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Events in Sacramento, CA

60 upcoming events near Sacramento — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.

Theater & film

June 5, 2026 to June 12, 2026

Southside Clubhouse · Sacramento, CA

Theater & filmFrom $20Happens regularly

ACL - The Hangout FRIDAYS - June 2026

Southside Clubhouse

Come meet up with fellow peers at The Hangout! This is an after school program developed for teens with disabilities (ages 13 - 22). The Hangout is a program where teens create connections with peers and community, learn personal and life skills/goals, practice positive interactions, create and have fun! A range of activities are to be experienced such as games, art, body movement, positive mental health habits, movie nights etc. When: Every FRIDAY starting January 9th 2026 - June 12th 2026,...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

6 to 9:30 p.m.

910 I Street, Cesar Chavez Plaza · Sacramento, CA

Music & concertsFree

Concerts in the Park: Souls of Mischief

910 I Street, Cesar Chavez Plaza

You get a free Friday night downtown concert headlined by hip-hop group Souls of Mischief in the heart of the city.

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

June 8, 2026 to July 2, 2026

Carl Johnston Cmty Ctr · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

CJCC Prime Time Teen Program

Carl Johnston Cmty Ctr

Program is located at the CARL JOHNSTON COMMUNITY CENTER. The Prime Time Teen (PTT) program is an four week intensive workforce readiness and skill development program available for youth 13-18 years of age. The program places an emphasis on engaging participants in the development of 21st Century workforce readiness skills and the creation of a small group community service project. Participants engage in interactive group sessions to gain knowledge, insight, and be more prepared when they a...

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Classes & arts

June 11, 2026

6 to 9 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

Crocker ArtMix: Doll House

Crocker Art Museum

You can enjoy a themed adults-18-and-up evening of live performances and art at the Crocker, free for members and 25 dollars for nonmembers.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 13 to 14, 2026

Sat 1 to 7 p.m., Sun 12 to 5 p.m.

Capitol Mall / Downtown Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Community & civic

Sacramento Pride March and Festival

Capitol Mall / Downtown Sacramento

You can join the historic Pride march and a two-day festival on the Capitol Mall in mid-June.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 19, 2026

5 p.m.

Downtown Davis · Sacramento, CA

Music & concerts

Davis Music Fest

Downtown Davis

You can take in a multi-venue music festival across downtown Davis on a June evening.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 19 to 28, 2026

UC Davis Health Pavilion (Music Circus), Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Theater & film

Disney's Frozen at Broadway At Music Circus

UC Davis Health Pavilion (Music Circus), Sacramento

You can see Disney's Frozen in the round at Music Circus during its 75th-anniversary season.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 19, 2026

40 Acres, Oak Park, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

St. HOPE Juneteenth Block Party

40 Acres, Oak Park, Sacramento

You can celebrate Juneteenth at this free community block party at 40 Acres in Oak Park.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 19 to 20, 2026

Fri 6 to 9 p.m., Sat all day

Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

Sacramento Juneteenth Festival (23rd Annual)

Sacramento

You can join the 23rd annual Juneteenth Festival across two days of parades, concerts, and family programs.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Senior programs

June 20, 2026

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sacramento, CA

Senior programs

Senior Health and Resources Fair

A 55-plus health and resources fair lands on the regional calendar in June, with screenings, local services, and information aimed squarely at older adults. It is a low-key way to gather a lot of useful contacts in one afternoon.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 24, 2026

Clunie Community Center · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFrom $13

ACL- Social Day at McKinley Park - June 2026

Clunie Community Center

Let's enjoy some fresh air at a beautiful community park! Come hang and participate in fun activities, such as volleyball, soccer, badminton, a small art activity and more. Activity Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 *Pick up/drop off will be in front of the library by Clunie Community Center. Price: $13.00 This is an Access Leisure event for young adults and adults with intellectual and/ or developmental di...

OutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

July 8, 2026 (select dates)

California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

TastingsHappens regularly

Golden Hour Express sunset wine train

California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento

You can sip and savor at sunset aboard the 21-and-older Golden Hour Express train along the Sacramento River.

