Sacramento museums events

California Indian Basket Weavers' Demonstrations

Saturday, Nov 2 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

As part of a month-long celebration of Native American Heritage Month, weavers from all over California will share a great variety of materials, techniques and stores in a day long showcase of bask...

Acorn Day

Saturday, Oct 12 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Join us for an educational and fun-filled day for the entire family! Observe the time-honored tradition of preparing accord for food and learn Native arts and crafts making...

Women's Suffrage Living History

Sunday, Oct 13 10:00a

California State Capitol Museum, Sacramento

Women's Suffrage Living History. (916) 324-0333

The Haunted Fort

Friday, Oct 25 6:30p

Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument, Sacramento

Sutter's Fort, once a portal for weary pioneers, again serves as the gateway to their restless spirits, who return to tell the tales of their lives and melancholy deaths at this special family frie...

Vettes for Vets

Sunday, May 26 10:00a

California Automobile Museum, Sacramento

All Corvette Car Show Spectators are FREE FREE Museum admission for Veterans with proper I.D...

"Spookomotive" Train Rides

Saturday, Oct 12 11:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Halloween-themed "Spookomotive" trains decorated for the season depart on the hour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot in Old Sacramento. Regular ticket prices apply...

46th Annual Native American Day

Friday, Sep 27 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

This annual event, sponsored by the State Native American Liaisons of California, is held on the grounds of the State Capitol...

A Simple Emigrant Christmas and Candlelight Tours!

Saturday, Dec 14 11:00a

Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument, Sacramento

Join us at Sutter's Fort for this special seasonal event...

Trainmaster's Reception

Saturday, Nov 2 11:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Trainmaster's Reception

Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair

Friday, Nov 22 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale each year, on the two days following Thanksgiving...

Continuing Culture Skills Workshops

Saturday, Nov 16 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Join us for a day of adult-level traditional skills learning. Workshops include soapstone carving, Indian-style beadwork, clapstick making, Native hand games instruction and more...

Native Literature Showcase - Meet the Authors!

Saturday, Nov 9 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Authors from across the U.S. will be here to discuss and sign their latest publications on Native topics. Lectures begin at 10 and continue on the half hour throughout the day...

Donner Party

Saturday, Nov 16 11:00a

Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument, Sacramento

Donner Party. (916) 445-4422

Caboose Club Ice Cream Social

Saturday, Aug 10 11:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Caboose Club Ice Cream Social

"Ales on the Rails" Sunset Train Ride, June 8

Saturday, Jun 8 7:30p

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

All aboard as California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum celebrate summer in rail-related style with a special, one-night-only "Ales on the Rails" brew sampling event...

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