SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hey! Do you like comics, music festivals, or a zombie walk? If so, that goes to show there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The weekend weather continues to cool down, with temperatures in the mid-70s with a slight southwest breeze. Gather up some friends, maybe family members or even go solo, but head outside, soak up that autumn weather, and enjoy some of these weekend events!
A 3-day music festival featuring various musicians such as Railroad Earth, Beats Antique, The Floozies, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Lowdown Brass Band and much more! There will also be yoga, sound healing, pumpkin carving, and meditation with Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone.
- Thursday, Oct. 20 — Sunday, Oct. 23 (showtimes HERE)
- Located at the Nevada City Fairgrounds (11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley)
- Organized by Hangtown Music Festival
- More information about this event HERE.
A high-quality event featuring signature bites from local Midtown restaurants and food trucks as well as four hours of wine, beer, and spirits tasting. Learn about the history of Sutter's Fort and how important being "Farm to Fork" is for Sacramento all while listening to music from DJ Eddie Z and live art by David Garabaldi.
- 6 p.m. — 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at Sutter's Fort (2701 L St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Runnin' for Rhett Foundation and Capitol Beer Fest
- More information about this event HERE.
Come dressed in your country boots or your Halloween costumes and enjoy nine hours of real country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and folk music by national, regional, and local artists! There will be food trucks, drinks, local vendors, kids activities, a dance arena, and more.
- 11:30 a.m. — 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena (Stafford St., Folsom)
- Organized by Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation
- More information about this event HERE.
Come and celebrate the Flipinx community, culture, and history. This is a unique 1-day event filled with performances, speakers, interactive art installations, music, food, and more! Designed as a space for all to share our stories, collaborate, celebrate, and preserve our history within the community.
- 11 a.m. — 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at San Joaquin Delta College - Dolores Huerta Plaza (5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton)
- Organized by Kommunity Hub
- More information about this event HERE.
A free festival of fun for everyone with a variety of vendors and crafts, helpful health and employment information along with music from live DJs, live art and performances, food trucks and food vendors, a children’s petting zoo, games and prizes, a kids zone, face painting, pumpkins and decorating station, and much more!
- 11 a.m. — 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at City Church of Sacramento (3860 4th Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by The Community Wellness Forum and The Night Market Series
- More information about this event HERE.
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Come dressed in your best cosplay costumes and enjoy over 100 vendors, comic book creators and vintage comic books, toys, and celebrity guests!
The city’s biggest Day of the Dead festival on the Old Sacramento Waterfront with traditional art, altars, sugar skulls, and lowriders!
- 11:30 a.m. — 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at Old Sacramento Waterfront (1014 2nd St., #200, Sacramento)
- Organized by Sol Collective, The Sacramento History Museum, Maquilli Tonatiuh, and the Sacramento Lowrider Commission.
- More information about this event HERE.
The longest-running and biggest family Halloween attraction in Northern California is back! Come dressed for freaky fun as your best zombie or favorite Halloween costume! Professional f/x makeup artists will also be there to help bring out your inner monster. Enjoy ultimate riot wrestling, live music from DJ Keith, a "thriller" street dance, and more creepy and cool surprises!
- 4 p.m. — 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at IDOL Beer Works (100 South Sacramento St., Lodi)
- Organized by The Zombie Club
- More information about this event HERE.
In honor of Filipino American History Month, there will be more than 30 Filipino/Hawaiian-themed food and retail vendors, food and drink vendors, live music and great company! There will be a good mix of Filipino culture with a bit of Aloha and a sprinkle of Halloween spirit.
- 11:30 a.m. — 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at Hungry Pecker Brewing (9251 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove)
- Organized by Pau Hana Events
- More information about this event HERE.
Bring your good boy(s) or good girl(s) and bark up this free festival! For all the dog owners and dog lovers, there will be a Biergarten, live entertainment, local vendors and food trucks, canine contests for the best musical pup, best-dressed pup, and more!
- 8 a.m. — 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
- Located at Johnson-Springview Park (5480 5th St., Rocklin)
- Organized by Placer SPCA and City of Rocklin
- More information about this event HERE.
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