What’s Happening This Weekend
Discover what’s happening around town this holiday weekend from local events and family fun to can’t-miss community happenings. Get out, explore, connect, and make the most of the long weekend!
Friday, October 23, 2026
1. Country in the Park 2 – Heart Health Park, Sacramento
Gates 2:00 PM
A full country-music festival at Heart Health Park with Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Dickerson, Ian Munsick and others, plus line dancing, mechanical bull rides, food, shops and games.
2. Safe & Super Halloween – Fairytale Town, Land Park
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fairytale Town’s 40th annual Halloween celebration. This year has a circus theme, with trick-or-treating, crafts, games, magic and costumed characters. A strong family-friendly option.
3. Movies Under the Stars: Knives Out – Old Sacramento
6:00 PM
Outdoor spooky-season movie night at Old Sacramento State Historic Park with lawn, preferred and upgraded seating options.
4. Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson – California State Railroad Museum, Downtown/Old Sacramento
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Candlelit live-music performance inside the California State Railroad Museum. Tickets were listed from $33.50.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
5. Midtown Farmers Market – Midtown
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Annual free sale featuring more than 25 ceramic, glass, metal, and jewelry artists at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center
6. Golden Harvest Parade & Music/Dance Festival – Capitol Mall, Downtown
10:00 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday night of Fairytale Town’s family Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and themed activities throughout the park.
7. Trunk or Treat at the California Automobile Museum – Sacramento
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Concert at The Sofia featuring music ranging from classical composers to Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles, and June Carter.
8. Community Oktoberfest – Midtown
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sacramento Comedy Spot’s long-running improv show turns real audience stories into completely unscripted comedy scenes.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
10. Sacramento Sunday Certified Farmers Market – 8th & W, Downtown
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Year-round farmers market at 8th & W featuring California family farms and seasonal produce.
11. Sacramento Poetry Center Writers’ Conference – Crocker Art Museum, Downtown
10:00 AM
Writers’ conference hosted at the Crocker Art Museum. A different kind of Sunday activity if you’re looking for arts and culture rather than another festival.
12. Sacramento Youth Symphony: Romance and Reverie – Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM
Sunday-afternoon orchestral concert at Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center.
13. Q-Prom: Camp Heebie Jeebies – Ace of Spades, Downtown/R Street
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s Q-Prom event at Ace of Spades, with a playful camp/Halloween theme.