Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Local pick: Kitchen Starter Sampler Set | $42 | Help them spice things up in the kitchen with this 10-jar set from The Allspicery that includes Pacific Sea Salt, Spanish Paprika, Greek Oregano, and mor
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Race up to five of your friend’s on Wake Island’s Ninja Race Course. | Photo by @wakeislandwaterpark
Fellow parents, this one’s for you. With long summer days on the horizon, we’ve created a guide of 24 kid-friendly activities around the Sacramento area to keep your little ones busy. You can do this.
Splash around
Wake Island Waterpark | This huge waterpark boasts tons of activities for kids + adults, including an aquatic obstacle course, hamster wheels, and cable wakeboarding without a boat. We hear kids will love the new Ninja Race Course opening on Friday, June 20.
All about the arts
Sacramento Children’s Museum | This hands-on museum caters to children ages 8 and younger, but is a delight for visitors of all ages. Kids will remember putting on a show at the Story Factory Stage.
Amusement parks
Quarry Park Adventures | If you’ve got an adventurous kiddo on your hands, they’ll love this outdoor experience in Rocklin’s historic Quarry District. The park features thrilling activities like zip lines, free fall jumping, and rock climbing. Kids ages 3-13 will remember the Kidz Kove — a climbing area where they can really hang loose.
FriYAY Nite Market: Summer Foodies | 5 p.m. | Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville | Free | It’s giving Friday night vibes: Browse tasty eats from local vendors alongside live music.
Beads & Beats | 6 p.m. | Sol Collective | Free | Calling all creatives: Work on your beading + craft projects while enjoying food, music, and community at this open lab.
Concerts in the Park: Dexter and the Moonrocks | 6-9:30 p.m. | Cesar Chavez Plaza | Free | It’s local music to your ears — catch Dexter and the Moonrocks along with Tyler Edwards, Blind Eyes, and Zephyr.
Saturday, June 7
2025 Art in the Park | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lincoln Village Community Park | Free | This community fest will feature works by local artists, food vendors, live music, crafts, games, and prizes.
Rocklin Brewfest 2025 | 1-5 p.m. | Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin | $61+ | Sample suds from 40+ breweries while supporting the South Placer Rotary Club.
The Clothing Swap | 12-4 p.m. | The Atrium | Free | Connect with fellow fashion enthusiasts and refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime; bring your gently used clothing to swap for threads that are new to you.
Bacon Fest 14 | 2-6 p.m. | Mulvaney’s B & L | $77 | This foodie event sizzles — try bites from eight local chefs all vying for the big trophy.
Monday, June 9
Wiz Khalifa | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades | $77+ | Feeling young, wild, and free? Check out the Grammy-nominated rapper’s “Taylor Gang the World” tour.
Friday, June 27
Clarksburg Country Nights | Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28 | Times vary | Bogle Family Vineyards, Clarksburg | $58+ | Tune in for two unforgettable evenings of country magic — Friday’s Evening Unplugged features intimate performances and storytelling from CMA-nominated Nashville songwriters, while Saturday’s Western Round-Up brings a festival vibe with food trucks, vendors, and high-energy live music.*
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Sacramento’s iconic Farm-to-Fork Festival is merging with Terra Madres Americas, an Italian food event making its Sac debut Friday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Sept. 28. The event will take place in and around SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and highlight chefs, vintners, artisans, and live music while celebrating the Slow Food movement. (The Sacramento Bee)
Open
Pushkin’s Bakery debuted its latest location on Arden Way in Arden-Arcade last weekend. The bakery + cafe offers the brand’s beloved wheat, gluten, and dairy-free baked goods. It’s open Monday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Traffic
The $16 million Sycamore Trail Overpass is now open for pedestrians + cyclists in West Sacramento, connecting neighborhoods on the Highway 50 portion of the Capital City Freeway. For many locals, the path represents “freedom” and a way to get around town without a vehicle. (The Sacramento Bee)
Coming Soon
SoCal chain Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will open a location in Roseville on Monday, June 30 — its first ever in Placer County. The restaurant will offer caviar service, USDA prime + classic steaks, seafood, and a curated wine list. It’ll be open Monday-Sunday starting at 11 a.m. (ABC10)
Sacramentan
Anchor Lester Holt recently left “NBC Nightly News” for a full-time gig at “Dateline” and we’re loving this local interview about his deep roots in Sacramento. “As a military kid, you’re always like, ‘What’s home?’ Well, I claim Sacramento as home because this is where I grew up,” he said. (USA Today + KCRA)
Closed
After 13 years in business, Track 7 Brewing permanently closed its brewery + taprooms in Curtis Park and Natomas last weekend, offering no details on the abrupt closure. This comes on the heels of another local brewery closure — earlier this spring, Device Brewing Company shuttered all three of its Sac locations. (KCRA + FOX40)
Environment
If you’re looking to replace your lawn with drought-tolerant landscapes, there’s a tool for that. Sacramento rolled out a new, interactive dashboard with nearly 830 low-water plants. Don’t forget — the city offers up to $3,000 in Grass Conversion rebates to eligible residents who switch from grass to drought-friendly options.
Edu
Officials broke ground this week on the rebuild of Fern Bacon Middle School — Sacramento City Unified School District’s first new middle school project in 48 years. The old buildings will be demolished and replaced with a modern, energy-efficient campus that’s slated to be completed in fall 2027. (KCRA)
Arts
Trés magnifique. “Reform to Restoration” is on view at the Crocker Art Museum through Sunday, Sept. 14. The exhibition features 125 drawings and 20 paintings from more than 70 artists influenced by the final decades of the Ancien Régime. See it with museum admission Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sports
The bats have gone silent and the bullpen has been a mess, but let’s pump the brakes because baseball season is far from over. One hot streak, and the vibe can change for The A’s. Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Sacramento Pride’s big 2025 festival will take over Capitol Mall on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, arts, culture, and activism. Check out the fest lineup and grab tickets.
The Pride March + Parade is on Sunday, June 15 at 11 a.m. starting at Southside Park and will end at the State Capitol near the festival entrance. The parade is free to watch — grab a viewing spot and enjoy the colorful floats + music.
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For the best views of the park’s old-growth trees, hike the 1.5-mile Dolder Nature Trail at Sugar Pine Point. The trail also offers gorgeous views of Lake Tahoe.
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