It’s easy to eat farm-to-fork in Sacramento, because our farmers markets are simply un-beet-able. We’ve rounded up 18 farmers markets in the Greater Sacramento area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Find this Citrus Heights market in the parking lot in front of Macy’s featuring 80+ vendors, gluten-free baked goods, body care products, and cut flowers.
Rancho Cordova Fourth of July | Thursday, July 3-Friday, July 4 | Times vary | Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova | $7+ | This two-day patriotic fest will include carnival rides, food vendors, a circus show, live music, and fireworks.
FireWorks + Freedom Concert | 7-9 p.m. | El Dorado Hills Town Center | Free | Celebrate the Fourth of July a day early at this family-friendly event featuring live music and a big fireworks display — wear your red, white, and blue attire.
Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats | 7:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park | $17+ | Tonight’s ballpark fun will include a 10-minute post-game fireworks show in honor of Independence Day.
Friday, July 4
Salute to the Red, White, and Blue | 5-10 p.m. | Elk Grove Park | Free | Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks show.
Red, White + Brew Bar Crawl | 6-11 p.m. | KBar.Doco | $19+ | Make your way through several top Sacramento bars while enjoying drink + food specials at this patriotic-themed event.
San Francisco Giants vs. Athletics | Friday, July 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park | $195+ | Nothing is more American than baseball — unless, of course, you watch a ball game on the Fourth of July, followed by a patriotic, post-game fireworks display.
Saturday, July 5
Sac Arts Second Saturday | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Carmichael | Free | Enjoy live music from a local artist + light refreshments at this reception to open to all.
Halsey: “For My Last Trick” | 7:30 p.m. | Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln | $130+ | The “Ghost” and “Without Me” hitmaker brings her tour to the venue just north of Rocklin.
Sunday, July 6
Capitol Park Junior Rangers | 10:15-11:30 a.m. | California State Capitol Park | Free | Curious kiddos ages 7-12 will get a kick out of this — a park ranger will teach them about local plants + animals through activities that will help them earn their Junior Ranger badge.
Tuesday, July 8
Stand-Up Open Mic | 8 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot | $7 | Mic check, one two — watch rising comics perform their latest material.
Starting this week, local drivers could be fined $25 for not following California’s daylighting law. Vehicles can’t park within 20 ft of any crosswalk or 15 ft from crosswalks with curb extensions, even if there’s no sign or a painted curb.
Award
In case you missed it — Sacramento’s beloved Vietnamese restaurant Pho Momma landed a 2025 California Michelin Bib Gourmand award for its delicious yet affordable eats. Meanwhile, Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis received Michelin’s Sommelier Award for his expert wine pairings. Catch up on all things Michelin in Sac. (The Sacramento Bee)
Closed
After 13 years in business, Public House Downtown closed its doors earlier this week. MAC Hospitality Group said the space on 16th and L streets will be transformed into a Mexican restaurant named Casa Lola, slated to open this fall. (KCRA)
Coming Soon
Local sommelier Amitesh “Tesh” Diyal plans to soon open Le Tesh Wine Lounge in downtown Roseville, a boutique space to explore new sips. The lounge will offer a curated menu of upscale snacks and allow guests to bring takeout from nearby restaurants to pair with their wine. (ABC10)
Biz
The city is looking for an operator for a waterfront restaurant on Front Street in Old Sacramento. The space is being renovated and will eventually boast a 3,200-sqft deck with river views and a 5,300-sqft indoor area for events and dining. Bids are due by Friday, Aug. 29.
Civic
Sacramento recently broke ground on The Heights on Stockton, a housing development near Stockton Boulevard featuring 200 apartments for local low-income households. The city will also open Joshua’s House Hospice on Wednesday, July 16, a residential facility providing end-of-life care for up to 15 locals experiencing homelessness.
Real Estate
According to Realtor.com, median home prices in Sacramento dropped slightly in May to $499,000. The number of listings on the market grew by 21.2% — there were 1,181 homes for sale in the River City, which is 65.8% more than the same time last year.
Arts
The stretch of 21st Avenue from Highway 99 across Franklin Boulevard is now more colorful than ever. The city and Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation completed a beautification project that includes community-inspired murals, wrapped utility boxes, and sculptures. To curb illegal dumping, new signs are posted along the Highway 99 underpass.
Outdoors
Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael is closed to vehicle traffic through the end of July as crews repair and repave roads and parking lots. The county expects to reopen the roads + lots by early August. Access to Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and Effie Yaw Nature Center is available during construction.
Older Adults
According to new retirement research, Roseville is the No. 1 city to retire in California. The rankings were based on factors like the percentage of seniors, median home sale price, median rent, and local sales tax. Nearly 19% of Roseville’s population is 65 or older. (RetirementLiving.Com)
Sports
The 2025 MLB Draft is almost here and the Athletics are on the clock with the 11th overall pick. Which top prospects are expected to be available when the team makes their selection? Hear from the local experts on the A’s with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Finance
Your fifties + beyond is a great time to build wealth. Beyond basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 14 financial benefits seniors are entitled to (but often forget to claim).*
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Sacramento, meet “The Living Balance,” a new, 5,000-sqft mural at Sutter’s Landing Regional Park designed to honor our region’s environmental + cultural heritage.
The mural was created by Bay Area artist Liv Losee-Unger of ORLUarts. When you visit, pull up this guide about the mural’s themes + symbolism — it was developed by Losee-Unger in collaboration with Wilton Rancheria, local botanists, and environmental experts to make the art installation an educational experience.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We’re wishing you a safe + happy Fourth of July tomorrow. If you’re prepping your pets for the loud fireworks, the city has put together this list of safety tips ahead of the holiday. Remember, it’s best to keep your fur babies inside. Dimming the lights and playing soothing music can help calm their nerves.
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