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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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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Sacramento
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
World Atlas names two Sacramento rivers ‘Most Beautiful in California’
You love to see it.
February 16, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
An overview of Sacramento’s Fix 50 project
Sick of traffic, tbh.
February 14, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Palm Springs, CA
Planning a getaway? Check out Palm Springs, CA, a city rich in art, nightlife, outdoor activities + mouth-watering cuisine.
January 13, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Sacramento, CA
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Winter gardening tips for Sacramento, CA
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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What’s up with this bus stop ad?
What year is it?
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Jordan Radach
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EV charging stations in Sacramento
They’re practically EV-erywhere
November 10, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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Travel and Outdoors
These are your favorite Sacramento spots for fall colors
It’s a hue deal
November 4, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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