Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen, Memorial Day is around the corner and Sacramento is full of events to make it a weekend to remember.
Whether you want to grab some fried food at the County Fair or see vintage cars at the California Automobile Museum, Sacramento365 has rounded up some events so you can make the long weekend extra special.
Sacramento County Fair
Cal Expo
May 23-27 | Thurs-Sun 10am-10pm & Mon 10am-7pm
If you’re looking for a Memorial Day tradition, look no further than the Sacramento County Fair! At the fair you can check out traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, specialty foods, and festival-style entertainment.
America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation
The California Museum
May 24-Sept 1 | Tues-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun Noon-5pm
Discover the evolution of the guitar as the United States’ most popular instrument and its relationship to historical events and cultural moments over the centuries in this traveling exhibition from the National Guitar Museum.
Memorial Day Weekend Party
Punch Bowl Social
May 24-27 | Fri-Sun 11am
Punch Bowl Social is celebrating Memorial Day all weekend long! Join them for a weekend full of great food, cold drinks, and summer fun.
Concerts in the Park: Destroy Boys
Cesar Chavez Plaza
May 24 | Fri 5pm-9pm
Join Concerts in the Park for their garage punk night with Destroy Boys! They will be joined by hotplug, Swan Ronson, The Snares, and Strings 2 The Groove.
Sac-Sierra TCA Train Show
Carmichael Elks Lodge
May 25 | Sat 10am-3pm
All aboard! The Sac-Sierra TCA Train Show is returning for another exciting year for model train enthusiasts. This show offers the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade as well as check out operating layouts.
International Kids Festival
William Land Park
May 25 | Sat 10am-4pm
Looking for something to do with the kids? The International Kids Festival has everything you need to have a fun day. Check out bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, wall climbing, and more.
The Secret Garden’s Annual Succulent Extravaganza
The Secret Garden
May 25-27 | Sat-Mon 10am-5pm
The Succulent Extravaganza is here to sharpen your green thumb! Shop from thousands of succulents and cacti and take classes so you can be more successful with your plants’ growth.
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts
May 25 & 26 | Sat 11am-3pm & Sun 11am-8pm
the 2024 Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival’s production, “We Belong” features themes of cultural expression, community vitality, resilience, and justice. Join them for two days of films, live musical performances, and panel discussions celebrating the experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Veterans’ Memorial Day Car Show
California Automobile Museum
May 27 | Mon 9am
Join the Automobile Museum for a day of classic cars, camaraderie, and honoring our veterans and military personnel at the Veterans’ Memorial Day Car Show! Don’t miss this opportunity to show off your ride, support a great cause, and enjoy a day of fun and celebration.
Memorial Day Community Event
Memorial Auditorium
May 27 | Mon 10am-Noon
Come out for a community event recognizing Sacramento citizens who made the supreme sacrifice in service to our country. The event will begin with a flag ceremony and welcome speeches on the Memorial Plaza followed by a program of patriotic music played on the Estey Municipal Organ.
Want to make Memorial Day more memorable? Check out Sacramento365’s online calendar to find more weekend events.
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