Lake Natoma’s annual paddle for a cause; where community spirit meets the fight against childhood cancer is gearing up for its 4th year. Organizers welcome the community to come experience fun, while also supporting the event partner, Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance, a local non-profit offering aid to local Sacramento children facing cancer. 100% of participant donations go to Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance.
This year’s event takes place on October 18th at 4:00 p.m. on Lake Natoma. Due to the large number of participants, which last year saw well over 400, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) requires organizer and local realtor, Janay Taua, to obtain a special event permit and purchase event insurance. Tara has done both so that this event can continue to happen, but needs everyone who plans on attending to please register at www.witchesonthelake.com
After the success of trick-or-treat stations on the water last year, that will be included again this year. Please indicate how many children will be participating in your registration.
Event host Janay Taua of Taua Realty Group thanks everyone for their support of this fun Halloween community event that has now become an annual tradition that many look forward to!
Witches on the Lake Schedule for Oct. 18, 2025
- Throw on a witch/wizard costume, grab your paddleboard or kayak, and meet at Black Miner’s Bar of Lake Natoma as early as 4:00pm. Event goes until Sunset.
- 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Children can trick or treat on the water.
- Paddle to the RAINBOW BRIDGE AREA BY 5:30 p.m. FOR A GROUP PHOTO. There will be a photographer from above and on the water. Participants may paddle wherever they want, but by 5:30 p.m. the goal is to fill the lake in the historic Folsom area near Rainbow Bridge for some photos.
Remember it is $10 for parking at Black Miners Bar. This is a family-friendly Halloween community event, and all ages are welcome. Please exercise all the regular water safety precautions, including wearing of life jackets. As always, paddle and participate at your own risk. Get excited for this very fun annual event, join the 300+ participants who have already registered! Updates for the event can be found posted on the Facebook event page Witches on the Lake and @witchesonthelake on Instagram.
Businesses or organizations that would like to become involved with the event may contact the organizer, Janay Taua 916-337-3669, janay@tauarealty.com. The City of Folsom’s tourism department, Visit Folsom, Jan’s Lounge and Folsom Times have already jumped on to support the event so far. For more information, please visit: www.witchesonthelake.com
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