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Old Sacramento Waterfront

October Promotions

    American Legacy

    • 10% off storewide for the entire month

    Anju’s Beauty Salon 

    • 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!

    Candy Heaven

    Garden of Enchantment

    • Free Stone with purchases $45 and up
    • 10% off all regularly priced merchandise for purchases $45 and up

    Glow Studios

    • 2 Looks: $260 (Savings of $600)
    • 3 Looks: $300 (Savings of $1,000)

    Mea Vita

    • All month long, End of Clearance Sale: 20-60% off on selected clothing!

    Mi Tiendita Munaycha

    • 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

    Old Town Train Shop

    • Everything! - 50% Off!

    Threadeco

    Underground Mini Golf

    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)

    V’s Paradise

    • 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! 

    VOTE HERE

    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 Park111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Time

    • Check-in opens at 6:00 PM
    • Movies start promptly at 7:00 PM

    Ghost Tours

    Join the Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Living History as we delve into the real stories of past Sacramento citizens, told from beyond the grave. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply a fan of a good ghost story, you’ll be captivated by tantalizing tales of how people lived—and met their end—in our vibrant city. Our team of spirited storytellers promises an evening of entertainment that will haunt your harvest season.

    Get your tickets HERE

    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.

    October 16th Locations:

    • Artists’ Collaborative Gallery -

    Colorful Pastel Art Featuring Mardie Dalzell Driftmier

    • Atrium 916 - 

    Make a Magic Wand for Halloween featuring artist Alyssa Erickson

    • Blueprint Coffee 

    Learn to Brew the Best Cup of Coffee at Home Featuring Live Music

    • Ecojoyous - 

    Halloween-themed Mend it Workshop & Sugar Skulls featuring Topstitch

    • Glow Studio - 

    Artist Showcase with Photo Opportunity Featuring Cara Gregor & Katy Karns

    • Hello Sunshine Sac Collective - 

    The Art of Crocheting Featuring Mister Baby Art

    • Ink and Image -

    ​Embracing the World Around You in Photography Featuring Photographer Karen Jaramillo

    • LiBush International Connections Africa -

    At the Table with LiBush Shop the Table & Take Home Flowers

    • Parliament Wine Lounge -

    Learn To Craft with Corks Create Christmas Trees & Wreaths

    • Peruvian Crafts -

    Showcasing Mates Burilados Explore Peruvian Artisan Gourds

    • Sacramento History Museum -

    ​​How to Work and Craft with Leather Featuring Mark Roper and John Milligan

    • Stage Nine -​

    Preview Hawthorne’s Hideout Immersive Experience

    • Studio Marana - 

    Open Studio with Laurel Marana

    • Super Silver - 

    Create Your Own Charm Bracelet

    • Threadeco -

    ​Learn to Style for Your Body Silhouette Celebrate a New Style Box Launch

     

    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

    1. On the east side of 4th between L Street and Capitol Mall
    2. On the north side of J Street between 3rd and 5th Street
    3. 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.

    Event Laughs Unlimited

    Charles McBee
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    Charles McBee is a razor-sharp NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/’90s baby from Toledo, Ohio, serving up nostalgia with a side of truth. Whether he’s breaking down the wild logic of gym class dodgeball or reminding you what it meant to record songs off the radio without your mom yelling in the background, Charles brings hilarious, heartfelt commentary about growing up in a pre-WiFi world straight to the stage.

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    Philip Lindsay – Live Comedy
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    Philip Lindsay is a middle school teacher, and viral content creator whose comedy is rooted in real life and relentlessly funny. With a background in education, ministry, and growing up homeschooled, Philip brings a unique perspective to the stage; balancing sharp observations, self-deprecating wit, and the kind of storytelling that leaves audiences laughing and nodding in agreement.

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    The Unteachables – Live Comedy
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    One was teacher of the year and the other got fired for posting jokes online. They’re unhinged, uncensored, and unforgettable. The Unteachables bring you a night of comedy and unfiltered QnA. Known to you as the students who were always the loud kids in the back of the classroom, the Unteachables are a group of stand-up comedians who just happened to fall backwards into educating America’s youth. Their material extends far beyond just the chaos that exists in their classroom.

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    Corey Rodrigues – Live Comedy
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    Corey is a highly sought after national touring college, club and corporate performer. He was the winner of The Catch a New Rising Star, The Funniest Comic in New England and the 2017 Big Sky Comedy Festivals. Rodrigues has been featured on the hilarious Gotham Live, Laughs on Fox and True Tv’s Laff Mobbs Laff Tracks. In 2018 he released his Dry Bar comedy special, was voted “best of the fest” at the Big Pine Comedy Festival and was picked as one of TBS’s Comics to Watch at the New York Comedy Fest. In 2019 Rodrigues made his late-night TV debut on the Conan O’Brien show.

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    DC Ervin – Live Comedy
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    DC Ervin spent the last decade touring with comedy legends hitting some of the hottest stages across the country while also being on some of the funniest stand-up comedy shows to hit network television. DC’s great personality and unique brand of comedy has made him a solid crowd favorite at some of the hottest Comedy Clubs coast to coast as well as the College and University circuit. He is currently touring with Marlon Wayans across the globe on the Wild Child Tour.

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    Key Lewis – Live Comedy
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    His comedic stories about his interracial childhood, family, and unusual views on relationships, make Key simply a joy to watch. His ability to improvise and interact with all types of crowds makes this hilarious stand up comic, one to look out for.

