Midtown Second Saturday
Presented By Sutter Health
Celebrate Sacramento's vibrant arts community at Midtown Second Saturday, an all-day arts celebration May-October featuring local artists, art walks, live music, nightlife, culinary arts, and gallery exhibitions, making it an arts destination like no other. If you are an artist, performer, art venue, or small business that is interested in getting involved for the 2025 season, learn more in the Artists section below.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Midtown Farmers Market
2 – 8 p.m. | Free Curated Art Walk
3 – 7 p.m. | Art Market at 20th & K Streets
All Day | Art Galleries, Theatres, and Art Pop Ups
Overnight | Discounted Hotel Stays
Sunday | Brunch Specials Midtown Sutter Restaurants
Spend Second Saturdays in Midtown Sacramento
May-October
Live Art featured along Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route
Local artist booth at a Midtown Second Saturday block party
Participants of the Art Walk enjoy local art at Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co
Vertical dance performance at The Mansion Apartments
Live music performed at a Midtown Second Saturday block party
Participants of the Art Walk enjoying murals in Midtown
Local artist booth featured during the Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk
Face painting at the Fremont Park Family-Friendly Festival
From a curated monthly Art Walk and one-of-a-kind pop-up experiences to special rates at Midtown's newest hotels and The Sunday Following brunch options, immerse yourself in all that Midtown Second Saturday weekends have to offer from May to October. With a variety of activities for all ages and interests, this monthly celebration reflects the very best of Sacramento's arts and culture. Check out the activity list below for specific dates and times to plan your next adventure!
Midtown Second Saturday Activities
Find Art Walks, markets, gallery pop-ups, live music, theatre shows, and more throughout the grid.
Headwaters
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
...
[more+]Headwaters is a collaboration between Kian Berreman and Jack Devlin, who grew up together in the Sierra Nevada. After years of mutual inspiration, the artists reconnected to advocate for conservation and environmental balance using artistic media through the foundation of The Yuba Project. Similar to how the natural features depicted in these photographs coexist to shape each other, Headwaters is a select collection of the countless images that molded the artists’ relationship and forged their artistic styles. It is also just the beginning of their collaboration focused on protecting the Yuba River Watershed.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
In the Shadow of Mount Everest
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
The...
[more+]The Himalayas serve as the backdrop to two countries who’s reverence for these mountains runs back thousands of years. The societies of Nepal and Tibet developed in the shadow Mount Everest, at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters), the tallest mountain in the world. From their day-to-day lives to their chosen deities, their cultures are intertwined with the mountains. The stories of the old are carved into their faces, while the young are just beginning to create their own stories.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
David Wong
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
David...
[more+]David has been a photographer since the age of 15. When asked to describe his vision as a photographer, it can be best summed up in a comment by one of his clients who said,
“I really enjoy your sense of Zen and quietness in all of your photographs.”
David strives for that quietness and Zen in all his photographs of nature, landscape, travel, or even sports and events. When he's able to combine that sense of Zen along with an artful sense of balance, composition, and flow, David considers what he has created worthy of being Photographic ART.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Echoes of Nature
03-11-2026
04-04-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
Sat, Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 01 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 02 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 03 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 04 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
...
[more+]“Echoes of Nature” reflects the lingering harmony Franka carries in her after time spent in nature. Long after she leaves the forest, the mountains, the seaside, or the quiet lakeshore, the echoes remain - the echoes that quiet her thoughts, steady her breath, and renew her sense of connection.
When she’s out in nature, looking for something to inspire her to photograph, she uses her intuition, letting her eyes and senses guide her. She searches for something that calls her, stirring deeper feelings within her. She’s drawn to intimate scenes, the quiet corners that express the essence of a place. It’s in the subtle, often overlooked scenes and moments that she finds the most meaning.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Coffee Art 2nd Saturday
03-14-2026
03-14-2026
Presented by Balance Coffee Shop at Balance Coffee Shop, Sacramento
Come...
[more+]Come join us in-person for a fun and relaxed evening full of creativity!
Second Saturday Art Night is your chance to explore amazing artwork, meet local artist Rick Stassi, and maybe even try your hand at some art projects.
Bring your friends and your favorite art supplies, enjoy the vibes, and dive into a night of inspiration and good company!
Balance coffee shop
1004 24th st
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Open Call Exhibit: Seeing America
04-08-2026
05-02-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
Sat, Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 22 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm Fri, May 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, May 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Seeing...
[more+]Seeing America is a juried open call created for Photography Month Sacramento which takes place throughout the month of April annually. The exhibit features over 50 photographic artists' work in the Main Gallery at Viewpoint's Midtown location.
Receptions include:
Second Saturday: April 11, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Artists' Reception: April 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The exhibit is dedicated to sharing photographers impressions and visions of the places, people and scenes that constitute their America. Subject matter, individual style and print presentation will be diverse and exciting. Please plan to stop by!
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Headwaters
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
...
[more+]Headwaters is a collaboration between Kian Berreman and Jack Devlin, who grew up together in the Sierra Nevada. After years of mutual inspiration, the artists reconnected to advocate for conservation and environmental balance using artistic media through the foundation of The Yuba Project. Similar to how the natural features depicted in these photographs coexist to shape each other, Headwaters is a select collection of the countless images that molded the artists’ relationship and forged their artistic styles. It is also just the beginning of their collaboration focused on protecting the Yuba River Watershed.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
In the Shadow of Mount Everest
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
The...
[more+]The Himalayas serve as the backdrop to two countries who’s reverence for these mountains runs back thousands of years. The societies of Nepal and Tibet developed in the shadow Mount Everest, at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters), the tallest mountain in the world. From their day-to-day lives to their chosen deities, their cultures are intertwined with the mountains. The stories of the old are carved into their faces, while the young are just beginning to create their own stories.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
David Wong
02-11-2026
03-08-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
David...
[more+]David has been a photographer since the age of 15. When asked to describe his vision as a photographer, it can be best summed up in a comment by one of his clients who said,
“I really enjoy your sense of Zen and quietness in all of your photographs.”
David strives for that quietness and Zen in all his photographs of nature, landscape, travel, or even sports and events. When he's able to combine that sense of Zen along with an artful sense of balance, composition, and flow, David considers what he has created worthy of being Photographic ART.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Echoes of Nature
03-11-2026
04-04-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
Sat, Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 01 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 02 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 03 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 04 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
...
[more+]“Echoes of Nature” reflects the lingering harmony Franka carries in her after time spent in nature. Long after she leaves the forest, the mountains, the seaside, or the quiet lakeshore, the echoes remain - the echoes that quiet her thoughts, steady her breath, and renew her sense of connection.
When she’s out in nature, looking for something to inspire her to photograph, she uses her intuition, letting her eyes and senses guide her. She searches for something that calls her, stirring deeper feelings within her. She’s drawn to intimate scenes, the quiet corners that express the essence of a place. It’s in the subtle, often overlooked scenes and moments that she finds the most meaning.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Coffee Art 2nd Saturday
03-14-2026
03-14-2026
Presented by Balance Coffee Shop at Balance Coffee Shop, Sacramento
Come...
[more+]Come join us in-person for a fun and relaxed evening full of creativity!
Second Saturday Art Night is your chance to explore amazing artwork, meet local artist Rick Stassi, and maybe even try your hand at some art projects.
Bring your friends and your favorite art supplies, enjoy the vibes, and dive into a night of inspiration and good company!
Balance coffee shop
1004 24th st
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Open Call Exhibit: Seeing America
04-08-2026
05-02-2026
Presented by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento
Sat, Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 16 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 22 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm Fri, May 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, May 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Seeing...
[more+]Seeing America is a juried open call created for Photography Month Sacramento which takes place throughout the month of April annually. The exhibit features over 50 photographic artists' work in the Main Gallery at Viewpoint's Midtown location.
Receptions include:
Second Saturday: April 11, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Artists' Reception: April 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The exhibit is dedicated to sharing photographers impressions and visions of the places, people and scenes that constitute their America. Subject matter, individual style and print presentation will be diverse and exciting. Please plan to stop by!
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Join the Art Walk
Join a free curated Art Walk during the 2025 Midtown Second Saturday season in May - October! Each month offers a unique Art Walk experience in a different area of Midtown. Click the button below to find the October Art Walk Itinerary.
Plan Your Visit
Q: When is Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday takes place May through October every Second Saturday. Midtown Second Saturday is an all-day celebration of local artists, live music and theatre, culinary arts, family-friendly park activities, nightlife and more.
Q: What should I expect at Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Midtown 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 Midtown 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.
Q: Where are Second Saturday events held?
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.
Q: How can I find the schedule of activities?
A: Each Midtown Second Saturday will feature unique activities and experiences, ensuring that each month is as memorable as the last. Every Midtown Second Saturday, we will update this page with a calendar of events and welcome you to check out our interactive map to find galleries, watch theatrical performances, and support creative businesses. Each month you can also, enjoy the following:
- From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., experience an enhanced Midtown Farmers Market with live music and art experiences on 20th Street between J and Capitol.
- From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., we return to a Second Saturday art walk experience with a monthly curated art walk for visitors to discover new artists, live music, galleries and more!
- After 10 pm, 10 preapproved e-permit holders will host Second Saturday afterparties inside their bar or venue with enhanced art experiences such as live performances, comedy, and dance.
Q: Where should I park for Midtown Second Saturday?
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.
Q: What are the costs to attend Midtown Second Saturday?
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.
Q: How can artists, vendors, performers, venues, and small businesses sign up to participate?
A: Midtown Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists and venues that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists and venues looking to participate in Midtown Second Saturday activities and programming should fill visit our Midtown Second Saturday Resources page for more information on how to get involved.
Q: I’m from out of town, where should I stay?
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.
Q: Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
A: All visitor, business, and artist questions and feedback should be directed to amanda@exploremidtown.org.
Q: Where should media inquires go?
For press & media inquiries, contact traci@trockcommunications.com.
Parking
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
Sacramento Regional Transit offers multiple routes into Midtown by bus and light rail. See their full schedule and stops here.
Wayfinding
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!
After enjoying Midtown Second Saturday, extend your weekend with exclusive brunch specials and immersive art experiences in the Midtown Sutter district. Enjoy live performances, pop-up art, and creative culinary offerings from local restaurants. Whether you’re a local looking for a weekend staycation or a visitor exploring the heart of Sacramento, The Sunday Following offers the perfect blend of food, culture, and creativity. Find out about all of the special programs and deals here.
Elevate your Midtown Second Saturday experience by extending your stay in Midtown! Discover the perfect accommodations with a special Second Saturday booking at Fort Sutter Hotel and Hyatt House. 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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Artists
Midtown Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists and venues that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists and venues looking to participate in Midtown Second Saturday activities and programming should visit our Midtown Second Saturday Resources page for more information on how to get involved.
