The Sacramento Lighted Boat Parade is one of the city’s most distinctive December traditions. Here’s where to watch, what to bring, and how to plan your evening along the river.
Movies Under the Stars returns to Old Sacramento Waterfront every Thursday and Friday in October 2026. Here’s the full film lineup, the extra events, and practical details for planning your night.
Rancho Seco Recreational Area sits 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento with a large reservoir, fishing, camping, kayaking, and some of the most unusual scenery in the region — two decommissioned nuclear cooling towers watching over every campsite.
Why October through mid-November is the sweet spot for visiting Sacramento’s California State Railroad Museum — before holiday crowds, while excursion trains still run on weekends.
Sac Gamers Expo runs October 31–November 1 at Cal Expo with 100-plus exhibitors, esports tournaments, a free play lounge, cosplay competition, and live music. Children 10 and under are admitted free.
Wild Howl-O-Ween at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is Saturday, October 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes encouraged, $10 admission, rescued animals including tigers and bears. 30 minutes from Sacramento.
Auburn State Recreation Area is 45 minutes from Sacramento on I-80 and one of the best places in the region to see actual fall color. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Cal Expo hosts CDM 2026 on October 17 — NAV headlines 20+ Punjabi artists at what organizers bill as the largest Punjabi music festival in the U.S. Here’s what to know before you go.
Sacramento’s Acorn Day at the State Indian Museum is free on October 10, 2026—with Native California cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, and free admission to Sutter’s Fort next door.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero plays Golden 1 Center from October 29 through November 1, 2026. Seven shows across four days — including Halloween morning, afternoon, and evening options. Here are all the showtimes, how to get tickets, and what the show includes.
