Summer
SUMMER
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Fourth on the Field
Neighborhood: Downtown/Midtown4th of July evening event at Sutter Health Park. Includes fireworks viewing, music, food trucks, family activities and more fun. -
July 4th / Independence Day Fireworks Shows
Neighborhood: Downtown/Midtown4th of July fireworks viewing in Sacramento's Central City -
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Neighborhood: Off the GridAnnual event at Soil Borns Farms in September -
Barks & Brews 5K
Neighborhood: Off BroadwayAnnual fundraiser run on Memorial Day. -
Behind the Barre by Capital Dance Project
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownPO Box 161815
Sacramento, CA 95816
capitaldanceproject@gmail.com
Behind the Barre by Capital Dance Project WebsiteAnnual event in late Summer or early Fall. -
Best of California Brewfest
Neighborhood: Off the GridBeer tasting at the California State Fair in July -
California Brewers Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual event in Discovery Park in September -
California Capital Airshow
Neighborhood: Off the GridAnnual event in Spring & Summer -
California State Fair @ Cal Expo
Neighborhood: Off the GridAnnual California State Fair in July -
Chalk It Up!
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual event taking place Labor Day Weekend (September) -
Concerts in the Park
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownFREE summer music festival Every Friday from May through July at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Sacramento. -
Curtis Fest Artisan Fair in Curtis Park
Neighborhood: Off BroadwayAnnual summer event -
Annual event in Spring or Summer -
Tour beautiful gardens located in and around the Fabulous Forties in the heart of East Sacramento, annual event on Mother's Day Weekend. -
East Sac Pops in the Park
Neighborhood: East SacramentoAnual event that takes place every Saturday in June -
Farm-to-Fork Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual event in September as part of Farm to Fork Week -
Fiesta de Frida
Neighborhood: Old SacramentoAnnual cultural event in July -
First Fridays Oak Park
Neighborhood: Off BroadwayA Casual evening with music, art, shopping, food, drink, and more. May-Oct in Oak Park -
Front Street Brewfest
Neighborhood: Downtown/Midtown2127 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 808-7387 events@friendsoffrontstreet.com
Front Street Brewfest WebsiteSpring/Summer Block Party with music, craft beers, cocktails, games - to benefit the Front Street Animal Shelter. 21+ only event -
GATHER: Oak Park
Neighborhood: Off Broadway2nd Thursdays May - October -
Great American Triathlon
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownA Sacramento summertime tradition. -
Hair & Fashion Battle and Beauty Expo
Neighborhood: East SacramentoAnnual event in September -
Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar
Neighborhood: Off BroadwaySacramento Buddhist Church
Sacramento, CA 95818
916-446-0121 betsuinoffice@gmail.com
Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar WebsiteAnnual 2-day festival that takes place in August or September -
Annual event on the 3rd weekend of June. -
Let Them Eat Cake
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual fundraising event in July for Sacramento Self Help Housing -
Maifest
Neighborhood: East SacramentoAnnual family festival celebrating German Maifest at the Sacramento Turn Verein. -
Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownVarious Historic Neighborhoods
Sacramento, CA
916-202-4815
Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour WebsiteAn annual event that takes place in September -
Race for the Arts
Neighborhood: Off BroadwayAnnual event that takes place in August, benefiting California nonprofit arts programs -
River City Marketplace
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownLocal arts & crafts year-round marketplace at various Sacramento locations -
Sac Open Studios
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual two-weekend self-guided Open Studios tour for artists in the Sacramento region - sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts. -
Annual film festival in May -
Sacramento Bacon Fest
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual event taking place in May or June -
Sacramento Banana Festival
Neighborhood: Off BroadwayAnnual event in August -
Historic Center of Oak Park
Sacramento, CA
916-484-3749 faye@bluenilepress.com
Sacramento Black Book Fair WebsiteSacramento Black Book Fair, annual event in June -
Annual event in September -
Sacramento Chili and Beer Festival
Neighborhood: East SacramentoAnnual cook-off fundraiser -
Annual fair taking place Memorial Day Weekend in May -
Various yoga studios throughout Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
info@sacramentofreedayofyoga.com
Sacramento Free Day of Yoga WebsiteFree Sat. yoga in park every April - Oct. & Sacramento Free Day of Yoga every September. -
Sacramento French Film Festival SFFF
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual multi-day film fest in June, with film shorts in fall and winter. -
Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual food festival in April or May -
Annual event in July -
Sacramento Kiwanis Art Fiesta
Neighborhood: East SacramentoAnnual event taking place in June -
Sacramento Pride Parade & Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownFestival: Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th streets
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-442-0185
Sacramento Pride Parade & Festival WebsiteSacramento Pride parade & festival is an annual event in June -
Sacramento Rainbow Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownAnnual event that takes place Labor Day weekend in Sacramento -
William A Carroll Amphitheatre, William Land Park
Sacramento, CA
916-558-2173 hansonl@scc.losrios.edu
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival WebsiteAnnual event in July -
Annual event in June -
Annual outdoor food festival in July -
Family-oriented films in August in neighborhood parks. -
Tejano Conjunto Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownCesar Chavez Park
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-529-5299 sacramentotejanofestival@gmail.com
Tejano Conjunto Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place Labor Day Weekend -
Annual event taking place in June -
Western States Horse Expo
Neighborhood: Off the GridAnnual event in May or June -
Annual three day Davis event that takes place in May -
Wide Open Walls (Sacramento Mural Festival)
Neighborhood: Downtown/MidtownWide Open Walls is a public art Festival featuring outdoor murals at various locations with events taking place throughout the year. -
Annual event for women that takes place 1st Sunday in June
Coming up! @amatoria_fine_art_books: Jan 23rd: Hilma Af Klint discussion & Jan 30th: ART MATTERS: poems, visual art, and writing in communal silence // Amatoria is on the corner of F and 19th in Midtown.
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Thursday, Jan 23rd // 6-8pm:
Discussion about the life, art, reception, impact, and interpretation of visionary, mystic, abstractionary diagrammatic symbolist artist, Hilma Af Klint.
Please RSVP so we can provide appropriate seating, to our email at info@amatoriafineartbooks.com
There is no admission fee, but space is limited. We ask a one-book-minimum purchase to attend.
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Thursday, Jan 30th // 6-8pm:
ART MATTERS: poems, visual art, and writing in communal silence
Author Sarah McColl will facilitate this cozy winter evening in the warmth of Amatoria. Settle in with warm drinks, snacks, art discussion, and two 20-minute guided writing sessions.
Tickets and details on eventbrite (scan the QR code or see the link in bio at @amatoria_fine_art_books). Makes a great gift, too!
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Bumble Bear Coffee
"Creating moments of joy, one cup at a time"
726 Merchant Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
https://www.bumblebearcoffee.com/about
Monday - Friday
7 AM - 6 PM
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You`re invited to a special free screening of ‘Burning Injustice’ on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento! Join environmental justice advocates, legislators, and members of the Capitol community in watching the journey of Modesto Latino activists John Mataka and Bianca Lopez as they battle toxic pollution and health risks caused by one of California’s last trash incinerators.
This event is free and open to the public.
🎟️ Doors open at 5 pm and the screening begins at 6 pm.
🍿 Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.
💬 Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker, stars of the documentary, and former Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, a trailblazer in environmental legislation.
🎥 To RSVP for the event, visit: tiny.cc/RSVPBurningInjustice
