Halloween in Sacramento, part 2

This is my favorite time of year! In addition to it being my birthday, the trees are changing color, my fireplace is going to get some use soon and I get to go wild for Halloween!

Over the next week, there are almost too many Halloween festivities going on in Sacramento to list. The following are just some of the highlights of activities located in or near East Sac, most of them family-friendly:

October 25-26:

The Haunted Fort

The 4th annual series of lantern-guided tours of Sutter's Fort.

Sutter's Fort Historic Park, 2701 L Street; 6:30pm-9pm both days, starting every 10 minutes

Admission: $8 (adults), $6 (ages 6-17), free (5 and under)

(916) 445-4422, www.suttersfort.org/events-and-exhibits

October 25-26:

Mansion After Dark

Visit the Governor's Mansion when the lights are out via special self-guided tours.

Governor's Mansion Historic State Park, 1526 H Street; 6pm-9pm both days

Admission: $6 (adults), $4 (ages 6-17), free (5 and under)

(916) 323-3047, www.parks.ca.gov/Events/EventDetail.aspx?id=4787

October 25-27:

27th Annual Safe and Super Halloween

This year, Fairytale Town transforms into the magical world of The Hobbit.

Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive; 5pm-9pm all days

Tickets before Oct. 25: $7 (members), $10 (non-members); on and after Oct. 25: $9 (members), $12 (non-members)

(916) 808-7462, www.fairytaletown.org/events/27th-annual-safe-super-halloween-friday-through-sunday-october-25-26-27/

October 26, 2013:

Capitol Apocalypse 5K Zombie Run

Outrun zombies along the 3.1 mile course (or go as a zombie yourself). Survive the run, and you can enjoy a beer, live music, food truck and other vendors at the post-run "Apocalypse Party."

Sutter's Landing Regional Park, 20-28th Street: 8am-noon

Admission: $40 (runner), $15 (zombie); proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

(916) 668-9776, www.capitolapocalypse5k.com/

October 26-27:

Spooktacular Halloween

Haunted house, pumpkin patch, costume contests and more all weekend at Funderland.

Funderland Amusement Park, 1350 17th Ave.; 10am-6pm both days

Admission: free, $3 for trick-or-treating

(916) 456-0115, funderlandpark.com/events/

October 30-31:

Boo at the Zoo

After the Sacramento Zoo closes, the ghouls come out (as well as candy, costume party, magic shows and games).

Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Dr. and Sutterville Road: 5pm-8pm both days

Admission: in advance, $10 (general), $8 (members), free (1 and under); day of, $12, free (1 and under)

(916) 808-5888, www.saczoo.org/page.aspx?pid=360

October 31:

Halloween Search for the Black Cat Scavenger Hunt

Trick-or-treating at the East Sac Mercantile.

East Sac Mercantile, 3257 Folsom Blvd., 3pm-6pm.

Admission: free; (916) 718-7153