Countdown on the Cobblestones brings free fireworks at 9 p.m. to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on December 31, 2026. Here is what is confirmed, plus the ticketed Rock the Yacht Cruise option for those who want to ring in midnight on the river.
Third Thursdays at Old Sacramento Waterfront is a free monthly evening of workshops, open studios, live music, and extended happy hours. Next dates: November 19 and December 17, 2026.
Sacramento’s Theatre of Lights returns to the Old Sacramento Waterfront for its 18th season in 2026. The free holiday show runs Thanksgiving Eve through Christmas Eve on K Street — here’s what to know before you go.
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.
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.
The Sacramento History Museum runs guided ghost tours through Old Sacramento every October. Here are the 2026 dates, prices, what to expect, and how to book.
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.
