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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
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4 events,
Capital Dance Project's annual production Behind the Barre is a true celebration of our vibrant Sacramento community and arts scene. Since our inaugural performance in 2015, Behind the Barre has presented 90 world premiere dance works, and provided a platform for over 80 local artists, musicians, and professional dancers. The highly acclaimed program pairs CDP's […]
$30 – $60
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The “Glass from the Past” exhibit is on display at the Gibson House is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. select Saturdays. The exhibit explores how man-made glass has been used in the […]
Free
Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
Free
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3 events,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 up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
$30
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5 events,From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: The Roseville Greek Food Festival also falls this Saturday and Sunday at Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church. An online menu advertises souvlaki, pastitsio and a wealth of pastries, with The Blue Aegaen (ouzo, blue curaçao and lemonade) as the featured cocktail. Entry is $5, and kids get in free. Want […]
Free – $5
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Of course, Labor Day weekend in Sacramento wouldn’t be complete without a chalky good time. The 36th annual Chalk It Up! Chalk Art and Music Festival will once again transform Fremont Park in Midtown into a vast landscape of creativity and community. Stroll around the park to see nearly 200 local […]
Free
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
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5 events,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 […]
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In what is becoming a CAM tradition, join us for a special edition of our Sunday Drives program on Labor Day, Sept. 7! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., we will have a fleet of museum cars available to drive you through history on the streets of Sacramento! This program is free with paid museum […]
Free with paid museum admission
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: “Step Aboard the Netherlands Route: An Evening of River History and Steamboat Travel,” is happening at the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Author Gordon Van Zuiden will be discussing his book about luxury steamboat cruises that once ran […]
Free
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Are you a part of a home school, charter, independent study program, or other K-12 education group? Join us for a curiosity-filled day at the Museum of Science and Curiosity! Enjoy your choice of out-of-this-world planetarium shows, experience hands-on lab explorations presented by our Curiosity Collaborators, meet different community experts at each event, and explore […]
$20
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6 events,The 2026 Gold Country Fair returns with classic fair activities, live music, animal exhibits and more. Additional information found here!
Free – $40
From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Also in Auburn, the Gold Country Fair awaits with carnival rides, corn dogs and a full slate of live music. It’s a four-day affair that runs at the Gold County Fairgrounds & Event Center from Thursday through Sunday. Highlights include exhibits of local art, the Auburn Trading Card show and a […]
Free – $40
Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
Free
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Join Abridged by PBS KVIE for intimate group discussions about transportation topics most closely affecting you and your loved ones. And go home with a free Abridged tote bag to remember the evening. Build community with your neighbors and help shape the future of transportation coverage in the Sacramento region. A story won’t be written about the event […]
Free
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The Sacramento Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a powerful day of remembrance, hope, and connection. It brings our local community together to acknowledge the ways suicide and mental health conditions have impacted our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. The day is more than just a walk. We […]
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The Museum of Medical History will be open the second Saturdays of the month, April-September, 2026. Reservations are not needed. The museum is open 10 AM-4 PM and offers free admission to the public. The Museum of Medical History of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society showcases developments in medicine with a special relationship to […]
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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
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Channel your inner Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir at Ain't Necessarily Dead Fest in Auburn's Regional Park on Sept. 12 (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
Join us every second Saturday from 2-4pm in the Play Atelier for an open house. Children ages 1-12 and their responsible grown person, are invited to come play and make some creative magic together! All materials are provided. No registration required.
Free
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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
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From City of Treats by Benjy Egel: The seventh annual Black Food Festival takes place Sunday at Florin Square in South Sacramento, with a theme of "Love at First Bite." It'll have more than 30 booths selling Southern, Afro-Caribbean and West African food, along with cocktails and desserts. Admission is free, though donations support local nonprofit Voice of […]
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Join former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus clown Tim Schooley as he discusses his new novel, Circus of the Vanishing Elephant. In conversation with local author Judith Starkston. How do you make an elephant disappear? How many clowns actually fit in a clown car? And how exactly do you take a pie in the […]
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Brazilian Day Sacramento Street Festival celebrates samba and much more in Oak Park 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
Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
Free
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Join us for the opening reception of our 19th Annual Art Farm exhibition featuring Art Harvest and Juried Silent Auction artwork. Yolo Arts is pleased to be celebrating our Art Farm exhibition with an opening reception on September 17th, 2026 from 5:30-8:00pm. This exhibition features Northern California artists and artwork inspired by the farmlands of […]
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Colfax Art Walks and Colfax Lions Cruise Nights mixes art and classic cars in Downtown Colfax on Sept. 18 (Friday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
Free
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From our Yolo County newsletter from Daniel Hennessy and the team at Yolo Local: The ribbon cutting for Davis’s new Community Park Skatepark is from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 18. The $1.2 million upgrade will open with an event that features vendors, free merchandise and music. More information can be found here. Want events like this sent […]
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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 of Sacramento Ballet. Our talented, pre-professional Second Company dancers will also perform and will wow you with their performance. Bring a picnic and a blanket […]
Free
A walking tour teaching you the history behind Colfax and the Gold Rush. More info here!
