Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley is 90 minutes from Sacramento and holds the site of California’s most productive gold mine—5.8 million ounces. Here’s what’s there, what it costs, and why fall is the right time to go.
The International Railfair brings 28,000 square feet of model railroad layouts and full-size railroad motorcars to Cal Expo on November 14–15, 2026. Tickets start at $12; kids 12 and under are free.
Sacramento’s 2026-27 Kings season starts on the road October 21, then comes home for a home opener against Portland on October 23 and a Sunday Grizzlies game October 25. Two regular-season home games, three days, here’s what to know about both.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings their annual Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party to Harris Center in Folsom on Friday, November 20. One night of horn-driven swing, Christmas classics, and the band’s own holiday originals.
Sacramento’s urban forest delivers a genuine fall color season — Chinese pistache trees in East Sac and Land Park, ginkgos at UC Davis, oaks along the American River Trail, and a quick drive to Nevada City for the real thing.
The State Indian Museum holds its annual Native Arts & Crafts Market on November 28–29, 2026 — the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Native California artisans sell handcrafted baskets, beadwork, jewelry, and more directly from their tables. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth. Here’s what to know.
Sacramento Kings February 2027 brings four home games to Golden 1 Center — including a Saturday night Pacific Division matchup against the Suns and the first game back after All-Star Break. Here’s the full schedule, what to watch, tickets, and how to get there.
The Roseville Downtown Holiday Celebration runs December 2–4, 2026, with a free Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, a community Tree Grove on Wednesday, and a $12 North Pole Tavern wine-and-beer event on Friday. Here’s what to know before you go.
Sabaton plays Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland on November 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. with Pop Evil and Wings of Steel. The show was rescheduled from February — here’s what you need to know about tickets, parking, and the venue.
Sacramento Ballet opens its 2026–27 season with three October performances at The Sofia: Balanchine’s Four Temperaments, Julia Feldman’s Hearts, and Stanton Welch’s Beatles-scored closer. Dates, showtimes, and what to know.
