Your Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve in Downtown Sacramento
As 2024 comes to a close, Downtown Sacramento is the place to be for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve! I know it’s nice and way more affordable to spend New Year’s Eve in, but it can be really fun celebrating the New Year with your city in a way you haven’t before. I’ll be traveling […]
New Year, New Apartment? Living On The Grid Will Change Your Life.
With all this talk Scott and Austin are doing about Livability, I wanted to jump in with concrete advice and immediate, actionable change. It’s so easy, move downtown! I have rounded up all the deals complexes are offering for you to hopefully find the place of your dreams (while saving some money on the way). […]
Experience December Magic at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
The holiday season is here, and what better way to embrace the festivities than by gliding across the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink? Located at 7th and K streets, the rink in December is packed full of special events perfect for families, couples, and friends. There will be events at multiple price points with free skate […]
Spend Small Business Saturday in Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento has the largest concentration of small businesses in Sacramento! It’s basically a hub of small businesses right in the heart of the city. With over 125 small businesses and over 50 of those being retail, there is no better, more efficient shopping destination. The common thing we hear about shopping in Old Sac […]
Theatre of Lights and Holiday Tree Lighting: Sacramento’s Must-See Holiday Traditions
The Old Sacramento Waterfront transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season, blending historic charm with festive enchantment. A beloved Sacramento tradition, the Theatre of Lights, returns for its 16th year with a performance narrated by Emmy-nominated voice actor Bill Farmer, best known as the voice of Disney’s Goofy, that brings the magic of The […]
Support Small This Holiday Season: Where to Find Unique, Local Gifts
As the holiday season rolls around, many of us want to make our gifts meaningful and personal. And while it can be tempting to hop online and have a package shipped to your door, shopping small this season can have an impact far beyond your gift list. Here in Sacramento, our local businesses are more […]
Halloween Bars in Downtown Sac
Looking for somewhere to celebrate Halloween in style? These bars have installed amazing Halloween decorations and are the perfect place to spend All Hallows’ Eve. If you still need a costume, check out Ecojoyous! They set up a costume exchange so people can not only save money, but also the environment. Darling Aviary View this […]
You’re Going to GoldenSky!
I’m loving that Sacramento is becoming a “City of Festivals.” It’s so cool that people are traveling to our city to have a great weekend listening to good music, eating great food, and making memories! This is my third year attending GoldenSky and I’m looking forward to the added day of festivities. If you’re going […]
AfterShock: Where to Go
Welcome to downtown Sacramento, rockers! Here’s a list of places to visit after you’ve shredded your air guitar, head banged for hours, and moshed the night away. Convenience Stores You can bring one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size) and non-aerosol Sunscreen into AfterShock. View the festival FAQ page for a full list […]
Quick Guide to the 2024 Farm-to-Fork Festival
Blog written by: Visit Sacramento Staff Visit Sacramento’s FREE Farm-to-Fork Festival is right around the corner. The 11th annual festival will be held on Capitol Mall on Friday, Sept. 20 from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., combining fresh food, local beers and wines, cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibits, a concert […]