We’re nearing the end of October, and Yolo County is already pulling out all the stops on celebrating spooky season! Halloween is Oct. 31, meaning ghosts and goblins are haunting the woods, zombies are converging on the streets, and killer clowns are taking over the cornfields!
Given that many of these Halloween events in Yolo County are multi-day celebrations, you may want to consider staying the weekend! There are many hotel deals in Yolo County to take advantage of, including hotels in Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters. If you want to get in on the action, following are some ways to celebrate Halloween in Yolo County.
Corbett’s House of Horror | Through Oct. 28
The “Fear Farm” at Corbett’s House of Horror in Davis has not one but four attractions sure to make your spine tingle! There’s a paintball zombie attack, where visitors defend themselves against the living dead while on the back of a pickup truck; a haunted trail through a cornfield; a maniacal operating room; and a dark carnival. Tickets are sold onsite only.
Davis Zombie Bike Ride Halloweekend Festival | Oct. 27-29
Gear up for the undeadliest ride of your life! The Davis Zombie Bike Ride Halloweekend Festival is a multi-day celebration of everything that goes bump in the night. There are numerous events scheduled over the course of Halloween weekend, culminating with a community bike ride (or walk) on Sunday, Oct. 29. Events include the following:
- Friday, Oct. 27, 6–8 p.m.: The Co-Op Block Party will feature live music, local food, art vendors, wine and beer, a costume contest, and pumpkin decorating. Free, but advanced registration is requested.
- Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Zombie Paintball. It’s humans against the walking dead at Davis Paintball. Regular admission fees apply.
- Saturday, Oct. 28, 2–5 p.m.: Trunk or Treat Extravaganza. Held at Mirror Image Dance Company, this kid-friendly event features face painting, a costume contest, a bounce house, and plenty of candy and treats!
- Saturday, Oct. 28, 5–9 p.m.: Pre-Bike Brew Party. Held at Sudwerk Brewing Co., this family-friendly event brings together aspiring zombies with food, live music, and of course, great beer.
- Sunday, Oct. 29, 12–3 p.m.: Zombie Bike Ride. The premier event invites all zombies, ghouls, ghosts and goblins big or small to hop on their wheels and travel along the Davis Bike Loop. Walkers are also welcome! The event is free, but registration is requested. At 3:30, watch zombies fall from the sky courtesy of Skydance Skydiving. There’s also a free afterparty featuring zombie BMX riders, fire dancers, and a local DJ.
- Sunday, Oct. 29, 12–3: Depths of the Sea DJ Party. Need a break from your ghoulish ride? Hop off your bike at the U.C. Davis campus for this epic dance party featuring DJ dancing inside a giant inflatable octopus!
- Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2:30–5:30 p.m.: Downtown Davis Trick-or-Treat Trail. Bring the little ones to Downtown Davis on Halloween for safe trick-or-treating with local businesses passing out candy and other goodies.
Winters Haunted Forest | Through Oct. 31
Ghosts and ghouls have taken over the woods near Winters. The Haunted Forest is a one-of-a-kind horror haunt along Putah Creek where 30 acres of dense woods become a haven for spooks of all kinds. Although it’s recommended for older kids and adults, they also have Twilight Hour for younger kids, a tame version where visitors solve clues and meet friendly forest creatures.
Downtown Winters Harvest Festival | Oct. 27–29
Winters is getting into the Halloween spirit with its annual harvest festival, which features numerous events over three days. On Friday, Oct. 27, enjoy trick or treating, pumpkin painting, live music, food, and wine. On Saturday, Oct. 28, browse a local vendors market, grab a bite from a food truck, and enjoy live music. Sunday marks the annual Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest, as well as the Winters Farmers Market and chalk art in Paseo Park. On Sunday you can also head to the back alley at Preserve for pumpkin carving.
Halloween Weekend at the Barn | Oct. 27–29
The Barn in West Sacramento is celebrating Halloween all weekend long! Friday night, Oct. 27, come hang out by the fire pits, take advantage of drink specials, and chill to DJ beats. Saturday there’s a Halloween drag show and DJ, and Sunday is the Boogie Oogie Bash, a special self-care Sunday event with yoga, sound bowls, food, and craft vendors. There’s also kid-friendly face painting, a petting zoo, and mini pumpkin painting.
Book Your Stay in Yolo County
Halloween weekend is jam-packed with things to do in Yolo County, so it may be a good idea to plan to stay a while. Check out our hotels in Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters and plan your spooktacular getaway today!
