the barn or storage shed. Borrow old straw hats, overalls, aprons or any old supply and create the most imaginative scarecrow ever. 916-614-3215 | www.ElDoradoHillsCSD.org
Count Watt’s Spooktacular October 27, Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, 10am-2pm This free family event features Halloween themed games and more. Come dressed in costume. 916.746.1550 | http://Roseville.Ca.us
Día de Los Muertos Party October 12, 1020 O St, Sacramento, 6-10pm Join the California Museum’s annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta, which includes entree plates, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks (available for purchase), face painting and hands-on kids’ activities like a sugar skull workshop session. Costume contest featuring prizes, plus much more! 916-653-7524 | www.CaliforniaMuseum.org
El Panteon de Sacramento: Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos October 27 & 28, 20th St and J St, Sacramento Two days of remembrance and festivities at the region’s largest Dia de los Muertos celebration. El Panteon de Sacramento includes a Saturday evening parade of giant street puppets, live music and traditional dance performances. 916-446-5133 | www.LRGP.org
Fairytale Town’s 32nd Annual Safe & Super Halloween in Space October 19, 20, 21, 28, Fairytale Town, Sacramento, 5-9pm Dinosaurs are taking over the theme park for four nights of trick-or-treating and family fun. Follow the dino tracks and meet with different dinosaur species, dig for fossils,
October 21, Palladio, Folsom, 1-5pm A great afternoon of family fun with hayrides, a petting zoo, a hay town, crafts & games, plus more for the entire family! 916-542-7408 | www.GoPalladio.com
Fall Festival October 20, Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th Street, Rocklin, 11am-4pm This free family event features bounce house fun, a costume contest, face painting, food, live music, raffle prizes and more. Come dressed in costume. 916-625-5200 www.Facebook.com/events/182302482638719/
Floating Pumpkin Patch October 21, Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville, 1-4pm Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool this year, then decorate it at the decorating station. Stay for games, bounce houses and storytelling adventures. Costumes are a plus. The lap pool will be open for recreational swimming throughout the event. Pre-registration is required. (Ages 2+) 916-774-5200 | www.Roseville.ca.us
Halloween Breakfast with Mr. Jelly Belly October 27, Jelly Belly Visitor Center, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, 9:30-10:30am Enjoy a delicious breakfast, interactive activities and entertainment. Costumes are encouraged. Includes participation in the Munchkin Masquerade parade. Pre-registration required with limited seating. 800-522-3267 | www.JellyBelly.com
Halloween Costume Skate Party October 19, Skatetown Ice Arena, 1009 Orlando Ave, Roseville, 7-10pm Calling all costumed kids to the ice skating rink for a Halloween party featuring a live DJ, song requests, games, prizes, laser and disco light shows and more. 916-783-8550 | www.Skatetown.biz
Halloween ComicFest October 27, Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento, 1-3pm Comic lovers will enjoy this Halloween fest, featuring free comics, games and activities. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. 916-264-2700 | www.SacLibrary.org
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2018 GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN HAUNTS & HARVESTS- CON’T Trick-or-Treat - FestiFall and Costume Contest October 27, Folsom's Outdoor Theater, 200 Wool Street, Folsom, 2:30-3:30pm Six different age groups will participate in the contest and each contestant will receive a medallion. A panel of judges will select a winner for the most outstanding girl and boy costume in each age groups. The winner will be awarded a trophy. This is a sponsored event from Cynthia's Dance Center in Folsom. The entry fee is a $1.00 donation. 916-801-6553 | www.CynthiasDanceCenter.com
Halloween Party Foods October 20, Roseville Sports Center, Roseville, sessions at 9am & 11:30am Chefs-in-the-making will love this class, which teaches how to make edible party treats such as creepy bugs, goblin bites, Frankenstein guacamole and bubbling witch brew. Pre-registration required. (Ages 8-14) 916-774-5990 | http://Roseville.Ca.us
Haunted Library October 26, Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento, 7-9pm Bring the whole family to be led in small groups through the Haunted Library. Two versions of the tour will be offered—one for the brave-hearted and one for people looking for more light-hearted fun. Costumes are encouraged. 916-264-2920 | www.SacLibrary.org
