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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. industry, only to face mass expulsion. It runs through early next year. This event was featured on the PBS KVIE News Minute. Follow PBS KVIE […]

Free – $10

Davis Arts Center Wetland Exhibit Opening September 20th

Davis Arts Center 1919 F Street, Davis
Art

YoloSol presents Good Fire, Living Water: The Gifts of a Marsh Economy September 20-November 13, 2026 Davis Arts Center “Tule (Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis) has been my creative muse for 30 years. It still thrives in the rivers and marshes of California… Tule, along with cattail, is at the heart of the marsh economy… I […]

Free

Aftershock Returns to Discovery Park

Discovery Park 1600 Garden Hwy, Sacramento

Sacramento's biggest music festival kicks off next weekend. Aftershock takes over Discovery Park from Thursday to Sunday. My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, and TOOL all headline, alongside more than 140 […]

$252 – $963

Sacramento Greek Festival

Sacramento Greek Festival
Greek Orthodox Church 616 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento
Food & Drink

Since 1963, the treasured community event has shared the culture of Greece through live entertainment, dancing and a delicious menu of authentic cuisine and wine. What started as a small […]

$5

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival

Elk Grove Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Cue up the “Peanuts” theme and head to the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday). Ogle at pumpkins that weigh close to a ton, watch the giant pumpkin race on the waters near Strauss Island and compete in the Scarecrow Contest. Want […]

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

PBS KVIE Art Auction

PBS KVIE 2030 W. El Camino Ave. , Sacramento
Art

Bid on more than 270 original works of art by the region’s top artistic talent, from California masters to emerging artists! All proceeds help support KVIE, your PBS station. Preview […]

Free

Woodland Farmers Market – Saturday

Woodland Farmers Market — Saturday
Woodland Public Library 250 1st St, Woodland

Free, weekly Saturday farmers market featuring locally grown produce, fresh eggs, artisan breads, handcrafts, fresh fish, entertainment and more. All goods sourced within 100 miles of Woodland. CalFresh EBT cards and WIC are accepted. Also has a market match program where your EBT dollars are matched up to $15 per market visit. Across from the […]

Free

Wellness Festival at Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

You're invited to a celebration of all things health at Fairytale Town’s Wellness Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM! This family-friendly event, powered by Dignity Health and Western Health Advantage, will feature health and wellness activities, fitness fun, flu shots, and so much more. Here's what guests can expect: […]

$9 – $11

MIDTOWN RECORD SWAP

CLARA Studios 2420 N St #110, Sacramento

Sacramento..I do believe we’ve just come out of our #firstfalsefall. Which can only mean one thing. It’s your last chance to catch your record collection up and fill your #musicalpantry […]

Free

“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

Taste of North Sacramento

Angel's Center for the Arts 1023 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

A Library Fundraiser for North Sacramento Hagginwood Library: A covered patio across the street from the Globe light rail station and what will be the new North Sacramento Hagginwood Library which is next to plenty of parking in the RT lot or on the street. An all-ages, community event with food, beer, wine, and soda […]

$10 – $25

Latinx Heritage Month Celebration at A Seat at the Table Books

A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Drive #130, Elk Grove

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The two head to Elk Grove’s A Seat at the Table on Oct. 3 (Saturday) where they’re joined by Maceo Montoya and Sarah Proudman for a panel discussion in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. It's highly recommended for wordsmiths of all types. Want events like this sent directly to […]

Free

Youth Power Festival

MusicLandria 808 O St, Sacramento

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: At Downtown Sacramento’s Musiclandria, the Youth Power Festival on Oct. 3 (Saturday) features a program of advocacy, art activities and three hours of live […]

$10

Nacho and the Dollar Menu at Watermelon Music

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd Ste 1, Davis

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Groove to Chicano soul and cumbia with Nacho and the Dollar Menu at Watermelon Music in Davis on Oct. 3 (Saturday). Want events like […]

$20