Family event
Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat
Elk Grove, CA
Free city Halloween night with trunk-or-treating at police vehicles, costume contests, a DJ stage, carnival games, a bubble zone and food vendors.
- When
- Oct 30, 2026
- Hours
- 5pm–8pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Sacramento 2026
5 family Halloween events near Sacramento with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, on September 19. 2 list free admission.
Family event
Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town
Sacramento, CA
Evening trick-or-treating through the storybook play park in Land Park, now in its 40th year, with a circus theme, activities and costumed fun for young kids.
- When
- Oct 16–18 and Oct 23–24, 2026
- Hours
- 5pm–9pm
Family event
Wild Howl-O-Ween
Folsom, CA
Daytime Halloween morning at Folsom's small animal sanctuary zoo, with a costumed treat trail among the animal exhibits.
- When
- Oct 24, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–2pm
Theme park event
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Vallejo, CA
Daytime, no-fear Halloween weekends at the Vallejo theme park, with seasonal treats and candy, family rides and themed fun; replaces Fright Fest this year.
- When
- Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026
Fall festival
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival
Elk Grove, CA
Free community fall festival with giant pumpkins, carnival rides, crafts, contests, a pumpkin regatta and a pumpkin food court.
- When
- Oct 3–4, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- Free admission; $20 parking
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Sacramento in 2026?
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat, Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town, Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Wild Howl-O-Ween. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Sacramento in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on September 19, 2026.
What Halloween events near Sacramento are not scary at all?
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat, Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town, Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Wild Howl-O-Ween are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Sacramento?
Yes: Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival and Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat list free admission on the official site.
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