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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

2026 Gold Country Fair

Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn
Family-Friendly

The 2026 Gold Country Fair returns with classic fair activities, live music, animal exhibits and more. Additional information found here!

Free – $40

Gold Country Fair

Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn
Family-Friendly

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

Sacramento Out of the Darkness Community Walk

California State Capitol, West Steps 10th Street, between L & N Streets, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

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 […]

Free

Second Saturday at the Museum of Medical History

Museum of Medical History 5380 Elvas Ave, Sacramento
Family-Friendly

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 […]

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

Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest

Auburn's Regional Park 3770 Richardson Dr, Auburn
Family-Friendly

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

Free Art Play @ the Atelier!

Free Art Play @ the Atelier!
the Atelier 2118 19th St, Sacramento
Art

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