County guide
25 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
The Polar Express, a downtown ice rink, the zoo, Fairytale Town and railroad history.
Fairytale Town's 40th annual Safe & Super Halloween, circus-themed this year, with crafts, games, magic and trick-or-treating; come in costume.
Outdoor ice rink in Ali Youssefi Square outside Golden 1 Center, a downtown tradition for over 30 years. Veterans skate free.
The evening starts with Polar Express characters in the passenger station, then a one-hour train ride to the North Pole with hot chocolate and a treat, carols, and Santa handing every passenger a silver sleigh bell. Santa visits afterward in the Eagle Theater.
Fairytale Town's Winter Wonderland weekends, a special ticketed event. Nightly snowfall at 6pm by the Mother Goose Stage.
Aviation and space museum at McClellan Park, including exhibits from McClellan Air Force Base's Tuskegee Airmen chapter.
Museum home of the California Hall of Fame, with free admission on Fourth Fridays and Museums for All low-income access.
North America's railroad museum in Old Sacramento, home of the Polar Express.
Sacramento's original certified farmers' market, running since 1980, with the region's biggest selection of produce, flowers, nuts, breads, eggs and honey. Open rain or shine; closed Christmas Day.
The interpretive heart of the Lower American River Parkway for more than 50 years, inside Ancil Hoffman Park, with nature trails. The center stays open during a remodel whose first phase begins in October 2026. Enter by car from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue (the San Lorenzo entrance is locked). Dogs are not allowed in the Nature Center.
Nonprofit storybook park for children's imagination and play. Adults must come with a child, and children with an adult.
50 bowling lanes plus arcade games, billiards and a bar.
More than 50 historic buildings in the Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark District. Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors.
Interactive museum for kids. $5 Fridays every Friday in September and October. Closed all day Oct 31.
Museum of Sacramento history in Old Sacramento and home of the Old Sacramento Underground Tours. The Play Ball! baseball exhibit runs through Jan 24, 2027.
Downtown's Central Library, with free events and resources for all ages.
Over 90 species. Train rides and giraffe encounters available; several $10 Community Days a year. Free on-street parking in Land Park.
Landmark museum, open since 1940, telling the story of California Indian life through three themes: Nature, Spirit and Family.
Historic fort run by California State Parks.
Art and history museums, live music, theater, an ice rink and Old Sacramento.
Halloween cocktails for $9 and small bites aboard the historic Delta King on the Sacramento River.
Late-night long-form improv (the Harold) from B Street company members Upstairs at The B. Ages 16 and up. Three dates: Oct 24, Nov 21 and Dec 12, 2026.
Outdoor ice rink in Ali Youssefi Square outside Golden 1 Center, a downtown tradition for over 30 years. Veterans skate free.
Southern Culture on the Skids live at Harlow's, a midtown Sacramento venue for over 30 years. All ages.
North America's railroad museum in Old Sacramento, home of the Polar Express.
Sacramento's original certified farmers' market, running since 1980, with the region's biggest selection of produce, flowers, nuts, breads, eggs and honey. Open rain or shine; closed Christmas Day.
California art from the Gold Rush to the present.
Sacramento escape rooms where your team has 60 minutes to get out.
More than 50 historic buildings in the Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark District. Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors.
Museum of Sacramento history in Old Sacramento and home of the Old Sacramento Underground Tours. The Play Ball! baseball exhibit runs through Jan 24, 2027.
State historic parks, museums and the Sunday farmers market.
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum's free afternoon honoring Biddy Mason, with a talk, book signing and conversation for teens and adults, plus resource tables and a family craft activity in the lobby.
Museum home of the California Hall of Fame, with free admission on Fourth Fridays and Museums for All low-income access.
North America's railroad museum in Old Sacramento, home of the Polar Express.
Sacramento's original certified farmers' market, running since 1980, with the region's biggest selection of produce, flowers, nuts, breads, eggs and honey. Open rain or shine; closed Christmas Day.
California art from the Gold Rush to the present.
The interpretive heart of the Lower American River Parkway for more than 50 years, inside Ancil Hoffman Park, with nature trails. The center stays open during a remodel whose first phase begins in October 2026. Enter by car from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue (the San Lorenzo entrance is locked). Dogs are not allowed in the Nature Center.
More than 50 historic buildings in the Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark District. Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors.
Museum of Sacramento history in Old Sacramento and home of the Old Sacramento Underground Tours. The Play Ball! baseball exhibit runs through Jan 24, 2027.
Downtown's Central Library, with free events and resources for all ages.
Landmark museum, open since 1940, telling the story of California Indian life through three themes: Nature, Spirit and Family.
Historic fort run by California State Parks.
Live music, bowling, escape rooms, ice skating and the American River Parkway.
Halloween cocktails for $9 and small bites aboard the historic Delta King on the Sacramento River.
Late-night long-form improv (the Harold) from B Street company members Upstairs at The B. Ages 16 and up. Three dates: Oct 24, Nov 21 and Dec 12, 2026.
Outdoor ice rink in Ali Youssefi Square outside Golden 1 Center, a downtown tradition for over 30 years. Veterans skate free.
Southern Culture on the Skids live at Harlow's, a midtown Sacramento venue for over 30 years. All ages.
KRS One's My Philosophy 2026 Tour at Harlow's. Ages 21 and up.
Aviation and space museum at McClellan Park, including exhibits from McClellan Air Force Base's Tuskegee Airmen chapter.
California art from the Gold Rush to the present.
The interpretive heart of the Lower American River Parkway for more than 50 years, inside Ancil Hoffman Park, with nature trails. The center stays open during a remodel whose first phase begins in October 2026. Enter by car from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue (the San Lorenzo entrance is locked). Dogs are not allowed in the Nature Center.
Sacramento escape rooms where your team has 60 minutes to get out.
50 bowling lanes plus arcade games, billiards and a bar.
Over 90 species. Train rides and giraffe encounters available; several $10 Community Days a year. Free on-street parking in Land Park.
Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum's free afternoon honoring Biddy Mason, with a talk, book signing and conversation for teens and adults, plus resource tables and a family craft activity in the lobby.
Sacramento's original certified farmers' market, running since 1980, with the region's biggest selection of produce, flowers, nuts, breads, eggs and honey. Open rain or shine; closed Christmas Day.
The interpretive heart of the Lower American River Parkway for more than 50 years, inside Ancil Hoffman Park, with nature trails. The center stays open during a remodel whose first phase begins in October 2026. Enter by car from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue (the San Lorenzo entrance is locked). Dogs are not allowed in the Nature Center.
More than 50 historic buildings in the Old Sacramento National Historic Landmark District. Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors.
Downtown's Central Library, with free events and resources for all ages.
Landmark museum, open since 1940, telling the story of California Indian life through three themes: Nature, Spirit and Family.
Historic fort run by California State Parks.