Swap your weeknight routine for indoor electric go-karting at K1 Speed Sacramento, where adult karts hit up to 45 mph and juniors can join…
3130 Bradshaw Rd (Sacramento)
“Swap your weeknight routine for indoor electric go-karting at K1 Speed Sacramento, where adult karts hit up to 45 mph and juniors can join the fun. After heats, refuel at the Paddock Lounge and wander the arcade... it’s an easy, weatherproof plan to try this week with friends or kids.”
Lodi Stadium 12 keeps it local with reclining seats, a solid concession lineup, and easy online tickets. New releases plus the occasional…
109 N School St
“Lodi Stadium 12 keeps it local with reclining seats, a solid concession lineup, and easy online tickets. New releases plus the occasional throwback make it perfect for a midweek escape or a low-effort date night that still feels like an outing.”
If you’re lucky enough to have access, Claremont Country Club is an Alister MacKenzie classic with serious pedigree, the site of Sam…
5295 Broadway Terrace #15 (Oakland)
“If you’re lucky enough to have access, Claremont Country Club is an Alister MacKenzie classic with serious pedigree, the site of Sam Snead’s first pro win, plus a refreshed pool and fitness scene that makes after round hangs pleasantly inevitable. This week, carve out time for nine, then a quick dip.”
More than a century old and tucked among Lodi’s wineries, Woodbridge Golf & Country Club keeps things fun with golf when you want focus and…
800 E Woodbridge Rd (Woodbridge)
“More than a century old and tucked among Lodi’s wineries, Woodbridge Golf & Country Club keeps things fun with golf when you want focus and a full social-dining scene when you don’t. Pencil in a midweek round or weekend hangs, then let the good vibes do the rest.”
With 26 storybook playsets, a friendly flock of farm animals, two stages, and leafy gardens, Fairytale Town is the low stress way to burn…
3901 Land Park Dr (Sacramento)
“With 26 storybook playsets, a friendly flock of farm animals, two stages, and leafy gardens, Fairytale Town is the low stress way to burn kid energy and spark imaginations. Sacramento families have been loving it for 66 years, so pencil it in this week and reclaim your living room.”
From the Sacramento newsletter, September 16, 2026
Step into that glowing art deco marquee this week and let Crest Theatre handle your evening plans. They rotate classic films, cult…
1013 K St (Sacramento)
“Step into that glowing art deco marquee this week and let Crest Theatre handle your evening plans. They rotate classic films, cult favorites, concerts and comedy, so you can call it culture, nostalgia, or date night... either way you'll walk out smiling and probably humming the theme song.”
Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member…
3800 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)
“Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member dining, and a sparkling pool, all built for family time and community. Established in 1914, it’s a classic spot to play, dine, or plan that event you keep putting off.”
Stockton 99 Speedway packs blazing fast family fun onto a quarter-mile paved oval, from Speed Tour super modifieds to tire-shredding Outlaw…
4105 N Wilson Way (Stockton)
“Stockton 99 Speedway packs blazing fast family fun onto a quarter-mile paved oval, from Speed Tour super modifieds to tire-shredding Outlaw Drift and the gloriously chaotic Night of Destruction. Go catch the action this week, especially after Bobby Dalton just reset the all-time track record.”
Need a low-stress round this week that still feels legit? William Land Golf Course is Sacramento’s oldest golf treasure, set inside William…
1701 Sutterville Rd (Sacramento)
“Need a low-stress round this week that still feels legit? William Land Golf Course is Sacramento’s oldest golf treasure, set inside William Land Park with practice holes, individual and group lessons, player groups, a pro shop, and a cafe. Easy vibe, quality swings, zero hassle.”
Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…
QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)
“Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds galore, and community performances. Pack a blanket, meet a friend, and let the Necklace of Lights make the evening feel a little extra.”
Smash Sacramento brings the catharsis with guided axe throwing, high-energy smash rooms, and a splatter paint experience at the Citrus…
600 Broadway Ste D (Sacramento)
“Smash Sacramento brings the catharsis with guided axe throwing, high-energy smash rooms, and a splatter paint experience at the Citrus Heights spot. Perfect for date night, breakups, or team building this week, and there’s a Downtown Sacramento location too when you just need to let it all out.”
