Yes, another week has begun. But that means a whole new entry of Cheer Up Buttercup, offering events in and around the Sacramento area for the upcoming week. This week is extra bountiful with a smorgasbord of Halloween celebration so remember your costume and designated driver. With a range of events from family-friendly to haunted houses and parties, you can cheer up, peanut buttercup!
FAMILY AND PETS:
Oct. 27-31: Disney on Ice
Disney on Ice is coming to Arco Arena for "Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey." The famous eared duo will take the audience through Disney history including "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Peter Pan" and "Lilo & Stitch."
Showings are throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Doors open one hour before the shows. Don't forget $12 for parking which opens two hours before the show. Tickets range from $11.50 to $60. State employees have a discounted price. Children younger than 2 get in free.
1 Sports Parkway. 916-928-6900
Oct. 29-30: The Haunted Fort
See how creepy Sacramento history can be by visiting Sutter's Fort for The Haunted Fort tours. Historical characters will take visitors on hour-long tours by firelight.
Adult tickets are $6. Youth (6 to 17) get in for $4. Children 5 and under get in free. To purchase tickets, visit here.
6:30-9 p.m. Tours depart every 10 minutes. 2701 L St. 916-323-7626
Oct. 30-31: Boo at the Zoo
For two nights, The Sacramento Zoo will host a night of safe and spooky family fun. Rain or shine, bring your kids to the zoo to trick or treat at 17 candy stations, watch a magic show, participate in a costume dance party and play with ghoulish crafts. More than 4,000 people attended each night of last year's Boo at the Zoo.
The front half of the zoo will be open for this event. Riding the Spooky Train or Creepy Carousel is an additional fee. This event is appropriate for children 9 and younger.
General admission is $9. Zoo members get in for $5. Children 2 years and younger get in free. Buy tickets at the zoo between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or order over the phone 916-808-5888.
4:30-8 p.m. 3930 West Land Park Dr. 916-808-5888
Oct. 30: FREE! Old Sacramento Trick or Treat
If you're looking for an earlier Halloween option or your kids want to pre-party, take them trick or treating in Old Sac for the afternoon.
12-4 p.m. 916-442-8575
Oct. 30: Harvest Festival
Keep Halloween safe at Safetyville USA's Harvest Festival. Presented by Treehouse Inc., it is the second annual festival for young children and children with special needs. There will be face painting, crafts, trick or treating, food and more. The festival asks guests to not wear scary costumes.
$5.
4-7 p.m. 3909 Bradshaw Rd.
Oct. 30: Costume Pooch Parade and Contest
Whether you use Halloween as an excuse to dress your dog up in funny costumes or are a fan of it year round, the Costume Pooch Parade and Contest is for you. The Midtown Business Association is presenting the event that benefits the United Animal Nations. The parade and contest is part of MBA's Midtown Trick or Treat.
All ages and breeds welcome, and all dogs must be on a leash. A "yappy hour" will be held after the event on the patio.
$10 requested donation.
2-4 p.m. Michael Misha Kennedy Gallery, 1114 20th St. 916-442-1500
Oct 30: FREE! Midtown Trick or Treat
The Costume Pooch Parade and Contest (see above) is part of the Midtown Trick or Treat. Grab your costumes, kids and dogs and head to Midtown to trick or treat local businesses. Stop by Relles Florist (2400 J St.) for an extra spooky treat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be on a leash. For a map of businesses, visit the Midtown Business Association's website here.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 916-442-1500
Oct. 30: The Mansion After Dark
Fans of state history, Sacramento history and the belief that really old houses are really haunted can visit the Governor's Mansion for a tour. With dim lighting, self-guided tours, Halloween decor and costumed characters, visitors can see the mansion in an eerier way. Storytellers will tell tales of past governors' lives.
Adult tickets are $6, youth (6 to 17 years old) get in for $4. Children 5 and younger get in free.
6-9 p.m. 1526 H St. 916-323-5916
MUSIC AND ARTS:
Oct. 27: FREE ADMISSION! "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Screening
Sac State's UNIQUE Programs presents a free screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The 1975 musical comedy features Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.
No alcohol will be sold or permitted.
12-1:40 p.m. University Union Redwood Room. 916-278-6997
Oct. 29: Monster Ball
Music by Krave Deez. Live performance by Status Goes.
$7 with costume, $15 without.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sol Collective, 2574 21st St.
Oct. 30: Nightmare on **th St.
Twenty DJs on two stages all night. Stage 1 will have DJ Unite, DJ Billy Lane, DJ Whores, Tha Fruitbat, DJ Riff Raff, Jay Two Thou Zen, Vik Rokit and El Conductor. Stage 2 will have DJ Esef, DJ Wokstar, Selekta Lou, Ras Matthew, Selector KDK, The Storytellas, Kris Ward and Big Silky.
$12 presale tickets at Unitedstate on J St. $15 day of.
10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Call 916-519-9632 or e-mail stayfresh916@yahoo.com the day of the show to learn the location and get directions.
Oct. 30: Halloween Bash
Performances by M.A.K., T20MP Sac, Cizko, Caveman, Savage Family, NCWC, Seccluded and Catastrophe.
There will be a rap battle with a prize of $100 and a Halloween costume contest with a prize of $50.
$10. Must be 18 or older.
8 p.m. 2101 Arden Way, Suite B. 916-868-8252
Oct. 30: Hallo-Scream
At Pinky's on the River
Performances by D-Money, Lil' Kev, Young Hustlaz, St. Cleazy, Y.B., Spittlez, The Young Liifez, Mr. Double Rackz and more.
Must be 18 or older.
$5 before 10 p.m. $10 after. Doors open at 8 p.m.
6985 Garden Highway.
Oct. 30: Graveyard Shift
Take the graveyard shift with house music, electro, dubstep, breaks, funk and DNB.
Featuring Dansin, Kritt, Jason Vega, DJ Katz, Kaltron, Jake Esparza, Todd P., Rich Soto, Crescendo, DJ Katz, Undecided, DJ Peeti-V and more. Must be 18 or older.
$10 pre-sale tickets, $15 at the door.
10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Location will be given on pre-sale of ticket. How you're expected to know which door to give $15, I do not know.
Oct. 31: Heavy Metal Halloween
Trash Film Orgy presents a night of Heavy Metal Halloween horror with a special 35mm screening of the 1986 "Trick or Treat." There will be live stage shows, games, audience participation, costume contests and more.
Must be 18 or older. A bar will be available for those 21 and older.
$10. $9 for those in costume.
Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
ALL ELSE:
Oct. 26: "I Caused the Big Bang" with Rabbi Richard Ness
$18 for upper level seats, $36 for floor seats. For tickets, visit Tickets.com.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.
Oct. 28: FREE ADMISSION! Doug Benson Comedy Show
Sac State's UNIQUE Programs presents a free Doug Benson comedy show. Benson was in "Super High Me," "Last Comic Standing" and VH-1's "Best Week Ever." Graham Elwood will be the special opening guest.
No alcohol will be sold or permitted.
7:30-9 p.m. University Union Ballroom. 916-278-6997
Oct. 30: FREE ADMISSION! Urban Flea Market and Benefit
Got some extra money you haven't spent on candy? Gary Schiff and Danyelle Petersen of Schiff's Estate Sale Building and Dan Friedlander of Limn Furniture are holding the flea market to benefit Iceland Skating Rink on Del Paso Blvd. There will be two locations: 1309 and 1409 Del Paso Blvd.
Vendors will be selling antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, art and mid-century furnishings.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 916-220-3627
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