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10+ of the top free things to do in Sacramento
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Sacramento, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 28, 2025 06:26 PM
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Monica Garske
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Plan your next museum day with these Sacramento museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or science fan, these museums in Sacramento have it all.
January 8, 2025
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Jordan Radach
A dragon statue at Cal Expo's Imaginarium
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“A Light of Love in Sacramento": A Hallmark-style holiday movie, as told by ChatGPT
A boutique family shop in Old Sac, Theatre of Lights, the 60-ft Christmas tree, and Imaginarium? Yep, we’d watch this AI-generated holiday flick about our city, no doubt.
December 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
A crowd of people stand below a holiday light display in Old Sacramento.
Tourism and Hospitality
Where to find the best holiday displays in Sacramento
Some neighborhoods really go all out with their decorations during holiday season, and these are some of our favs.
December 4, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Owners Christopher and Angel stand in their restaurant, Flora & Fauna Provisions, with a mural in the background of a white bunny surrounded by illustrated florals.
Small Business
Shopping small in Sacramento
The City of Trees is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
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The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is now open
Glide into the holiday season in the City of Trees.
November 8, 2024
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Tee it up at these Sacramento golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Sacramento are sure to make for a good round.
October 7, 2024
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A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
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Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Sacramento
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over The Snug in downtown Sac from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 31.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Barbecue spots around Sacramento
Hot off the grill, these Sacto spots sizzle.
August 22, 2024
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Jordan Radach
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History
Why do we have a road sign for Ocean City, MD?
Cause you know I’d walk 3,073 miles if I could just see you tonight.
January 18, 2024
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Jordan Radach
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Unwritten rules of Sacramento
Tell us you’re from Sac without telling us you’re from Sac.
January 16, 2024
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Where to get breakfast burritos in Sacramento
Pick up the top breakfast burritos in Sacramento, California with our easy guide.
April 10, 2025
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Jordan Radach
The entrance of the California State Fair in Sacramento — there are huge standing letters that spell "CALIFORNIA."
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Sound on: Concerts coming to the 2025 California State Fair in Sacramento
From Ludacris to O.A.R., the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage is gonna rock in July 2025.
March 28, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Hop to it: Sacramento Beer Week 2025 is coming
The annual celebration of our region’s craft beer scene is from Friday, April 25 to Saturday, May 3.
March 25, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Spring 2025 weather outlook for Sacramento
Prepare for spring weather in Sacramento with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 7, 2025
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Jordan Radach
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Brush up on your knowledge of every Sacramento sports team
From the Kings to the River Cats, we’re sharing all details of Sacramento’s professional sports teams.
March 6, 2025
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We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at SACtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Local media matters — so does your support
When you choose to support SACtoday, you’re investing in more than just a weekly newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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Sacramento-area restaurants land on Yelp’s 2025 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’
Sizzlin’ spots in Rocklin, Roseville, and Sac made the cut this year — come on, let’s eat.
February 12, 2025
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Monica Garske
A white arched trellis frames a concrete walkway into a rose garden in Sacramento. There is a tiered, stone water fountain in the center that is surrounded by bright red rose blooms, and two towering palm trees in the background.
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Love this: Date nights for every type of Sacramentan
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the City of Trees.
February 6, 2025
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Madeline Ewing