SacFilmChallenge Music & Film Festival
Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4, 2026 Multiple venues and onlineFree and ticketed activities
Hybrid festival featuring film screenings, music, a mixer and a night market.
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Right now we are peeking into Sacramento, CA
Flower Fist Comedy Show
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM Flower Fist MarketTicketed
An evening comedy show presented by Flower Fist Market.
Sacramento Greek Festival
Oct 2-4, 2026 Annunciation Greek Orthodox ChurchNot listed
Public cultural festival featuring Greek food, music and festivities.
Movies Under the Stars: Practical Magic
Friday, Oct 2, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM Old Sacramento WaterfrontNot listed
Immersive outdoor spooky-season screening of Practical Magic.
California Landscapes Tour
Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM Crocker Art MuseumFree with museum admission
Guided tour exploring California landscape art in the museum collection.
Sacramento Zoo Community Day Bookmobile
Fri, Oct 2, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Sacramento ZooFree
Get a library card, check out animal books and enjoy a craft activity.
7th Sacramento Black College Expo
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM California State University, SacramentoFree
College expo connecting students and families with educational opportunities.
MYSTIQUE MARKET
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM Sacramento Historic City CemeteryCheck listing
Atmospheric community market at the historic cemetery.
Aftershock
Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM Discovery ParkTicketed; check listing
Final day of Sacramento's four-day rock music festival.
Trivia Monday Night
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM Teneral Cellars Tasting Room and Wine LoungeCheck listing
Weekly Monday trivia at a Sacramento wine tasting room.
Playhouse and Playdough
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM Crocker Art MuseumCheck listing
Creative family program combining play and hands-on art activities.
Adult Bingo & Naughty Games
Sunday, Oct 4, 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front StreetTicketed; price not listed
Adults-only comedy game show featuring themed bingo rounds and comedians.
Gallery Adventure
Sun, Oct 4, 10:30 AM Crocker Art MuseumCheck museum admission
Family tour introducing art to children ages 5 and older and their accompanying adults.
Wicked Woo Woo Market at Lucid Winery
Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM Lucid Winery Tasting RoomCheck ticket price
A themed vendor market hosted at Lucid Winery's tasting room.
Crocker x Common Knowledge
Monday, Oct 5, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM Bike Dog Brewing, 915 Broadway$35
Ages-21-and-over evening of art conversation focused on rivalries in art history.
Adult Space Game Day
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven LibraryFree
Board games, card games, refreshments and conversation for adults and seniors.
Alyce Chan
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM Laughs Unlimited, 1207 Front StTicketed
Stand-up comedy performance by speaker, writer and producer Alyce Chan.
Capitol Mall Farmers' Market
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM Capitol Mall GreensFree admission
Downtown market featuring fresh produce and local food vendors.
Sacramento Public Library Presents: R.L. Stine
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, 7:00-8:00 PM Crest TheatreNot listed
Author event featuring Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine.
Look & Learn Tour
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM Crocker Art MuseumFree with museum admission
Seated docent-led exploration and discussion of one artwork.
ArtMix: Mystique
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM Crocker Art MuseumMembers free; nonmembers $25
Ages-18-and-over Halloween party with art, music, markets and performances.
MANÁ: Vivir Sin Aire Tour
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM Golden 1 CenterTicketed
Mexican rock band MANÁ performs its Vivir Sin Aire Tour.
Oktoberfest 2026
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 3:00-11:30 PM Turner Hall, 3349 J StAdults $25 advance; children 6-12 $5; un
German bands, dancers, food, beer and a festive Biergarten at the 57th annual Oktoberfest.
Movies Under the Stars
Friday, Oct 9, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM Old Sacramento WaterfrontNot listed
Immersive outdoor movie experience for spooky season.
International Pancake Festival
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM North Natomas Community ParkCheck listing
Community food festival centered on pancakes and international flavors.
Art Rx
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM Crocker Art MuseumFree
Guided art conversation for people living with chronic pain and their companions.
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