1. Behind the Barre 2026 - CLARA Midtown
Fri-Sat, September 4-5, 2026
3. Coordinates: Dispatch - Albert Winn Park Fire Dispatch Station
Fri-Sat, September 4-5, 2026
A contemporary art exhibition featuring works by 27 local artists inside the historic former fire dispatch station at Albert Winn Park.
4. SacAnime Summer 2026 - Downtown Sacramento
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6, 2026 | Fri 12 PM-10 PM; Sat 10 AM-10 PM; Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Northern California pop-culture convention at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Memorial Auditorium and Hyatt Ballroom. Features celebrity guests, panels, workshops, artists, exhibitors, arcade and gaming, a Friday swap meet, cosplay events and live entertainment.
5. It's A 2000s Party - Ace of Spades, Downtown/R Street
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM
An 18+ throwback dance party centered on 2000s-era pop, hip-hop and club favorites at Ace of Spades.
6. Underground Tours - Old Sacramento
Fri-Mon, September 4-7, 2026 | Tour times vary by day
7. Midtown Farmers Market - Midtown
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
A large Midtown market featuring fresh produce, artisan goods, food vendors and trucks, local entrepreneurs, live music and interactive activities.
8. Riot Improv - Sacramento Comedy Spot, Midtown
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
An evening of fast-moving improv comedy at Sacramento Comedy Spot in Midtown.
9. Jazz Gitan - The Side Door, Sacramento
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
An intimate live performance of gypsy swing and acoustic jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
10. Our Street Night Market - R Street Corridor, Downtown
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
One of Sacramento's largest night markets, spanning six city blocks with more than 100 local food vendors, chefs and restaurateurs. Inspired by open-air markets of Asia.
11. Chalk It Up! Chalk Art & Music Festival - Fremont Park, Midtown
Sat-Mon, September 5-7, 2026 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM daily
The 36th annual free Labor Day weekend festival featuring live sidewalk chalk murals, local music, food and craft vendors, kids activities and a community arts atmosphere in Fremont Park.
12. Stephen Malkmus - Crest Theatre, Downtown
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Singer, guitarist and songwriter Stephen Malkmus performs at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento.
13. Sacramento Rainbow Festival - Lavender Heights/Midtown
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Event time listed by organizer
The long-running Sacramento Rainbow Festival returns to 20th and K Streets with live music, DJs, entertainment, food, vendors and a large street-festival atmosphere. The 2026 theme is Retro Rainbow.
14. Steel Magnolias (1989) - Crest Theatre, Downtown
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM
An evening screening of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias at the Crest Theatre.
15. 5Rhythms Dance - CLARA Auditorium, Midtown
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Sunday session; see source for current start time
A guided movement and dance practice at CLARA based on the 5Rhythms method, blending free movement, music and community participation.
16. Sacramento's Sunday Certified Farmers Market - Downtown
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
A year-round certified farmers market at 8th and W Streets featuring California family farms and fresh seasonal produce.
17. Vinyl Sundays - Midtown Lounge
Sunday-Monday, September 6-7, 2026 | See venue/source for current hours
Bring your own vinyl or choose from the local selection during this recurring Midtown Lounge music gathering.
18. The Deslondes - The Starlet Room at Harlow's, Midtown
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM
The Deslondes perform with Shana Cleveland and Desiree Cannon at The Starlet Room. All ages.
19. Open for Play: Labor Day - Fairytale Town, Land Park
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Fairytale Town is open on Labor Day for family play throughout the park. The Scholastic Book Fair is also running during the holiday weekend.
20. 2026 Labor Day Picnic - Fairytale Town, Land Park
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 5:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sacramento Central Labor Council Labor Day picnic with family activities at Fairytale Town. Free for union members and their families; RSVP is required.
21. Encino Man - Crest Theatre, Downtown
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
A Labor Day evening screening of the 1992 comedy Encino Man at the Crest Theatre.
