The Sacramento Children’s Museum will host trick-or-treating on the day of Halloween from 10 a.m. to noon. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Children’s Museum

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long. This fall, many members of Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) are offering fun Halloween and harvest-related events and activities. A sampling of the spirited activities is below (but please check with the various museums and/or destinations for other events and more detailed information).

38th Annual Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town on Oct. 19-20

Children and their families are invited to Fairytale Town for its 38th Annual Safe & Super Halloween! The beloved park will be magically transformed into the whimsical world of Neverland for an enchanting Halloween celebration that promises fun and festivities for the entire family. Visitors will embark on a thrilling journey through a land filled with pirates, pixies, and lost boys while exploring Captain Hook’s pirate ship, wandering through the mystical Mermaid Lagoon, and experiencing a host of family-friendly activities. Highlights of the event include trick-or-treating, magical performances, a costume parade, creative crafts, and a pirates lost treasures activation with an opportunity to win prizes. Learn more at www.fairytaletown.org.

Acorn Day at the State Indian Museum – Oct. 19

In an effort to celebrate the cultural importance of the acorn and share a California Native American tradition with visitors of all ages, the State Indian Museum is presenting a special Acorn Day event.  The celebratory day will include Native cultural practitioners and special guests providing demonstrations of acorn preparation and processing, basket weaving, and flintknapping. Museum docents, volunteers, and staff will run craft/activity stations and host guided tours of the park, while community partners will provide information and outreach emphasizing California native plants/oaks and more. In addition, the Maidu Museum & Historic Site, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Miridae Mobile Plant Nursery, and California Highway Patrol will also provide education and outreach to the public. Attendance at Acorn Day is free but there is a charge to visit the museum(s) with bundling pricing available for Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and the State Indian Museum. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1002500621668290/.

 

Spooky Stories Evening Event at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery – Oct. 24

To hear dreadful and extraordinary stories – solved or unsolved -- that are too far-fetched to be believed in a movie, make plans to attend a special evening event at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. The spooky stories are fascinating, dramatic and presented with as much vivid detail as could be found from old newspaper accounts. Due to the scary and graphic nature of the stories, only listeners ages 18+ are recommended. For more information and tickets, please visit

https://old-city-cemetery-committee.ticketleap.com/spooky-stories/details.

 

Wee Halloween at the Crocker Art Museum – Oct. 26

Little ghosts and goblins (and the adults who accompany them) are invited to delight in a family-friendly Halloween festival and enjoy awe-inspiring performances, fun artmaking activities, spooky stories, a costume contest, trick-or-treating for art supplies, and more! Pose for the perfect photobooth portrait and boogie at the dance party. Learn more at www.crockerart.org.

 

Pumpkins and Planes Halloween at the Aerospace Museum of California – Oct. 26

Don’t miss the spooktacular ‘Pumpkins & Planes’ event at the Aerospace Museum, offering a thrilling blend of aviation and Halloween fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy interactive Trick-Or-Treat stations, create their own necklaces, make gooey slime, build candy cane structures, or challenge friends and family to a game of corn hole. Also, daring visitors can enter the haunted house themed Jolly Green Giant and enjoy delicious Halloween snacks from the Old Crow Café. For tickets, please visit https://aerospaceca.org/product/pumpkins-and-planes-2024/.

 

Halloween Fun at Fairytale Town – Oct. 31

Get ready for a fa-boo-lous Halloween at Fairytale Town! They are kicking off the day with a not-so-spooky dance party, where visitors can show off their best dance moves then join in on a friendly scavenger hunt filled with fun surprises, and, of course, trick-or-treat with lots of yummy treats, all from 10 am to 1 pm. It’s a day of laughter, costumes, and sweet delights – perfect for all ages. Learn more at www.fairytaletown.org.

 

Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children's Museum – Oct. 31

Calling all boos and ghouls, the community is encouraged to visit the Sacramento Children’s Museum for trick-or-treating from 10 a.m. to noon featuring multiple candy stations, outside play, art activities and more. Costume dress-up is highly encouraged. The event is free with the donation of a new or gently used children's book. Capacity is limited and advance registration is required at https://sackids.org/trick-or-treat-at-scm/.