St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
Seasonal Activities
Old Sacramento Waterfront
November Promotions
- 10% off storewide for the entire month
- Eyebrows Threading: $10
- Eyebrows Threading & Tint: $25
- Eyelash Lift $50
- Eyelash Extensions $70 & up
- Hydra Facial $89
- Henna Temporary Tattoo starting at $4 & Up
Artists’ Collaborative Gallery
- From now through October, enjoy 40% off artist Judie Martinez’s fine art originals!
- Free Stone with purchases $45 and up
- 10% off all regularly priced merchandise for purchases $45 and up
- 2 Looks: $260 (Savings of $600)
- 3 Looks: $300 (Savings of $1,000)
- All month long, End of Clearance Sale: 20-60% off on selected clothing!
- Huancaina for $5 (A delicious Yellow Hot Chili Cheese Sauce)
- Winter Items 15% off
- Mitchell’s Ice cream, Lucuma, Mango, Coconut, Rum, and Raisins for just $16.99
- Peruvian Inca Kola in glass for just $3.50
- Sublimes Chocolats 4x$5 or $25 Box
- Hot Chocolate Sol del Cusco for just $5.00
- Everything! - 50% Off!
- Buy One, Get One 50% off!
- Free Style Appointments ($50 Value: In-Store Style Appointments)
Every weekday (Monday-Friday), we are giving each group of golfers a single spin on our prize wheel. The wheel includes prizes such as:
- UMG Hoodies ($59.99 value)
- UMG Golden Tickets (up to $18.99 value)
- UMG Golf Bucks ($5.00 off coupon)
- UMG Golf Ball ($4.99 value)
- UMG Stickers ($0.99 value)
- Join us from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Saturdays and 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Sundays for our extensive and delicious Brunch offerings!
Halloween Town in Old Sacramento Waterfront
Come explore Old Sacramento and experience all the festive Fall magic that any Autumn-inspired Halloween lover could hope for. From our giant pumpkin and district-wide decor to themed specials, festive activities and events, Old Sacramento has it all!
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars is a fast-selling outdoor movie night on Thursdays and Fridays in October. We choose movies with Halloween settings and bring in themed vendors to ring in the spirits. The movie is projected on a large screen and starts at sundown. Put on your provided headphones, grab your popcorn or dinner, and prepare for shivers down your spine. Bring your blankets or indulge in VIP seating — there are three ticket levels to choose from!
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets Before They Sell Out!
Hayrides from Top Hand Ranch
All ages are welcome to experience a fun-filled hayride around the historic district. Tickets are $3 each.
Dates:
- October 4th & 5th
- October 12th
- October 19th
- October 25th
Times:
- 11 AM – 6 PM
Scarecrow Contest
18 businesses throughout Old Sacramento Waterfront have designed and decorated scarecrows to represent their shops and festive creativity. Search the district to find each one, then use the QR code to vote for your favorite, and help the business with the best scarecrow win a prize!
Harvest Specials
Multiple bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores are offering harvest specials with fall-themed menu items, creative exhibits, and discounts to ring in the spirits. Those interested can enjoy a self-guided food, dessert, or even a Pumpkin Espresso Martini Tour until the end of October.
Ghost Tours
The Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Living History delve into the frighteningly real stories of past Sacramento citizens told from beyond the grave. Before they sell out, those looking for a fright should book a popular Ghost Tour here.
Scarecrow Contest
With the changing of the season brings all things Fall and festive to Old Sacramento, so come and explore the district, where we have a collection of Scarecrows for you to check out, all specially made by our community of small businesses! Click below to vote for your favorite! Contest runs from September 12th – November 1st!
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars is a fast-selling outdoor movie night Thursdays and Fridays in October. We choose movies with Halloween settings and bring in themed vendors to ring in the spirits. The movie is projected on a large screen and starts at sundown. Put on your provided headphones, grab your popcorn or dinner, and prepare for shivers down your spine. Bring your blankets or indulge in VIP seating — there are three ticket levels to choose from!
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
Dates
- Thursdays & Fridays in October
Address
- Old Sacramento State Historic Park, 111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Time
- Check-in opens at 6:00 PM
- Movies start promptly at 7:00 PM
Third Thursdays
Every Third Thursday in Old Sacramento Waterfront, small business owners will open their doors to give you a peek behind the curtain, hosting 15-20 minute-long live demonstrations and artist activations at the top of every hour from 4–8 p.m.
Learn from Locals.
Local artists, photographers, coffee connoisseurs, and more in Old Sacramento Waterfront’s live demonstrations.
