The 33rd annual Mountain Mandarin Festival returns to The Grounds in Roseville, November 20–22, 2026. Here’s what to know before you go.
The Golden Harvest Parade & Music/Dance Festival returns to Capitol Mall on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Here’s what to expect at Sacramento’s free multicultural event.
The California Museum opens Sendero de las Almas Luminosas on October 10 — a walk-through Día de los Muertos altar path integrated into its permanent galleries, running through November 15, 2026.
The Sacramento Zoo opens its gates after dark on October 9 for Wine on the Wild Side — a 21+ fundraiser with 40+ local wineries, live music from 2 Humans, and free souvenir glasses for the first 1,000 guests.
The Folsom Turkey Trot turns 20 in 2026. Here’s what to know about the Sacramento area’s best Thanksgiving morning races — dates, times, registration costs, and why they sell out early.
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.
Country in the Park 2 returns to Heart Health Park at Cal Expo on October 23, 2026. Bailey Zimmerman headlines with Russell Dickerson, Ian Munsick, and Trey Pendley. Here’s what you need to know about tickets, gates, and the full night.
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.
