Sacramento Visitors' Guide Spring Summer 2023

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WELCOME TO SACRAMENTO

DEAR VALUED VISITOR,

The most important parts of any family getaway are the shared experiences with the people we love and the memories we come away with. And to me, Sacramento is the ideal place to build these lasting moments together.

From our rich Gold Rush history and museums, to exciting sports events, theater options and outdoor recreation, there’s always something for every family member to enjoy. The famed Crocker Art Museum o ers art appreciation classes for the smallest of visitors, sports fans can catch a baseball game or soccer match, social media fanatics can film their next post in front of one of our well-known street murals and everyone can enjoy a fantastic meal to round out a day of adventures.

But beyond an endless supply of activities, what sets Sacramento apart is our welcoming and inclusive community. This is a city where all families can find space to explore, connect and recharge together. If you are traveling with the people you consider family, we invite you to consider this your home away from home, together.

Please enjoy your visit and thank you for choosing to visit Sacramento.

ONLY IN SACRAMENTO

Hailed as one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America, Sacramento got its start as a supply center for prospectors from around the globe during the 1849 Gold Rush. Since 1854, the city has served as the political nucleus of the nation’s most influential state, with the sixth-largest economy in the world.

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GETTING AROUND

Regardless of how you get to Sacramento, once you get to town, things are pretty easy, with convenient parking, public transportation and plenty of rideshare options. If you’re flying in, shuttle services and public transportation can deliver you airport door to hotel door.

Sacramento International Airport

The region’s airport, located just north of town o Interstate 5, has grown with the times and will continue its expansion and upgrades. Currently operating with two terminals (A and B), 32 gates and serving 12 domestic and international airlines, the Sacramento International Airport announced in February 2023 that it will embark on a $1.3 billion expansion called SMForward. Throughout the coming five years, the airport’s expansion plans include: adding a consolidated ground

transportation center for taxi, ride-share and shuttle services; building a new 3,400- to 5,500-space parking garage adjacent to Terminal B; adding a pedestrian walkway that will connect passengers from Terminal B to Concourse B; expanding the Terminal B concourse to include six to eight new gates; creating a new consolidated rental facility; and expanding Terminal A’s lobby with more baggage claim and ticketing space.

Parking Your Car

Sacramento is a very walkable city, but with so much to see and do throughout

the region, it helps to have an insider’s peek into the best ways to get around.

We know a lot of our visitors drive into Sacramento, and if your hotel doesn’t have a parking garage, or you just need to park for dinner or a visit to a museum, there’s an easier way than just driving around looking for spots.

City parking spots in certain areas can be reserved via the ParkMobile app, letting you better plan what time you leave and be confident that you’ll have parking close to your destination.

The ParkMobile app also allows drivers to pay for parking, and if the meter is about to run out, drivers receive an alert on their phones letting them know, with the option to add more money to keep from getting a ticket.

In many places in Sacramento, drivers will see a circular sign with a number and a plus sign in it, such as (2+). That sign means

that the rate for parking will go up after the first two hours, and the meters themselves have the information of exact costs.

Public Transit

For those who prefer to leave the car at home and travel around the region and downtown area,Sacramento Regional Transit operates an array of buses and light rail lines that quickly and e ciently serve most areas visitors wish to go to in California’s capital.

A mobile-optimized website at m.sacrt.com allows riders to plan trips and check real-time bus and train locations as well as the next scheduled stops at each station. The mobile site also makes it easy to find information on any delays via its service alerts tab.

Get to the Airport on RT

Sacramento Regional Transit bus service connects downtown Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport, giving travelers an

economical alternative to parking their cars or taking more expensive transit options. Standard fares are $2.50, with discounted tickets for eligible riders coming in at $1.25, and rides for K–12 students are free. Buses run every 20 to 30 minutes, and drop o at the airport from approximately 3:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The direct service stops at both airport terminals as well as several spots in downtown Sacramento on J Street, around the State Capitol, Golden 1 Center arena and several downtown Sacramento hotels. Riders can pay for fares with exact change on the buses themselves or through the ZipPass mobile app, as well as other methods. To read more about payment options, visit SacRT. com. Yolobus will continue to serve the airport as well.

When it comes to purchasing and managing tickets, the easiest way is to use the ZipPass mobile app from Sacramento Regional Transit.

Tickets can also be purchased at kiosks, but let’s face it—you’re probably more likely to forget where you put a paper ticket than your smartphone.

Share the Mode

Look for Lime bikes and scooters within city limits of Sacramento and West Sac. Load the app and grab a ride to take you as far as you need to go. Just park it properly once you’ve arrived. Bird and Helbiz operate scooters in the area as well.

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Proudly serving our region as SACRAMENTO’S #1 HOSPITAL

We take pride in advancing health and improving lives in new ways, here at home and beyond.

As Sacramento’s No. 1 hospital and its only nationally ranked academic medical center, we’re honored to bring together expertise, research, and innovation to understand what makes our patients unique — so our communities can be stronger and healthier.

There are many ways that we provide extraordinary care, including:

 World-class expertise from doctors rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by patients

 More than 150 specialties with nationally ranked adult and pediatric care

 17 primary care clinics with telehealth options for urgent needs and same-day video visits

 Sacramento’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, offering early-stage clinical trials and the latest diagnosis and treatment options

 Home to the region’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive children’s hospital with a level I Children’s Surgery Center verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS)

 Magnet ® designation – the nation’s highest recognition for nursing excellence

From routine check-ups to life-saving treatments, you’ll always have an expert team behind you with UC Davis Health.

Sunny days in Sacramento bring a lot of opportunities to get outdoors with the kids and let them run . . . or bike or swim or float.

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Weber Creek Bridge, Placerville

With an abundance of trails, beaches and water parks, the Sacramento region is a literal playground for kids and families during summer months. Two rivers (the Sacramento and American) and two lakes (Natoma and Folsom) provide natural waterways for fun—and much of this shoreline is accessible from one of the most fabulous recreational trails in the world. Furthermore, with summer temps that make the outdoors a lot more fun when water is added, the area has a collection of water parks with lots of amenities, from slides and fountains to diving boards and floating features.

