Lodi Lake's Fourth of July festival returns next Saturday with pancakes, live music and a lakeside fireworks finale. Expect midday park closures and parking restrictions.

High Sierra's 34th festival moves to Grass Valley July 2 6 with Steel Pulse headlining and a multi-genre bill. Expect expanded camping, RV access and family programming.

Republic FC will host a free two-day World Cup block party June 24–25 and launched a Sac Soccer Guide listing 30+ watch-party venues across Sacramento.

Two players at Thunder Valley Casino Resort hit back-to-back six-figure Buffalo Link jackpots last Thursday, winning $203,945 and $205,218 minutes apart.

GoldenSky is slated to return to Discovery Park in 2027 with multi‑year dates through 2029. Organizers expect to announce the lineup in October and sell tickets afterward.

A $10 wager on a dime slot at Thunder Valley produced a $236,313 progressive jackpot, the casino said, part of a steady run of big payouts at the Lincoln resort.

The All‑American Rejects will play a surprise free acoustic set at Cesar Chavez Plaza tonight as part of Concerts in the Park. Gates open at 6 p.m.

A Thunder Valley guest in Lincoln hit a $100,677 progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link slot. The win came Wednesday on a 10‑cent machine with a $5 wager.

A Memorial Day spin at Thunder Valley in Lincoln turned a $10 wager into a $139,422 progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link 10-cent slot.

Thunder Valley opened The Studio, a 21+ VIP lounge at its Lincoln resort, offering HDTVs, shuffleboard, video gaming and catered service for concerts and private events.

Lightning in a Bottle returned to Buena Vista Lake May 20–24, drawing thousands for five days of music, art and camping while organizers and health officials emphasize precautions.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a 10‑cent Dancing Drums spin into a $381,009 progressive jackpot this past Saturday, adding to a run of six‑figure payouts at the Lincoln resort.

The Sacramento County Fair opens today at Cal Expo for a five‑day Memorial Day run, with rides, animal exhibits, arena shows and family programming. Expect crowds and classic fair food.