    Key Lewis has appeared on Amazon Prime, Drybar, Marlon Wayans TBS’s Funniest Wins, Starz Networks StaannDup, Kevin Harts One Mic Stand as well as Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes!

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    Kortney Shane Williams – Live Comedy
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    Kortney Shane Williams is an international touring comedian. He started his comedy career while attending The University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Shortly thereafter he dropped the books for jokes and ended up in Seattle Washington where he honed his craft.

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    Mario Hodge – Live Comedy
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    Mario Hodge was born & raised in Oakland, CA. He is the youngest of 4 siblings and he was inspired to be a comedian as a child by watching sitcoms like Sanford & Son, The Richard Pryor show, The Carol Burnett Show, and the Three Stooges, with his older sib lings. It wasn’t until he watched In Living Color that he knew he wanted to be on TV and perform on stages in front of live audiences to make people laugh. Mario Hodge stepped on the stage in 2012 and has never looked back.

    Event Laughs Unlimited

    Nancy Lee – Live Comedy
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    Nancy Lee has toured the country with her comedy entertaining a wide spectrum of folks from Los Angeles to Little Rock, AR! With her nolf but silly attitude, her comedy is filled with pathetically true stories about her past dating woes, racial encounters, and now what it’s like being a cougar wife. She is multifaceted with a background in acting, improv, celebrity impressions, and dance. Her screen credits include THE BLACKLIST, GREYS ANATOMY, NEVER HAVE I EVER, THE GARCIAS, DR.

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    Tahir Moore – Live Comedy
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    Tahir Moore is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and all-around creative force. Born and raised in Esta St. Louis, IL, Tahir found his way to the stage after a couple of gunpoint robberies during his White Castle night shifts convinced him food services weren’t the dream. Since moving to L.A. in 2009, he’s been making audiences laugh – from jail classrooms where he used to sub, to stages across the country touring with comedy greats like DL Hughley, Lavell Crawford, and KevOnStage.

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    Carlos Anthony – Live Comedy
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    Carlos Anthony is “Must See” Comedy! Having the ability to take life’s twist and turns that we all go though and find the humor in those moments is a skill that Carlos continues to hone as he continued his rise to stardom within the industry. Carlos currently has his debut comedy special, “Part-Time Famous,” produces by Laugh After Dark, currently running on AmazonPrime, SiriusXM’s RawDog Comedy and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network along with other various streaming service

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    Leslie Robinson “Miss Rob” – Live Comedy
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    Leslie Rob is an Award-Winning, International, Comedic Motivational Speaker, Teacher & Professional Development Presenter. She brings comedy, encouragement & professional development sessions to stages, conferences & social media worldwide. Her videos have brought laughter to millions across her social media platforms, which prompted an article about her in The Washington Post. Leslie Rob travels all over the country and abroad.

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    Luke Severeid – Live Comedy
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    Luke Severeid is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, Washington. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. Luke’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer &/or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP!

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    Daniel Weingarten – Live Comedy
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    Daniel Weingarten is a stand-up comedian based out of Los Angeles, CA. He’s been featured on Comedy Central and TruTV and will be taping his debut comedy special later this year that touches on love, relationships, and all that comes with it. It’s a story paved with childhood mishaps, drunken voicemails and mariachi songs. Be the first to see it by coming to the show!

    Tickets available at www.laughsunlimited.com $29 per person General Admission

    Event City Cruises

    Sacramento New Year’s Eve Rock the Yacht Cruise
    City Cruises

    Ring in the new year in style and countdown to midnight with a Sacramento New Year’s Eve Rock the Yacht Cruise on the Sacramento River. Enjoy a unique celebration, a festive atmosphere, and the best views of Sacramento.

    Must be 21 or older with a valid ID
    A glass of Champagne for a New Year’s toast
    Cocktail seating – limited, non-guaranteed seating, first-come, first-served
    Cruising may be limited due to traffic on the water and possible Tower Bridge closure

    Event Sacramento History Museum

    West End Blues: A Sacramento Jazzstory
    Sacramento History Museum

    The West End Blues: A Sacramento Jazzstory continues at the Sacramento History Museum for the next installment of this powerful and immersive jazz experience. This ongoing series features new songs, updated multimedia visuals, and a deeper look into Sacramento’s vibrant West End — once the heart of the city’s jazz and cultural scene.

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    Mike Eshaq – Live Comedy
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    After a tour in the Marines, Mike Eshaq traded his rifle in for a microphone! Eshaq has a unique angle in his comedy – he’s Middle Eastern, a United States Marine and a Muslim who can’t stop eating bacon. His TV credits include ‘Detroiters’ & ‘Grace and Frankie’ on Netflix and Station 19 on ABC. He’s the host of the podcast “PUBLIC YEMENI No. 1” He regularly posts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Find all his social media links at www.MikeFromDetroit.com

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    Leah Lamarr – Live Comedy
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    Leah is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, writer, host, podcaster, producer, and icon who rose to prominence in 2020 while being dubbed “the queen of clubhouse” by Joe Rogan on the JRE Podcast. Awarded as Entertainer of the Year by TIME Magazine’s Web3 Division and recognized as a breakout star, Leah has taken her over 800,000 followers on social media, along with a passion for technology, comedy, and art, to become a fresh and forthcoming star.

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    Rudy Ortiz – Live Comedy
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    Rudy Ortiz is a nationally touring stand up comic, San Francisco radio personality, and Bay Area native. He opens across the country for Hulu’s Frankie Quiñones, is the creator and host of the T.R.A.G.I.C. Podcast, and was nominated for the Don Sherwood Award by the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame in 2025.