By Sara Beth Williams–
Amid fundraisers and volunteer days, Halloween and harvest festivities are in full swing across Citrus Heights. From family-friendly trunk-or-treats to school fall festivals, local organizations and schools are offering a variety of events for residents to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for candy, costumes, or community fun, there’s something for everyone this season.
Halloween and Harvest Festivals:
Harvest Festival and Movie Night: Sunrise MarketPlace is hosting a free movie night and harvest festival featuring the movie “Beetlejuice” on Friday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Sunrise Mall. The event will feature face painting, pumpkin decorating, train rides, local food vendors, and live magic shows. “Beetlejuice” will begin at 7 p.m. The Sunrise Mall is located at 6041 Sunrise Blvd.
Howl-O-Ween Parade: The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is hosting its annual Howl-O-Ween parade and harvest festival on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Grand Oaks Elementary School, continue down Grand Oaks Boulevard, turn right onto Oak Forest Street and conclude at Rusch Park where activities will continue, including music, a car show, trunk or treat and more. The harvest festival will last until 3 p.m. Grand Oaks Elementary is located at 7901 Rosswood Drive. Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd.
Mom & Me Pumpkin Patch Day: Single Mom Strong is hosting a Mom and Me Pumpkin Patch Day on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nick & Ray’s Pumpkin Patch in Sacramento. The event offers activities like rides and is an opportunity to connect with other single mothers. For tickets and more information, visit the event page here.
Candy Carnival: Foundation Christian Church is hosting a candy carnival on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its church campus. The event is free and will include lots of candy and vendors with baked goods for kids and families. For more information visit the church’s website. Foundation Christian Church is located at 7800 Wonder St.
School Harvest Festivals:
Cambridge Heights Elementary is hosting its fall festival on Friday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Cambridge Heights is located at 5555 Fleetwood Drive. For more information contact the elementary school by phone.
Skycrest Elementary will be hosting its Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Skycrest is located at 5641 Mariposa Ave. For more information, contact the school by phone.
Trunk or Treats: Several schools, churches and community organizations are hosting Trunk or Treats, giving families and communities a great opportunity to come together and stock up on candy.
Citrus Heights Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Address: 6315 Fountain Square Drive
Heights Church: Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Address: 6550 Sylvan Rd.
Friends Church Trunk or Treat and Harvest Festival: Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 6 p.m.
Address: 7070 Woodmore Oaks Drive.
Grand Oaks Elementary: Friday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Address: 7901 Rosswood Drive
Mariposa Elementary: Friday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: 7940 Mariposa Ave.
