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music / Free

Concerts in the Park: Kid Ink

When
Friday, June 19 · Evening
Where
Cesar Chavez Plaza · Downtown

A downtown Concerts in the Park listing featuring Kid Ink at 910 I Street, surfaced from Sacramento365's trending events.

community / Free

Sacramento Juneteenth

When
Friday, June 19 · 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where
William Land Park · Land Park

A free Sacramento Juneteenth celebration at William Land Park, with programming listed across June 19 and June 20.

food / Paid

Faria Bakery

When
Saturday, June 20 · 8:00 AM
Where
Faria Bakery · Oak Park/Broadway

Bakery that grew from Midtown Farmers Market vendor to Sacramento storefront, good for a pre-event pastry or bread run.

community / Free

St. HOPE Juneteenth Block Party 2026

When
Saturday, June 20 · Daytime
Where
Guild Theater · Oak Park

A Sacramento365 trending Juneteenth event presented by St. HOPE at the Guild Theater in Oak Park.

community / Paid

Broadway Cruise: The Homecoming

When
Saturday, June 20 · Daytime
Where
California Automobile Museum · Downtown

A Sacramento365 trending community event at the California Automobile Museum.

music / Paid

Parker McCollum

When
Saturday, June 20 · 7:30 PM
Where
Golden 1 Center · DOCO

Country artist Parker McCollum performs at Golden 1 Center, with doors listed one hour before showtime.

family / Free

Kids & Co. Gallery Adventures

When
Sunday, July 5 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
Crocker Art Museum · Downtown

Free Sunday morning gallery adventure for kids at the Crocker. No registration required. Recurring through the summer.

sports / Paid

Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake – Friday

When
Friday, July 10 · 7:05 PM – 10:30 PM
Where
Sutter Health Park · Downtown

The River Cats host Salt Lake in a Friday night home game at Sutter Health Park. Minor league baseball on the water in downtown Sacramento.

sports / Paid

Sacramento River Cats vs. Salt Lake – Saturday

When
Saturday, July 11 · 6:35 PM – 10:00 PM
Where
Sutter Health Park · Downtown

Saturday evening River Cats home game versus Salt Lake at Sutter Health Park. Family-friendly minor league game in downtown Sacramento.

community / Paid

California State Fair – Opening Day

When
Friday, July 17 · 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where
Cal Expo · Arden-Arcade

Opening day of the 2026 California State Fair at Cal Expo — the final summer-season fair before moving to fall in 2027. Rides food exhibits and live entertainment.

markets / Free

Oak Park Farmers Market

When
Saturday, July 18 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
McClatchy Park · Oak Park

The weekly Oak Park Farmers Market at McClatchy Park brings local produce farmers prepared food and small vendors to the neighborhood every Saturday morning.

markets / Free

Midtown Farmers Market

When
Saturday, July 18 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where
Midtown Farmers Market · Midtown

Six-block Saturday market on 20th Street in Midtown with farmers makers prepared food vendors and Sacramento pop-ups.

family / Free

Kids & Co. Gallery Adventures

When
Sunday, July 19 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
Crocker Art Museum · Downtown

Free Sunday morning gallery adventure for kids at the Crocker Art Museum. No registration required.

sports / Paid

Sacramento River Cats – Friday Night

When
Friday, July 24 · 7:05 PM – 10:30 PM
Where
Sutter Health Park · Downtown

The River Cats host a Friday evening home game at Sutter Health Park. Minor league baseball with a lively downtown ballpark atmosphere.

markets / Free

Oak Park Farmers Market

When
Saturday, July 25 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
McClatchy Park · Oak Park

Saturday morning farmers market in Oak Park featuring certified local farmers fresh produce and prepared food vendors.

community / Paid

California State Fair – Weekend

When
Saturday, July 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Where
Cal Expo · Arden-Arcade

Mid-run weekend at the 2026 California State Fair. Full day of carnival rides exhibits competitions and live entertainment at Cal Expo. Runs July 17–August 2.

sports / Paid

Sacramento River Cats – Saturday Night

When
Saturday, July 25 · 6:35 PM – 10:00 PM
Where
Sutter Health Park · Downtown

Saturday night River Cats home game at Sutter Health Park. Great family option or post-Midtown-market afternoon plan.

markets / Free

Oak Park Farmers Market

When
Saturday, August 1 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
McClatchy Park · Oak Park

Weekly Oak Park Farmers Market at McClatchy Park with local farmers produce prepared food and neighborhood small businesses.

music / Free

Old Sacramento Waterfront – Weekend Music

When
Saturday, August 1 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where
Old Sacramento Waterfront · Old Sacramento

Free Saturday evening live music at the Old Sacramento Waterfront boardwalk. Rotating local acts in a riverside setting.

family / Free

Kids & Co. Gallery Adventures

When
Sunday, August 2 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
Crocker Art Museum · Downtown

Free Sunday morning gallery adventure for families at the Crocker Art Museum. No advance registration needed.

markets / Free

Oak Park Farmers Market

When
Saturday, August 8 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
McClatchy Park · Oak Park

The Oak Park Farmers Market at McClatchy Park — weekly Saturday morning staple for the neighborhood with local produce and food vendors.

arts / Free

Sac Open Studios – Weekend 1

When
Saturday, September 12 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where
Citywide – Sacramento and Yolo Counties · Midtown

The 21st Annual Sac Open Studios invites the public into the studios of 260-plus local artists across Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Self-guided free tour — first of two weekends.

family / Paid

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

When
Thursday, September 17 · 7:00 PM
Where
Golden 1 Center · DOCO

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey lists multiple family performances at Golden 1 Center from September 17 through 20.