Spruce Up Your Garden
After the cold winter is gone, it’s time to spruce up your garden. Green Acres is an excellent source for everything gardening. Talini’s in East Sacramento is also a very unique nursery with lots of plants one would not normally find everywhere else. For those who need to learn more about specific gardening subjects such as “Preparing your beds for spring planting” or “Growing an herb garden”, Soil Born Farms offers classes ($15 to $30) The Secret Garden in Elk Grove is another place with friendly and knowledgable staff to help you with your gardening needs. They have beautiful pottery and garden decor for your own garden or as a gift.
Visit a Farmers’ Market
Even though Sacramento’s winter is relatively mild (not this years’) spring is definitely a better season for hitting the farmers’ markets. From Roseville to Folsom to Davis to Elk Grove, no matter what community you live in, you’re likely to find a market near you! Remember: Dogs are not allowed.
Stroll Through R St Corridor
What used to be Sacramento’s industrial warehouse district, has transformed to being now home to some of the best dining, cocktails, entertainment, art and design that Sacramento has to offer. Well known restaurants such as Fox & Goose Public House, Burgers & Brew, Cafe Bernardo’s, Iron Horse Tavern and Mendocino Farms are all there looking for those looking for a great place to eat and socialize. Also, Ace of Spades, a happening night spot is there to cater to the concert-goer crowd.
Visit Sacramento Zoo for a Happy Hour
Where the “bear” meets the “beer” and the “emu” meets the “brew” is called Sacramento Zoo. This year, 2023, April 20, May 18 and June 15 from 5 to 8 the over 21 crowd can happy hour with over 400 exotic animals. In 2023, Ryan Hernandez Band, Cover Me Badd, and Peter Petty & His Terpsichoreans will be performing live as well. Buy tickets here.
Attend a River Cats Game
Find out when River Cats are playing and catch a home game when you can. Remember: You can buy the cheaper tickets by sitting on the grass area (Home Run Hill) so you can spend your saved money on popcorn, hot dogs, and beer.
Visit Daffodil Hill
Only 45 miles from Downtown Sacramento, is the city of Sutter Creek, in Amador County. (Wine Country) Peter Fish, of Sunset Magazine, wrote that “Sutter Creek is the best town in the Gold Country … a Main Street lined with balconied 19th-century buildings. The prettiest Main Street you’ve ever seen? Quite possibly.” Each spring, from mid March to about mid April, visitors flock to this beautiful town to admire the thousands of daffodil blooms amidst a beautiful rural setting. To learn more about event, visit https://suttercreek.org/sutter-creek-events-daffodil-hill-amador-county/
Visit a Nearby Winery
Nothing beats sipping on a glass of chardonnay on an outdoor patio in the spring. Or one can take a short drive to one Sacramento’s urban wineries, located in the heart of the city or just outside of town. The other option would be to make a day trip out of it and drive to Napa Valley, (only 55 miles away) home to some of world’s finest wineries.
Visit UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
Another favorite outdoors activity would be visiting UC Davis arboretum and learn about plants and sustainable gardening. California Native Plants Garden, Biological Orchard & Garden, Desert Collection are some of the favorites.
See a Concert in the Park
Each Friday, from May to July, Downtown Sacramento Partnership hosts their Concerts in the Park series. Cesar Chavez Plaza (9th and J) comes to life with music from local and national touring artists, food, drinks, and DJs between sets. It’s a great way to celebrate spring & party all the way into the summer! This outdoor music festival is free!
Go For a Trail Ride Around Folsom Lake
Spring is perfect time to get out and ride. Boarding on the Lake is highly recommended for their gentle horses and friendly staff. $180 for a couple is not too much and one can find deals on groupon too.
Ride a Bicycle Through East Sacramento
Take an afternoon bike ride through one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the region. Not only East Sacramento is home to Fab Forties, it is also packed with great restaurants, cafes and breweries. Temple Coffee Roasters, Pachamama Coffee and Tupelo Coffee are some of the favorite coffee shops. Lefty’s Tap Room and Porchlight Brewing Company are a couple of the favorite breweries. On Mother’s Day Weekend, you can attend East Sac Garden Tour and admire some of the area’s most gorgeous gardens.
Take a Free Yoga Class
Sacramento is a yoga town and in spring there are lots of free indoor and outdoor classes. Free Yoga Sacramento is an online resource providing an updated list of the many free and donation-based yoga and meditation classes in the Sacramento area.
Attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Sacramento
Welcome spring by attending St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival in Old Sacramento. Celebrate the Irish Culture along with 40,000 others from across the region. While there make sure you visit Evangeline’s Costume Mansion (open daily from 10 to 7) if you have never been there.
