Seasonal ActivitiesOld Sacramento Waterfront

Every Thursday and Friday in October, we’ve got a selection of Old Sacramento bars offering spectacularly spooky concoctions for you to enjoy!

Frights and Flights Menu:

Last Stop Saloon

Introducing our Hocus Pocus Beer and Sanderson Sisters Shot Combo Fright Flight! Which Sanderson Sister are you?

• Winifred Sanderson – Are you the boss? Enjoy a shot of the ancient French Liqueur Fontbonne – earthy, bold, and spicy paired with a half pint of Oaktown Brown Ale – perfect for those cool October nights!
  
• Sarah Sanderson – Are you flirty and fun? Show ’em with a shot of beautiful Indigo Empress gin paired with a half pint of purple Moonberries Cider from Schilling Cider Co.
  
• Mary Sanderson – Are you the funny one and here for the booze? Grab a Ferrari shot (half Fernet, half Campari) paired with an adorable mini Miller High Life bottle!

Honey & The Trapcat

Get ready for a wickedly fun lineup of spooky cocktails! New Halloween-inspired drinks will rotate each week, so there’s always something fresh, festive, and frightfully delicious to try. Come thirsty and see what’s haunting the menu this week at Honey and The Trapcat!

O’Mally’s Irish Pub

Frightfully Fun Fall-Themed Margarita Flight!

Small Business Spree Bingo

Shop small. Play along. Win big.

There’s no better time to explore Old Sacramento Waterfront than the holidays, and this year, we’re turning your shopping spree into a game.

With more than 150 small businesses to discover, there are plenty of reasons to wander, shop, sip, eat, explore, and check a few things off your holiday list. Grab your Small Business Spree Bingo Card and see how many squares you can complete.

Visit a museum. Treat yourself to something sweet. Pick up a stocking stuffer. Grab a hot drink. Meet a local merchant. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, go for blackout and complete the whole card.

Check out the map below for an up-to-date list of participating businesses!

How It Works

1. Grab your bingo card
Download or pick up a Small Business Spree Bingo Card and start planning your spree.

2. Explore Old Sacramento Waterfront
Complete the activities on your card while you shop, dine, and explore throughout the district.

3. Collect your stamps
When you complete an activity, visit the business you’re visiting to collect a stamp. On weekdays, bring your card to the Visitors Center. On weekends, visit the Holidays on K team member to get stamped.

4. Get your bingo on
Complete four spaces in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally for a bingo. You can also go for the big challenges: Railroad, X, or Blackout.

5. Enter to win
Each completed bingo gives you another chance to win. Take a photo of your completed card and email it to info@oldsacramento.com by December 31, 2026. Four entries per person, please.

What Can You Win?

We’re spreading the holiday cheer with prizes including:

• A $100 parking voucher
• A family four-pack of tickets to Downtown Sac Ice Rink
• Gift cards to participating locations
• A museum membership
• A chance to be a guest star as a Mama or Papa in Theatre of Lights
• Old Sacramento Waterfront swag

Winners will be selected at random and notified after the contest ends.

Your Holiday To-Do List Just Got More Fun

Think of it as a holiday scavenger hunt, a shopping list, and a friendly little challenge all rolled into one.

Bring a friend. Bring the family. Bring your most competitive holiday spirit. Whether you’re here for one square or determined to conquer the entire card, Small Business Spree Bingo gives you an excuse to discover something new and support the local businesses that make Old Sacramento Waterfront special.

Small Business Spree runs through December 31, 2026. See the bingo card and official contest rules for complete details.

Download a digital copy of the Bingo Card below

2026 Old Sacramento Waterfront Scarecrow Contest

The scarecrows are BACK in Old Sacramento Waterfront!

Click here to view the newest members of Old Sacramento Waterfront, and vote for your favorite Scarecrow!

This fall, our historic district will be filled with creative, colorful, and downright spooky scarecrows as local businesses compete to see who can bring the best scarecrow to life. From classic harvest characters to wildly imaginative creations, you never know what you’ll discover around the district.

Come stroll the streets, check out the scarecrows, and cast your vote for your favorite! Whether you’re looking for something spooky, silly, clever, or simply spectacular, there’s sure to be a scarecrow that catches your eye.

