• The Secret Garden’s Annual Butterfly Fest | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Secret Garden, Elk Grove | Immerse yourself in the world of winged wonders and learn why butterflies are important pollinators for our ecosystem.
• California Brewers Festival | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Discovery Park | $45+ | The 30th annual fest will feature local vendors, live music, fun activities like the Beer Mile Relay Race, and craft beer samples galore.
• CruiseFest | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 3-7 p.m. | California Automobile Museum | Free | Vroom, vroom — see hundreds of cars of all makes + models, listen to live music, sip on craft brews, and buy snacks from local food trucks.
• Sacramento Republic FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Heart Health Park | $23+ | It’s Noche Latina at the stadium — let’s kick it, Sacto.
• Patriot Day | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin | Free | Honor those who serve at this family-friendly event featuring a K9 and drone demo, kids zone, local high school jazz bands, and fire, police + military displays.

• Trivia at Good News Wine | Monday, Sept. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Good News Wine | Free | Good News Wine is hosting trivia every Monday night starting at 6:30 p.m. in Midtown, Sacramento — yes, everyone is closed on Monday, but they’re ready for you with drink specials + trivia to noodle over.*
• Sacramento River Cats vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Sutter Health Park | $9+ | It’s Toyota Family Value Tuesday at the ballpark with $2 hot dogs and ice cream; the team will be wearing special Dorados uniforms.
• Everclear | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Ace Of Spades | $64+ | How “Wonderful” — the West Coast rockers known for 1990s hits like “Father or Mine” and “Santa Monica” hit up Sacto.
• Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Festival | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 4-9 p.m. | Capitol Mall | Free | The legendary music + food festival returns to showcase local food, regional wines, craft beer, cooking demos, and live music.

1. Have your pup take this quick quiz (or take it for them — we don’t mind)
2. Receive expert recs for recipes + portions
3. Get meals delivered to your door (and rekindle that relationship with the mailman)
4. Eat, zoomie, repeat. Welcome to mealtime with Ollie.

• A 113-unit housing complex for low-wage families will open in 2026 at 5700 Stockton Blvd. — the site where the San Juan Motel once stood. The $67 million San Juan Apartments will feature one, two, and three-bedroom units. Applications will open via Mutual Housing California 6-9 months before the complex does. (The Sacramento Bee)

• Palm Springs, anyone? That’s the vibe at downtown’s Cabana Club, a new bar at 414 K St. inspired by the SoCal desert city. Expect pink decor + fun drinks like the “Cactus Cooler.” Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• Sept. 16 is 916 Day in Sacramento — the date that perfectly aligns with our zip code. Celebrate our city via volunteer events at local parks, like by cleaning up McClatchy Park on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m., or beautifying North Laguna on Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• It’s a shoe fit for a King. De’Aaron Fox unveiled the design for this new signature sneaker — the Fox 1 — coming soon under Stephen Curry’s brand for Under Armour. The kicks are the Kings’ royal purple + black colors and feature a “D” in the shape of a fox. (Sports Illustrated)

• “Make Your Mark” — a community art project in support of climate action — was unveiled yesterday at Hagginwood Community Center. Local artist Taner Pasamehmetoglu led the project alongside 100 community members. The abstract piece aims to highlight “the collective effort needed for sustainability.”

• Tickets are on sale for Movies Under the Stars — a series of Halloween-themed movies in Old Sacramento State Historic Park every Thursday in October. We spy screenings of “Halloweentown” on Oct. 3, “Monster House” on Oct. 10, and “Hocus Pocus,” on Oct. 17. Prices range from $10 to $35.

• Fall is a week away, pumpkin. Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland is now open for the 2024 season. Boasting a pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo + fun rides, the attraction is open daily through Monday, Nov. 11; check out the schedule to plan your visit.

• Casual wear retailer UNIQLO has opened its first store in Sacramento at Arden Fair and is offering special promotions through Thursday, Sept. 19. The location will be working with two community partners to solidify its place in Sac: Street Soccer USA and Sacramento Homeless Union.

• Can the 49ers break their losing streak in Minnesota and maintain momentum without Christian McCaffrey? Hear from the local experts on the San Francisco 49ers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• We’re hiring in our sister market, SEAtoday. If you’re someone who loves to identify and secure advertising partnerships, apply to join our team.

• Nosferatu’s Rise | Coconut Oil Lot 40, Lustau Amontillado Sherry, cinnamon syrup, Bitter Queens Caribbean Bitters + saline
• Hex Appeal | Fords Gin, honeydew cordial, Lustau Vermut Dry, lemon juice, seltzer, saline, Absinthe + chlorophyll/green food dye
• Blood Lust | Giffard Sirop, miso falernum, Rooibos Tea, lemon juice + ginger beer

Weekend must

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Daytime party