American River Parkway—The famous bike trail runs for 32 miles between Discovery Park and Folsom Lake’s Beals Point with numerous access points, beaches and parks along

the way. Paved for road cyclists and roller skaters, with dirt trails shooting off for mountain bikers—and plenty of space for walkers and runners—the trail is a recreationalist’s dream. A couple of noteworthy pedestrian bridges: Guy West Bridge between University Avenue and the Sacramento State campus and the Fair Oaks Truss Bridge. Bring the older kids out to explore—it’s mostly level, much of it is shaded, and there are lots of spots to stop and picnic along the way. It’s public and popular, so it’s not an ideal spot for toddlers on training wheels, and trail etiquette must be

followed in order to keep everyone safe. Some highlights: William B. Pond park, Ancil Hoffman Park and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, and Sunrise Boulevard River Access.

Lower American River Rafting—Rent rafts from a couple of different outfitters and ride the gentler portion of the American River from put-in near Sunrise Boulevard to take-out at River Bend Park (American River Raft Rentals) or Harrington Access (River Rat Rafting)—and catch the shuttle back to your vehicle. It’s a lazy float that lasts three to five hours, with the enlivening San Juan Rapids partway through (still considered safe for novice rafters). Bring your water weapons, sunscreen and plenty of snacks, but no alcohol. It’s prohibited throughout the parkway.

etinovice rafters). Bring your water weapons, sunscreen throughout the parkway.

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Cosumnes River Preserve Lake Natoma Crossing

Lake Natoma—Formed by Folsom Dam on one side and Nimbus Dam on the other, Lake Natoma straddles Rancho Cordova and Folsom, and is essentially a broad point on the American River, with trails on both sides. It’s peaceful and shady. The Sacramento State Aquatic Center—a national boating instruction safety center—rents paddleboards, kayaks and canoes from its facility at Hazel Avenue; workshop and classes are also available for people who want to learn to paddle, windsurf, waterski and ride personal watercraft.

Folsom Lake—This reservoir on the American River straddles Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties, and includes 75 miles of shoreline.

Cosumnes River Preserve—About 20 miles south of Sacramento lies a 51,000-acre nature preserve filled with birds and other wildlife. Wander the boardwalks over the slough and follow the interpretive signage along trails that lead through the riparian oak forests. The kids will spot birds, bugs, rodents and more.

Water Parks

The region is rife with spraygrounds and community pools. Here are some of the larger water parks.

Wake Island—An 80acre water park north of Sacramento includes a massive aqua park—a floating playground where kids and adults can leap from spot to spot, slide, roll and climb. There are floating hamster wheels, wakeboarding, cabanas, a Ninja racecourse and a zipline.

Wackford Aquatic Complex—In Elk Grove, this community water park and aquatic complex has a 45-footlong inflatable called Double Trouble, and a 160-foot waterslide, Typhoon Tower, and lots of water features for kids of all ages.

Cal Expo—The water park at Cal Expo, formerly a Raging Waters site that closed after the pandemic, is expected to reopen under new ownership, Silverwood Entertainment. miles of shoreline.

Major beaches with day-use areas include Granite Bay and Beals Point, and some wonderful hiking trails can be accessed from Folsom Point, Browns Ravine and Salmon Falls, among other spots. The lake draws anglers, personal watercraft riders and power boaters. This summer promises sufficient lake levels for boat launching—perfect for water skiing, tubing, sailing and all matter of water fun.

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash—With many slides and rides, including The Vortex, Master Blaster Water Coaster, The Twin Twisters and the Thunder Bay Wavepool, this park in Roseville draws families from far and wide during the summer. Also on site: an arcade, miniature golf course, laser tag, bumper cars and a fast-car raceway.

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Another great place for kids in the summer, Folsom’s biggest water park includes a zero-entry shallow pool with spray structure and, in the deep pool, a floating obstacle course as well as low and high diving boards. In between: a fast, twisty slide. Whether you’ve got tots or teenagers, there’s a way for them to get wet.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Outdoor fun, family meals, sweets and sights—Sacramento has all that and more to make the perfect family vacation.

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Old Sacramento Waterfront

SEE THE SIGHTS

Sacramento is home to a host of attractions ranging from the State Capitol to the California State Railroad Museum, Children’s Museum and plenty of outdoor activities.

The newest museum in Sacramento is the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity. Located in a historic power station, this museum focuses on various scientific disciplines, and unlike many museums, it’s a place where you’re encouraged to interact with the exhibits. Located right on the river north of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, it’s close to plenty of other attractions as well.

One of the best-known museums in Sacramento, and a great place for families, is the California State Railroad Museum. Learn the story of the Transcontinental Railroad through informative exhibits and plenty of full-size, original locomotives and train cars. The dining and mail cars are always a hit,

and you can actually climb into the cab of a steam engine. Head upstairs to see the expansive collection of model railroad layouts, which are just as popular with adults as they are with the kids.

While you’re in the Old Sacramento Waterfront, it’s a perfect time to see some of the other Gold Rush-era sights, like the Eagle Theatre, Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum and the Sacramento History Museum. One of the stars of the waterfront is the Delta King, a historic paddle-wheeler that used to ply the river, served as a hospital ship in World War II and is now a hotel, restaurant and event space.

One of the best ways to see the Old Sacramento Waterfront and the nearby Downtown Commons is from the Waterfront Wheel, a Ferris wheel installed in 2020 that is just thrilling enough to not be too scary for the younger family members, and gives an exciting bird’s-eye view of the riverfront area.

After your ride, you may have worked up an appetite. There are plenty of restaurants, ranging from The Firehouse for fine dining and Rio City Café for a riverfront experience to casual pizza places and Willie’s Burgers for fast food. You can also indulge your sweet tooth at one of the candy shops in the area, picking your perfect sampling from wooden barrels, or head to Danny’s Mini Donuts to get the bite-sized pastries fresh off the cooling rack.

