Events
Plenty O’ Pumkin’s Patch
Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
Come Find Fall in the Old Sacramento Waterfront with our OctoberTour promotion featuring the first ever Pumpkin Patch within the district! The Children’s Receiving Home is excited to announce a new volunteering opportunity during the month of October. In partnership with Old Sacramento Waterfront, we will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch to benefit the youth and families CRH serves, as well as Caleb Greenwood Elementary.
Hours – The Month of October (weather permitting)
Fridays 12 PM – 6 PM
Dance On The Edge
Dance On The Edge
Dance on the Edge is a Latin dance series in the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Each event is free, family-friendly, and fun! Attendees will enjoy Salsa and Bachata dance lessons, music performances, and dance showcases, no dance experience is required.
Every Dance on the Edge summer and fall is an opportunity to create long-lasting memories with friends and family. Don’t miss your chance to dance and laugh alongside the Sacramento River!
Sacramento Costumers Halloween Workshops
Atrium 916
Spooky season has arrived and we know you have a cauldron full of costume ideas! At Sacramento Costumers we are here to help you brew up the perfect Halloween disguise. Come with your friends and work together with professional costumers who will teach and guide you through alterations, embellishments and crafting accessories. Bring your upcycle ideas and pieces to alter.
A Royal Affair: A Celebration of Women Through Art & Cultures
YAS (You Aspire Success) Queen
YAS Queen, will host a celebration of Women through Arts & Culture which will promote women’s empowerment and education, family strength, and community collaboration through the various cultures prominent in Northern California. Local musical artists hitting our stage: S.I.A.T with over 2 million streams from her hit song “Stay In My Lane” she brings uplifting music and empowerment to all who follow her. Sene Goss is more than just a beautiful voice & face whose mission is to spread awareness of self-discovery to young black & brown female creatives.
Roaring 20’s Jubilee
Old Sacramento Waterfront
September 30, October 1 & 2, 2022
Banjos! Ragtime! Jazz Bands!
Friday – Saturday & Sunday
Join the Fun!
Friday & Saturday Evenings Banjo Showtime,
Plus: Outstanding Youth Jazz Band The New Traditionalists (TNT) Tower Bridge Trad The Syncopating Sea-Monkeys Fremont Christian School Jazz Band
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Sacramento History Museum
Old Sacramento Underground Tours – Tour tickets may be purchased at the Sacramento History Museum, Visitor’s Center (1000 2nd St), or online at sachistorymuseum.org
Tickets are on sale for our popular Old Sacramento Underground Tours which run seven days-a-week. Ticket prices for adults are $22.00, and ages 6 – 12 are $15.00. Children 5 and younger are free. Tours are limited to 20 per group, face masks are required while inside the museum and in the underground areas. Underground Tours run approximately 1 hour.
Little Eco Art Market in Old Sacramento with kid activities
Atrium 916
Saturday mornings in Old Sacramento bring local creatives popping up in front of the Atrium Gallery and art cafe. Kids can paint a canvas, make clay magnets, ride the train, or play the piano while parents can sip Kombucha and check out the gallery and vendors.
Dance On The Edge Fall
Dance On The Edge
Dance on the Edge Fall is a 4-week Latin dance series located in the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Each event is Free, Family Friendly, and Fun!
Attendees will enjoy Salsa and Bachata dance lessons, music performances, and dance showcase every Saturday from 6 – 10 PM.
The dance series will run until October!
What makes the events so unique is that all ages are welcome and no dance experience is required.
Anyone can attend and have fun!
Saturday Night Comedy Open Mic
Atrium 916
Every Saturday Front Street Studio is hosting a comedy open mic, free to both participants and audience members. Local comedian Pej the Maniac is the emcee and facilitator for this event with sign-ups starting at 7:30pm and performances at 8:00pm. Come by, enjoy some local comedy and art in historic Old Sacramento.
Eric Blake
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Seen on HBO, NBC, Comedy Central and was on Showtime’s Chocolate Sundaes, and he is part of Big Boy’s Neighborhood on 92.3 iheartradio.
NFL Sundays at O’Mally’s
O'Mally's Irish Pub
O’Mally’s is Old Sacramento’s host of the NFL ticket. Every game, every Sunday.
Pro Am Showcase
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
New comics and seasoned pros share the stage at Laughs Unlimited
to bring you the funny. Get your tickets NOW!
Are you a new comedian itching to share the stage with
Sacramento’s best local comedy talent?
New comedians get the opportunity to perform at the Laugh’s
Unlimited Pro-Am Showcase.
Burnett Awards
Sacramento History Museum
This event is a fundraiser for the museum and it honors local businesses that are staples of the community. Past awardees include Gunther’s Ice Cream, Taylors Market, Corti Brothers, and Beers Books. Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased over the phone, or online at https://www.burnettawards.org/
The museum will close 1 hour early, at 4 p.m., for the event.
5:00 pm
Movies Under The Stars
Xfinity
Experience Movies Under the Stars presented by XFINITY every Thursday night in October with four Halloween-themed movies hosted outside at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
Tickets are sold at General Admission and Preferred Seating. General entry attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, picnic blankets, and anything else that you need to get comfy. Priority ticket holders will be provided with a chair, blanket, and free popcorn.
Luz Pazos Comedy Chingona
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
A former beauty queen and actress of stage and telenovelas, (what was she thinking getting into comedy?), Luz arrived in the US from Peru via Italy, where she studied for six years, acquiring degrees in theater and literature that she will likely never use. Her love of stand-up and air conditioning brought her to LA, where she has been cracking up crowds with her unapologetic skewering of American culture to great acclaim.
Tango By The River
Tango By The River
Tango by the River is hosting a fantastically unique event! Join
us on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 7:00-9:00 pm for
“Una Noche de Pasión ~ A Night of Passion!” This is
the perfect evening for those intrigued by this elegant and
sensuous dance as well as for anyone seeking a truly
one-of-a-kind experience.
What We’ll Do:
Kente Scott
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Kenté has showcased his ever-expanding range, from warming up studio audiences for television shows including “Taraji P. Henson’s White Hot Christmas Special” and CBS’ “Lip Sync to the Rescue” special, to hosting fundraisers and awards ceremonies for organizations.
Featuring Richard Sarvate
Hosted by Sammy Edan
Track or Treat Train Rides
California State Railroad Museum
Saturdays and Sundays in October:
October 8-9: Princess and Pirates
October 15-16: Outer Space
October 22-23: Witches, Wizards, and Ghosts
October 29-30: Heroes and Villains
Train Times:
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Transmutations: An Uncanny Sculpture Exhibition by Laurel Marana
Atrium 916
On Saturday, October 8th, immerse yourself in the latest
gallery exhibition by surrealist sculptor Laurel Marana,
inspired by her meditative explorations. This event is
free to all ages, including complimentary beverages and
an exclusive interview with the artist.
Second Sunday Brunch Market
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Join us for a fun and family friendly Sunday Brunch Market in the heart of Old Sacramento Waterfront this summer!
Kicking off on June 12th, the Second Sunday Brunch Market will be every second Sunday through October from 10 am – 2 pm, featuring local artist booths, brunch at neighboring restaurants, live music and more! We are partnering with River City Marketplace to bring the best local makers and artists into our very own historical district each month.
Grab brunch at our neighboring restaurants:
Finnegan’s Irish Pub (Irish Coffee)
Our Place Kitchen & Event Space
Rio City Cafe (Reservations Recommended)
Are you an early bird? Make sure you join us at 9 AM for our FREE yoga series that happens in the district every Sunday as well! Grab your yoga mat, get your sunshine, and then come join us for brunch and shopping afterwards.