Taste the World in Elk Grove
September 4 - 13 | Participating Elk Grove Restaurants | Free
Take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving the city. Diversity Dining Week celebrates the cuisines that make our community unique, with exclusive offers at over 40 local restaurants. Check out the full list of participating restaurants and their exclusive offers on our Diversity Dining Week page, then visit in person and follow each restaurant's redemption method to claim your deal.
Pumpkin Patch Season
Open September 26 - November 1 | Fog Willow Farms | $12 - ages 3 & up
Fog Willow Farms is a go-to spot for picking up ready-to-carve pumpkins for the fall season. This eight-acre family farm calls itself an "edu-tainment" farm and delivers exactly that: old-fashioned hayrides, hands-on time with farm animals, and the hunt for the perfect pumpkin across a field of hundreds. No haunted mazes, no jump scares, just fall fun built for little ones. Save room for homemade lemonade and caramel apples from the Sugar Shed on your way out.
Giant Gourds, Carnival Rides and the Pumpkin Regatta
October 3 - 4 | Elk Grove Park | Free (parking $20, cash only)
Since 1994, Elk Grove Park has transformed every October into the ultimate autumn celebration. The Giant Pumpkin Festival draws growers from across California to the large -scale produce weigh-off. Get in on the fall-themed contests happening all weekend, like the Scarecrow Contest, the Lil' Pumpkin Cupcake Contest, and more.
The main event? The Pumpkin Regatta. On Sunday at noon, giant pumpkins carved into canoes race across the lake, capped off by a giant pumpkin drop near Strauss Island. It's a one-of-a-kind spectacle you have to see to believe!
Trunk-or-Treat with Family & Friends
October 30 | District56 | Free
Elk Grove's free family-friendly Halloween party returns to District56. Stock up on candy at the Hallo-Palooza & Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Explore Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Police Department, then stick around for a live DJ, a fang-tastic lineup of games and activities, and an evening of fall fun down The Avenue. Costume contests run for kids, adults, and yes, pets too!
Sip Your Way Through the Hallo-Wine Trail
October 29 - November 1 | Participating Elk Grove Wineries | 21+ | Free, registration required
Cap off October with a glass in hand. The self-guided Hallo-Wine Trail invites you to spend Halloween weekend sipping seasonal flavors from Elk Grove's wineries. Register for free, pick up your limited-edition four-bottle wine bag while supplies last, then set your own pace and route. Every stop offers a bottle discount from 5% to 50% off, plus a complimentary drink, flight, or other treat with purchase.
Keep the Fall Fun Going in Elk Grove
Global Feast Fest at District56
Central 8230 Civic Center Drive Elk Grove, California 95757
4th Annual Elk Grove Fall Jazz Festival
3020 Renwick Ave Elk Grove, CA 95758 Website
Bayanihan Festival 2026
Central 8230 Civic Center Dr #100 Elk Grove, CA 95757 Website
Zoppé Italian Family Circus
Central 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd Elk Grove, CA 95624 Website
Pool of Pumpkins
Central 9701 Big Horn Blvd Elk Grove, CA 95757 Website
The Dia de Los Muertos Experience
8230 Civic Center Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757 (916) 247-4871 Website
Start Checking Off Your Elk Grove Fall Bucket List
From global flavors and giant pumpkins to toasting with loved ones on Halloween weekend, Elk Grove gives you every reason to make fall your favorite season.
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