When it’s time to walk off some off those calories (or get the kids to burn off some energy), stroll along one of the waterfront paths. On the Sacramento side of the river, you can walk or ride bikes all the way down to Scott’s Seafood at the Westin Sacramento, or head across the golden Tower Bridge to West Sacramento and get great pictures of Old Sacramento Waterfront and the Delta King from the riverfront walk.

The Crocker Art Museum is just a few blocks away from the Old

Sacramento Waterfront at Third and O streets. In addition to being the premier art museum in the region, with pieces from antiquity all the way to modern times and an impressive collection of California Impressionist paintings, it has a robust program of activities geared toward kids, so they can learn to appreciate art while creating their own.

California’s capital isn’t just the political powerhouse of the world’s fourth-largest economy. It’s a familyfocused place that has both big-city amenities and the welcoming feel you’d expect from a small town.

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Delta King

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Fairytale Town

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

A trifecta of tried-and-true fun awaits in William Land Park. At Fairytale Town, young ones climb, slide and let their imaginations run wild amid storybook-themed amusements. With its vintage carousel, miniature train and spinning cups, old-school rides rule at Funderland.

Also in Land Park, the Sacramento Zoo has drawn crowds for generations. Lions and lemurs and okapi—all there. Don’t miss Gizmo, the adorable young red panda, or the new baby giraffe. Also, in the burgeoning city of Folsom, 20 miles east of downtown Sac, Folsom Zoo Sanctuary provides a haven for injured and orphaned wild animals, and Folsom Valley Railway offers rides on a rare 12inch gauge railroad.

Catch a Sacramento River Cats game at Sutter Health Park. This Triple-A affiliate for the San Francisco Giants is a popular draw for families that relish baseball, ballpark fare and between-innings frivolity.

The Sacramento Republic Football Club has drawn sellout crowds for the past 10 seasons. Catch a great soccer match while you’re in town at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN COMMONS

Downtown Commons—or DOCO—is the newest hub of entertainment, sports, retail and dining in Sacramento. In the heart of downtown, it’s built around Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the famous purple beam that lights up every time the home team wins. Even if it’s not basketball season, the Kings Team Store is the best place to snag Sacramento Kings gear, and there’s sure to be something fun going on at the arena, which regularly hosts concerts, Disney on Ice, professional bull riding and monster truck rallies. Check Sacramento365. com before you come to town to plan around any shows you might want to see.

Other things to do in DOCO include walking through the openair corridors to shop at local spots, enjoy the murals painted throughout the area, and grab a coffee or boba tea. Lawn games like cornhole are also available, and there’s a restaurant to fit any appetite.

ENJOY A FESTIVAL

Sacramento is a city of festivals. Popular music festivals like Aftershock and GoldenSky are destinations for families who enjoy live music. On back-to-back weekends in October, Aftershock will feature

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Aftershock Festival

Sacramento River Cats

Sacramento Zoo

Other noteworthy gatherings include Visit Sacramento’s Farmto-Fork Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Held every September, it brings food and wine tastings, chef demos and live music to Capitol Mall, with the iconic Tower Bridge as its backdrop.

Other annual festivals and events popular with families include the California State Fair, Sacramento Pride, Juneteenth, Chalk It Up! and more. Visit Sacramento365.com for a full list of annual events and festivals in California’s capital.

EAT YOUR FILL

Sacramento is America’s Farmto-Fork Capital, and you’ll see evidence of that everywhere, from the Farm-to-Fork Festival to the quality of our food. If you’re trying to get your kids to eat their veggies, there’s no better place to take them than the Midtown Farmers Market, held every Saturday in the area surrounding 20th and K

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Guns N’ Roses as one the headliners, and GoldenSky will be headlined by Jon Pardi and Eric Church.

streets. Meet farmers, check out the artisan wares and sample delicious prepared foods, from macarons to enchiladas. Once you’re done walking through the market, there’s plenty to do in the Midtown area, with lots of boutiques, parks and cafes to visit.

When it’s time to sit down to a meal, know that in Sacramento, our focus is fresh and local. If your kids love mac ’n’ cheese, we’ve got it, but you’ll also find plenty of restaurants with a much wider variety of food options for both kids and adults.

Of course, the food doesn’t have to be healthy—you are on vacation, after all. Take a look at the article on desserts in this issue, and treat yourself and the whole family.

TAKE A DAY TRIP

Hit the road for some nearby family fun. Just a few miles up the road in Auburn, the American River Confluence beckons with trails leading to Lake Clementine and other spots along the North and Middle forks of the river. After-

ward, pop into Auburn Alehouse for some grub—Mom and Dad can even enjoy a brew.

Farther south on Highway 49 lies Coloma and Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, where gold was discovered in 1848, kicking off California’s Gold Rush. With historic buildings still standing, a working blacksmith shop and plenty of interpretive exhibits, the park provides a hands-on history lesson that gets even more hands-on if you pan for gold.

Also in the area, you can go whitewater rafting. Take a guided river ride with one of the outfits operating out of Lotus. The North, Middle and South forks of the American River offer Class III, IV and V rapids, with something for everyone from beginners to advanced rafters.

Just outside of Placerville at Gold Bug Mine, you can tour an original gold mine and learn how miners processed the rocks and gold they carved out of the mountains before taking them back down to the valley to claim their fortunes. Afterward, stop in downtown Placerville for some lunch—or maybe just some pie at Sweetie Pie’s on Main Street.

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Gold Bug Mine, Placerville

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Whether it’s spring break, the scaldinghot heart of summe or the beginning of fall, it’s never a bad time to treat yourself to an ice cream in Sacramento.

In America’s Farm-toFork Capital, it’s not just the produce that tastes so good. Our local creameries provide the freshest ingredients to make ice cream, served at old-fashioned parlors that offer a heaping scoop of nostalgia as well as at shops that have created new twists on the classic treat.

The Classic Parlors

When it comes to classic ice cream parlors, two in Sacramento stand out: Gunther’s and Vic’s. Both located just south of the central city, they’ve long split locals into two camps. If you ask around, you’re likely to hear some pretty compelling arguments as to why each one of them is best. Our suggestion? Try them both.

Gunther’s, located at 2801 Franklin Blvd., is easily recognizable by the neon sign showing the ice cream man tossing a scoop into a cone. Lines, especially in summer, can stretch well out the door, but the service is quick, and it’s always worth the wait. The Gunther family opened the shop in 1940 and managed to keep it going during World War II, despite rampant rationing. It emerged in the post-war era as a family favorite, manufacturing its ice cream on-site. The current owner, Rick Klopp, began working at the shop in 1969, and he and his wife, Marlena, continue to stick to the basic idea of serving quality ice cream based on the original family recipes. While the nostalgic experience is still to get the ice cream in the classic parlor setting, Gunther’s sells

its ice cream to 60 other businesses in the Sacramento region.

Vic’s, at 3199 Riverside Blvd., was founded in 1947 and has more than 20 flavors of ice cream complemented by espresso drinks, milkshakes and more, including sandwiches and other food items. Try the cherry amaretto, or keep it simple with a classic flavor— or even spice it up with something like a hot fudge sundae.

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Another classic Sacramento ice cream parlor is Leatherby’s, which “Papa Dave” opened in 1982. Multiple locations around the Sacramento area have since opened and serve a wide variety of ice cream, sundaes, floats and sodas as well as food.

Fresh Takes on a Favorite Treat

Ice cream might be the timeless classic, but there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it.

Yume Gelato, at 5921 Folsom Blvd., makes the classic Italian style with the flavors you’d expect, but also branches out with unique takes on the classics such as the Fat Elvis (banana gelato with crunchy peanut butter and chocolate chips), hojicha (Japanese roasted green tea), coffee brownie with dulce de leche, and more.

Another place to try for something you might not have seen before The Parlor, located at 2620 Fair Oaks Blvd. While you can get “just” a scoop of ice cream here, the place is best-known for something a bit more decadent: the ice cream puff, which is ice cream served inside a hot doughnut. And if that’s not quite enough, you can opt for the works: a triplescoop milkshake topped with a hot Nutella-filled doughnut, whipped cream and all the toppings you want.

Sacramento’s R Street Corridor is one of the most popular places to hang out in the city, and one of the attractions there is the Portland, Oregon-based Salt and Straw in the Ice Blocks development. Loaded with unique flavors, it’s a popular spot, but the line moves fast. One dessert that’s gained popularity in the United States over the past decade or so is the French macaron—two thin almond meringue cookies with a grenache filling.

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Chocolates, on L Street, between 18th and 19th, is local favorite, and it makes a mean macaron. Imagine a scaledup macaron, where the ganache filling is replaced with ice cream, and you’ve got one of Ginger

Elizabeth’s creations that you just can’t miss, especially in summer. Salty caramel is probably the most popular, but the other flavors are just as tasty.

For the dairy-free crowd, most of the previously mentioned ice cream places have sorbets or something else to fit that need, but Conscious Creamery is an entirely dairyfree gelateria, with most of its gelato made from cashew milk. Located at 3400 Broadway, it’s just a short distance from the central city.

Another great dairy-free spot, with multiple locations around Sacramento, is Burger Patch, which serves vegan house-made shakes in a variety of flavors, from vanilla bean to strawberry and cookie crumble.

If you’re in the central city, another favorite for the vegan and gluten-free crowd is Babes Ice Cream & Donuts, located at 2417 J St. With a monthly doughnut flavor that complements the wide range of ice cream and other baked goods, Babes is a great spot, even if you’re not on a plantbased diet.

No talk of desserts in Sacramento would be complete without mentioning one of the most popular, storied places in the city: Rick’s Dessert Diner. Open since 1986, it was previously located on K Street but moved to its current location at 2401 J St. a few years back. While most 1950s-themed diners feature burgers and hot dogs, at Rick’s, the display cases and tables are full of a mix of cakes, tarts, pies, pastries, cheesecakes and more. And yes, there are gluten-free options. It’s open until 11 p.m., so if you’re looking for a last stop before heading back to your hotel, Rick’s has you covered.

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Housed in two sideby-side buildings

(a historic Victorian mansion and a contemporary state-of-the-art facility), Crocker Art Museum contains works from antiquity all the way up to contemporary times. Through Aug. 27, you can see “Breaking the Rules: Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown.”

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity brings the “wow” factor with its stateof-the-art exhibits covering health, engineering, water, energy and space. Housed in an old power station on the banks of the Sacramento River just north of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, this interactive space appeals to all ages. MOSAC is Sacramento’s newest museum.

African-American history comes to life in the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum’s newly renovated and expanded space. In addition to the displays and

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storytelling, an African marketplace on the third Saturday of each month sells artwork, homemade dishes, crafts and clothing.

The Sacramento History Museum takes a deep dive into the region’s roots, celebrating the cultural heritage of the Nisenan, Miwok, Patwin and Maidu people, the Gold Rush and Sacramento’s emergence as an agricultural powerhouse. Howard, the museum’s unlikely TikTok star, has helped amass more than 2 million followers for the museum with his folksy print shop presentations.

The California Museum is best known for its California Hall of Fame awards, which honor people who have made a mark on our state’s history. Browse the museum’s signature Hall of Fame exhibit, or enjoy “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” running June 10 through Oct. 1

GALLERIES

Here’s a small selection of the region’s many art galleries.

Axis Gallery

Emphasis:contemporary work in all media 625 S St., Sacramento. axisgallery.org

Viewpoint Photographic Art Center

Emphasis: Full-service photographic art center 2015 J St., Sacramento. (916) 441-2341. viewpointphotoartcenter.org

Kennedy Gallery

Elliott Fouts Gallery

Emphasis: Landscapes, ceramics, Pop art 1831 P St., Sacramento. (916) 736-1429. efgallery.com

Twisted Track Gallery

Emphasis: Contemporary art 1730 12th St., Sacramento. rocnsol.life

To find out about additional museums, including some kids’ favorites, such as the State Indian Museum, California State Railroad Museum and Aerospace Museum of California, go to Sacramento Area Museums (sacmuseums.org).

Emphasis: Multimedia by minority-based artists 1931 L St., Sacramento. (916) 400-4272. kennedygallerysacramento.com

On the evening of the second Saturday of each month, area galleries throw open their doors for receptions and viewings. It’s a good time to check out multiple galleries in one outing and mingle with fellow art lovers.

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

California State Railroad Museum

PERFORMING ARTS

BROADWAY SACRAMENTO

California’s largest nonprofit musical theater company brings “Pretty Woman: The Musical” to the renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, and “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” “Rent” and more to the UC Davis Health Pavilion. 1301 L St., Sacramento. (916) 557-1999. broadwaysacramento.com

B STREET THEATRE

The ever-popular local theater group was founded by actor Timothy Busfield in 1986. Now it brings its Mainstage and Family series to its multistage home venue, The Sofia. This season, expect to see “Brokeology,” “Winnie-the-Pooh” and “The Play That Goes Wrong.” The Sofia is also home to concerts and other acts. 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento. (916) 443-5300 ext. 1. bstreettheatre.org

CAPITAL STAGE

This midtown theater company has a mission to entertain, engage and challenge its audiences, and continues to do so with “The Hombres,” an examination of Machismo culture with regard to male relationships, and “Predictor,” based on the invention of the first home pregnancy test. 2215 J St., Sacramento. (916) 995-5464. capstage.org

SACRAMENTO BALLET

Modern and classical works are brought to life by this venerable dance company. In May, the Emergence series will feature the choreography of George Balanchine, along with new works by Caili Quan, Stephanie Martinez and Adam Hougland. 2420 N St., Sacramento. (916) 552-5810. sacballet.org

SACRAMENTO PHILHARMONIC & OPERA

In May, the concert and opera organization presents its seasonclosing opera, “La Boheme,” Giacomo Puccini’s famous love story, at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. 1301 L St., Sacramento. (916) 808-5181. sacphilopera.org

SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY

STC has something for children and adults alike with upcoming shows such as “The Rainbow Fish” (youth series) and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” (main series). 1419 H St., Sacramento. (916) 443-6722. sactheatre.org

Dancers Wen Na Robertson and Victor Maguad in EMERGENCE

Photo by Tony Nguyen

Matt K. Miller in THE HUMANS by Stephen Karam

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ACCOMMODATIONS

STAY AWHILE

SACRAMENTO’S BEST PLACES TO STAY

For a list of all Sacramento-area hotels, please visit our online accommodations directory at visitsacramento.com/hotels

DOWNTOWN/OLD SACRAMENTO WATERFRONT

AMBER HOUSE INN OF MIDTOWN, 1315 22nd St. 95816; (916) 444-8085; amberhouse.com

AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN, 430 16th St. 95814; (916) 444-3670; abvidowntownsacramento.com

BEST WESTERN SANDMAN MOTEL, 236 Jibboom St. 95811; (916) 443-6515; bestwestern.com/prop-05240

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT–SACRAMENTO MIDTOWN, 4422 Y St. 95817; (916) 445-6800; marriott.com/saccy

DELTA KING HOTEL, 1000 Front St. 95814; (800)825-5464, (916) 444-5464; deltaking.com

ECONO LODGE DOWNTOWN, 711 16th St. 95814; (916) 443-6631; choicehotels.com/california/sacramento/econo-lodge-hotels

EMBASSY SUITES SACRAMENTO HOTEL, 100 Capitol Mall 95814; (916) 326-5000; sacramento.embassysuites.com

FORT SUTTER HOTEL, 1308 28th St. 95814; (916) 603-2301; fortsutterhotel.com

HAMPTON INN & SUITES AT CSUS, 1875 65th St. 95819; (916) 451-1135; hilton.com/en/hotels/sacsuhx-hampton-suites-sacramento-at-csus

HOLIDAY INN SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN–ARENA, 300 J St. 95814; (916) 446-0100; holidayinnsacramento.com

HYATT CENTRIC DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, 1122 7th St. 95814; (916) 371-7000; hyattcentricdowntownsacramento.com

HYATT REGENCY SACRAMENTO, 1209 L St. 95814; (916) 443-1234; sacramento.regency.hyatt.com

INN OFF CAPITOL PARK, 1530 N St. 95814; (916) 447-8100; innoffcapitolpark.com

KIMPTON SAWYER HOTEL, 500 J St. 95814; (916) 545-7100; sawyerhotel.com

LA QUINTA, 200 Jibboom St. 95811; (916) 448-8100; lq.com

QUALITY INN, 818 15th St. 95814; (916) 444-3980; qualityinn.com/hotel/ca505

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN AT CAPITOL PARK, 1121 15th St. 95814; (916) 443-0500; marriott.com/sacdt

SHERATON GRAND SACRAMENTO, 1230 J St. 95814; (916) 447-1700; sheraton.com/sacramento

SURESTAY PLUS HOTEL BY BEST WESTERN, 350 Bercut Dr. 95811; (916) 497-0955; heritagehotelgroup.com/sacramento-ca-hotel

VAGABOND EXECUTIVE INN–OLD TOWN, 909 Third St. 95814; (916) 446-1481; vagabondinn-sacramento-old-town-hotel.com

THE CITIZEN HOTEL, 926 J St. 95814; (916) 447-2700; citizenhotel.com

THE EXCHANGE SACRAMENTO CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON, 1006 Fourth St., 95814; (916) 931-3300; the exchangesacramento.com

THE WESTIN SACRAMENTO, 4800 Riverside Blvd. 95822; (916) 443-8400; westinsacramento.com

MOTEL 6, 623 16th St. 95814; (916) 476-4499; wyndhamhotels.lcom/travelodge

NATOMAS/AIRPORT

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SACRAMENTO AIRPORT NATOMAS, 2101 River Plaza Dr. 95833; (916) 922-1120; marriott.com/sacch

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES SACRAMENTO AIRPORT NATOMAS, 2730 El Centro Rd. 95833; (916) 923-7472; marriott.com/sacwn 8

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SACRAMENTO AIRPORT, 4900 Duckhorn Dr. 95834; (916) 263-9000; fourpointssacramentoairport.com

HILTON GARDEN INN SACRAMENTO/SOUTH NATOMAS, 2540 Venture Oaks Wy. 95833; (916) 568-5400; sacramento.hgi.com

HOMEWOOD SUITES SACRAMENTO AIRPORT/NATOMAS, 3001 Advantage Wy. 95834; (916) 263-9510; sacramentoairport.homewoodsuites.com

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT SACRAMENTO AIRPORT NATOMAS, 2618 Gateway Oaks Dr. 95833; (916) 649-1300; marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacsn-residence-inn-sacramento-airport-natomas

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT, 2555 Venture Oaks Wy. 95833; (916) 925-2280; marriott.com/sacsh 10

TOWNEPLACE SUITES AIRPORT/NATOMAS, 4090 East Commerce Wy. 95834; (916) 419-8811; marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacta-towneplace-suites-sacramento-airport-natomas 6

WYNDHAM GARDEN SACRAMENTO AIRPORT, 2298 Terracina Dr. 95834; (916) 419-2222; wyndhamsac.com

POINT WEST MARKETPLACE/HIGHWAY 80

ARDEN STAR HOTEL, 1413 Howe Ave. 95825; (916) 999-1233; ardenstarhotel.com

CAL EXPO RV PARK, 1600 Exposition Blvd. 95815; (916) 263-3187; calexpo.com

COMFORT INN & SUITES, 21 Howe Ave. 95826; (916) 379-0400; comfortinnsacramento.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, CAL EXPO, 1782 Tribute Rd. 95815; (916) 929-7900; marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacce-courtyard-sacramento-cal-expo

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON SACRAMENTO, 2001 Point West Wy. 95815; (916) 929-8855; doubletreesacramento.com

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT SACRAMENTO CAL EXPO, 1780 Tribute Rd. 95815; (916) 920-5300; marriott.com/sacxp

HAMPTON INN & SUITES, 2230 Auburn Blvd. 95821; (916) 927-2222; sacramentoauburnblvd.hamptoninn.com

HOTEL MED PARK, SACRAMENTO, 2356 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817; (916) 455-4000; choicehotels.com/california/sacramento/ascend-hotels/

LARKSPUR LANDING, 555 Howe Ave. 95825; (916) 646-1212; larkspurlanding.com/sacramento

LIONS GATE HOTEL, 3410 Westover St. 95652; (916) 643-6222; lionsgatehotel.com

RODEWAY INN, 25 Howe Ave. 95826; (916) 386-8408; choicehotels.com/california/sacramento/rodeway-inn-hotels/cah72

TOWNEPLACE SUITES SACRAMENTO CAL EXPO, 1784 Tribute Rd. 95815; (916) 920-5400; marriott.com/saccx

WYNDHAM SACRAMENTO, 5321 Date Ave. 95841; (916) 338-5800; wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/sacramento-california/wyndham-sacramento/overview

GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA

CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, CA 95606; 800-992-8686; cachecreek.com

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO RESORT, 12222 New York Ranch Rd. Jackson 95642; (800) 822-WINN; jacksoncasino.com

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, 11131 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova; (888) 312-2399; wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/rancho-cordova-california/la-quinta-rancho-cordova-sacramento

SACRAMENTO MARRIOTT RANCHO CORDOVA, 11211 Point East Dr., Rancho Cordova; (916) 638-1100; marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacmc-sacramento-marriott-rancho-cordova

SPRINGHILL SUITES, 3455 Reed Ave., West Sacramento 95605; (916) 873-8222; marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacsw-springhill-suites-west-sacramento

THE MURIETA INN AND SPA, 7337 Murieta Dr. Rancho Murieta 95683; (916) 345-3900; themurietainn.com

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By Marybeth Bizjak

In California’s capital city, you and your young ones don’t have to settle for chicken nuggets.

Dine and Dream well while you discover your own adventure in Amador County

In downtown Plymouth Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2008 www.restauranttaste.com

16 comfortable rooms in Sierra Foothills Wine Country www.hotelrest.net

Pub grub and four modern guest rooms at the Volcano Union Pub + Inn in downtown Volcano www.volcanounion.com

As America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, Sacramento has no shortage of excellent restaurants. In fact, in the past few years, the world-famous Michelin Guide has bestowed coveted stars on local two eateries, The Kitchen and Localis. But if you’re visiting with kids in tow, you probably have no plans to take them to either of those places. Don’t worry; we have you covered with the following list of spots where you and the kids can get a great meal.

ids love pizza, and the capital city has more than its fair share of great places serving top-notch pies. One of the best is Zelda’s in midtown, where you can get Chicago-style deep-dish pizza brimming with zesty sauce and molten cheese. The old-school atmosphere is a kick; the kids will enjoy the dim ambience, year-round Christmas lights and sturdy wooden booths. Start with a kid-friendly appetizer such as spicy chicken wings or garlic cheese bread, and sneak in a few nutrients with a self-serve bowl of salad (lettuce, tomatoes and onions) big enough for the whole family. The pizzas take at least 30 minutes to prepare, which can be a problem for fidgety youngsters, but here’s a pro tip: Call ahead to order, and your pizza (and table) will be waiting for you when you arrive. 1415 21st St.; (916) 447-1400; zeldasgourmetpizza.com

But your pickiest little eaters will be satisfied with the Margherita (tomato and cheese) or the American (pepperoni). The menu also offers a handful of pastas (including a $10 kid’s pasta) and appetizers, such as a beef-and-pork meatball with tomato sauce. Youngster-approved desserts include an ice cream sandwich (made with vanilla ice cream from nearby Vic’s ice cream parlor), chocolate chip cookie and chocolate pudding.

