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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
The sun shines through leaves changing color
Travel and Outdoors
What are Sacramento’s best spots to see fall colors?
Come on — don’t leaf us behind
October 31, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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Events
The first GoldenSky Festival in Sacramento, CA
We’re wrangling up all the details you need to know about the River City’s inaugural celebration of country music.
October 13, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A small home with wood tile accents and metal lounging chairs on the patio
Real Estate
The Bungalow Casita in Sacramento, CA
A 1920s carriage house in the UC Davis Medical Center area has been transformed into an attention-grabbing Airbnb rental.
October 11, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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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.
Bars
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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Food
Barbecue spots around Sacramento
Hot off the grill, these Sacto spots sizzle.
August 22, 2024
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Jordan Radach
The two owners of The Dreamland Cinema stand on either side of a movie theater marquee.
Culture
Calling All Dreamers 2024 dubs The Dreamland Cinema its winner
This microcinema won Downtown Sac’s business contest.
February 26, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Sacramento Pride March & Festival
Culture
Dates announced for the 2024 Pride March and Festival in Sacramento
SacPride is coming back this summer for Pride Month celebrations + entertainment.
February 26, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Food
Vote in SACtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Sac? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Staff
An exhibit inside SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity showcases the scenery of Mars, with dusty displays of rocky terrain + an example of the Mars Explorer control room.
Culture
Museums to visit during Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento
From art galleries to science exhibits, these participating museums will be free to visit Saturday, March 2 + Sunday, March 3.
February 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
An election ballet is held in the air in front of a brick building.
City
Your guide to voting for the 2024 primary election in Sacramento
Here are the important dates and information you need to know for voting on Tuesday, March 5.
February 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Business
Answered: What local Sacramento business would you like to see make a comeback?
We asked, you delivered.
February 21, 2024
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Jordan Radach
A portrait is hanging on the wall, depicting a cartoon person with full facial hair, glam makeup, and holding a razor to their beard line as if mid-shave. This is the logo of The Rev Barber and Salon. The rest of the interior of the shop includes plants and knickknacks like stones, candles, figurines, framed bug art, and more.
Small Business
The Rev: providing genderless hair cuts in Sacramento
Revelry Barber and Salon combines barber and cosmetology skills to provide gender-inclusive hair cuts in Sacramento.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Someone is opening the door into a brightly lit space. You can see into the room they are entering via large glass window walls, behind which people are signing in at a check-in desk. The pavement outside is wet and reflects the darkening sky.
City
Get involved with these chambers of commerce in Sacramento
Trying to get more involved in Sacramento? Network with these chambers of commerce and get plugged in.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing