HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Swim with the Pumpkins: A Halloween Spooktacular Event

Join the free, not-too-scary family fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Enjoy carnival games, collect goodies at the trunk-or-treat, watch an outdoor movie, and take part in other fun activities. Costumes are encouraged! Call 916-461-6640 with questions and follow the Facebook event for all the latest details.

Trick-or-Treat with the Folsom Police Department

The Folsom Police Department hosts a Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 28. Wear your favorite Halloween costume and trick-or-treat as you check out police vehicles, equipment, and programs. The event will be held at the Folsom Police Department, 46 Natoma Street. Parking will be available at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. Costumes that include weapons are not allowed. Learn more.

Wild Howl-O-Ween at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Come in your favorite costume and enjoy our family-friendly Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 28. Take part in a variety of fun hands-on activities, visit your favorite zoo sanctuary animal, and—of course—get lots of goodies! Event admission is $10/person; ages under 2 years are free. Purchase tickets online or at the gate. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.

HANDBLOWN GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH OCTOBER 14 AND 15

Folsom Parks & Recreation and 2BGlass Studio present this popular annual event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 14 and 15 on the grounds of the Folsom Art Center, 48 Natoma Street. Themed outdoor displays will showcase more than 5,000 pieces of hand-blown glass art: pumpkins, acorns, fruits, vegetables, and other creations. Items are available in a variety of sizes and price points, providing the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind glass art created by brothers Aaron and Tate Bezdek, the owners of 2BGlass Studio, and talented glass artists from other regional studios.

Back by popular demand are the live glass blowing demonstrations where the artists will showcase the talents, skills, and steps involved in creating each work of art. Proceeds from this event benefit Folsom Parks & Recreation’s community arts education programs at the Folsom Art Center. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 916-461-6601.

MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA NORCAL CHAPTER SHOWCASES A “KILLER” LINEUP OF AUTHORS AT FOLSOM PUBLIC LIBRARY



In celebration of Mystery Month, the NorCal chapter of the Mystery Writers of America is hosting a multi-author event at 1p.m. Saturday, October 28, at the Folsom Public Library. Notable authors Claire Booth, Pat Canterbury, James L’Etoile, Catriona McPherson, Eileen Rendahl, and Faye Snowden will delve into discussions about their latest publications, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase and have their copies signed by the authors, thanks to Face in a Book of El Dorado Hills.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP OCTOBER 19: FOLSOM BOULEVARD BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING

The City of Folsom Parks & Recreation Department has begun a feasibility study for a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Folsom Boulevard, between Blue Ravine Road and Glenn Drive. The goal is to identify a safe, convenient, cost-effective active transportation connection across Folsom Boulevard, linking transit, neighborhoods, businesses, and recreational attractions such as the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

The public is invited to a Community Workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. The workshop will include a project update from the study team, and the opportunity to share your input on proposed alternatives and aesthetic concepts for the bridge. Advance registration for the workshop is encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Senior Trails Planner Brett Bollinger at bbollinger@folsom.ca.us with questions.

FOLSOM ZOO SANCTUARY’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is celebrating its 60th anniversary in October; that’s 180 in monkey years! You’re invited to visit and take part in the special activities Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15. Enjoy docent presentations and biofact displays, learn fascinating facts at the keeper chats, meet some of the animal ambassadors, and stop by the card-making station to create a card to be placed by your favorite zoo sanctuary resident. The animals are also included in the festivities and will receive celebration-themed enrichment at various times. All special activities are included with regular zoo admission fees. Find more details about the zoo sanctuary, hours of operation, and ticket information at www.folsom.ca.us/zoo.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES

Form a team of your outdoor soccer teammates and friends and come play indoor soccer at the Andy Morin Sports Complex! We guarantee a minimum of six games of fast-paced action and fun; playoff games may be scheduled to determine division champions. Boys’ and girls’ league divisions are for under 8 years through under 16 years, and include rec, academy/comp, and open. You must register as a team; registration must be completed in-person at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. The priority registration deadline for resident teams (a minimum of 60% of the players must live in Folsom) is 5 p.m. October 27; after that time registration opens to non-resident teams. Registration for all teams closes at 5 p.m. November 10 or when full. Play begins December 3; call 916-461-6650 with questions.

FREE RESOURCE FAIR FOR SENIORS 

The Folsom Senior Center is hosting a free resource fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, October 20 for seniors, caregivers, and family members. A variety of businesses and organizations will provide information about aging in place, downsizing, selling your home and moving, durable medical equipment, fall prevention, in-home care, transportation options, placement services, senior living options, and more topics. Resource Fair attendees can also take part in a free raffle for prizes provided by the onsite vendors. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street. Call Nadia Khhokhhar Roberts at 916-461-6685 or email nroberts@folsom.ca.us with questions about the event.

SACRT PUBLIC TRANSIT PRESENTATION

Adults age 50+ are invited to register for this free, informative workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 24. Presenters Kate Wiseman and Jose Alcantara will discuss the variety of services that SacRT provides to the community, including light rail, buses, SmaRT Ride and SacRT GO paratransit. They’ll also cover how to plan a trip, how to ride, paying fares, and other details. The workshop takes place at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. The workshop is free, but advance registration is required. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.

City of Folsom Communications Director

Christine Brainerd | cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us | 916-461-6013 (office)

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