2711 Riverside Blvd.; (916) 4438929; masullopizza.com

With its heavy reliance on rice and noodle dishes, Thai is always a popular choice for children. One of the best places in town for Thai food is The Coconut on T near Southside Park. Your young ones will go crazy for the appetizers, which include crispy pot stickers, fried chicken wings and cheese wontons. For your main course, order several dishes for the table: maybe drunken noodles, Thai fried rice and avocado yellow curry. Everyone will eat their fill and may even have room for a traditional Thai dessert such as fried banana or mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream. 1110 T St.; (916) 8224665; coconutont.com

For a more modern take on pizza, head to Masullo, a handsome pizzeria in the Land Park neighborhood. Here, a wood-burning oven quickly turns out delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas: thin crusted, blistered and charred from the blazing-hot oven. The pizzas come with interesting names and intriguing toppings, such as the Mustapha (mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula) and the Tova (a vegan pie with cremini mushrooms and hemp seed).

Burgers are another kid fave, and they (and you) won’t be disappointed with Burgers and Brew

ers .

Street Corridor, this pubby eatburgers made from Niman Ranch

mi burger, a bacon and jalapeño burger and a chili cheeseburger.

some curly fries or a big plate of hot menu

Located on downtown’s R Street Corridor, this pubby eatery serves up tasty half-pound burgers made from Niman Ranch beef. You have many burger options here, including a pastrami burger, a bacon and jalapeño burger and a chili cheeseburger. Supplement your order with some curly fries or a big plate of onion rings. If that’s too much food for your littles, a separate kids menu features a smaller burger, along with grilled cheese, chicken tenders and a hot dog. Mom and Dad will enjoy the lengthy and nicely curated menu of beers, ales, stouts and other brews, both locally sourced and from around the world. 1409 R St.; (916) 442-0900; burgersnbrew.com

Just across the street from The Coconut is Betty Wine Bar. A wine bar, you say? For kids? Hear me out. Owner Colleen Fleming once ran an uberpopular wine bar in Napa that attracted a late-night crowd of hipsters. But after she had her first child, she decided to move to Sacramento and open a place that would appeal to parents like her. Her second child was just 1 month old when Betty opened late last year, and it has been exceedingly popular with the stroller set. At lunch, the order-at-the-counter menu focuses on a handful of deli-style sandwiches and salads. In the afternoon, the menu shifts to a list of snacky items, such as cheese and charcuterie boards and a trio of nibbles—olives, kettle chips and roasted nuts— that will keep your kids happy. Out back, there’s a lovely patio with picnic tables where children and dogs can make themselves at home. Inside, the wine bar shares space with a bottle shop that carries interesting, affordable wines from around the world. Best of all, there’s no restaurant markup; just pay the retail price plus a $10 corkage fee and you can sip your wine in peace. 1103 T St.; (916) 898-2116; betty-wine.com

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If barbecue is your thing, check out Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse. Located in the city’s Southside Park neighborhood, it’s a casual eatery where you place your order at the counter, then find a seat in the spacious indoor dining area or one of the two sprawling outdoor patios furnished with picnic tables and benches. At one end of the restaurant, a giant indoor smoker handles all the meats: beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, turkey, hot links and chicken. At the other end, high-quality beer is made on-site inside a large, glass-walled room filled with gleaming stainless-steel tanks. The fun menu includes brisket tacos, mac ’n’ cheese and poblano cheddar grits, along with burgers, sandwiches and salads. Kids can order one item from the smoker and one side for just $8. 1322 V St.; (916) 706-3741; urbanrootsbrewing.com

You don’t have to be a kid to love Punch Bowl Social—but it doesn’t hurt, either. Located in DOCO next to Golden 1 Center, this restaurant (part of a national chain) is a fun lover’s paradise, with bowling lanes, arcade machines, pingpong, shuffleboard, foosball and a giant Jenga. While the kids play, you can indulge in a tasty craft cocktail. Once you tear your young ones away from the fun and games, they’ll fuel up on such tasty fare as cauliflower nachos, chicken ’n’ waffles and cocoa-dusted carnitas tacos. After you all eat, challenge the kids to a karaoke sing-off for a little friendly family competition. Then, hit up nearby Häagen-Dazs for a scoop of ice cream or Estelle’s Bakery & Patisserie for a fruit tart or a slice of cake. 500 J St.; (916) 925-5610; punchbowlsocial.com

Kids go nuts for ramen, that intoxicating combination of warming broth and slippery noodles. Sacramento has plenty of great ramen houses to choose from.

If you’re downtown, try Kodaiko

Ramen & Bar, located in a below-ground space on K Street. One of its owners is Billy

Ngo, the brilliant chef behind Kru, the city’s top sushi restaurant. At Kodaiko, the made-fromscratch broths are rich and intensely flavored. You can order additions to your ramen that include ajitama (a softcooked egg), seasoned tofu and chicken chashu. A separate kids menu offers a child-sized portion of ramen, along with chicken karaage, marinated chicken bowl and egg salad sando on fluffy white bread with a side of rice. 718 K St.; (916) 4268863; kodaikoramen.com

While you’re playing tourist in Sacramento, you really ought to stop for a meal at Tower Cafe.

It’s a local institution, as much loved as nearby Fairytale Town and the Sacramento Zoo. Located on Broadway, it’s next door to Tower Theatre, a movie palace from the late 1930s that still shows first-run films, mostly foreign and indie. At Tower Cafe, you order from a lengthy, wide-ranging menu of global cuisine, from all-American burgers to Thai green curry, Jamaican jerk chicken, Florentine ravioli and more. For children under 10, a simple kids menu includes a quesadilla, a burrito and linguine with butter and cheese. The indoor dining room is decorated

with colorful artifacts and artworks from around the world, while the patio out front is filled with lush plantings and the soft tinklings of a water fountain. Weekend brunch here is a hot ticket; you’ll have to line up for the chance to eat Tower’s famous blueberry cornmeal pancakes. 1518 Broadway; (916) 4410222; towercafe.com

If you or a member of your family has a gluten sensitivity, you must eat at Sibling by Pushkin’s, a midtown restaurant that is 100% gluten free. It’s a beautiful, modern restaurant that doesn’t give off “healthy for you” vibes. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Sibling offers an all-day brunch menu that includes breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads and “bowls” such as quinoa with cured salmon. There’s also a separate vegan menu that features dishes like scrambled tofu, mushroom po’ boy and vegan Cobb salad. All the bread products are made from the company’s proprietary flour blend, a mixture of sorghum, rice and tapioca flours plus potato starch that doesn’t become coarse or gummy like other gluten-free flours. It’s allowed Sibling to attract a healthy following of mainstream customers, not just people who avoid gluten. Sibling’s owners operate two other GF businesses

nearby: Pushkin’s Bakery and Babes Ice Cream & Donuts. 1813 Capitol Ave.; (916) 823-5520; siblingsacramento.com

