Events in Sacramento, CA

60 upcoming events near Sacramento. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.

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Community & civic

AUG22

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

Upcoming near Sacramento.

Updated regularly

Community & civic

JUL20

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

JUL27

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

AUG12

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

AUG13

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

AUG14

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

AUG18

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

AUG21

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

AUG22

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

SEP4

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

Music & concerts

SEP4

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

Tastings

SEP12

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

SEP20

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

SEP20

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

SEP26

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

OCT1

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

DATETBD

La Sierra Community Center (Johnson Gym), Carmichael · Sacramento, CA

Pickleball & recHappens regularly

Pickleball Drop-In Program at La Sierra Community Center

La Sierra Community Center (Johnson Gym), Carmichael

You can play indoor drop-in pickleball on five courts at the La Sierra Community Center's Johnson Gym.

PickleballIndoors

Pickleball & rec

DATETBD

West Sacramento Recreation Center · Sacramento, CA

Pickleball & recHappens regularly

Pickleball Open Gym at West Sacramento Recreation Center

West Sacramento Recreation Center

You can join open-gym pickleball indoors several days a week at the West Sacramento Recreation Center.

PickleballIndoors

Outdoors & nature

APR-SEPDATES

California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Excursion Train Rides along the Sacramento River

California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento

You can ride a historic train on a 45-minute, 6-mile round trip from the Old Sacramento Waterfront along the river.

Hiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors

Dance & fitness

DATETBD

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

Food festivals

MULTIPLEDATES

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

Classes & arts

DATETBD

Crocker Art Museum · Sacramento, CA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Summer Family Friday at the Crocker

Crocker Art Museum

You can spend a summer Friday evening at the Crocker with art-making and gallery time for all ages.

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

DATETBD

roughly 5 to 9 p.m.

Midtown Sacramento galleries and streets · Sacramento, CA

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk

Midtown Sacramento galleries and streets

You can stroll Midtown's galleries and businesses on the second Saturday of every month for an open-house art walk with live music and culinary stops.

Arts and craftsMusicFood and wineIndoors

Tastings

DATETBD

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

Tastings

DATETBD

Morton's The Steakhouse, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Tastings

Sips of Summer at Morton's Sacramento

Morton's The Steakhouse, Sacramento

You can sip a curated summer wine lineup at this tasting event at Morton's downtown.

Food and wine

Markets

SATURDAYS

19th & N Streets, Midtown Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Midtown Farmers Market

19th & N Streets, Midtown Sacramento

You can browse farm stands and makers every Saturday in Midtown, with extra vendors on Second Saturdays.

Food and wineOutdoors

Lifelong learning

DATETBD

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

Dance & fitness

DATETBD

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

Tastings

JUNDATES

Oak Park Brewing Co., Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

TastingsHappens regularly

Winetasting with the Winemaker

Oak Park Brewing Co., Sacramento

You can taste a flight guided by the winemaker at Oak Park Brewing on this recurring tasting evening.

Food and wineOutdoors

Markets

DATETBD

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

8th & W Streets, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Sacramento's Sunday Certified Farmers Market

8th & W Streets, Sacramento

You can shop California-grown produce every Sunday morning under the freeway at 8th and W Streets downtown.

Food and wineOutdoors

Dance & fitness

JUNDATES

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

Music & concerts

MAY-JUNDATES

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

Classes & arts

DATETBD

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

Classes & arts

DATETBD

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

Lifelong learning

DATETBD

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education · Sacramento, CA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

OLLI at UC Davis courses and lectures

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

You can enroll in a wide slate of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses built for adults over 50.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

DATETBD

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

Classes & arts

JUL11

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

MAY-JUNDATES

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

MAY10

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

Music & concerts

JUN5

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

JUL26

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

Senior programs

DATETBD

Sacramento area (various) · Sacramento, CA

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Over 50s social groups on Meetup

Sacramento area (various)

You can join local over-50s Meetup groups that host regular in-person socials, outings, and activities.

Senior programs

DATETBD

Hart Senior Center, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Senior programsHappens regularly

Hart Senior Center classes and activities

Hart Senior Center, Sacramento

You can join classes, games, and social activities for older adults at the city's downtown Hart Senior Center.

Theater & film

DATETBD

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

Pickleball & rec

DATETBD

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

Outdoors & nature

DATETBD

Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael · Sacramento, CA

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Hike with a Naturalist

Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael

You can book a 75-minute naturalist-led hike for adults through the preserve to learn the local plants and wildlife.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Theater & film

DATETBD

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

Outdoors & nature

MAY16

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

Senior programs

MAY8

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

Dance & fitness

MAY22

The Rink Studios, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Dance & fitness

The Big Soul Line Dancing Event

The Rink Studios, Sacramento

You can join a soul line dancing night with easy-to-follow steps at The Rink Studios.

Dance and fitness

Classes & arts

JUNDATES

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

Markets

MULTIPLEDATES

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

Pickleball & rec

OPEN DAILY

Various Sacramento city parks · Sacramento, CA

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

City of Sacramento parks with pickleball courts

Various Sacramento city parks

You can find free public pickleball courts at parks across the city for casual open play.

Pickleball

Community & civic

SEP4

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

Lifelong learning

DATETBD

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

Music & concerts

JUNDATES

7 to 10 p.m.

Touchstone Brewing Company, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Touchstone Brewing Summer Music Series

Touchstone Brewing Company, Sacramento

You can catch live music on Friday evenings at Touchstone Brewing's summer series.

Music

Community & civic

APR-OCTDATES

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sacramento, CA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Capitol Mall Farmers' Market on Wednesdays

Midweek, the Capitol Mall Farmers' Market brings California-grown produce to downtown on Wednesday mornings from late April into October. It is handy if Saturday mornings are busy for you.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Markets

APR-OCTDATES

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

Lifelong learning

JUN3

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

Outdoors & nature

JUN17

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

Markets

APRDATES

4 to 8 p.m.

Central Park, Davis · Sacramento, CA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Picnic in the Park at Davis Farmers Market

Central Park, Davis

You can enjoy an evening farmers market with prepared-food vendors plus local craft beer and wine in Davis's Central Park.

Arts and craftsFood and wineOutdoors