SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Looking for things to do this weekend?
You could try checking out a haunted house or explore a corn maze at a local pumpkin patch.
Below is a list of more activities in Northern California over the next few days.
Before you go out, check our latest forecast for temps.
Sacramento County
Ironman California
Northern America’s largest Ironman event returns to Sacramento on Sunday. The triathlon includes a 2.4-mile swim in the Sacramento River, followed by a 112-mile bike course through farmland and wine country, and then a 26.2-mile marathon to the California State Capitol.
For a full guide to Ironman California, click here.
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WWE SmackDown at Golden 1 Center
Wrestling fans will be taking over DOCO in Sacramento on Friday night for WWE SmackDown. Most tickets are sold out but some are still available. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the event begins at 4:30 p.m. Learn more here.
CDM 2026 at Cal Expo
A one-day Punjabi music festival is coming to Sacramento on Saturday. According to Cal Expo, CDM is the largest Punjabi music festival in the U.S. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature Nav, Prem Dhillon, Sunny Malton and more. Learn more here.
Artazan in Sacramento
The Sacramento art scene will be on full display this weekend for Artazan, a three-day celebration of handcraft featuring more than 200 artists, makers and independent studios. The event is runs Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center at 6151 H Street in Sacramento. Admission is $8. Parking is free. Learn more here.
Sac State Homecoming
Sacramento State’s homecoming football game is being played on Saturday night vs. the Ohio Bobcats. Tailgating begins at 3 p.m. and the game kicks off at 7 p.m. A fireworks show is planned after the game. Find tickets here.
Placer County
Auburn Big Time Pow Wow
Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn will host a free Pow Wow event on Saturday. Native American culture will be on display with live music, vendors, food and more. Get more details here.
Auburn Harvest Festival
The Auburn Community Harvest Festival is a perfect event for autumn lovers, with live music, giant pumpkins, a scarecrow contest and more. The event is at Recreation Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
El Dorado County
HangTime Music Festival
Folk music fans should consider Placerville the place to be this weekend. HangTime Music Festival is running at El Dorado County Fairgrounds from Oct. 16-18 and tickets are still available. Leftover Salmon, The Devil Makes Three and Elephant Revival are all headlining acts, with nearly 20 other bands rounding out the weekend lineup.
San Joaquin County
Stockton Thunder Home Opener
The Stockton Thunder’s home opener on Saturday is drawing fans from near and far, boosting ticket sales, hotel bookings and local businesses. More than 3,000 tickets have already been sold for Saturday’s game, and more fans are expected to purchase tickets at the box office on game day. According to Visit Stockton, people are traveling from across the state and even out of state to attend.
Find tickets for the Thunder’s matchup against the Oceanside Shock here.
Alicia Villarreal — Bendita Locura Tour
Alicia Villarreal is bringing her Bendita Locura Tour to Stockton on Saturday night. The singer is behind Spanish hits such as “Te Quedó Grande La Yegua” and “Insensible A Ti.” The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre. Find tickets here.
Grim Festival
Stories (and other things) are coming to life in Stockton this weekend at the Grim Festival. If you love books, movies and spooky season, the festival is probably for you. The Grim Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Learn more here.
Stanislaus County
Modesto Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off
Modesto is putting on its first-ever Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mitchell’s Harley-Davidson on Carpenter Road. Learn more here.
Novias De Mexico
Modesto Junior College will be home to a large celebration of Mexican culture on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. the college’s theater will host a Folklor Festival put on by Ballet Folklórico Anáhuac, who are inviting the community to “come feel Mexico up close.” Learn more here.
Calaveras County
The first-ever CalaSCAREus film festival is tailor-made for horror movie fans looking for something to do this weekend. The festival will feature 25 horror films, creepy campfire story podcasts and an award show at the end. It takes place in Angels Camp from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Learn more here.
Solano County
Oktoberfest Car Show & Festival
If lowriders are taking over some Vallejo streets on Saturday, they may be headed to the Solano County Fairgrounds. 95.3 KUIC is hosting the Octoberfest Car Show & Festival from 1o a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Yolo County
Trunk of Treat
The 6th Annual 2nd Street Trunk or Treat is taking place in Davis on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The family-friendly Halloween event includes bounce houses, face painting and food trucks. Learn more here.
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