The Firehouse is one of the most elegant—and historic—restaurants in Sacramento. Located on the Old Sacramento Waterfront, it’s housed in an 1853 redbrick firehouse and has operated as a restaurant since 1960. This is white-tablecloth dining at its finest. But that doesn’t mean kids won’t enjoy it, too. Here, they can practice their best manners while enjoying well-prepared classic cuisine and old-school service in swanky surroundings. Prices are steep, to be sure. To help you with the sticker shock, there’s a “Young Patrons” menu that offers a cheeseburger, grilled chicken, pappardelle Alfredo, oven-roasted salmon and fillet of beef, with nothing costing more than $18. In nice weather, ask for a table out in the courtyard, widely considered one of the most charming alfresco dining spots in town. End your meal with a special treat for the kids: a visit to one of Old Sac’s old-fashioned candy stores, where they can select their own sweets from huge barrels overflowing with just about every kind of candy they can imagine. 1112 Second St.; (916) 442-4772; firehouseoldsac.com

EVENT CALENDAR

SACRAMENTO EVENTS ARE HOT, HOT, HOT

WHAT’S GOING ON IN SACRAMENTO

As the year-round source for Sacramento events, Sacramento365 features comprehensive listings of arts, culture and recreational activities, allowing you to experience all Sacramento has to o er. Visit Sacramento365.com at any time and search by date or category to find outings that pique your interest!

APRIL

All Month Photography Month Sacramento

Participating Galleries PhotoMonthSacramento.org

12 & 13 Sting: My Songs

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

14–16 Western Bass Shootout Outdoor Expo

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center WesternBassShootOut.com

15 Bockbierfest Sacramento Turn Verein SacramentoTurnVerein.com

15 & 16 Sacramento Reptile Show Cal Expo SacReptileShow.com

22–30 Sacramento Beer Week

Participating Breweries SacramentoBeerWeek.com

23 Sacramento Earth Day Celebration Southside Park EcoSacramento.net

28–30 Sacramento Autorama

Cal Expo RodShows.com/Sacramento-Autorama

29 California Duck Days Festival

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters YoloBasin.org/California-Duck-Days

29 & 30 Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival Southside Park XosoSports.com

MAY

2–7 Pretty Woman: The Musical

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center BroadwaySacramento.com

5 & 6 Country in the Park

Cal Expo’s Miller Lite Grandstand KNCIFM.com

5–July 28 Concerts in the Park

Cesar Chavez Plaza GoDowntownSac.com

6 Ali Wong

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

6 & 7 Jo Koy: World Tour

Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

12–14 FoodieLand Night Market

Cal Expo FoodieLandNM.com/Sacramento

13 Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine and Tiny Banjos Tour

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

13 The Mission Foods Legendary Sacramento Mile

Powered by Law Tigers

Cal Expo SDI-Racing.com

19 AAPI Night Market

Capitol Mall AAPINightMarket.com

19–21 Sacramento Ballet Presents Emergence

The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts SacBallet.org

24–27 NCAA Division One Outdoor Track & Field Championships West First Round Sacramento State NCAA.com

25 Tyler Rich

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

25–29 Sacramento County Fair

Cal Expo SacFair.com

28 Lizzo: The Special 2our Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

JUNE

7 Melanie Martinez: PORTALS Tour

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

10 & 11 Sacramento Pride

Capitol Mall SacramentoPride.org

13–18 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

17 Diana Ross: The Music Legacy Tour 2023

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

17 Back to the Boulevard Presents Back to Cal Expo

Cal Expo BackToTheBoulevard.com

23 blink-182 Tour 2023

Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

27–July 2 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

30–July 2 Jurassic World Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

JULY

1–3 Folsom Pro Rodeo

Dan Russell Rodeo Arena FolsomProRodeo.com

11–16 The Music Man

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

14–30 California State Fair

Cal Expo CalExpoStateFair.com

20 RuPaul’s Drag Race

Werq the World Tour 2023

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

25–30 The Addams Family

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

29 Collective Soul

Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

AUGUST

3–6 Cirque Du Soleil Corteo

Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

8–13 Ragtime: The Musical

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

19 & 20 Sol Blume

Discovery Park SolBlume.com

22–27 Rent

UC Davis Health Pavilion BroadwaySacramento.com

25 High School Reunion Tour: Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort & More Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

25 Billy Currington Hard Rock Live HardRockHotelSacramento.com

SEPTEMBER

1–3 FoodieLand Night Market

Cal Expo FoodieLandNM.com/Sacramento

2–4 Chalk It Up! Sacramento

Fremont Park ChalkItUp.org

7 Legends of Wine

California State Capitol FarmToFork.com

10 Tower Bridge Dinner Tower Bridge FarmToFork.com

16 Sacramento Brewers Festival

Discovery Park CalBrewFest.com

22 & 23 Farm-to-Fork Festival

Capitol Mall FarmToFork.com

27 Arctic Monkeys

Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

29–Oct. 1 FoodieLand Night Market

Cal Expo FoodieLandNM.com/Sacramento

OCTOBER

5–8 Aftershock Festival

Discovery Park AftershockFestival.com

6–8 Sacramento Greek Festival Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church SacramentoGreekFestival.com

7 RBD: Soy Rebelde Tour 2023 Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

12 P!NK: TRUSTFALL TOUR

Golden 1 Center Ticketmaster.com

13 A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival Crest Theatre AccessSacramento.org

14 & 15 GoldenSky Festival

Discovery Park GoldenSkyFestival.com

21 Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera: From the New World SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center Ticketmaster.com

22 IRONMAN California

Downtown Sacramento Ironman.com/im-california

24–29 Les Miserables

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center BroadwaySacramento.com

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