Free Halloween tours offered at Sacramento’s Leland Stanford Mansion. Here’s how to sign up

The Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park has opened its doors to visitors for 12 days of Halloween-themed tours in October, according to a Friday news release.

The California State Parks along with Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel are welcoming guests to the historic mansion. Visitors can expect Halloween decorations throughout the rooms and stories that may include some “supernatural surprises,” according to the State Parks release.

The Victorian-era mansion was built in 1856 by Sheldon Fogus a Gold Rush merchant, according to the release. It was later purchased by Leland Stanford, who also served as California governor from 1862 to 1863.

Tours started Oct. 20 and will continue through Oct. 31 at the mansion at 800 N St. in Sacramento.

Making a reservation

Only daytime reservations remain available, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees can arrive anywhere from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a free tour. Costumes are encouraged.

Evening reservations are all sold out on the California Department of Parks and Recreation booking website.

This story was originally published October 22, 2023 at 11:41 AM.