Lower American River Mural is a three-story love letter from the Sacramento Water Forum, an immersive underwater perspective where salmon,…
700 H St (Sacramento)
“Lower American River Mural is a three-story love letter from the Sacramento Water Forum, an immersive underwater perspective where salmon, steelhead, otter and the occasional coyote glide overhead while people bike and stroll along the river.”
Need a quick outdoor reset this week? Campus Commons Golf Course sits along the American River, fresh off a 2024 renovation, with a 9-hole…
2 Cadillac Dr (Sacramento)
“Need a quick outdoor reset this week? Campus Commons Golf Course sits along the American River, fresh off a 2024 renovation, with a 9-hole par-3 perfect for sharpening the short game or squeezing in a breezy round with friends, featuring tree-lined shots, water features, and holes from 55 to 185 yards that keep it fun.”
Alysa Liu Mural by Bay Area collective The Illuminaries recently gave Temescal a fresh jolt of color, a 15-foot tribute featuring Liu’s…
Telegraph Ave (Oakland)
“Alysa Liu Mural by Bay Area collective The Illuminaries recently gave Temescal a fresh jolt of color, a 15-foot tribute featuring Liu’s iconic thizz face. Take a quick Berkeley to Temescal detour, snap a pic, then ride that homegrown champion energy through your week.”
Brookside Golf & Country Club is that rare spot where your short game, your kids' cannonballs, and your brunch calendar can all thrive.…
3603 St Andrews Dr (Stockton)
“Brookside Golf & Country Club is that rare spot where your short game, your kids' cannonballs, and your brunch calendar can all thrive. Expect golf, tennis and pickleball courts, a pool and fitness room, plus a friendly restaurant for lunch and brunch, and events that make meetings and celebrations feel easy.”
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex has two legit 18 hole courses, a lighted range with over 100 stalls, The MacKenzie Putting Course, and the largest…
3645 Fulton Ave (Sacramento)
“Haggin Oaks Golf Complex has two legit 18 hole courses, a lighted range with over 100 stalls, The MacKenzie Putting Course, and the largest on course Golf Super Shop in the country. This week, snag a lesson or fitting, then refuel at MacKenzie’s Sports Bar & Grille.”
From the Rancho Cordova newsletter, August 20, 2026
Whether you're craving a buzzy new release or something offbeat and art-house, Landmark's Piedmont Theatre keeps the reels turning with…
4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)
“Whether you're craving a buzzy new release or something offbeat and art-house, Landmark's Piedmont Theatre keeps the reels turning with three screens, DLP projection, leather seating, and classic concessions. Opened in 1917 and restored in 2010, it’s a cozy community mainstay that rewards a midweek movie fix this week.”
Need a quick mental tune-up this week without leaving home base? The Reserve at Spanos Park brings a renowned links-style track by Andy…
6301 W Eight Mile Rd (Stockton)
“Need a quick mental tune-up this week without leaving home base? The Reserve at Spanos Park brings a renowned links-style track by Andy Raugust, a secluded feel, and Mt. Diablo sunrises and sunsets that make even a double-bogey feel like character development.”
Elkhorn Golf Club pairs new Tyee 007 bent grass greens with lakes, mature trees, and well-bunkered surrounds that make every club choice…
1050 Elkhorn Dr (Stockton)
“Elkhorn Golf Club pairs new Tyee 007 bent grass greens with lakes, mature trees, and well-bunkered surrounds that make every club choice matter. Wrap the round with all-day breakfast or a solid lunch at Elkhorn Grill while the game’s on... you earned it.”
Alister Mackenzie Golf Course at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex is an 18-hole design by Alister MacKenzie, with small, fast greens and…
3645 Fulton Ave (Sacramento)
“Alister Mackenzie Golf Course at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex is an 18-hole design by Alister MacKenzie, with small, fast greens and classic trickery that rewards precise shotmaking. Stately oaks line the fairways, Arcade Creek guards the par-3 16th, and it all feels blissfully quiet until your putter gets honest.”
