🎃👻 Discover Gold, Ghosts & History at Sailor Bar! ⛏️🌳

Get ready for a spooktacular morning of history, storytelling, nature and Halloween fun at Sailor Bar!

Join the Friends of Sailor Bar on Saturday, October 17th, for an exciting family event designed especially for kids. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and discover the fascinating stories hidden along the American River.

 

🏆 9:30–10:15 AM — “Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!”

Travel back to the California Gold Rush with an interpreter from the Sacramento History Museum and learn how people from around the world came to California seeking their fortunes.

👻 10:15–11:00 AM — “Gold Rush Stories & The ‘Ghost of Sailor Bar’”

Storytellers from the Sacramento Storytellers Guild will bring local legends to life—including the mysterious 1908 tale of the Ghost of Sailor Bar!

🍬 11:00 AM–Noon — “Trick-or-Toy” Short Walk

Put your costumes to use on a fun shoreline walk featuring local history, nature, toys and treats!

📍 Sailor Bar Boat Launch — 4253 Illinois Avenue, Fair Oaks

🌳 Meet under the big oak tree

🎃 Halloween costumes encouraged!

🪑 Chairs provided in the shade

💰 The event is FREE! An $8 parking fee applies.

Come discover the history, nature and community of one of Fair Oaks’ most fascinating places!

Sponsored by Friends of Sailor Bar in partnership with Sacramento County Regional Parks.

👉 For more information: friendsofsailorbar.org