The 2026 California Capital Airshow is upon us, and there are even more aviation events throughout October for the whole family. As always, event details are subject to change, please check with the organizations directly for the latest information.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan (MCC) The museum is hosting two candlelight concerts. A tribute to Queen runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a tribute to Bad Bunny is from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Sutter County Airport (O52) EAA Chapter 1593 is having their monthly display day and cheesesteak lunch. Young Eagles flights are also scheduled for the same date.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Oroville Airport (OVE) Oroville Airport will host a Harvest Moon Display Day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will feature aircraft and classic car displays.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Amador County Airport (JAQ) Amador County Airport is celebrating 97 years of aviation with a wings and wheels event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and drinks will be available.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Sacramento Executive (SAC) EAA Vintage Chapter 25 is organizing a poker run from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosting airports are Sacramento Executive, Lincoln (LHM), Sutter County (O52), McClellan (MCC), Yolo County Airport (DWA), and Auburn Airport (AUN). The cost is $35 per person, according to an announcement. The event concludes at Sacramento Executive with an Oktoberfest celebration. The winning prize is $200 and proceeds help fund participating EAA chapters, the announcement said.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Placerville Airport (PVF) EAA Chapter 512 is scheduled to hold their monthly pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, Nut Tree Airport (VCB) The Rowland Freedom Center is scheduled to host the monthly Cup of Joe for veterans, active duty military, and first responders from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 11 at Mather Airport (MHR) This year marks the 20th anniversary of the California Capital Airshow and organizers are planning a special tribute for the nation’s 250th anniversary. This year will feature two world-class flight demonstration squadrons, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds. This will also be the last time the Canadian Snowbirds perform in their iconic CT-114 with no definite date for a return to service as they transition to the PC-21. Tickets are still on sale as of publication time, but organizers expect the event will sell out.

Saturday, Oct. 10, Columbia Airport (O22) Columbia airport is hosting a Pitts Fly-in featuring overnight camping from Friday, Oct. 9 through Saturday, Oct. 10. The event is open to Pitts and other biplanes.

Sunday, Oct. 11, Yolo County Airport (DWA) EAA Chapter 52 is scheduled to have its monthly pancake breakfast and fly-in from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, Sutter County Airport (O52) The monthly chapter 1593 gathering is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the conference room. UPS Captain Neal Hinson will bring a Cirrus VisionJet, according to an announcement. The chapter will also recognize 2026 Ray Aviation Scholars Keira Cozzi and Johnathan Boden.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, Auburn Airport (AUN) EAA Chapter 526 has its monthly meeting dinner scheduled to start at 6 p.m. followed by the formal chapter meeting from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17, Yuba County Airport (MVY) Honeycutt Aviation and the Yuba County Airport are hosting the annual airport anniversary fly-in. The event will feature wings and wheels with aircraft and classic car displays. Raffle tickets and prizes will be available.

Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18, Cameron Park (O61) The airport will host vintage aircraft display days from 8 a.m. to noon.

Saturday, Oct. 24, Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan (MCC) The museum is hosting a Salute to Service featuring Astronaut Doug Hurley, pilot of the final Space Shuttle mission and commander of SpaceX’s first crewed flight. Hurley will recount his experiences in aerospace and field questions from audience members. The event starts at 7 p.m. with a fireworks show at the conclusion of the event. General admission tickets are $250 with four sponsorship levels. Proceeds go toward the museum’s STEM program, according to   

Saturday, Oct. 24, Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) EAA Chapter 1714 is hosting a Halloween Fly-in from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The event features treats and activities, aircraft displays, and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged.

Friday, Oct. 30, Rowland Freedom Center at the Nut Tree Airport (VCB) The Rowland Freedom Center is hosting Night at the Museum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event features a spooky cave, scavenger hunt, outdoor movie screening, costume contest, food and more. General admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under five are free.

Saturday, Oct. 31, Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan (MCC) The museum is hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring interactive trick-or-treating throughout the airpark among “spooky aircraft.”