Celebrate Sacramento's vibrant arts community at Midtown Second Saturday, an all-day arts celebration featuring local artists, art walks, live music, nightlife, culinary arts, and gallery exhibitions, making it an arts destination like no other.
All day | Galleries and theatres
All day | Midtown mural walk
Overnight | Hotel stays and brunch
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Midtown Farmers Market
Noon – 4 p.m. | Family-friendly activities
2 – 8 p.m. | Curated art walk
4 – 8 p.m. | Block parties
10 p.m. | After parties
From block parties to one-of-a-kind arts experiences, immerse yourself in the fun from May to October, with a variety of activities for all ages and interests. Check out the activity list below for specific dates and times to plan your next adventure!
Find art walks, block parties, gallery pop-ups, live music, theatre shows, and more throughout the grid.
Each month offers a unique free curated Art Walk experience with the opportunity to upgrade to a VIP experience. Register for either experience below to receive your Art Walk route!
A: Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday takes place May through October every Second Saturday. Second Saturday is an all-day celebration of local artists, live music and theatre, culinary arts, family-friendly park activities, nightlife and more.
A: Second Saturday is a celebration of arts and culture within Midtown Sacramento, and an opportunity to highlight the people who bring it to life. Every Second Saturday will be a unique experience, featuring live art exhibitions, musical and dance performances, family-friendly demonstrations, and food and drink specials at your favorite Midtown bars and restaurants. Some of the attractions you can find include our monthly curated art walk, art markets featuring local talented art vendors, outdoor movie nights, Instagrammable moments around unique art pieces, live painting, installments of new iconic murals in Midtown – the list goes on.
A: Each Second Saturday celebration will be held throughout Midtown. Discover art installments, galleries, art pop-ups, live music, special events, and dining and drink specials throughout the district in key locations, such as the Midtown Farmers Market, Fremont Park, art galleries, and more. Find a map of all attractions and activities above.
A: Each Second Saturday will feature unique activities and experiences, ensuring that each month is as memorable as the last, while retaining the same general schedule. Every Second Saturday, we welcome you to visit galleries, watch theatrical performances, and support creative businesses. At specific times and specific locations, enjoy the following:
A: Second Saturday is about exploring the district and seeing everything Midtown has to offer, and there is no better way to do that than walking, biking, or scootering. We advise all visitors to park at one of Midtown’s parking garages, then exploring the district on foot. A list of Midtown parking lots and garages can be found here.
A: Nothing! That’s one of the best parts of Second Saturday. Throughout the day, visitors will be treated to free live music and art performances, including educational experiences, art markets, and live music performances. Midtown Association will have a VIP version of our monthly art walk and businesses throughout Midtown will be offering specials and their own activities, which may require tickets and/or entrance fees to participate. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these offerings to support the small businesses that make our community special.
A: Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists looking to participate in Second Saturday activities and programming should fill out our artist/performer interest form.
A: Local galleries, venues, artists, and small businesses that are interested in taking advantage of Midtown Second Saturday can see the variety of opportunities and resources available through Midtown Association at the Second Saturday Resources page.
A: Whether you’re out of town or a local who wants to have a Second Saturday artsy staycation, find great options to stay at in Midtown including Fort Sutter Hotel and Hyatt House.
A: All visitor, business, and artist questions and feedback should be directed to secondsaturday@exploremidtown.org.
For press & media inquiries, contact traci@trockcommunications.com.
Plenty of parking options are available during Second Saturday. Explore our parking map to find convenient parking lots and garages near you as you explore Midtown!
SacRT is offering free rides to Midtown each Second Saturday in the months of May – October to anyone that presents their flyer. Find the SacRT free ride flyer here
Once here, Midtown is walkable, bike, scooter, and car-share friendly. To make getting around Midtown even easier, you can look for recently installed colorful Wayfinding navigation posts. These posts display biking and walking distances to Midtown’s top 15 activity centers, so you can confidently explore the area in an easy and fun way!
Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists looking to participate in Second Saturday activities and programming should fill out our artist/performer interest form.
Elevate your Second Saturday experience by extending your stay in Midtown! Discover the perfect accommodations at Fort Sutter Hotel and Hyatt House with discount code 1009754. Both hotels offer exceptional hospitality and convenience. After a day of exploring the vibrant art scene, unwind at one of these hotels, both within walking distance of all the festivities.
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