• Celebrate North Highlands | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Freedom Park | Free | Celebrate the diversity in our community with food, live performances, vendors, a live mural painting, and activities for the kids.
• 32nd Folsom Renaissance Faire & Joust | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Folsom City Lions Park | $30 | Magic, mayhem + merriment are the vibes at this festival that transports revelers back in time.
• Elk Grove Jazz Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-7 p.m. | Laguna Town Hall | $61 | Local + international artists will take the spotlight at this outdoor music fest — the bill includes headliner Julian Vaughn.
• Oktoberfest Midtown Sacramento | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 3-9 p.m. | Der Biergarten | $24 | Bust out the lederhosen — this party takes over 24th and K streets with German beer, food, music, games + entertainment.
• Church! Dance Party | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | The Press Club | $5 | Leave it all on the dance floor at this fun, weekly party featuring DJ Larry spinning soul-funk, disco-reggae, cumbia, and more.

• “Friday the 13th” with special guest Ari Lehman | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 8-9:45 p.m. | Crest Theatre | $10+ | Rewatch the cult classic alongside live commentary from the actor who once portrayed an iconic, young Jason Vorhees on the big screen.
• Imagine Dragons: “Loom World Tour” | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland | $52+ | If you love the Grammy Award-winning pop rock band, you’ll do “Whatever It Takes” to get to this show and feel “On Top of the World.”
• OneRepublic | Friday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln | $169+ | The “Counting Stars” and “Good Life” hitmakers headline the venue.

• The North Sacramento Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program is awarding $643,000 in grants to fund exterior improvements (think: new paint, signs, doors, windows + awnings) for 34 locations on commercial corridors within District 2. Recipients include Asian Cafe, Greater Sacramento Urban League, and TAP Wine Lounge.

• Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 3216 into law, a bill that requires California’s public schools to limit or ban the use of cellphones beginning July 1, 2026. According to Newsom, the Phone-Free School Act is meant to help students focus on academics + social development without the distraction of their screens. (The Sacramento Bee)

• YMCA’s takeover of downtown’s former Capital Athletic Club continues, with plans to finish renovations and host Capital YMCA’s grand opening in January 2025. The club is already offering classes and will eventually expand its programming. Fun fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger + Michael Jordan used to workout at this historic site. (The Sacramento Bee)

• Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas on Main Street in downtown Woodland has closed. Its sister restaurant, Las Brasas Express, will remain open. 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.

• The A’s played their final home game at Oakland Coliseum to a sellout crowd. Hear from the local experts on the Oakland A’s with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• According to Lyon Real Estate, resale housing supply in greater Sacramento measured 49% higher in August 2024 than at the same time last year, with 3,632 properties available for sale. There were 1,769 new open escrows in our region — a 7% climb compared to this time in 2023.

• The city will host its Clean Air Day event this Sunday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market. The free event will feature local vendors, live performances, and resources like bike repair + compost pails. Enter a fun giveaway by taking the Clean Air Pledge.

• Rebuilding Together Sacramento and Republic Services partnered to grant $250,000 to help revitalize the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank and Farm. The money will be used to build a new farmstand with permanent shade for food storage and create an educational area for Farm Camp.

• A new Maverik - Adventure’s First Stop store is now open at 1020 Sunset Blvd. in Rocklin — the retailer’s fifth location in California. The brand is known for its fresh-made, generously-portioned BonFire Food and deals on drinks + snacks for those on the go.
  

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