The Sacramento Zoo opens its gates after dark on October 9 for Wine on the Wild Side — a 21+ fundraiser with 40+ local wineries, live music from 2 Humans, and free souvenir glasses for the first 1,000 guests.
Wild Howl-O-Ween at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is Saturday, October 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes encouraged, $10 admission, rescued animals including tigers and bears. 30 minutes from Sacramento.
Three verified pumpkin patches within 45 minutes of Sacramento — Bishop’s in Wheatland, Cool Patch in Dixon, and Impossible Acres in Davis — with hours, pricing, and what to expect at each.
Sacramento’s 2026 haunted house season is live. Here’s where to go for genuine scares — from Sacramento Scream Park’s four-house lineup to West Sacramento’s Cemetarium — with verified dates, prices, and what to expect.
