# Sacramento Littles: things to do with little kids in Sacramento, CA this weekend

> Halloween lands on a Saturday, when Fairytale Town throws its Halloween Fun Day in the morning and the Sacramento Children’s Museum runs a free outdoor trick-or-treat from 10 to noon. At 11, Charlotte the tarantula visits Tractor Tales. On Sunday, Fairytale Town and the children’s museum both mark Día de los Muertos. This week has 21 outings, 15 of them free and 14 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 21 outings at 17 places; 15 free; 14 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–2pm) at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission; members and kids 1 and under free. Ages 0+. A not-so-spooky dance party, a scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating around the storybook park. The listing says 10am–2pm, though the write-up mentions treats until 3, so get there early. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/halloween-fun/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/halloween-fun-day-at-fairytale-town/
- **Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon) at Sacramento Children’s Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Cost: Free; sign up on the event page. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Candy stations, outdoor play and art activities in costume. It all happens outside, and the museum itself is closed the rest of the day. Source: https://sackids.org/events/trick-or-treat-at-scm/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/
- **Tractor Tales with Charlotte the Tarantula** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:20am) at Fairytale Town Story Center, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission. Ages 2+. A 20-minute story time in the Story Center classroom where kids meet Charlotte the tarantula and a few other animals. It’s short, so arrive a little before 11. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/tractor-tales-10/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/tractor-tales-with-charlotte-the-tarantula-fairytale-town-story-center/
- **Day of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town** (Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–2pm) at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission. Ages 0+. Sugar skull masks, stories, face painting and a community altar with marigolds, plus music and dancing on the stage. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/day-of-the-dead/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-fairytale-town/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Sacramento Children’s Museum** (Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–4pm) at Sacramento Children’s Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Cost: Included with museum admission; members free; no registration. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Decorate a sugar skull and add a photo or a note to the museum’s ofrenda. Source: https://sackids.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-scm/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town, Fairytale Town. 10am–2pm. Cost: Included with park admission; members and kids 1 and under free. https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/halloween-fun/
2. **After nap**: California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento, 125 I Street. Open 10am–5pm. Cost: Kids $6, adults $12, 5 and under. (from the city guide) https://californiarailroad.museum/visit/general-information

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Story Time in the Story Center; Toddler Time at Fairytale Town; Spooky Family Movie Time: Goosebumps (Galt) (free); Family Storytime (North Highlands–Antelope) (free); Family Storytime (Elk Grove) (free); Family Storytime (Orangevale) (free); Outdoor Storytime (McKinley) (free); Explore and Learn Playgroup (Pocket–Greenhaven) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Story Time in the Story Center; Family Storytime (Belle Cooledge) (free); Family Storytime (Rancho Cordova) (free); Evening Family Storytime (MLK Jr.) (free); Baby Storytime (Sylvan Oaks) (free); Baby Storytime (Arden–Dimick) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town; Tractor Tales with Charlotte the Tarantula; Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum (free); Baby Storytime (Central Library) (free); Saturday Family Storytime (Franklin) (free); Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe (Colonial Heights) (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Day of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town; Día de los Muertos at the Sacramento Children’s Museum

