Sacramento’s Run to Feed the Hungry returns for its 33rd year on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the 5K and 10K race near Sacramento State.
Sacramento’s biggest rock festival returns October 1–4, 2026 at Discovery Park. Here’s the full lineup, ticket prices, shuttle info, and everything you need before you go.
Three Sacramento Oktoberfest events are happening in fall 2026: Der Biergarten’s free Midtown street party on September 26, Saktoberfest at Cal Expo on October 9–10, and the Sacramento Turn Verein’s 57th annual celebration also October 9–10.
The 28th Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival runs November 6–8, 2026, in downtown Lodi — a 35-minute drive from Sacramento. Free admission, guided wildlife tours, and a free bonus stop at Cosumnes River Preserve.
Amador County wine country hits peak season every fall — and it is only an hour from Sacramento. Here are the harvest events, the best wineries to visit, and how to plan the day trip in 2026.
Sacramento’s Día de los Muertos season spans three distinct events in late October and early November 2026 — El Panteón de Sacramento, Fairytale Town, and Souls of the City. Here’s what each one is, when to go, and what to expect.
Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon just opened the world’s largest corn maze for 2026. Here’s what to know about the two best corn maze experiences within 40 minutes of Sacramento.
Fall is the Sacramento Zoo’s best-kept secret: cooler temps, more active animals, and smaller crowds. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit—hours, pricing tips, add-ons worth it, and the Sunday shows locals know about.
Apple Hill’s 50+ farms open Labor Day through December — here’s what to expect at High Hill Ranch, Rainbow Orchards, Larsen Apple Barn, and Jack Russell Farm & Brewery.