If you need a midweek reset, Banner Island Ballpark delivers breezy Stockton Ports baseball, cold brews, and those postgame fireworks that…
404 W Fremont St (Stockton)
“If you need a midweek reset, Banner Island Ballpark delivers breezy Stockton Ports baseball, cold brews, and those postgame fireworks that still make you grin. Easy fun with friends or kids, plus a pipeline of future A’s rolling through keeps every inning interesting.”
Adventist Health Arena keeps landing the kind of shows you brag about the next day, with Journey on September 17 and Los Tigres Del Norte…
248 W Fremont St (Stockton)
“Adventist Health Arena keeps landing the kind of shows you brag about the next day, with Journey on September 17 and Los Tigres Del Norte on September 26, plus more touring acts queued up. This week, peek the calendar, call your crew, and lock in a night you’ll actually anticipate.”
Locals keep circling back to Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum for Sankofa, a sweeping 10,000-square-foot mural journey through Black…
2251 Florin Rd #126 (Sacramento)
“Locals keep circling back to Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum for Sankofa, a sweeping 10,000-square-foot mural journey through Black history, plus exhibits on Black cowboys, inventors, and more. It’s part art, part education, all community... and a solid way to spark real conversation.”
Whether your short game needs love or you just want to smack a bucket, Swenson Park Golf Course offers 27 holes of walkable parkland fun…
6803 Alexandria Pl (Stockton)
“Whether your short game needs love or you just want to smack a bucket, Swenson Park Golf Course offers 27 holes of walkable parkland fun with the Oak Course, a fast par-3 loop, a driving range, and lessons at the ready. Voted Best Golf Course in the Valley, plus The Fox Den.”
Whether you're craving cinema that gets weird in the best way this week or a hands-on workshop to tinker with film and sound, Shapeshifters…
567 5th St (Oakland)
“Whether you're craving cinema that gets weird in the best way this week or a hands-on workshop to tinker with film and sound, Shapeshifters Cinema hosts intimate screenings and performances, then pours their on-site Shapeshifters Brewery beers and café goodness so your brain and taste buds both leave happy.”
Teal Bend Golf Club serves up 18 holes across 250 acres of wetlands, native trees and lush fairways along the Sacramento River. Book a…
7200 Garden Hwy (Sacramento)
“Teal Bend Golf Club serves up 18 holes across 250 acres of wetlands, native trees and lush fairways along the Sacramento River. Book a round, hit the driving range, or grab lessons then stick around for dining that turns a solid walk spoiled into a very solid afternoon.”
With 27 holes of public golf, the Championship 18 when you’ve got time and the Express 9 when you don’t, plus a Toptracer-powered range for…
6801 Freeport Blvd (Sacramento)
“With 27 holes of public golf, the Championship 18 when you’ve got time and the Express 9 when you don’t, plus a Toptracer-powered range for swing nerds and game night vibes, Bing Maloney Golf Course keeps Sacramento’s classic oak-lined fairways fun, then feeds you at Maloney’s Grille.”
Whether you’re eyeing a casual round or plotting a full tournament with the crew, WildHawk Golf Club brings a beautifully conditioned…
7713 Vineyard Rd (Sacramento)
“Whether you’re eyeing a casual round or plotting a full tournament with the crew, WildHawk Golf Club brings a beautifully conditioned 18-hole track, approachable lessons and junior clinics, plus the WildHawk Grille for breakfast or lunch with patio views of the 9th and 18th. Make it your midweek sanity stop this week.”
Whether you’re craving an Art Deco night out or live-music goosebumps, Paramount Theatre Oakland keeps the calendar stacked with classic…
2025 Broadway (Oakland)
“Whether you’re craving an Art Deco night out or live-music goosebumps, Paramount Theatre Oakland keeps the calendar stacked with classic films, ballet and symphony standouts. Slide in this week for Brad Mehldau: Ride Into The Sun on August 29, then keep an eye on Snarky Puppy and Luna Mexicana.”
