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Countdown on the Cobblestones
New Years Eve Celebration
Welcome the new year at Countdown on the Cobblestones, a lively event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature live music, interactive activities, and a light show, providing a family-friendly alternative to midnight festivities.
“Countdown on the Cobblestones is free and open to the public, making it an accessible way for families and friends to come together and celebrate the arrival of 2026,” said City spokesperson Jennifer Singer.
Third Thursdays
Old Sacramento Waterfront
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.
December 18th Locations:
Events
Countdown on the Cobblestones
New Years Eve Celebration
Welcome the new year at Countdown on the Cobblestones, a lively event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature live music, interactive activities, and a light show, providing a family-friendly alternative to midnight festivities.
“Countdown on the Cobblestones is free and open to the public, making it an accessible way for families and friends to come together and celebrate the arrival of 2026,” said City spokesperson Jennifer Singer.
Akeem Woods – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Akeem Woods was a semi-finalist on Stand Up NBC, has been seen on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, The Late Late Show with James Corden, season two of Pause on HBO, and he is on season 3 of Sex Sells on Fuse tv. Outside of TV, he’s been on numerous hit podcasts including Whorible Decisions, Lip Service with Angela Yee, Why Wont You Date Me with Nicole Byers, and he’s a regular on Godfrey’s podcast on the Gas Digital Network.
Ken Garr – Live Comedy
Laughs Unlimited
Ken Garr grew up in the south side of Chicago and proudly hails
from three generations of fire fighters. The youngest of 4
children, Ken’s hilarious views of life are derived on growing up
in a blue-collar family with his own white-collar
aspirations.
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DECEMBER
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Old Sacramento Waterfront!
There’s a special kind of magic that fills the cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento once the holiday season arrives, and this year, we’ve wrapped it up with even more sparkle, music, joy, and warm memories waiting to be made! Whether you’re planning a family outing, a cozy date night, or a day filled with holiday cheer, here’s your guide to all the festive fun waiting for you in our historic waterfront district.