Food and wineIndoors

Classes & arts

July 9, 2026

6 to 9 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

Crocker ArtMix: Theme Party

Crocker Art Museum

You get another after-hours ArtMix evening at the Crocker with live entertainment for the 18-and-up crowd.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

July 10 to 19, 2026

UC Davis Health Pavilion (Music Circus), Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Theater & film

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein at Music Circus

UC Davis Health Pavilion (Music Circus), Sacramento

You can catch the musical comedy Young Frankenstein in the round at Music Circus this July.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

July 12 to 19, 2026

The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Theater & film

B Street Theatre: 2026 New Comedies Festival

The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre, Sacramento

You can see brand-new comedic plays premiere at B Street Theatre's annual New Comedies Festival.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

July 13, 2026 to August 6, 2026

Belle Cooledge Cmty Ctr · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

BCCC Prime Time Teen Program*

Belle Cooledge Cmty Ctr

*Subject to change pending approval of Fiscal Year 26/27 City Budget. PROGRAM IS LOCATED AT THE BELLE COOLEDGE COMMUNITY CENTER. The Prime Time Teen (PTT) program is an four week intensive workforce readiness and skill development program available for youth 13-18 years of age. The program places an emphasis on engaging participants in the development of 21st Century workforce readiness skills and the creation of a small group community service project. Participants engage in interactive grou...

VolunteeringFreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

July 17, 2026

North Natomas Aquatic Cplx · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

ACL - Adult Social Swim and Hang - July 17th, 2026

North Natomas Aquatic Cplx

Join us for an evening of pool time fun! We will have the North Natomas Aquatic Center open for free swim and socializing. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack to eat after swimming! We will have additional activities other than pool time as well! All abilities welcome. Activity Date: Friday, July 17th, 9:00am-12:00pm Location: North Natomas Aquatic Center, 2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 Price: $15.00 This is an Access Leisure event for young adults and adults wi...

FreeOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

July 17 to August 2, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

California State Fair at Cal Expo

The California State Fair takes over Cal Expo with food, concerts, livestock, and a wine and craft beer competition. It is a big, hot, summer tradition, so go early or in the evening.

Arts and craftsFood and wineIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

July 20, 2026 to July 24, 2026

Southside Clubhouse · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicHappens regularly

ACL - Access Leisure Summer Oasis 2026 - ADULT

Southside Clubhouse

Summer is here and so is CAMP! Join Access Leisure for a fun filled week of games, art, friends and more. Campers will engage in positive, creative, active and social experiences with peers to bring their full summer camp adventure to life. Look forward to swim days and a special guest appearance from Music To Grow On who provide inclusive music therapy! When: July 20th - July 24th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm What: Summer camp program for adults with disabilities Who: Adults with disabilities ages 18+...

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

July 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Southside Clubhouse · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicHappens regularly

ACL - Access Leisure Summer Oasis 2026 - TEEN

Southside Clubhouse

Summer is here and so is CAMP! Join Access Leisure for a fun filled week of games, art, friends and more. Campers will engage in positive, creative, active and social experiences with peers to bring their full summer camp adventure to life. Look forward to swim days and a special guest appearance from Music To Grow On who provide inclusive music therapy! When: July 27th-July 31, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm What: Summer camp program for teens with disabilities Who: Teens with disabilities ages 13 - 22 W...

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

August 12, 2026

Clunie Community Center · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFrom $13

ACL- Social Day at McKinley Park - August 2026

Clunie Community Center

Let's enjoy some fresh air at a beautiful community park! Come hang and participate in fun activities, such as volleyball, soccer, badminton, a small art activity and more. Activity Date: Wednesday, August 12th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 *Pick up/drop off will be in front of the library by Clunie Community Center. Price: $13.00 This is an Access Leisure event for young adults and adults with intellectual and/ or developmental...

OutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

August 13, 2026

6 to 9 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

Crocker ArtMix (August edition)

Crocker Art Museum

You can spend a summer evening at the Crocker's monthly ArtMix party with music, performances, and gallery access.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

August 14, 2026

North Natomas Aquatic Cplx · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

ACL - Adult Social Swim and Hang - August 14th, 2026

North Natomas Aquatic Cplx

Join us for an evening of pool time fun! We will have the North Natomas Aquatic Center open for free swim and socializing. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack to eat after swimming! We will have additional activities other than pool time as well! All abilities welcome. Activity Date: Friday, August 14th, 9:00am-12:00pm Location: North Natomas Aquatic Center, 2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 Price: $15.00 This is an Access Leisure event for young adults and adults...

FreeOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

August 18, 2026 to August 27, 2026

Southside Clubhouse · Sacramento, CA

Theater & filmFrom $40Happens regularly

ACL - The Hangout - August 2026

Southside Clubhouse

Come meet up with fellow peers at The Hangout! This is an after school program developed for teens with disabilities (ages 13 - 22). The Hangout is a program where teens create connections with peers and community, learn personal and life skills/goals, practice positive interactions, create and have fun! A range of activities are to be experienced such as games, art, body movement, positive mental health habits, movie nights etc. When: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting August 18th 2026 - De...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Theater & film

August 21, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Southside Clubhouse · Sacramento, CA

