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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
Sacramentans travel 5.3 million miles by scooter, bicycle
But how many of those riders can pop a sick wheelie?
November 3, 2022
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Jordan Radach
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
A male skeleton in a wig paints a female skeleton
Real Estate
Guide to jaw-dropping Halloween decorations in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento after dark
October 25, 2022
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SACtoday
People pose in holiday garb on a large group bike
Culture
A bike tour of the Fab 40s’ Christmas lights
Sing carols and drink cocoa on the family-friendly cruise.
October 25, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Roses bloom around headstones in a cemetery
History
3 historic cemeteries in Sacramento, CA
Goth kids sold separately.
October 17, 2022
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Jessica Te
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Travel and Outdoors
The gall of the California gall wasp
A different type of apple fit for fall
October 7, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A large pond with an island in the middle
History
History of Southside Park in Sacramento, CA
“Here we are now going to the south side”
September 28, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A California scrub-jay puffs up its chest on a thin branch
Travel and Outdoors
Armchair ornithology, pt. 2: California Scrub-jay
The series retweeted.
September 28, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A meme about bad drivers in Sacramento, CA
Travel and Outdoors
Terrible drivers in Sacramento, CA
It really is as bad as it seems
September 27, 2022
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Jordan Radach
A "starter pack" meme for Sacramentans in the rain.
Travel and Outdoors
The Rain in Sacramento, CA Starter Pack
The accuracy is not to be mist.
September 20, 2022
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Jordan Radach
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A bucket of beers, a pile of chicken wings, and a pizza atop a wooden table.
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Super Bowl 58 watch parties in Sacramento
Cheer on your favorite team at these Super Bowl watch parties in the City of Trees.
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This new restaurant has fresh local produce on the menu and food literacy on the brain.
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