Third Thursdays at Old Sacramento Waterfront is a monthly evening event celebrating local artists, makers, and small businesses in Sacramento’s historic riverfront district. On the third Thursday of every month from 4–8 PM, visitors can explore live demonstrations, open studios, creative workshops, and after-hours shopping throughout Old Sacramento.

Check out the map below for all participating businesses!

Third Thursdays at Old Sacramento Waterfront invite you to rediscover Old Sacramento in a whole new way. On the third Thursday of each month from 4–8 PM, local artists, makers, and merchants open their doors for an evening of creativity and exploration. From live artistry and hands-on workshops to special finds and after-hours experiences, each visit offers something new to uncover. Come see what’s being made, meet the people behind it, and discover the creative side of Old Sacramento, yours to rediscover.

October 15th Locations:

DIY Workshops

• Parliament Wine Lounge
  Meet the Winemaker & Become Your Own Winemaker
  Blend varietals to make your own glass of wine

• Old Sac Shirts & Gifts
  Build Your Own Italian Charm Bracelet & Trucker Hat Bar
  Experience Our Trucker Hat Bar

• Pittador Brews
  Mystery Mug
  A Spooky Coffee & Tea Tasting Challenge
  Can you trust your taste buds?
  4 rounds: Is it coffee or tea?

• Wonderland Gift Shop
  Become a Henna Artist
  Learn to draw henna with friends and family

• Ecojoyous
  Creative Cool Ceramic Fun
  Featuring Artists Sophia Jayde Moor, Angie Talbert, and live music by David Molina

• Super Silver
  Tricks, Treats & Treasures: A Halloween Jewelry Scavenger Hunt
  Explore our silver collection, follow mysterious clues, and search for hidden treasures

• Ink & Image
  Design your own Halloween Tees and Trick or Treat bags
  Get your goblin on. 25% off Tees, drawstring bags, and lunch totes for this event.

Live Demonstrations

• The Market
  Learn How to Make the Best Coffee at Home
  Featuring Live Music

• Panoply Fine Art Gallery
  Gallery Artist Meet and Greet
  Featuring Tom Matousek

• K&S Jewelers
  Birthstone Series: Topaz and Citrine
  Featuring K & S Jewelers
• EcoPress
  Making Pumpkin Decor from Reclaimed Materials with Margaret Teichart
  Learn how to make pumpkin decor from reclaimed materials.

Open Studios & Extended Hours

• LiBush International Connections Africa
  At the Table with LiBush
  Shop the Table & Take Home Flowers

• Ashley Law Group
  Free 10-Minute Legal Consults
  with 20% off all legal services
• Glow Studio
  Open Studio
  Featuring Live Music

• DearSisa Boutique
  Cozy Closet Refresh
  Bring gently loved clothing to learn about the buy-sell-refresh process

• Paperworks Museum
  A Night To Die For! 21+ Buy a cocktail and get free entry! Limited capacity.
  5 PM-8 PM

• Thee Collective Space
  Live Music, Food, and Drinks
  Featuring Popular Demand & Matchbox Revival

• Threadeco
  Find Out Your Color Season

• Wild Sisters Book Co.
  Local Author Meet & Greet
• Atrium 916
  Spirit of the Season Art Reception
  Featuring Local Artists, A Community Ofrenda, Sustainable Outfit Contest, & More
  Click HERE to Reserve Your Tickets

Restaurants & Specials

• Finnegan’s Pub
  20% off w/ proof of purchase from participating location
  
• Felicita Wine Co.
  Happy Hour and Free “Top o’ the Glass” Charcuterie Board with Purchase of Any Classic Tasting or Wine Flight
  
• Delta King
  Extended Happy Hour
  
• Bear & Crown
  Extended Happy Hour
  
• Parliament Wine Lounge
  Extended Happy Hour
  
• Thee Collective Space
  Live Music, Food and Drinks
  
• V’s Paradise
  Extended Happy Hour & Tomahawk Thursday

FAQ – Third Thursdays in Old Sacramento

Is Third Thursdays free?
Yes, the event is free and open to the public.

Where is Third Thursdays located?
Throughout participating businesses in Old Sacramento Waterfront in downtown Sacramento.

What can you do at Third Thursdays?
Visitors can watch live demonstrations, participate in workshops, meet local artists, shop from makers, and explore the historic district.

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.