## All outings this week

- **Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–2pm) at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission; members and kids 1 and under free. Ages 0+. A not-so-spooky dance party, a scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating around the storybook park. The listing says 10am–2pm, though the write-up mentions treats until 3, so get there early. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/halloween-fun/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/halloween-fun-day-at-fairytale-town/
- **Tractor Tales with Charlotte the Tarantula** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:20am) at Fairytale Town Story Center, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission. Ages 2+. A 20-minute story time in the Story Center classroom where kids meet Charlotte the tarantula and a few other animals. It’s short, so arrive a little before 11. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/tractor-tales-10/2026-10-31/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/tractor-tales-with-charlotte-the-tarantula-fairytale-town-story-center/
- **Story Time in the Story Center** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30 · 11–11:30am) at Fairytale Town Story Center, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission ($10 weekdays for ages 2 and up; 1 and under free). Ages 0+. A daily 11am story in Fairytale Town’s new Story Center, then the rest of the morning in the park. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/story-time-in-the-story-center/2026-10-29/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/story-time-in-the-story-center-fairytale-town/
- **Toddler Time at Fairytale Town** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10–11am) at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: $14 members, $18 nonmembers per child-and-grown-up pair; registration required. Ages 2–5. A themed class with a story, songs, sensory play and an up-close visit with one of the park’s animals. The fee covers park admission for one child and one adult. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/toddler-time-16/2026-10-29/
- **Day of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town** (Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–2pm) at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Included with park admission. Ages 0+. Sugar skull masks, stories, face painting and a community altar with marigolds, plus music and dancing on the stage. Source: https://www.fairytaletown.org/calendar/day-of-the-dead/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-fairytale-town/
- **Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon) at Sacramento Children’s Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Cost: Free; sign up on the event page. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Candy stations, outdoor play and art activities in costume. It all happens outside, and the museum itself is closed the rest of the day. Source: https://sackids.org/events/trick-or-treat-at-scm/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Sacramento Children’s Museum** (Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–4pm) at Sacramento Children’s Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Cost: Included with museum admission; members free; no registration. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Decorate a sugar skull and add a photo or a note to the museum’s ofrenda. Source: https://sackids.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-scm/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/
- **Spooky Family Movie Time: Goosebumps (Galt)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5:30pm) at Galt–Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Ave, Galt, CA 95632. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween-week movie with activities at the Galt library. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17467268
- **Family Storytime (North Highlands–Antelope)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10–11am) at North Highlands–Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Road, Antelope, CA 95843. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes, movement and stories for little ones and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17755907
- **Family Storytime (Elk Grove)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11:30am) at Elk Grove Library, 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes and stories in the Studio at the new Elk Grove library. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17400955
- **Family Storytime (Orangevale)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11:30am) at Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Lane, Suite L, Orangevale, CA 95662. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes, movement and stories for young kids. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17124717
- **Outdoor Storytime (McKinley)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11am) at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Story time outside at the McKinley library by the park. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17335560
- **Explore and Learn Playgroup (Pocket–Greenhaven)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10–11:30am) at Robbie Waters Pocket–Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Play stations and learning activities for young kids and their caregivers. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/14546266
- **Family Storytime (Belle Cooledge)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes, movement and stories for little ones. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17353215 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/family-storytime-belle-cooledge-library/
- **Family Storytime (Rancho Cordova)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, rhymes, movement and stories for little ones. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17467583 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/family-storytime-rancho-cordova-library/
- **Evening Family Storytime (MLK Jr.)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–6pm) at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 7340 24th St. Bypass, Sacramento, CA 95822. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A 5pm family story time, handy for working parents. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17099863 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/evening-family-storytime-mlk-jr-martin-luther-king/
- **Baby Storytime (Sylvan Oaks)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95621. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Singing, movement and books for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/15066181 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/baby-storytime-sylvan-oaks-library/
- **Baby Storytime (Arden–Dimick)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30am–12pm) at Arden–Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95864. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Singing, movement and books for babies under 2. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/13178464 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/baby-storytime-arden-dimick-library/
- **Baby Storytime (Central Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Singing, movement and book sharing for babies downtown on Saturday morning. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/16639469 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/baby-storytime-central-library/
- **Saturday Family Storytime (Franklin)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Saturday morning story time in Elk Grove. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/16811819 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/saturday-family-storytime-franklin-library/
- **Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe (Colonial Heights)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A bilingual Spanish and English story time. Free. Source: https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/17528717 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/hora-de-cuentos-bilingue-colonial-heights-library/

## Holiday season in Sacramento

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

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## About this list
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Sacramento?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/halloween-fun-day-at-fairytale-town/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Tractor Tales with Charlotte the Tarantula](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/tractor-tales-with-charlotte-the-tarantula-fairytale-town-story-center/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Day of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-fairytale-town/) (Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 14 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Sacramento this weekend?
This week we found 21 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 14 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town, Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum, Tractor Tales with Charlotte the Tarantula. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Sacramento this week?
2 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Halloween Fun Day at Fairytale Town](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/halloween-fun-day-at-fairytale-town/) and [Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-sacramento-childrens-museum/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Sacramento this week?
Yes, 15 of this week’s 21 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trick or Treat at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Sacramento](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Sacramento](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Sacramento when it rains?
14 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Sacramento](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Sacramento this week?
8 storytimes are on this week’s list, including [Story Time in the Story Center](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/story-time-in-the-story-center-fairytale-town/) (11–11:30am, Fairytale Town Story Center), [Family Storytime (Belle Cooledge)](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/family-storytime-belle-cooledge-library/) (Fri 10–11am), [Family Storytime (Rancho Cordova)](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/family-storytime-rancho-cordova-library/) (Fri 10:30–11:30am) and [Evening Family Storytime (MLK Jr.)](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/events/evening-family-storytime-mlk-jr-martin-luther-king/) (Fri 5–6pm). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Sacramento](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Sacramento this week?
4 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Time at Fairytale Town, Baby Storytime (Sylvan Oaks) and Baby Storytime (Arden–Dimick). 3 are free, and 3 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/sacramento/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Sacramento list?
We go through Sacramento’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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