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California Mermaid Convention 2026

Hagan Community Park 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova
Family-Friendly

Three-day California Mermaid Convention starting with a promenade of mermaids in Old Sacramento on Friday then moving to Hagan Community Center in Rancho Cordova Saturday and Sunday. The longest-running mermaid […]

Golden State Pinball Festival

Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 413 E. Lockeford St, Lodi
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Fly the flippers at the Golden State Pinball Festival at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds on May 15–17. Hundreds of pinball machines set to free […]

$20 – $60

AAPI Night Market

Capitol Mall 300 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Food & Drink

5th Annual AAPI Night Market in Downtown Sacramento with food, local vendors, and live performances. Kids 4 and under are free. More details here.

$33.85

Concerts in the Park – May 15

Downtown Plaza Park 910 I St, Sacramento
Free

Latin night featuring Andrea Bejar (headliner), Sol Peligro, Megan Claire, My Cousin Vinny. Gates open at 6 p.m., last band finishes at 9:30 p.m. All ages welcome. More details here.

Free

Conan the Barbarian (1982) at Red Museum

The Red Museum 212 15th St, Sacramento
Film

Bootleg Cinema Club brings Conan back to the big screen at the Red Museum. Free and BYOB. More details here.

Free

Norah Jones

The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln
Music

Norah Jones live at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. More details here.

$78 – $142