November 20th Locations:
- Artists’ Collaborative Gallery -
Cardstock Gift Box Making featuring Artist Marilyn Ross Isaacs
- Atrium 916 -
Sculpt & Paint your Own Clay Christmas Ornament featuring Artist Alyssa Erickson
- Blueprint Coffee -
Learn to Brew the Best Cup of Coffee at Home Featuring Live Music
- Cerealism -
Cereal Box Crafts: Upcycling Cereal Boxes
- Ecojoyous -
Pumpkin Floral Demonstration featuring Chesley Cipolla – Dirt in a Skirt
- Hello Sunshine Sac Collective -
The Art of Candle Creativity
- Ink and Image -
Create Your Own Tree Ornament
- LiBush International Connections Africa -
At the Table with LiBush Shop the Table & Take Home Flowers
- Parliament Wine Lounge -
Learn How to Craft with Wine Corks – Holiday Trees & Ornaments
- Peruvian Crafts -
The Art of Vicuña: the Fiber of the Gods
- Sacramento History Museum -
Meet the Printer and receive a limited Thanksgiving print
- Stage Nine -
Preview Hawthorne’s Hideout Immersive Experience
- Studio Marana -
Open Studio with Laurel Marana
- Super Silver -
Learn the Art of Horoscope and Stone Pairing
- Threadeco -
Style Box Soft Launch
Theatre of Lights
Theatre of Lights is a free, family-friendly performance retelling “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in a uniquely Sacramento way on the rooftops of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Produced by Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the shows are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Thanksgiving Eve (no show on Thanksgiving).
Conceived and created by Stage Nine Exhibitions’ Troy Carlson, Theatre of Lights brings together some of California’s finest talents in the field of light and sound: 4Wall Productions, Musson Theatrical, Associated Sound, and Emmy-nominated voice actor Bill Farmer, the voice of Disney’s Goofy.
The performance features an immersive retelling of Moore’s 1823 poem — “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas” alongside stories of how Sacramento pioneers experienced the calamities — and revelry — that befell the new city in the 1850s. The sounds of the fires, floods, and parties will surround the audience as the 150-year-old building facades light up with color. The highlight of the 20-minute production is a live dramatization on the balconies above K Street, complete with a special appearance by Jack Frost, and the lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree by St. Nick himself.
November 26th, 2025 — Tree Lighting Ceremony
Parking
The streets will be full of holiday cheer! Park in the garages at the entrances to Old Sacramento to avoid driving through the district.
Tower Garage – 1289 Front Street, at Capitol Mall
Old Sacramento Garage – 274 I Street, between 2nd & 3rd streets
Pre-pay rates of 25% off are available in these garages if reserving in advance. Reserve parking with SacPark here.
Bus/Light Rail
Let SacRT make planning your trip easy! The Old Sacramento Waterfront is steps away from several stations. Plan your trip here.
Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors for supporting this free event.
Excursion Train Rides
The California State Railroad Museum and Foundation are pleased to welcome guests aboard the historic Sacramento Southern Railroad. Enjoy a 50-minute historic scenic train ride along the Sacramento River and experience railroading as it was in the early part of the last century.
Location
Tickets must be picked up from the Central Pacific Passenger Station at the corner of Front and J Streets in Old Sacramento. The ticket office opens 45 minutes before the first departure. Please bring your photo ID and your membership card if you purchased member tickets. Tickets must be picked up 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Trains leave promptly at scheduled departure times.
Accessibility
Due to the historic nature of the coaches, all passengers must be able to climb a narrow set of stairs to board the coaches. Due to limited aisle widths, wheelchairs, mobility devices, and strollers are not permitted on the coaches. Temporary storage for devices is provided at the passenger station. Should you have any questions regarding accessibility, please call the Membership Office, Monday–Friday from 10 am – 5 pm at (916) 445-5995
First Train departs at 10 AM, Last Train departs at 3:30 PM
Event Location: Central Pacific Passenger Station, 930 Front Street
Check Times/Dates and Purchase Tickets Here
Parking/RT/Transit Info
Cobblestones and cars don’t mix! Park in the garages!
Two public parking garages offer the easiest way to park:
Old Sacramento Garage, entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd.
Tower Bridge Garage, entrance on Capitol Blvd at Neasham Circle near the Tower Bridge.
Visit SacPark.org for rates and more public parking information.
Rideshare
Suggested drop-off locations – these locations will include a short 5-minute walk to Old Sacramento
- On the east side of 4th between L Street and Capitol Mall
- On the north side of J Street between 3rd and 5th Street
- On I Street between 7th and 8th Street
By Bus
Check sacrt.com/schedules or call 916-321- BUSS (2877) to plan your trip before riding. Please check the schedules to ensure that you board your return bus or train before the last trip of the evening.
Sacramento Regional Transit bus routes 11, 30, 31, 62, 86, and 88
Stop on 3rd St. between I and L, only a one-block walk from Old Sacramento Waterfront. Other downtown routes are no more than a half-mile walk from the historic district. More information at www.sacrt.com.