Halloween Trick-or-Treat October 31, Sacramento Children’s Museum, Rancho Cordova, 10am-2pm Come dressed in costume and visit the various trick-ortreat stations spread throughout the museum, participate in the costume parade at 11am and play the afternoon away! 916-638-7225 | www.SacKids.org
Hope for Hearing Halloween Run October 28, William Land Park, Sacramento, 8-11am Participate in a 5K timed run or a 1K fun run, the latter of which is great for kids. Post-race festivities include goodies, music, costume contest (costumes are optional), trick-or-treating for children 12 and under, prizes and vendor giveaways! 916-361-7290 | www.HopeForHearingHalloweenRun.org
Howl - O - Ween Party! October 27, McBean Memorial Park, 61 McBean Memorial Park, 12-3pm Bring your friends, family and dogs for a day of Halloween treats, music, raffles, doggy-and-me costume contests, food trucks, vendors, craft beer and more! 916-434-3220 | www.LincolnRec.net
Monster Mash Halloween Bash October 27, Maidu Community Center, Roseville, sessions at 9:30am and 11:30am Kids ages 2-5 years old (and parents) are invited to attend a fun Halloween party where little ones will decorate treat bags, create a monster and make an edible Halloween treat. Costumes encouraged. Pre-registration required. 916-746-1550 | www.RosevilleParks.com
Nightmare Before Christmas October 27, Clubhouse at Woodcreek, 5880 Woodcreek Oak Blvd, Roseville, 5-10pm Hang out on the driving range while listening to live music from 5-8pm. Treat your family to yummy food from favorite local food trucks and stay for the feature film, “Nightmare Before Christmas,” which begins around 8pm. 916-771-4676 | https://www.Facebook.com/ events/269800043589803/
Pumpkin Nights October 17-November 4, Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St, Auburn, 5:30-10:30pm With over 3,000 hand-carved “funkins” and pumpkins, plus multi-sensory elements along a half-mile walking path, visitors will be delighted with the journey they take through mystical lands. 530-823-4533 | www.PumpkinNights.com
Safetyville Annual Halloween Haunt October 27, Safetyville USA, 11am-3pm Set in Safetyville USA, the unique miniature city for kids, this event features trick-or-treat stations, games, face painting, raffles, live entertainment and more. Wear your costume for the parade! 916-438-3357 | www.SafetyCenter.org
Fall Festival October 27-28, Funderland, 1350 17th Ave, Sacramento, 10am-5pm A special day in the park including: trick or treating, Magical Mary the Musician, Jack Skellington & Sally, costume contests, crafts, a hay maze and more! 916-456-0131 | www.FunderlandPark.com
Southgate Recreation and Park District Halloween Carnival October 31, 7320 Florin Mall Dr, 5:30-8pm Each year, Southgate Recreation and Park District offers a fun and safe environment for kids to go trick-or-treating. They will offer games, arts and crafts, a haunted house, a photo booth and a neighborhood-themed candy walk where kids can fill up their pillow cases with some of their favorite candy. 916-428-1171 | www.SouthGateRecAndPark.net
The Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival October 6-7, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, 10am-5pm Adventure awaits you at the 24th annual Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy carnival games and rides, live entertainment, pumpkin foods, a pumpkin pie-eating contest and scarecrow-making contest, the pumpkin patch, and participate in a race across the lake between giant pumpkin boats. 916-405-7150 | www.Yourcsd.com
Trick-or-Treat - FestiFall & Costume Contest October 27, Folsom Historic District, 915 Sutter St, Ste. 110, Folsom, 1-4pm Trick-or-treat with your little ones down the quaint streets of Historic Folsom, check out a presentation by Mad Science at the amphitheater at 2:30pm and participate in the Kid’s Halloween Costume Contest at 3pm. 916-985-7452 | www.HistoricFolsom.org
Wee Halloween October 31, Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sacramento, Tours depart between 10-11am Costumed children (ages 3-5) are invited to dress up and take a kid-friendly stroll through the museum to trick-or-treat, where they’ll encounter music and dance performances by Sacramento’s most beloved entertainers and artists along the way. Advanced tickets required, this program sells out annually. Siblings under 18 months are welcome to tag along for free (treat bag not included). 916-808-1182 | www.CrockerArt.org
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