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The Ultimate Sacramento Summer Bucket List ☀️
Sacramento, California, United States
Summer is officially here and is the perfect time to get out and explore Sacramento. Whether you’re visiting Sacramento on a summer vacation or are a local looking for something new, here are a few summer activities we think you should try at least once.
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Go to a Game
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA
Catch a Sacramento River Cats game at Sutter Health Park or a Sacramento Republic FC game at Heart Health Park for some affordable fun. Don’t forget that every Tuesday is “Toyota Family Value Tuesday” at the Sacramento River Cats game, featuring $2 hot dogs and $2 ice cream.
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Try a New Water Activity
El Dorado County, CA
Summer is the perfect opportunity to try a new water activity. If you’re feeling adventurous, head to the South, Middle, or North forks of the American River for a thrilling whitewater rafting experience. Companies like American Whitewater Expeditions and OARS American River Outpost offer unforgettable guided rafting adventures on one of the most popular rafting rivers in California. If you're looking to learn a new skill, the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma is perfect for families and groups, as it offers lessons, camps, and equipment rentals in water activities ranging from sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing to waterskiing and more.
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Go to Midtown Second Saturday
Sacramento, California, United States
Grab the whole family and enjoy a day of fun at Midtown Association’s Second Saturday events featuring pop-up art installations and art markets, gallery tours, family-friendly activities, live music, food and drink specials at nearby restaurants, nightlife, dance and entertainment, and more. For more details, read Visit Sacramento's Ultimate Guide to Midtown’s Second Saturday Events.
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Go to One of Sacramento’s Farmers Markets
431 Broadway
Sacramento, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Not only does summer bring beautiful weather and blooming plants, but it also brings one of the largest farmers market scenes in the nation. Visiting one of Sacramento’s farmers markets is the perfect way to enjoy the Sacramento sunshine while experiencing our region’s bounty of crops. For more information, read our guide to Sacramento’s Farmers Markets.
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Hop Aboard the Sacramento River Fox Train
18095 Co Rd 117
West Sacramento, CA
Grab the whole family and enjoy breathtaking views as you chug along the river and Yolo Countryside. You can also ride the rails (literally!) on a River Fox Train's Railbike.
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Join the Fun at the California State Fair
Sacramento, California, United States
The California State Fair features plenty of fun for the whole family from carnival rides, delicious fair food, farm animals, live music, and more.
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End Summer with a Sacramento Music Festival
7th St
Sacramento, CA
There’s truly no better way to wrap up an amazing summer here in Sacramento than with a music festival. Visit Sacramento’s FREE Farm-to-Fork Festival features local food, regional wines, craft beer, cooking demonstrations, and performances from today's top artists.