Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Sacramento, California
As California’s capital city, Sacramento offers many free attractions:
For Kids:
- Fairytale Town: Free admission on children’s birthdays and certain holidays.
- Sacramento Children’s Museum: Free admission on the third Sunday of each month.
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center: Free admission to explore local wildlife and nature.
For Adults:
- California State Capitol Museum: Free guided tours of the historic capitol building.
- Crocker Art Museum: Free admission on every third Sunday of the month.
- Second Saturday Art Walk: Free monthly event featuring local art galleries and street performances.
For Both:
- Old Sacramento State Historic Park: Free to explore this Gold Rush-era district.
- American River Bike Trail: Free 32-mile paved trail for cycling, running, or walking.
- Sacramento Historic City Cemetery: Free guided tours on select weekends.