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“Help Wanted/Leave Now” exhibit at California Museum

California Museum 1020 O St, Sacramento
Art

A powerful new exhibit debuts Thursday at the California Museum in Sacramento. Presented in English and Spanish, “Help Wanted/Leave Now” explores how generations of Mexican farmworkers and miners sustained U.S. […]

Free – $10

The Addams Family at Davis Musical Theatre Company

Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The Addams Family at Davis Musical Theatre Company kicks off its opening weekend from Sept. 4-6 (Friday-Sunday) Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign […]

$30

Ballet in the Park

William Land Park 3800 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento
Art

A family favorite! This informal showing, set within the backdrop of Land Park, features demonstrations of ballet technique, alongside excerpts of classical favorites from our young dancers at the School […]

Free
Ongoing

Coordinates: Dispatch Art Exhibition

Albert Winn Park 1616 28th St., Sacramento
Art

Sacramento's historic Fire Alarm Dispatch Station in Winn Park is transformed into an art exhibition featuring 30+ local artists. More info here!

$26.08

Tropeycalia Club Exhibition coming to CSUS Gallery

The University Gallery 6000 J Street, Sacramento

Título Salvaje ⇄ Salvaged Title is a multidisciplinary exhibition by the Tropeycalia Club at the Sacramento State University Library Gallery, exploring cultural identity, decolonization, and political resistance through painting, mixed […]

Free

Wildlife Wonders

2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
Family-Friendly

Wildflower Wonders 2026 Saturday, Sept 19th, 9:00-12:00. Wildlife Wonders is a celebration of biodiversity in our region. SacValley CNPS Nursery and Gardens 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670 on the […]

Free

Colfax Beyond Gold Rush and Rails (Placer County)

Downtown Colfax 99 Railroad St Ste 1, Colfax
Family-Friendly

A walking tour teaching you the history behind Colfax and the Gold Rush. More info here!

Free – $20

“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”

1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse 36446 Riverview Drive, Clarksburg
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]

Free

Grass Valley’s 23rd Annual Skate Contest

The Grass Valley Skate Park 660 Minnie Street, Grass Valley
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The greater Sacramento region is rolling into a golden age of new skateparks, with new or renovated ones recently opening in West Sacramento, Colfax and Davis, the last of which will have its grand opening on Sept. 18 (Friday). Grass Valley’s Condon Park Skatepark debuted in March with a […]

Free

The 21st annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

Fair Oaks Park 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Wander through Fair Oaks and you’re bound to cross paths with free-range chickens. They’ve roamed around the city over the past century and are now embodied in a Fair Oaks mascot known as Rocky the Rooster. On Saturday, it’s time to celebrate all things chicken at Fair Oaks Park. […]

Free

Asian Fest + Music Fest

Power Inn Light Rail Station 3009 Power Inn Rd, Sacramento

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Asian Fest + Music Fest at Power Inn Light Rail Station in southeastern Sacramento on Sept. 19 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.

Free