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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
Travel and Outdoors
Help Wildlife Care Association save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Airports and Transportation
SacRT rolls out new EV charging station
Plug in and take off.
June 15, 2023
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Jordan Radach
City
Sacramento County releases 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
We pass the gas
June 13, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
What to do if you see a coyote on the American River Parkway
That ain’t no dog
June 2, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Get the most out of your Memorial Day flight
I want to fly away
May 23, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Weather
Summer 2023 weather forecast for Sacramento
Prepare for summer weather in Sacramento with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
May 19, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Tourism and Hospitality
What you can expect at the 2023 Sacramento County Fair
A fair-ly good time
May 18, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Parks and Recreation
Hagginwood Park sports field gets a makeover
Time to play ball
May 16, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Weber
Development
Everything we know about the zoo’s move to Elk Grove
Animal-style development
May 9, 2023
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Jordan Radach
The Buy
Home
A smart cleaning solution on sale: My honest review of the Shark Matrix IQ
October 20, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Buy
Cut the $10 monthly fees and own Microsoft Office apps for life
October 16, 2025
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All you need to know about Sacramento International Airport
May 22, 2025
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Staff
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
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Lunch break: A guide to lunch deals under $15 in Sacramento
May 8, 2025
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Monica Garske
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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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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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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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“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
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
Live
Winter 2024-2025 weather trends in Sacramento
Prepare for winter in the City of Trees with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 2, 2024
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Monica Garske
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
Culture
SACtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 12, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Entertainment
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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Staff
Fitness
Find your zen with our Sacramento yoga guide
Check out these 12 yoga studios around the City of Trees and find your zen.
November 4, 2024
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Monica Garske
