Exciting Family-Friendly Halloween Activities in Sacramento This October

Throughout October, Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is organizing a variety of free, family-friendly Halloween events. Here are six scheduled activities at local community centers:

1. **Halloween Bingo**
Start the Halloween festivities with bingo, which includes prizes, a raffle, and snacks at Coloma Community Center. This free event is for all ages, but advance registration is necessary.
**When:** 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9
**Where:** Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St.
**Cost:** Free
**Registration:** Required

2. **Fall Fest Family Fun Day**
Join in for a seasonal celebration outdoors at South Natomas Community Center featuring face painting, crafts, fall-themed games, and resources from community groups.
**When:** 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10
**Where:** South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Road
**Cost:** Free

3. **Howl-O-Ween**
A spooky event for the entire family at Belle Cooledge Community Center featuring a haunted house, games, and costume contests for dogs, youths, and adults. Day-of registration is necessary for the contests, and space is limited.
**When:** 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16
**Where:** Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 S. Land Park Drive
**Cost:** Free
**Registration:** Required

4. **MeadowBOO!**
Attend MeadowBOO! at Pannell Community Center for a Halloween celebration that caters to all ages at no cost.
**When:** 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16
**Where:** Pannell Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road
**Cost:** Free

5. **Fright Night at Sim**
George Sim Community Center will host its annual Fright Night haunted house, which is free for all ages but requires advance registration.
**When:** 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23
**Where:** George Sim Community Center, 6207 Logan St.
**Cost:** Free
**Registration:** Required

6. **Del Paso Frights**
Conclude the month with Del Paso Frights at Hagginwood Community Center, offering safe indoor trick-or-treating, games, music, and more Halloween-themed fun for everyone.
**When:** 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27
**Where:** Hagginwood Community Center, 3271 Marysville Blvd.
**Cost:** Free

For further details about these events, registration, and additional activities, visit the YPCE website.