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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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The most unique places to stay in Sacramento
Whether you’re looking for luxury or shabby-chic, Sacramento area is full of special places to stay that break away from the norms.
November 24, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Travel and Outdoors
Opening dates for Lake Tahoe resorts for the 2023-2024 season
Get ready to shred.
November 3, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Your itinerary to Apple Hill
Runnin’ up that hill.
September 8, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Weather
NWS issues first Red Flag Warning of 2023
We’re breaking down when and why Red Flag Warnings are issued.
August 29, 2023
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Jordan Radach
City
How you can save on drought-tolerant lawns in Sacramento
The practice, also known as xeriscaping, replaces existing grass lawns.
August 22, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Development
Broadway Complete Streets Project begins: What you need to know
Navigate the construction with these tips.
August 17, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Perseid meteor shower passes over Sacramento
The Perseid meteor shower happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle
August 11, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Development
Sacramento will become home of the country’s largest electric charging station
Sparking some interest in the City of Trees
August 3, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Sacramento launches Streets for People Active Transportation Plan
They wanna see you rollin’, not hatin’.
July 21, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Sacramento
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 18, 2023
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Trevor Peters
The Buy
The Buy
Upgrade to this iPhone 15 Pro Max before your software slows down
August 21, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Ditch those vague forecasts — get real-time radar with serious storm-tracking power
August 18, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Kids don’t need another toy—they need a Roth IRA
August 18, 2025
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Staff
Latest News
Small Business Week in Sacramento: Spotlight on Salsa Sazona
May 16, 2025
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Monica Garske
Music
Channel 24: Sacramento’s newest live music venue
May 9, 2025
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Monica Garske
Live
Lunch break: A guide to lunch deals under $15 in Sacramento
May 8, 2025
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Monica Garske
Small Business
Small Business Week in Sacramento: Spotlight on Hella Leaf
May 5, 2025
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Monica Garske
More from SACtoday
Sports
Score: Republic FC FanFest returns to Sacramento
The fan-forward festival goes down at Heart Health Park on Saturday, Feb. 22 and will help kick off Republic FC’s 2025 season.
January 28, 2025
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Monica Garske
Live
A guide to Sacramento’s pizza scene
Dig into Sacramento’s must-try pizza shops including Uncle Vito’s, OneSpeed, and more.
January 23, 2025
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Jordan Radach
Work
Your guide to Sacramento’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 16, 2025
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Gabe Guarente
Nonprofits
How Sacramentans can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
To LA, with love — here’s how Sac can help victims of the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 13, 2025
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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
Restaurants
Let’s Eat: Dine Downtown returns to Sacramento’s food scene
Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe, three-course meals for $45, so it’s a great time to try a new spot in Sac.
January 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
Arts
Books written by authors from Sacramento
Check out our list of books written by authors who have called the Sacramento area home.
January 2, 2025
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Staff
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Sacramento
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
January 2, 2025
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Jordan Radach
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to the city of Sacramento
Well, maybe not us directly
— but River City really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 20, 2024
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Katie Molck
Culture
“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
