Shopping & Services

Sutter’s Fort recreates California’s first mall for a three-day shop Traders’ Faire event

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, 2:07pm

Sutter’s Fort recreates California’s first mall for a three-day shop Traders’ Faire event

California State Parks, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) and Friends of Sutter’s Fort are proud to present a vibrant, educational and fun three-day event – Shop Traders’ Faire – on Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22, 2018. Offered just once a year, this lively and highly anticipated interpretive event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Thursday, March 15th, 2018, 12:00pm

Stage Nine Entertainment Store welcomes legendary Disney authors, film makers & artist

Stage Nine Entertainment Store in Old Sacramento is proud and excited to welcome three legendary Disney authors/film makers and a talented artist for a free public event on Saturday, March 31, 2018, from noon to 4 p.m. The special “meet and greet” event will feature Disney authors/film makers Don Hahn, Dave Bossert and Mindy Johnson along with talented Disney artist Trevor Carlton. The event will take place at Stage Nine Entertainment Store, the area’s premier entertainment retail destination located at 102 K Street in Old Sacramento.

Stage Nine Entertainment Store guests will have the rare opportunity to meet these Disney greats, each with impressive credentials and fascinating tales to tell:

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017, 6:38pm

Think big, shop small…community encouraged to visit the urban core during Small Business Saturday

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Midtown Association, R Street Sacramento Partnership, City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) are joining efforts to share exciting information about a variety of special Small Business Saturday activities, offerings and amenities available for holiday shoppers on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Helping to make shopping in Sacramento’s urban core even more fun and convenient than ever, the City of Sacramento is offering free metered parking on Small Business Saturday (and on weekdays after 4:30 p.m. and all day on weekends through December 24, 2017). Plus, new this year, SacRT is offering free “shopping shuttle” service (with stops/pick-ups every 20 minutes) that will operate from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and take shoppers throughout midtown, downtown, along R Street and in Old Sacramento on Saturday, November 25, 2017 only.

Photo courtesy of R Street Sacramento Partnership

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Monday, November 20th, 2017, 2:34pm

“12 Days of Midtown” in December highlights festive & fun ways to celebrate the season

Committed to fostering a center for culture, creativity and vibrancy in Sacramento’s urban core, the Midtown Association is pleased to present another season of “12 Days of Midtown” where local businesses and organizations offer celebratory events, activities and specials to encourage visitors to spend time in Midtown this season.

“Amid a thriving urban environment, the holidays offer a perfect opportunity to explore, discover and/or revisit Midtown,” said Emily Baime Michaels, Executive Director of the Midtown Association. “With so many locally owned businesses and eateries, guests to Midtown can take great pride in supporting the community while engaging in festive activities while finding unique gift items along the way.”

Throughout the first 12 days of December, Midtown guests can experience something extra special each day, a sampling of which includes the following:

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Monday, November 13th, 2017, 5:30pm

Sacramento area museums encourage shoppers to visit local museum Stores during Museum Store Sunday

In partnership with the Museum Store Association (MSA), many Sacramento area museums are proud to participate in Museum Store Sunday on November 26, 2017. With more than 525 museum stores participating across eight countries and three continents, the international effort is designed to remind consumers about the unique and inspired shopping experience that exists in one-of-a-kind museum stores all of which showcase a broad assortment of highly curated and mission-specific gifts. Museum Store Sunday is managed by the Museum Store Association based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Museum Store Sunday is open to all independently operated museum stores and non-profit retailers located at museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, historic sites, and other unique cultural institutions in the United States and internationally.

Photo courtesy of the Crocker Art Museum

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Thursday, December 3rd, 2015, 5:18pm

4 Tips to Manage Your Money this Holiday Season

By Michael Lee

The holiday season is here. Busy calendars are already filling up with festive activities, celebrations and gatherings of families and friends.

Improved economic conditions are expected to increase consumer spending. A recent national report shows that holiday shoppers plan to spend $1,440 for holiday expenses, and yet less than half plan to stick to a budget for holiday spending.[1]

‘Tis the season to shop and spend, but before you swipe that credit card—there are a few budgeting tips individuals and families should consider to ensure they manage their finances during the holiday rush.

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Submitted by Julia Markel, Writer, AfWPi Vice President

Monday, July 13th, 2015, 12:53pm

Old Sacramento hosts more than 200 weddings a year, according to their Business Association, plus there are many wedding product offerings and scenic backdrops among its merchants. It's only natural that a bridal show would be held there.

Bridal Expo is Sunday, July 19, aboard the Delta King Hotel on Front Street in Old Sacramento. The show hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This unique show includes a Treasure Hunt for wedding couples. They will find clues that will lead them from one spot to the other, until they find the Treasure - a honeymoon stay in Italy.

Wedding pros will be on hand to give the couples in-depth information to help them be better equipped to plan their weddings. Services and products represented include photography, videography, catering, venues, gowns, corsets, djs, music, florists, cakes, jewelry, beauty products and more.