Tuesday (February 27, 2018) participating IHOP restaurants will celebrate National Pancake Day with a free short stack of pancakes. You will be asked to consider leaving a donation ($5.00) for local charities.

Check with your local IHOP if participating and for exact hours of participation.
Find your IHOP here.

IHOP: “There is a limit of one free short stack per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last and is not valid with any other offer, special coupon or discount. “

IHOP National Pancake Day
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM — Check with your local IHOP if participating and for exact hours of participation.

The 9th Annual Theatre of Lights has been running in Old Sacramento since November 22 and will continue through Christmas Eve.

There will be a 20-minute live dramatization of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” on the balconies above K Street. The 150-year-old building facades light up with color.

Theatre of Lights shows continue throughout the holiday season, Thursday through Sunday nights 6:00 & 7:30pm. Beginning December 19 shows Tuesday through Sunday. One show at 6:00pm on Christmas Eve.

This Family-Friendly event is free.

Old Sacramento is located along the east bank of the Sacramento River between the Tower Bridge and I Street Bridge.

Two public parking garages are available:
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.

Parking Services

Gold Rush Days – Sacramento’s heritage celebration – Labor Day Weekend 2017.
Transforming Sacramento’s historic district into the Gold Rush era of the 1850s. With costumed performers taking on the roles of celebrities, personalities and just plain folks. Bluegrass pickers and old-time musicians will perform on several stages.

Visit Tent City: A recreation of town life in early Sacramento City where you can visit saloons, a gambling tent, doctors, dentists, and even an undertaker. Also in Tent City available for purchase: fish & chips, roasted corn on the cob, fresh-made kettle korn, homemade sarsaparilla, root beer, draft ale, local wines.

Artisan Alley: Tinsmiths, Blacksmiths, Lace makers and other artisans.

There will also be historic reenactments of Sacramento’s legendary history.

Gold Rush Days Events start on Saturday (Sept. 2) and go until Monday (Sept. 4).

Old Sacramento
1014 2nd Street
Sacramento, 95814

Saturday, Sept. 2 — 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 3 — 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 4 — 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Parking
: The district of Old Sacramento is shut down to vehicle traffic during Gold Rush Days, please use the following parking garages, both garages take cash and credit:
Old Sacramento Garage – 2nd & I Street (entrance off I Street)
Tower Bridge Garage – At Neasham Circle (entrance off Capitol Mall)

Free general admission May 30 through September 3, 2017 at the California Museum for all active, Reserve and National Guard military personnel and up to 5 family members with proof of current military ID.

Some exhibits include:

California Hall of Fame
“Inductees come from all walks of life and have made distinguished achievements across a variety fields, including the arts, education, business and labor, science, sports, philanthropy and public service.”

California Missions
“The California Missions served as the first major European effort to colonize the Pacific Coast, which gave Spain a valuable toehold in the New World. “

California Museum
1020 O Street
Sacramento, 95814
General information: (916) 653-7524

Visitor Guide (PDF)

Admission:
Adults (18+) — $9.00
Students & Seniors (65+) with valid ID — $7.50
Youth (6-17) — $6.50
5 & under — free

All active, Reserve and National Guard military personnel and up to 5 family members — free (May 30 through September 3, 2017)

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday
Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
Open 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parking:
On-street parking is available in metered on street spaces during the Museum’s regular business hours Tuesday through Sunday. On weekdays, parking is also available in the hourly garage located at 1500 10 Street across the street from the Museum.

Public Transit: Archives Plaza Light Rail stop

Tuesday, March 7 is National Pancake Day. Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at participating IHOP restaurants.

The pancakes are free, but consider at least a $5.00 donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (local: UC Davis Children’s Hospital). Extra good: make a $5 donation and receive a coupon good for $5 off your next visit.

National Pancake Day
IHOP Restaurants
Find your IHOP here

Tuesday, March 7, 2017!
Free pancakes 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

National Frozen Yogurt Day is celebrated annually on February 6th.

Get a free yogurt and toppings in commemorative cup at Yogurtland Monday, February 6, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Find your Yogurtland location and check with them if they are participating. Yes, this should be easier.

Introducing the love of reading for children (Ages 2-5). The California State Railroad Museum every Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the East Theater. Museum volunteers will read a different railroad-related book. Afterwards the youngsters can visit the Museum with their parent(s).

California State Railroad Museum
125 I Street
Sacramento, 95814
(916) 323-9280

Adults – $12
Youths – $6 (ages 6-17)
Children – Free (ages 5 and under)

Parking: Old Sacramento Garage, Tower Bridge Garage also limited-term, metered street parking.

Saturday, December 31, 2016 is the New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular a free family-friendly event from 6:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
There will be Superheroes roaming Front street. Bring your camera to take photos of your kids with their favorites.
In the Waterfront Park area there will be balloon twisting and face painting.
At 9:00 is the fireworks show with music simulcast on 106.5 FM. Only one fireworks show this year; however, it will be about 20 minutes long.

Plan ahead, the will be a great deal of traffic. Consider public transit. If driving, consider this: Old Sacramento will be closed to ALL vehicle traffic at 4:00 p.m. also the Tower Bridge will be closed beginning at 7:30 p.m. to ALL vehicle traffic and will re-open after the 9:00pm fireworks display.

New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular
Old Sacramento
Saturday, December 31, 2016

Admission: free
Parking: SacPark

The third annual teen Yule Ball December 17, 2016 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Witches and wizards ages 14-19 are invited to the Galleria for a formal dance. Dress code is semi-formal; cosplay is encouraged.
Registration for this free event is not required; however, suggested.

Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I Street, Sacramento, 95814
(916) 264-2920
Saturday, December 17, 2016
8:00 p.m. to midnight
Ages 14-19
Admission: Free

Holiday Arts and Crafts Saturday and Sunday December 3-4, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Sacramento Fine Arts Center.

Looking for a special and unique handmade gift by local artisans then check out the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show.  The handmade items include but not limited to fabric, gemstones, glass, and needle work.

Sacramento Fine Arts Center
5330B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, 95608
(916) 971-3713

Saturday and Sunday December 3 & 4, 2016
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free