Happy weekend, Sacramento! In today’s happening-today edition: Fake vehicle boot scam, Juneteenth run/walk, and Disney's Frozen + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Scam warning for drivers: Sacramento warns drivers about fake vehicle boots using real parking notices. Officials urge residents not to call handwritten numbers or pay individuals. The city booting program will resume July 1 -- see the scam warning details.
Community celebrations across Sacramento: Sacramento hosted Juneteenth events this week, including an art walk and block party, drawing neighbors together to celebrate freedom and community across the city and beyond -- catch the Juneteenth highlights.
New green space opens: West Sacramento unveiled Washington Park, its 40th, adding a playground and open space at Sixth and E streets. Leaders and BlackPine celebrated the ribbon-cutting, expanding neighborhood access for Four40 West -- see the new park opening.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Riverside reset, anyone? When you need a low-stress hang by the water, Alamar Marina brings easygoing plates, a legit breakfast-to-cocktails lineup, and front-row views of boats drifting by. Perfect for a midweek mental vacation or a sunny catch-up spot with your crew.
Quick nature reset: Skip the couch scroll and wander the riverfront at Gristmill Recreation Area, a low-key stretch of the American River with mellow trails, shady spots, and room to breathe. Pack a picnic, amble the easy paths, let the dog sniff every shrub, then call it a win.
Find your fairway crew: If you’re a Sac local looking to ease back into golf, Land Park Golf Club keeps it fun with relaxed nine-hole rounds, friendly faces, and zero pretension. Great excuse to step outside, walk the park, and call it “exercise”… which it totally is.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Greater Sacramento Urban League's 4th Annual Juneteenth Run/Walk @ William Land Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats a morning lap around William Land Park to celebrate Juneteenth, community, and health. Greater Sacramento Urban League's 4th Annual Run/Walk welcomes sprinters, stroller squads, and those negotiating with their knees, with plenty of trees, geese, and neighborly cheer to keep you moving.
🛍 Nubian Family Marketplace @ Florin Square | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – First and third Saturdays are for Florin Square, where the Nubian Family Marketplace turns errands into culture, food, art, and actual conversation. Shop Black-owned makers, nibble something delicious, and pretend you only came for one candle. Free entry, free parking, real community.
❄ Frozen @ UC Davis Health Pavilion | Saturday (6/20) at 1:30 PM – Broadway At Music Circus premieres Disney's Frozen, a Tony-nominated spectacle from the folks behind The Lion King and Aladdin. All the hits you secretly know, plus a dozen new ones, big voices, bigger costumes, and a surprisingly great date night.
💃 Ka Hula O Manuarii - Hula Hō'ike @ Benvenuti Performing Arts Center | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Afternoon hula at the Hō'ike, we gather, breathe, and remember why we live here. Ka Hula O Manuarii brings Pūpukahi i holomua to life with dancers, drums, and aloha, the kind that makes you put your phone away and your shoulders down.
🔥 Shared Fire: A Raku Workshop & Potluck @ Verge Center for the Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Roll up your sleeves and play with fire at Verge’s raku workshop, where you’ll hand-build a piece, then watch it go from red hot to smoky crackle. It wraps with a night raku party and potluck, equal parts art, community, and a little smoke.
🐶 Amazing Adoption Event @ Petco - Sacramento | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Whether your couch needs a foot warmer or your steps need a reason, the Sacramento Petco adoption pop-up brings rescue pups already vetted with vaccines, microchips, and spay or neuter. Walk-ins welcome, fees start around $250, no pressure, just wagging tails.
🛍 K Street Market @ Old Sacramento Waterfront | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats a lazy Sunday when K Street goes car free and Old Sac turns into a stroll with live music, local vendors, and lawn games. It is the farmers market's cooler cousin, with room to wander, chat, and pretend you are buying one candle. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Sacramento report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
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