Theater & filmFrom $20Happens regularly

ACL - The Hangout FRIDAYS - August 2026

Southside Clubhouse

Come meet up with fellow peers at The Hangout! This is an after school program developed for teens with disabilities (ages 13 - 22). The Hangout is a program where teens create connections with peers and community, learn personal and life skills/goals, practice positive interactions, create and have fun! A range of activities are to be experienced such as games, art, body movement, positive mental health habits, movie nights etc. When: Every FRIDAY starting August 21st 2026 - December 11th 20...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

August 22, 2026

Clunie Cmty Ctr · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

CLCC McKinley Family Resource Fair

Clunie Cmty Ctr

Join us for a fun and engaging day dedicated to Sacramento families! This free community event brings together local organizations, youth programs, and family resources to support, connect and celebrate our community. Enjoy activities for kids, helpful information for parents, and opportunities to discover services available right here in Sacramento.

FreeBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

September 4 to 7, 2026

DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Music & concerts

Hot Jazz Jubilee

DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento

You can spend Labor Day weekend at Sacramento's premier traditional-jazz festival with bands across multiple genres.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

September 4 to 7, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Music & concerts

Hot Jazz Jubilee over Labor Day

The Hot Jazz Jubilee fills a hotel with traditional jazz, swing, and ragtime bands across Labor Day weekend, with multiple stages and dancing. It is a friendly crowd and a long-running favorite for music fans.

Music

Tastings

September 12, 2026

Discovery Park, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Tastings

California Brewers Festival

Discovery Park, Sacramento

You can taste Northern California craft beer and beverages all day at Discovery Park in this Rotary-run festival.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

Late September 2026

Sacramento, CA

Food festivals

Farm to Fork festival and Tower Bridge Dinner

Each September the region throws its big Farm to Fork celebration, capped by a long-table dinner set right on the Tower Bridge with top chefs cooking local food. The festival is open to all; the bridge dinner is a ticketed splurge.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

Labor Day weekend (early September 2026)

Sacramento, CA

Music & concertsFree

Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento

Over Labor Day weekend, Old Sacramento covers its streets in dirt and turns back to the 1850s with stagecoaches, costumed reenactors, and live music. It is free to wander and the most fun the historic district gets all year.

Music

Music & concerts

September 26 to 27, 2026

Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Music & concerts

Holo Holo Music Festival

Sacramento

You can enjoy a two-day island-and-reggae-flavored music festival in Sacramento in late September.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

October 1 to 4, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

Aftershock Festival at Discovery Park

Aftershock is the West Coast's largest rock and metal festival, drawing well over 100 bands to Discovery Park along the river for four loud days. Even if metal is not your thing, it is a hard weekend to ignore in this part of town.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Pickleball & rec

Sunday, July 26, 2026

11 a.m.

11205 Pyrites Way, Gold River · Sacramento, CA

Pickleball & rec

Pickleball Mixed Doubles Tournament

11205 Pyrites Way, Gold River

You can sign up for a local mixed-doubles pickleball tournament in Gold River this July.

Pickleball

Tastings

2026 (spring)

VIP 11 a.m., GA 12 to 3 p.m.

Capitol Mall, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Tastings

Capitol Beer Fest

Capitol Mall, Sacramento

You get unlimited token-less tastes from dozens of brewers on the Capitol Mall at this charity beer fest.

Food and wine

Classes & arts

Friday, June 5, 2026 (multiple dates)

6 p.m.

South Natomas, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Paint and Sip class with a local artist

South Natomas, Sacramento

You can paint a guided canvas with supplies included at this hands-on paint-and-sip led by a local artist.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing class sessions, 2026

Sincere Ceramics, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sincere Ceramics classes

Sincere Ceramics, Sacramento

You can take pottery classes and browse the gallery at this community ceramics studio.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Markets

Recurring market dates, 2026

350 Crate Ave, Land Park, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Makers Mart

350 Crate Ave, Land Park, Sacramento

You can shop local makers, artists, vintage clothing, and food vendors at this recurring Land Park market.

Food and wineOutdoors

Dance & fitness

Ongoing summer series

Crocker Art Museum courtyard · Sacramento, CA

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Yoga in the Courtyard

Crocker Art Museum courtyard

You can take a gentle outdoor yoga session in the Crocker's courtyard as part of its summer programming.

