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 16, 2026
1. Artazan Handcraft Market – East Sacramento
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Like flowers that bloom in unexpected places, every story unfolds with beauty and resilience
2. Cornhole Classic in Land Park – Land Park
12:00 PM-4:30 PM
The 11th annual DPR Cornhole Classic at Village Green, offering a casual daytime competition and community event atmosphere.
3. Safe & Super Halloween – Fairytale Town, Land Park
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fairytale Town’s 40th annual Halloween event featuring family-friendly trick-or-treating and themed activities throughout the park.
4. Water for Elephants – SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Downtown
7:30 PM
Touring Broadway musical with a circus-centered story and large-scale stage spectacle at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5. Art by Fire Fall Sale – Shepard Garden & Arts Center, East Sacramento
10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Free
Annual free sale featuring more than 25 ceramic, glass, metal, and jewelry artists at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center
6. Safe & Super Halloween – Fairytale Town, Land Park
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Saturday night of Fairytale Town’s family Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and themed activities throughout the park.
7. Sacramento Women’s Chorus: The Fire Within – The Sofia, Midtown/East Sacramento
7:00 PM
Concert at The Sofia featuring music ranging from classical composers to Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles, and June Carter.
8. Anti-Cooperation League – Sacramento Comedy Spot, Midtown
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sacramento Comedy Spot’s long-running improv show turns real audience stories into completely unscripted comedy scenes.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
9. IRONMAN California – Downtown Sacramento
Starts 7:00 AM
Major Sacramento endurance race finishing at the State Capitol. Athlete entries were sold out, but spectating is free.
10. Artazan Handcraft Market – East Sacramento
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Final day of the three-day artist and artisan market at the Scottish Rite Center.
11. Safe & Super Halloween – Fairytale Town, Land Park
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sunday-night family Halloween event at Fairytale Town with trick-or-treating and themed activities.
12. ALTAN – The Sofia, Midtown/East Sacramento
7:00 PM
Celebrated Irish traditional band ALTAN marks 40 years on the road with a Sunday-night performance at The Sofia. Tickets were listed at $33 plus fee.