Free – $20
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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 American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms. Wildlife Wonders is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the biodiversity of our region. This event offers the community […]
Free
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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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A walking tour of Old East Davis. More info here!
Free – $20
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Come to the museum every third Sunday of the month and enjoy a FREE ride (with paid museum admission) in one of our many beautiful cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’s no better way to enjoy history than to experience it firsthand down the streets of downtown Sacramento. Will it be a 1943 […]
Free with museum admission
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Obstacle racing…it’s hip, happening, and promotes overall fitness in a fun atmosphere! This September, obstacle racing comes to Fairytale Town, serving as a fantastic warmup for October’s Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at the Sacramento Adventure Playground, or for anyone who simply wants to run over, through and under Fairytale Town’s iconic play structures. […]
$30 – $40
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: It’s a full circle kind of week. The debut of Cultural Capital spotlighted CrockerCon, a free celebration of comic book art at the Crocker Art Museum. The 2026 version of CrockerCon returns Sunday with dozens of exhibitors, a community LEGO build, animated films and much more inspired fun for […]
Free
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 […]
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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters in Concert brings Ivan Reitman’s 1984 classic to the big screen with a live orchestra performing Elmer Bernstein’s iconic score. Experience every laugh, jump and proton pack blast in a thrilling fusion of film and symphonic sound.
$32
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Teens, come learn to safely and effectively use a sewing machine and make a knot or cinch bag! Registration is required; space is limited to 20 teens. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for teens ages 13-19. This program is supported by the Friends of the Library.
Free
Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
Free
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Race into a night of movie magic at our Cars screening on September 25, 2026! Experience the film like never before, surrounded by classic cars and our immersive Route 66 exhibit. Popcorn and museum admission are included, and we'll have additional snacks for sale for the whole family. Tickets are $8 each, and numbers are […]
$8
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Musical JAM! For ages 5+. Combine rhythm, movement, and artmaking in this collaborative workshop with My Musical Village. Register now!
$15
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
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: It’s not too often that we get a chance to explore the culture of Romania, home of the Olympic great Nadia Comăneci and Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration behind Dracula. Saturday at Vernon Town Square will feel closer to Bucharest with the Romanian Community Center of Sacramento's 2026 Romanian […]
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In this foot-stomping new musical, Grace accidentally knocks down the fence between her dad’s well-manicured backyard and Mr. Hertz’s wildflower garden, where she discovers three monarch-butterfly eggs on a broken milkweed plant. To make amends, she vows to raise them. Unfortunately, the caterpillars are eating machines. Finding more milkweed for them to eat is hard. […]
$24 – $27
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The Winters Carnitas Festival is back this Saturday. Local restaurants compete in a cook-off, where each one brings its own regional twist on carnitas. Dance the night away with mariachi music, followed by a band visiting all the way from Oaxaca. It starts at 4pm, and it's free to attend! This event was featured on […]
Free
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Swing By The Marina (September 26, 2026): Features live music from the local Swing Collective swing band, food available for purchase from Good Eats Southern Bar-B-Q, free admission, and free parking.
Free
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Movies in the Park featuring Zootopia 2 at Central Park in Davis on Sept. 26 (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
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Bring your dog out for a morning of friendly competition and community fun at Pups in the Park, the newly renamed My Pet Dog Show. Dogs of all ages, breeds, shapes, and sizes can compete in categories such as Best Dressed, Best Trick, Fastest Dog, and Wettest Kiss. Vendor booths will also offer treats, giveaways, […]
Free
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 […]
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Make Thursdays your game night 🎲 Join us every Thursday at Lola’s Lounge for an evening of dominoes, board games, great food and even better company! Bring your friends, bring your own dominoes and favorite games, or come solo and meet new people. No sign-ups. No entry fee. Just a welcoming community, friendly competition and […]
Free
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Join us for the Street Soccer USA Sacramento Sunset Soirée as we celebrate six years of soccer, community, and impact in Sacramento. More info here!
Free – $6
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5 events,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
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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
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 […]
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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
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4 events,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 […]
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A Conversation with Brandi Chastain & Candace Parker Join us for a double-gold day featuring an exclusive conversation with two Olympics gold medalists: soccer legend Brandi Chastain and basketball phenom Candace Parker. They will share their wins and challenges – how they have cultivated success as industry leaders, authors and champions for women in all […]
$19 – $74
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