Dance and fitnessOutdoorsIndoors

Senior programs

Friday, May 8, 2026

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

West Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Senior programsFree

West Sacramento Senior Resource Fair

West Sacramento

You can connect with resources for older adults and caregivers at this free morning resource fair.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

Labor Day weekend, starting Friday, September 4, 2026

Old Sacramento Waterfront · Sacramento, CA

Community & civicFree

Gold Rush Days

Old Sacramento Waterfront

You can step back to the 1850s as Old Sacramento's streets transform into a Gold Rush scene over Labor Day weekend.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

Multiple weekends, 2026

Cal Expo, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Food festivalsHappens regularly

FoodieLand Night Market

Cal Expo, Sacramento

You can graze 250-plus vendors of global street food, artisan shops, and live music at this recurring night market at Cal Expo.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Monthly sessions

Sacramento Public Library · Sacramento, CA

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Basic Computer Skills for Beginners

Sacramento Public Library

You can build confidence with everyday technology at this free monthly beginner computer class.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, Wheatland · Sacramento, CA

Classes & arts

Paint & Sip Series: All American Summer

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, Wheatland

You can join a summer-themed guided paint-and-sip session at the Hard Rock casino.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Fridays, May 1 to June 26, 2026

Evenings

Sacramento, CA

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Concerts in the Park on Friday nights

Every summer Friday, Cesar Chavez Plaza downtown hosts a free outdoor concert with food and drink and a mix of touring and local acts. Bring a blanket and get there before the after-work crowd fills in.

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

Second Saturday of every month

About 5 to 9 p.m.

Sacramento, CA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Second Saturday art walk in Midtown

On the second Saturday of every month, Midtown galleries and shops stay open into the evening for an art walk with music and street life. It is a relaxed way to spend a night out and see the neighborhood.

Arts and craftsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

Saturday, May 16, 2026 (recurring monthly)

9 to 10 a.m.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael · Sacramento, CA

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Family Nature Walk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael

You can join a guided morning nature walk along the American River Parkway at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.

Hiking and natureOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

Friday, June 5, 2026

6:30 p.m.

Swabbies Restaurant & Bar, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Music & concerts

Carnaval! A Tribute to the Music of Santana

Swabbies Restaurant & Bar, Sacramento

You can hear a riverside Santana tribute concert at Swabbies on the Sacramento River.

Music

Pickleball & rec

Ongoing, player-organized

Sacramento-area courts · Sacramento, CA

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

PlayTime Scheduler pickleball games

Sacramento-area courts

You can use this free app to find and arrange pickleball games with other local players around Sacramento.

Pickleball

Dance & fitness

Recurring Saturdays, 2026

Del Campo Dance Studio, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Salsa & Bachata Social

Del Campo Dance Studio, Sacramento

You can dance the night away at a recurring salsa and bachata social at Del Campo Dance Studio.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Lifelong learning

By appointment, ongoing

Sacramento Public Library branches · Sacramento, CA

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Tech Help 1-on-1 appointments

Sacramento Public Library branches

You can book a free one-on-one session with library staff to work through your phone, computer, or device questions.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

Fridays, May 1 to June 26, 2026

6 to 9:30 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza / Downtown Plaza Park · Sacramento, CA

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Concerts in the Park

Cesar Chavez Plaza / Downtown Plaza Park

You can catch free live music downtown every Friday evening through late June, with Grammy-winning artists, DJs, and Sacramento legends on the bill.

MusicOutdoors

Markets

Wednesdays, April 29 to October 28, 2026

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Downtown Sacramento Farmers Market

Downtown Sacramento

You can pick up the freshest local produce every Wednesday morning at the downtown market through late October.

Food and wineOutdoors

Markets

Sunday, May 10, 2026

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Midtown Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Sac Vintage Market at Second Sunday Market

Midtown Sacramento

You can hunt for vintage clothing and homewares at this pop-up vintage market in Midtown.

Food and wineOutdoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing class sessions, 2026

SEED Ceramic Studio, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

SEED Ceramic Studio classes

SEED Ceramic Studio, Sacramento

You can start wheel-throwing or handbuilding with beginner-friendly ceramics classes at this local studio.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

Friday, June 5, 2026 (multiple dates)

7 p.m.

Deane Dance Center, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Learn To Dance Salsa!

Deane Dance Center, Sacramento

You can pick up salsa basics in a friendly beginner class at the Deane Dance Center.

Dance and fitness

Outdoors & nature

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

12 to 1 p.m.

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden · Sacramento, CA

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Walk with Warren guided Arboretum walk (June)

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

You can take a free midday guided nature walk through the UC Davis Arboretum with longtime guide Warren.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors

Lifelong learning

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

12 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Look and Learn docent-led gallery talk

Crocker Art Museum

You can join a 30-minute docent-led gallery talk over your lunch hour to dig into a work or theme at the Crocker.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Summer 2026 screening

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Movies Off The Wall: The Birdcage

Crocker Art Museum

You can catch a classic film screening as part of the Crocker's Movies Off The Wall series.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Summer 2026 evenings

William Land Park / Art Court Theatre, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Sacramento Shakespeare Festival

William Land Park / Art Court Theatre, Sacramento

You can see full-length Shakespeare under the summer sky with discounted senior tickets at 15 dollars.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids