A Halloween Events BONUS Guide - events this weekend (Oct 23-25)!

See Part III of the Halloween Events Guide for Elk Grove and Folsom which was published on October 21st!

While many are planning their big Halloween events and parties next weekend, there are a number of events going on this weekend. Currently, I am doing a series on Halloween Events Guide in Sacramento and have completed Part I, Part II,andPart III. However, if you want to start Halloween early, here is a list of events, dates, times, and links for more information. Note some of these events are for THIS WEEKEND ONLY so get into the Halloween spirit now!

First Covenant Church Harvest Festival (Rancho Cordova) - October 25th from 5pm to 8:30 pm at First Covenant Church in Rancho Cordova. The event is FREE and will have games, trunks filled with candy, music, a bounce house, and more!! For more information, visit First Covenant Harvest Carnival.

Fairytale Town's 23rd Annual Safe & Super Halloween Celebration (Sacramento) - October 23rd, 24th, and 25th from 5 pm to 9 pm. This year's theme is the MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR and features music and candy stations from the Beatles. Tickets range from $7 to $10. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org/going-on/calendar.

Spookomotive Train, California State Railroad Museum (Old Sac) - October 24-25, and October 31-November 1 from 11 am to 4 pm. Take a 6 mile ride through Sacramento on the Halloween themed Spookomotive train. Tickets range from $8 for adults, $3 for kids 6 to 17, and under 5 are free. For more information, visit the Spookomotive web site.

Enchanted Hallow's Eve (Rocklin) - October 24th from 11 am to 3 pm at the STAR ECO station. $5 entrance fee includes games, pumpkin patch, face painting, and more. For more information, visit ecostation.starsacramento.org/.

BOOgie Bash (Elk Grove) - October 23rd from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Consumnes Community Services District. Call CSD Parks at 916-405-5600 or 405-5300 for more information.

Creepy Classics (Elk Grove) - October 23rd from 7 to 9 pm at the Elk Grove Historical Museum. Grant Fitch will read some creepy and classic horror stories. For more information, visit www.elkgroveparks.org/museumCampus.asp.

Doggy Trick or Treat (Elk Grove) October 24th from 10 am to 12 pm at the Pirates Cove Theme Park. Dress your dog in costume and participate in the activities. For more information, visit www.elkgroveparks.org/specialEvents.asp and www.elkgroveparks.org/piratesCove.asp.

Folsom Lake Symphony (Folsom) - October 24th from 7:30 pm to 10 pm at Folsom High School. Classical music includes Phantom of the Opera Medley. For more information, visit www.folsomsymphony.com/

Kid's Fest (Rancho Cordova) - October 23rd from 5 to 8 pm at Nimbus Winery. Face painting, magic, costume parade, balloons, music and more. For more information, visit the Kid's Fest website.

24th Annual VPEF Halloween Ball (Vacaville) - October 24th from 6 to 11 pm at the Nut Tree Airport. Costume Contest, Haunted House, dinner, and music. Must be 21 or older and the event benefits the Vacaville Public Education Fund. Tickets are $60 for members and $75 for non-members. The important to budget travel is to approach in advance. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the truth of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our mind. Arranging and consuming our travel budget properly is a concern for most families. Minimizing expending and prices, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding saving money while vacationing is simple: Even if your personal funds is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!. See VPEF Halloween Ball for more information.

Scarecrow Designer Showcase (Old Sac)- October 23rd at 10 am at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum. Event is free and open to all ages. See what scarecrows artists have created and guess the weight of the giant pumpkin. For more information, visitwww.famplosion.com/events/88329-Scarecrow-Designer-Showcase.

Old Sacramento Original Ghost Tours (Old Sac) - October 23 - 24, October 30 as tours go every half hour from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park on 1002 Second St. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for kids under 12. Ages 6 and up. For more information, visit www.oldsacramentolivinghistory.com/2009/Ghost09.

Mission After Dark (Sacramento) October 24th and 25th from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Governor's Mansion on 16 & H St. Will highlight families who lived there and have coffins, bats, pumpkins, and ghost tales. For more information, visit www.calparks.org/inside-parks/events/october/.

Halloween Express Thriller Dance (Citrus Heights) - October 25th from 3pm to 5 pm in front of the Halloween Express Stores at Marketplace and Birdcage (6130 Birdcage Lane). Pay tribute to the King of Pop and help set the US Record for the Thriller Dance. For more information, visit www.shopbirdcage.com/halloween_express.htm.

Capitol Family Fun Day (Sacramento) - October 25th from 10 am to 2 pm at the State Capitol. Dress in costumes and come for the fun, music, pumpkin painting, and games as Radio Disney will be there. Focus is on healthy families. For more information, visit Capitol Family Fun Day.

Bayside Church Trunk or Treat (Roseville)October 25th from 5:30 to 8pm at the All American Speedway. A fun night of candy, food, and games. Meals are $3-$5, wristbands for children under 5 are $3, and $5 for 6 and up. For more information visitBayside Trunk or Treat.

If you know of any more events this weekend, please share them here or with me at budgettravelsac@yahoo.com.

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