SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer. The region offers an abundance of Halloween-themed activities, including free- or low-cost and family-friendly events.

There is something for everyone this season, from those looking to get spooked in historic mansions to those who prefer a daytime stroll through Midtown to those craving a cozy night under the stars.

Old Sacramento has transformed into Sacramento’s Halloween Town this month. On Thursday and Friday evenings this month, Old Sacramento is screening Halloween movies under the stars. Come out on Oct. 23 to see “Monsters, Inc.,” Oct. 24 to see “Ghostbusters,” Oct. 30 to see “Beetlejuice” and Oct. 3 to see “The Sixth Sense.” General seating is $10 with lawn seating and headphones provided; bringing a chair or blanket is recommended. Preferred and luxury seating is available at a higher cost.  

Old Sacramento’s Plenty O’ Pumpkins Patch is open from noon to 6 p.m. weekends through October. Paint a jack o’lantern every Thursday in October. Proceeds go to the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento. Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Partnership 

During the daytime, check out Old Sacramento’s Plenty O’ Pumpkin’s Patch, hayrides and harvest specials at local restaurants, retail stores and bars. Visit downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/sacramentos-halloween-town/ for more information.

Other pumpkin patches in the area include Dave’s Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and Fog Willow Farm in Wilton, open noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

Take a spooky train ride through Old Sacramento at the California State Railroad Museum. This delightful ride is family-friendly and features a special theme each week, including “Witches & Wizards” on Oct. 23 and 24 and “Superheroes and Villains” on Oct. 30 and 31. Visit www.oldsacramento.com/event/spookomotive-train-ride for more information and to purchase tickets.

For an alternative outdoor movie option, McKinley Park is hosting a free Movie in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

Next, enjoy a day in Midtown on Oct. 25 for Midtown Sutter and Midtown Association’s Halloween Festival and Pooch Parade, featuring family-friendly outdoor activities, including a mini pumpkin patch, free pumpkin painting, professional pet photographer and the always-entertaining costume contest for furry friends. Enjoy delicious bites from Midtown Sutter favorites Barwest and Lock & Key.

For those craving a haunted mansion experience, California State Parks invites you to free Halloween Ball Mystery Tours at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, located at 800 N. St., Sacramento, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Explore frightfully decorated rooms with dark tales of history and mystery. Costumes are encouraged.

Sacramento History Museum is hosting ghost tours on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Delve into the real stories of past Sacramento citizens, told from beyond the grave. Visit sachistorymuseum.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

The California Automobile Museum is hosting a trunk-or-treat and a haunted house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25, taking place inside and throughout the museum. Make sure to bring your own trick-or-treat bags.

For an indoor trick-or-treating alternative, South Natomas Community Center is hosting an outdoor treat-a-thon on Oct. 24. The event is free and open to all ages.

For the 21 and up crowd, explore Halloween themed locations in Midtown, including The Snug’s Black Lagoon pop-up and the Tipsy Putt’s Phantom Parlour pop-up through the end of the month.