2026 Summer Markets are Back

Downtown Sac in Action | Kiara Badue — Apr 23, 2026

Summer markets are back, and your midweek plans just got better. Starting Wednesday, April 29, Downtown Sacramento’s favorite markets return with fresh finds, local flavor, and a reason to step outside during the workday.

Looking for a go-to spot to break up your day? Grab lunch, take a stroll, or swing by in the morning for fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies. Whether you’ve got time to spare or just need a quick reset, these markets make it easy to step into something a little more lively.

Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays)
Wednesdays from April 29 through October 28 (excluding July 1)

Head to Capitol Mall Greens between 5th and 6th Streets from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Pick up local farm-fresh produce straight from the source, grab lunch from local food and beverage vendors, and take a seat outside. It’s an easy stop just steps from the office. CalFresh/EBT benefits are accepted with support from Alchemist Community Development Corporation, making fresh food more accessible for everyone.

Bodega Market at 910 I Street (Thursdays)
Thursdays from April 30 through September 24 (excluding July 2)

The Bodega Market brings a little more energy to your lunch break from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Expect live music, local vendors, and activities that make you want to stick around and soak in the sun. Settle into the Book Nook, a shaded outdoor reading space with books to borrow or donate (summer reading list here), or join Market Movement with Yoga Moves Us for a 30-minute midday stretch every other Thursday. Plus, if you’re feeling philanthropic, every Thursday we accept weekly donations to support local organizations, First Step Communities and Front Street Animal Shelter.

Yoga Moves Us Dates: May 14 & 28 • June 11 & 25 • July 16 & 30 • August 13 & 27 • September 10 & 24

PS: Skip the drink token lines at Concerts in the Park! You can buy your bevy tokens at the Bodega Market every Thursday from April 30 – May 28. Check out the drink menu here.

However you spend your days, our markets make midweek feel like something to look forward to.