El Dorado County families can celebrate Halloween 2026 in downtown Placerville, Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills while enjoying apple and pumpkin season in the Camino area. Some venues offer ongoing fall outings; others have specifically announced October 2026 Halloween events. We distinguish these below.

Updated October 11, 2026. Dates come from organizer, city and regional tourism calendars; admission and schedules are subject to change.

6 Halloween 2026 family outings in El Dorado County

1. Trick-or-Treat on Main Street

Location: Historic Main Street, Placerville
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 4–6 p.m.

Free downtown candy walk with merchants, costume activities and games, confirmed by the city and merchants association. Check the listing.

2. The Great Trunk-or-Treat

Location: Cameron Park CSD, 2502 Country Club Drive
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 5–7:30 p.m.

Community trunks and candy for children ages 0–13; costume competition, dessert walk, and Pumpkin King Plunge with separate $5 registration. The scary movie is designated for ages 14+. Check the listing.

3. Cameron Park Community Trunk-or-Treat

Location: 3431 Hacienda Drive, Cameron Park
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.

A locally organized trick-or-treat event for Cameron Park and neighboring communities. Check the organizer details before attending. Check the listing.

4. Trunk or Treat at the Pavilion

Location: El Dorado Hills Community Services District Pavilion parking lot
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 4:30–7 p.m.

Listed as a free community event in regional 2026 family-event calendars. Confirm directly with the Community Services District before traveling. Check the listing.

5. Halloween Spooktacular

Location: El Dorado Hills Town Center
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 3–6 p.m.

A seasonal town-center family event; verify participating shops, activities and parking details closer to the date. Check the listing.

6. Apple Hill pumpkin farms and harvest outings

Location: Camino and Apple Hill area
Date: October harvest season; check individual farms
Time: Farm-specific hours

Apple Hill Growers lists pumpkin patches and kid-friendly farm activities. This is a fall day-trip suggestion, not a claim that every orchard hosts Halloween trick-or-treating. Check the listing.

What to know before visiting

Placerville’s Main Street and El Dorado Hills attractions are different locations. For a low-stress family trip, choose one October event plus a daytime farm stop. Cameron Park’s Pumpkin King Plunge has a fee and registration; bring swimwear. For Apple Hill, autumn traffic can be heavy and farm operating hours vary.

Always check whether registration, an admission fee or specific age restrictions apply. Carry layers for October evenings and help children cross streets at marked crossings.

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Explore El Dorado County beyond Halloween

Explore beyond Halloween: read our El Dorado County year-round travel guide for attractions, outdoor places and planning ideas.

For county-specific communities, public services and local knowledge, visit the El Dorado County reference profile. You can also browse all California58 travel guides. Halloween 2026 events are seasonal and may change; check each organizer’s current calendar before traveling.

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