October comes alive with fall colors, pumpkins and exciting festivals; what’s more, Rocklin Parks and Recreation promises to keep your month filled with fun family events. Mark your calendars for the following dates:

OCTOBER 5-6: PLACERGROWN HARVEST FESTIVAL

Striving to be Placer County’s premier agriculture event, this free family affair (formerly known as the Placer County Honey Festival) at Johnson-Springview Park will run in conjunction with PlacerGROWN/Foothill Farmers’ Market Association. The weekend will feature pumpkins, vendors, activities and a variety of entertainment.

OCTOBER 13: KIDS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

This new event, held at Johnson-Springview Park and geared toward children, will feature local performing groups, as well as music and arts-related entities and organizations.

OCTOBER 26: ROCKLIN FALL FESTIVAL

This free event at the Rocklin Event Center is geared toward area school-aged children and their families. Activities, vendors, entertainment, trick-or-treating and demonstrations will keep little ones entertained for hours.

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For more information on these events, as well as Rocklin Parks and Recreation’s sports, classes, before- and after-school care and preschool programs, visit www.rocklin.ca.us.