Free Activities, Things To Do In Sacramento
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Last updated: September 30, 2025
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Free Things To Do Folsom, Roseville, Elk Grove, Rocklin, Citrus Heights
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For many, Sacramento is an afterthought for those who live in Northern California. It’s a pit stop between the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe.
Sure, it’s hot, but there is a lot of history here and some unique architecture, colorful street art, interesting spaces, and lots of space to walk around. Things are getting more expensive everywhere, but there are some great deals to be had and lots of free things to do if you plan ahead, and are in the know.
I’ll be updating this and other guides in the area as I make more trips out there in the coming months.
Free Admission Days, Offers Sacramento
Aerospace Museum of California Free Admission
Free admission via Blue Star Program for active duty military personnel from Memorial Day to Labor Day
California Capital Museum Free Admission
Free admission
California Museum Free Admission Days, Offers
California Museum free 4th Fridays for state employees, 12-3pm.
California State Railroad Museum Free Day
October 17, 2025 - Free admission via Homeschool Day
California State Capitol Museum
Always Free
Crocker Art Museum Pay What You Wish
Pay What You Wish 3rd Sundays, Sponsored by Western Health
Leland Stanford Mansion
Always free.
Bank of America Free Museum Admission, Sacramento
Full list here. Free admission on first full weekend of the month w/ card.
California Automobile Museum
Crocker Art Museum
The California Museum
Free Museum Weekend Sacramento
Sacramento Free Museum Weekend (March 1-2, 2025), w/ sign-up; 20+ museums.
Some museums listed below, more coming shortly, check back soon.
Discover & Go, Free Admission From Library
Free passes to California State Parks
Sacramento Childrens Museum Passes
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours, Sacramento
Street Art Tours, Midtown - Sacramento has a lot of street art in mid-town, downtown areas. Many of them are clustered together. Check out the Wide Open Walls Map for areas with lots of art. https://www.wideopenwalls.com/map/
Second Saturdays: May to October, check out art walks, food, music & more.
Old Town Self-Guided Tour, Old Sacramento: Historic Western feel with restaurants, bars, cafes, artifacts, shops, candy & more.
Explore R Street Corridor: Mixed-use industrial area that is 27 blocks long with restaurants, cafes, art and more.
Check out first Fridays at WAL (Warehouse Artist Lofts)
Walk Historic Downtown Folsom: One of the more unique downtowns in the Sacramento/Central Valley, this is a great way to spend a few hours grabbing a bite, window shopping and more. It’s not that big and an easy, quick way to pass the time if you are looking for something to do.
Walk The Historic Town of Auburn: Auburn is about a 35 minute drive NE of Sacramento on the way to Lake Tahoe. It’s one of those cool towns that is worth a stop even just to stretch the legs. The downtown features lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and beer.
Consumes River Preserve: Lots of bridges and elevated pathways. See video clip.
Free Activities, Things To Do In Sacramento
Free Things To Do In Sacramento For Kids, Families
Free game play at Coin-Op, last Sundays of the month, 2pm-12am
Fairy Tale Town (free admission when it’s 95 degrees or hotter starting 6/1)
Sacramento Library Maker Spaces
Floating on the river. Some areas require parking to access certain lots but if you are creative, you can find free parking along the river.
Free Things To Do In Sacramento For Couples
Sacramento Vintage Market
Sacramento Farmers Markets
Free Concerts, Music In The Park, Sacramento
Free Concerts, Music Fair Oaks, Galt, West Sac, Citrus Heights
Downtown Sacramento, May-June
West Sac: West Sac Rhythm on the River
Concerts in the Park, Fair Oaks; July-August + October Event
Citrus Heights: Citrus Nights (new for 2025)
Music in the Park, Arden Park
Concerts on the Streets, Galt
Summer Concerts in the Park, Galt
Free Movies In The Park, Sacramento
Free Movie Nights Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom
Movies Under The Stars, Thursdays & Fridays in October
Friday Moonlight Movies, Rancho Cordova
Movies in the Park, Arden Park
Movies in the Park, Elk Grove (Cosumnes, CSD)
Friday Night Movies, Galt
Family Movie Nights, Folsom Parks & Rec
Evenings in the Park, Rocklin
Festivals Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights
Free Things To Do In Davis, California
Visit the UC Davis Arboretum (free entry; free parking on weekends)
Visit the Bohart Museum of Entomology
Free Things To Do In Folsom, California
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