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Things to do with friends in Sacramento, CA

What are fun things to do with friends in Sacramento?

We checked 55 real places in Sacramento, CA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 7 places to shop in Sacramento, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

The California Museum to Block Butcher Bar

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit The California Museum

    1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Valley High Park

    Valley Hi / North Laguna, Sacramento, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Koshi Ramen Bar

    8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at United Artists Laguna Village 12

    8755 Center Parkway, Elk Grove, CA 95823

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at YMCA

    2021 W Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Farmers Market

    3500 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Casa Flores

    8304 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Block Butcher Bar

    1050 20th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum to Café Bernardo R15

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum

    2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Prairie School Park

    Valley Hi / North Laguna, Sacramento, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Casa Flores

    8304 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Occam Athletics

    Rice Alley, Sacramento, CA 95816

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Folsom Blvd Flea Market

    8521 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95826

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16

    3561 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95834

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Selland's Market Café Broadway Sacramento

    915 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Café Bernardo R15

    1431 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center Library to Streets of London Pub

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center Library

    551 Sequoia Pacific Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95811

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Didion School Park

    Pocket, Sacramento, California

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Selland's Market Café Broadway Sacramento

    915 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Hoos Swimming Pool

    Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA 95822

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Market Square at Arden Fair

    Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Dreamland Cinema

    1901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar

    8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Streets of London Pub

    1804 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Sacramento

Real places in Sacramento for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
  2. Visit Portuguese Community Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeSacramento, CA 95831
  3. Eat at Koshi Ramen Bar

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  4. Go to Tower Cinema

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95818
  5. Snack stop at Dutch Bros.

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95831

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Date night ideas in Sacramento

Real places in Sacramento for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Caffè Latte

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)7600 Greenhaven Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
  2. Walk through Sloat School Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeSacramento, CA 95832
  3. Look around Crocker Art Museum

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  4. Dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  5. Drinks at The Grand Wine Bar (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

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Things to do with a large group in Sacramento

Real places in Sacramento for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at Crest Theatre

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  2. Park time at Hopkins School Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeSacramento, CA 95832
  3. Dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  4. Drinks at Round Corner (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

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Weekend in Sacramento with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Sacramento, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Sacramento History Museum

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)101 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  2. Saturday lunch: Koshi Ramen Bar

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  3. Saturday afternoon: Shorebird Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    Free3200, Sacramento, California
  4. Saturday night: Radclyffe's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)110 14th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Ding Tea

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)7311 West Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95823
  6. Sunday afternoon: United Artist Arden Fair 6

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)1739 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815

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Birthday ideas for adults in Sacramento

Real places in Sacramento for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  2. Play at Esquire IMAX Theatre

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)1211 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  3. Drinks at Joe Marty's (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)1500 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818
  4. Visit California Automobile Museum

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
  5. Picnic at Witter Ranch Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeSacramento, California

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Sacramento

Real places in Sacramento for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at United Artists Laguna Village 12

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)8755 Center Parkway, Elk Grove, CA 95823
  2. See a movie at Regal Delta Shores 17

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)8136 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  3. Get active at Twain School Park

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)22nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
  4. Coffee or a snack at Blueprint Coffee Project

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)1200 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  5. Eat at Koshi Ramen Bar

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)8144 Delta Shores Circle South, Sacramento, CA 95832
  6. Hang out at Valley High Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeValley Hi / North Laguna, Sacramento, California

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Places in Sacramento

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Sacramento?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Sacramento costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Sacramento for free?

Free places on our list include Valley High Park, Portuguese Community Park and Prairie School Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Sacramento?

Good places to start are Koshi Ramen Bar, Dutch Bros. and Caffè Latte. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Sacramento?

Sights on our list include The California Museum, Crocker Art Museum and Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Sacramento?

Try visit SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, visit Portuguese Community Park and eat at Koshi Ramen Bar. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Sacramento?

Try coffee at Caffè Latte, walk through Sloat School Park and look around Crocker Art Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Sacramento?

Try play at Crest Theatre, park time at Hopkins School Park and dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Sacramento?

Try saturday morning: Sacramento History Museum, saturday lunch: Koshi Ramen Bar and saturday afternoon: Shorebird Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Sacramento?

Try birthday dinner at Koshi Ramen Bar, play at Esquire IMAX Theatre and drinks at Joe Marty's (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Sacramento?

Try play at United Artists Laguna Village 12, see a movie at Regal Delta Shores 17 and get active at Twain School Park. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Sacramento?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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