Enjoy the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. Reserve your free tour now at bit.ly/StanfordMansionHalloween. Photo courtesy of California State Parks 2025

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

Explore frightfully decorated rooms with dark tales of history and mystery as you make your way to the Halloween Ball. Costumes are encouraged. Be sure to check out photo opportunities out in the courtyard. Enjoy the mystery from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.

Although this is a family-friendly event, some young visitors might find it a little too spooky.

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park is located at 800 N St., Sacramento. Free tours are available from 1 to 8 p.m during the Oct. 24 to Nov 1 season. On Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, daytime tours will only be available from 1 to 5 p.m.

Tours are free for all visitors but reservations are required. To RSVP, go online to parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31344.

Be prepared to be scared as you visit frightfully-decorated rooms with dark tales of history and mystery at the Leland Stanford Mansion. Courtesy of California State Parks, 2025

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park is an ADA accessible space. If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact the park at (916) 324-9266.

The Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of the Victorian era in California. Originally built in 1856 by Gold Rush merchant Sheldon Fogus, the mansion was later purchased and remodeled twice by Leland and Jane Stanford. Leland Stanford served as California governor from 1862 to 1863. The mansion served as the office of three governors during the turbulent 1860s for Stanford, Fredrick Low and Henry Haight.

After a 14-year, $22-million restoration and rehabilitation, the tour of the 19,000-square-foot mansion will also feature 17-foot ceilings, gilded mirrors and exquisitely detailed carved moldings, beautifully restored woodwork, elegant 19th-century crystal and bronze light fixtures, historic paintings, re-created carpeting and draperies based on photographs from the 1870s to match the original interior design, original period furnishings that belonged to the Stanfords and 19th-century style gardens outside.