96 FUN Things To Do In Sacramento
MIX 96 wants to share all of the free fun activities going on in and around the Sacramento area for you and your family to enjoy!
November 15 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:59 pm
MIX 96 wants to share all of the fun, free, and/or affordable activities going on in and around the Sacramento area for you and your family to enjoy! Be sure to check back often to find new and updated free activities and events going on in your area. Scroll through this page to get ideas on where you can have some fun, while staying safe, right here in Sacramento!
Harvest Festival
When: November 15-17, 2024, 10AM – 5PM
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Shop hundreds of handmade American arts & crafts in three fun-packed days. You will find beautiful wall art, sculptures, glass-work, metalwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics, unique holiday and home decor, and so much more. Enjoy all day entertainment by Dustin Heer and Evan Thomas Blues Band! General admission is $5, and kids 12 and under are FREE!
For more info: CLICK HERE
Theatre of Lights
When: November 27 – December 24, 2024
Where: Old Sacramento Waterfront, 1002 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Theatre of Lights is a free, family-friendly performance retelling “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in a uniquely Sacramento way on the rooftops of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Produced by Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the shows are Fridays and Saturdays starting Thanksgiving Eve (no show on Thanksgiving), with two irregular show dates occurring on Monday, December 23rd, and Tuesday, December 24th. Conceived and created by Stage Nine Exhibitions’ Troy Carlson, Theatre of Lights brings together some of California’s finest talents in the field of light and sound: 4Wall Productions, Musson Theatrical, Associated Sound, and Emmy-nominated voice actor Bill Farmer, the voice of Disney’s Goofy.
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Fairytale Town’s Winter Wonderland
When: December 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th, 2024, 1PM – 7PM
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
Celebrate the holidays together at Fairytale Town’s annual Winter Wonderland! The storybook park will be trimmed with festive décor and, starting at dusk each day, lit up with a dazzling display of lights. Take a picture on Santa’s Sleigh too! Multiple arts and crafts activities will be stationed throughout the park. Visit the new Story Center for holiday themed crafts and story times. There will be a holiday scavenger hunt for families to embark on as well. Enjoy a visit with Santa Claus, play in nightly snowfall at 6pm, and enjoy festive decorations. Join in games and crafts while making magical memories December 9, 10, 16, and 17 from 1-7pm.
For more info: CLICK HERE
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
When: November 6 – January 20, 2024, Tuesdays-Thursdays 2PM – 9PM & Fridays-Sundays 10AM – 10PM
Where: Ali Youssefi Square, 7th & K Streets, Sacramento, CA 95814
For over 30 years, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink has transformed the neighborhood into a winter wonderland. Located in Ali Youssefi Square right outside Golden 1 Center and some of the best restaurants in the city, the rink is the perfect place to spend a winter day! Lace up your skates and get ready to laugh at your falling friends November through January! General admission tickets are $15, and kids 6 and under are $8 (admission includes skate rentals)
For more info: CLICK HERE
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
When: November 2 – December 24, 2024
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 5472 Crossings Dr, Rocklin, CA 95677
Celebrate the holiday season with Santa at a Bass Pro Shops near you! Get a free photo with Santa, have a yuletide breakfast with Santa, and bring the kids to enjoy Christmas tales at story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Get some free weekday giveaways on select weekends as well! **Some activities require reservations, so be sure to check out the website ahead of time!**
For more info: CLICK HERE
Sacramento Antique Faire
When: 2nd Sunday of every month at 6:30AM-3PM
Where: Sleep Train Arena lots – East Entrance only, off Truxel Road
*Event is NOT free, but parking is! Price of admission is $3 and cash ONLY*
About 300 Vendors from throughout Northern California and beyond are on hand selling wonderful antique and vintage goods such as furniture, clothing, jewelry, military, garden items, farmhouse decor, architectural salvage, lighting, and so much more!
It’s a huge treasure hunt… Come join the fun, you never know what you might find!
For more info: CLICK HERE
Davis Downtown’s 2nd Friday
When: Every 2nd Friday of the month
Where: Downtown Davis
A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.
Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).
For more info: CLICK HERE
Trivia at Brickyard
When: every Monday at 7PM
Where: 1475 Eureka Rd Ste 120, Roseville, CA 95661
DJ Trivia Sacramento brings a fun, live, interactive trivia game for you and your team! The game is visually displayed on a TV, they include a variety of categories including: Movies, History, Music, TV, Science and more! Bring your family and friends and join us for some fun! There are prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd place teams.
For more info: CLICK HERE
Certified Farmers Markets of Sac County
When: Sundays at 8AM-12PM
Where: Arden Fair Mall, 1601 Arden Way, Sacramento
When: Saturdays 8AM-12PM
Where: Multiple locations (Sacramento: Country Club Plaza, Butano Parking lot; Fair Oaks/Rancho Cordova: Sunrise Light Rail Station, Folsom & Sunrise; Elk Grove: Laguna Gateway, Laguna & Big Horn Blvd)
When: Thursdays 8AM-12PM
Where: South Sacramento, Florin Sears Back Lot, 65th St bend near US Foods
Buy directly from California growers at this certified farmers’ market!
For more info: CLICK HERE
Downtown Woodland Food Truck Mania
When: First Sunday of every month, 4:00PM – 8:00PM
Where: 428 1st St, Woodland, CA 95695
Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month in Downtown Woodland for Food Truck Mania from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a delicious range of gourmet food trucks!
For more info: CLICK HERE
Elk Grove Food Truck Mania
When: First Wednesday of every month, 5PM – 8PM
Where: Old Town Plaza, 9645 Railroad St. Elk Grove, CA 95624
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month for our Elk Grove Food Truck Mania from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a delicious range of gourmet food trucks!
For more info: CLICK HERE
November 15, 2021 12:00 am - December 31, 2024 11:59 pm