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Things to do in Sacramento

Museums, family fun and escape rooms — 50 places to go in Sacramento, California. 3 free to enter · most admission $8 to $20. 16 have a verified saving right now.

Sacramento offers a mix of indoor play spaces, escape rooms, and cultural museums that will occupy a family for an afternoon or a full day. Trampoline parks like Sky Zone and Urban Air let children jump and navigate obstacle courses, while Bowlero North Sacramento combines bowling, arcade games, and a sports bar for a wet afternoon with school-age kids. The Crocker Art Museum houses European master drawings, international ceramics, and the world's foremost display of California art spanning from the Gold Rush to the present across three floors and 15 gallery spaces, suiting teenagers or adults seeking depth. The California Museum explores the state's diverse history, arts, and culture through rotating exhibitions and the California Hall of Fame, honoring California legends. Sacramento Zoo houses over 300 native, rare, and endangered animals representing more than 90 species. For younger children, Fairytale Town is a storybook park with 26 playsets based on nursery rhymes and fairytales. Escape rooms run by operators including Escapology and NEO Escape Rooms offer themed, puzzle-solving experiences in custom-built environments.

What this list covers

Sacramento has 50 places to go, mostly museums (11), family fun (7), escape rooms (7).

34 of them publish an admission price, 31 publish opening hours, 3 have something dated on now, 16 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on September 23, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Visitors who present a valid SNAP EBT or WIC card and a matching, valid photo ID can enjoy the museum for the reduced fee of $5 per person, for up to 4 people total (those 6 and older; children aged 0-5 are free).”

Quoted from calautomuseum.org · checked on

What’s on in Sacramento

3 places in Sacramento have something dated on, 5 listings in all, the 4 starting soonest below. Dates and wording are the venue’s own.

On nowSep 1 – 30Season

Fairytale Town, Sacramento

Craft Time in the Story Center

Craft Time runs every Tuesday at 12:30 pm and Thursday at 2:30 pm in September. Children of all skill levels create together with park admission included.

From $10 per person
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“Join us in the Story Center every Tuesday at 12:30pm & Thursday at 2:30pm in September for Craft Time!”

Quoted from fairytaletown.org · checked on
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On nowSep 6 – 30Season

Fairytale Town, Sacramento

Story Time in the Story Center

Story Time happens daily in September at 11am in the Story Center. Families gather for readings that are included with park admission.

From $10 per person
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“Join us in the Story Center every day in September for Story Time at 11am!”

Quoted from fairytaletown.org · checked on
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Oct 10Event

California Museum, Sacramento

Día de Los Muertos Fiesta 2026

The museum hosts a Día de Los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 10, with family activities and cultural programming honoring the Day of the Dead tradition.

From $8 per personKids free

“Día de Los Muertos Fiesta 2026 Saturday, October 10”

Quoted from californiamuseum.org · checked on
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Dec 1 – 31Season

California State Capitol Museum, Sacramento

Capitol Holiday Music Program

The California State Capitol transforms into a joyous display of holiday cheer in December with vintage decorations and live musical performances in the Capitol rotunda. Families can attend performances without advance registration.

Checked September 11, 2026

“Get ready for some holiday fun on your next December visit to the California State Capitol! Beautiful vintage decorations create a festive backdrop for a variety of live musical performances”

Quoted from capitolmuseum.ca.gov · checked on
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Museums in Sacramento11

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Family fun in Sacramento7

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Escape rooms in Sacramento7

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Tours & cruises in Sacramento5

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Trampoline parks in Sacramento4

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Bowling in Sacramento2

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Ice & roller skating in Sacramento2

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Theme parks in Sacramento2

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Water parks in Sacramento2

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Adventure in Sacramento1

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Zoos & aquariums in Sacramento1

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Shows & live entertainment in Sacramento1

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Parks & beaches in Sacramento1

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Indoor climbing in Sacramento1

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Historic sites in Sacramento1

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Farms & pumpkin patches in Sacramento1

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Mini golf in Sacramento1

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Free in Sacramento

3 attractions in Sacramento get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Common questions

How many attractions in Sacramento are running a deal?
16 of the 50 attractions in Sacramento currently have a verified saving, covering 50 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website.
How much do things to do in Sacramento cost?
Most admission in Sacramento runs $8 to $20 per person, and 3 places are free to enter. Published prices run from $5 to $59.98 — $5 at The Play Museum, $59.98 at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, across 10 attractions in Sacramento that publish their own. Each figure is that venue’s own price line for what it names, which is not always plain admission, and each attraction’s page carries the rest of its rates.
What’s on in Sacramento right now?
3 attractions in Sacramento have something dated running, 5 listings between them. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Sacramento?
3 attractions in Sacramento say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (11), family fun (7), escape rooms (7), tours & cruises (5), trampoline parks (4), bowling (2), ice & roller skating (2), theme parks (2), water parks (2), adventure (1), zoos & aquariums (1), shows & live entertainment (1), parks & beaches (1), indoor climbing (1), historic sites (1), farms & pumpkin patches (1), mini golf (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What can a toddler do in Sacramento?
Enchanted Natomas is an indoor play facility where children climb, jump, and navigate play equipment during open play sessions. Fairytale Town is a storybook park with 26 playsets based on nursery rhymes and fairytales. The California Museum offers free admission for children five and under.
Are there outdoor water attractions?
Swanston Park is a 10-acre neighborhood park featuring a Splash Park with multiple water features and an interactive Splash Pad. Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink transforms Ali Youssefi Square into a winter skating destination where visitors lace up skates and glide across the ice under city lights.
What appeals to teenagers?
The Crocker Art Museum houses European master drawings, international ceramics, and California art spanning from the Gold Rush to the present. K1 Speed Sacramento is an indoor electric go-kart racing venue where visitors race on a challenging track using adult and junior karts. Rebounderz Sacramento features trampoline arenas, a Ninja Warrior Course, and a Jump XTreme Tower.