Simply Baroque: Music in the Rose Garden
St. Joseph Marello Catholic Church
Join us for a free concert of sacred Baroque music, outdoors underneath the stars, twinkling lights, and blooming Blessed Mother’s Rose Garden. Enjoy an evening of baroque brass and wind music—featuring beloved works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Bach—and reflection, set against the backdrop of over five hundred rose bushes in full bloom. Arrive by 6:30pm for limited chair seating.
The Dark Side of Holiday Folklore: Dr. Michael Chemers on Krampus
Join us for a fascinating lecture with Dr. Michael Chemers, acclaimed theatre scholar, author, and expert on the intersections of folklore, performance, and cultural history. Dr. Chemers is the founding director of the BFA in Dramaturgy Program at Carnegie Mellon University and currently serves as Professor of Dramatic Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Organ Spooktacular : A Silent Halloween Film
Wednesday October 29th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Doors Open at 5:30pm
Join us for a hauntingly fun Halloween movie night featuring two silent film classics with live theater organ accompaniment! Enjoy laughs and chills with The Haunted House (1921) starring Buster Keaton, followed by the eerie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) with John Barrymore.
Beetlejuice the Musical Jr.
Valkyrie Theatre Company Youth Workshop
Presented by Valkyrie Theatre Company Youth Workshop Get ready for a hilarious and spooky adventure in this youth-led production of Beetlejuice the Musical Jr. Based on the beloved Tim Burton film, this high-energy musical follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager, as she navigates the land of the living—and the dead—with the help of a mischievous ghost named Beetlejuice.
Mom & Me: Pumpkin Patch Day with Single Mom Strong
Single Mom Strong
Join Single Mom Strong for a fun-filled fall adventure at Nick and Ray’s Pumpkin Patch — a perfect way to make sweet autumn memories with your kids and connect with other single moms! This unique pumpkin patch experience is full of historic charm and family-friendly fun — from the haunted mining town to delicious food, rides, and photo-worthy fall vibes.
5.0 Events Fox Body Mustang Car Show at the California Automobile Museum
California Automobile Museum
Join 5.0 Events and the California Automobile Museum for a celebration of the Fox Body Mustang on October 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Enjoy a car show, good eats by Thick Vatos and Tacos, half off museum admission, and more. This show is free for spectators and will take place at the California Automobile Museum. We hope to see you there!
Sinister Halloween Con 2025
Halloween comes early… and it’s bringing all the spooky with it. On October 18th & 19th, 2025, SINISTER HALLOWEEN CON returns to the Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento for a full weekend of horror, frights, and Halloween-fueled mayhem.
4th Biennial Elk Grove Writers Conference
Elk Grove Writers Guild
A full one-day Writers conference. On Saturday, Oct. 25th, writers and authors will gather at the Holiday Inn Hotel at 9175 West Stockton Blvd., in Elk Grove.
Sponsored by the Elk Grove Writers Guild, this Fall conference will offer a full day of learning by NorCals Publishing powerhouse speakers
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS—JACKSON ARTS DIRECTORY
Amador County Arts Council
The City of Jackson, in partnership with Amador County Arts Council and the California Arts Council, invites all artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performers, arts organizations, and creatives of all kinds to be part of the brand-new Jackson Arts Directory—a free public resource celebrating the vibrant creative community of Jackson and beyond.
Trunk or Treat 2025 at the California Automobile Museum
California Automobile Museum
Get an early start on your Trick or Treating at Trunk or Treat 2025!
CAM invites local families to join us for a day of trick or treating, classic cars, seasonal snacks, museum exploration, and even a Haunted House on October 25th, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!