Craving something smarter than another sequel? The Dreamland Cinema programs the best indie, international, cult, and arthouse picks, with…
1901 P St (Sacramento)
“Craving something smarter than another sequel? The Dreamland Cinema programs the best indie, international, cult, and arthouse picks, with the 2026 Sundance Short Film Tour on deck plus essentials like Oldboy and Darkman. Make a night of it this week and lean into the weird.”
Grand Lake Theatre is Oakland’s movie palace where first‑run flicks meet showmanship, from a live Wurlitzer prelude to true two‑projector…
3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)
“Grand Lake Theatre is Oakland’s movie palace where first‑run flicks meet showmanship, from a live Wurlitzer prelude to true two‑projector 3‑D and occasional 70MM epics. This week, cue the silent‑era thrills with Safety Last accompanied by a live orchestra and extended organ concert.”
Friends of the Fox Theater is a volunteer-run nonprofit screening classic films at Stockton’s historic Bob Hope/Fox Theatre, keeping the…
242 E Main St (Stockton)
“Friends of the Fox Theater is a volunteer-run nonprofit screening classic films at Stockton’s historic Bob Hope/Fox Theatre, keeping the old-school movie-palace glow alive. Think Casablanca on September 20, 2026, with Space Jam and more classics queued up this fall... a low-key perfect way to spend a Sunday.”
Scandia Fun Center is your no-fuss fix for midweek smiles. Rip around the go-kart track, sink putts on leafy Scandinavian-themed mini golf…
5070 Hillsdale Blvd (Sacramento)
“Scandia Fun Center is your no-fuss fix for midweek smiles. Rip around the go-kart track, sink putts on leafy Scandinavian-themed mini golf courses, take a few cuts in the batting cages, then let the arcade and a legit little coaster do the rest this week.”
From the Rancho Cordova newsletter, August 27, 2026
If you need a low-effort, high-vibes night, West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In is serving first-run flicks on giant screens with classic…
9616 Oates Dr (Sacramento)
“If you need a low-effort, high-vibes night, West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In is serving first-run flicks on giant screens with classic drive-in charm, legit concessions, and cozy car-audio viewing. Queue up a blanket, let the previews roll, and call it a win.”
When the temps spike, Swanston Water Park delivers with a free splash pad that soaks kids and somehow tires them out. Bring a ball for the…
2388-2398 Northrop Ave (Sacramento)
“When the temps spike, Swanston Water Park delivers with a free splash pad that soaks kids and somehow tires them out. Bring a ball for the basketball courts, claim a shady picnic table, then let the playground and sand volleyball court finish the job.”
Designed by Perry Dye near the Sacramento River, Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course hits that sweet spot between I got this and okay, challenge…
8301 Freeport Blvd (Sacramento)
“Designed by Perry Dye near the Sacramento River, Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course hits that sweet spot between I got this and okay, challenge accepted. Reserve a tee time, then debrief at the TapHouse with something cold, perfect for sharpening your game or corralling friends into friendly chaos.”
Need a low-key win close to home this week? The Underground Arcade serves up classic cabinets, ticket-grabbers, and a Nerf Zone, plus a…
306 E Main St (Stockton)
“Need a low-key win close to home this week? The Underground Arcade serves up classic cabinets, ticket-grabbers, and a Nerf Zone, plus a weekly Family Game Night with pizza, and you can book the whole place for a private party... or let their Arcade @ Home drop real machines in your living room.”
Skip the long drive and let Wolfe Heights Estates Winery handle your midweek reset with choose-your-own wine flights on a patio beside a…
9440 Bar Du Ln (Sacramento)
“Skip the long drive and let Wolfe Heights Estates Winery handle your midweek reset with choose-your-own wine flights on a patio beside a tranquil brook, swooping willows, and vine-row views. Bring a friend for Wine Wednesdays or Mimosa Sundays, wander the estate, and actually exhale.”
