Old Sacramento Waterfront Welcomes Fall with Halloween Festivities
Enjoy a month-long celebration filled with pumpkins, costumes, and fall fun for all ages
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (September 25, 2025) – Sacramento’s favorite Halloween Town is back this fall in Old Sacramento Waterfront. Visitors can experience captivating movie nights twice a week, and enjoy festive décor, a giant jack-o’-lantern perfect for photo-ops, and delicious fall-inspired treats. This exciting seasonal celebration provides the perfect setting to enjoy all the thrills of the Halloween season.
Everyone’s favorite fall event, Movies Under the Stars, returns this year for double the fun. For the first time, guests can enjoy classic Halloween films every Thursday and Friday night in October. Thursday nights are dedicated to the family-friendly classics (Goonies, Coco, Hocus Pocus, Monsters Inc, and Beetlejuice), while Fridays cater to a more adult crowd (Practical Magic, Little Shop of Horrors, Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, and The Sixth Sense on Halloween night). For the Coco screening, Downtown Sacramento Partnership is thrilled to partner with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber and Sol Collective, who will be offering various Día De Los Muertos items for sale. And don’t miss a chance to take a photo with 916 Ghostbusters on-site before Ghostbusters. This immersive outdoor movie experience is held at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Tickets are on sale now and always sell out quickly, so those interested should book movie night plans right away.
Trick-or-treat yourself to one of these ticket levels:
$10.00 – General Admission
Includes:
Admission
1 Headphone Rental
$25.00 – Preferred Seating
Includes:
Admission
1 Headphone Rental
Exclusive Adirondack Seating
1 coupon for food & drink businesses on-site
$35.00 – Luxury Seating
Includes:
Admission
1 Headphone Rental
Exclusive Luxury Lounge Seating
1 small popcorn and a beverage – soda and water will be available, and Long Drink cocktails will be offered to those over 21
Plus, movie goers are encouraged to dress up for a Costume Contest on October 30th and 31st. Winners on 10/30 will win 4 tickets to the CA State Railroad Museum’s Polar Express train ride, while winners on 10/31 will win a Conductor Level Membership at the Railroad Museum. Attendees should arrive wearing favorite costumes between 6:00 PM and 6:50 PM. The winner will be announced before the movie starts.
In addition, there are even more spirited Halloween activities happening in Old Sacramento that include the following:
Hayrides from Top Hand Ranch
All ages are welcome to experience a fun-filled hayride around the historic district. Pick-up/drop-off will be at Waterfront Park on Front Street. Tickets are $3 each and rides are from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the below dates.
October 4th & 5th
October 12th
October 19th
October 25th
Scarecrow Contest
18 businesses throughout Old Sacramento Waterfront have designed and decorated scarecrows to represent their shops. Guests are encouraged to search the district to find each one and help favorite local businesses win a prize by voting at www.OldSacramento.com.
Harvest Specials
Multiple bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores are offering harvest specials with fall-themed menu items, creative exhibits, and promotions to ring in the spirits. Those interested can enjoy a self-guided food and dessert tour until the end of October.
Ghost Tours
The Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Living History delve into the frighteningly real stories of past Sacramento citizens told from beyond the grave. Book a popular Ghost Tour here on any of these dates: October 10th, 11th, 24th, or 25th.
More information about all the Halloween and harvest related offerings at the Old Sacramento Waterfront is available at www.OldSacramento.com. More information about Movies Under the Stars is available at https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/movies-under-the-stars/.