Sacramento weekend guide: Farmers market, watch NFC championship, and pups eat free

There’s a lot happening this weekend, Sacramento.

Whether you enjoy shopping local businesses, treating your four-legged friend to a free meal, exploring the area’s food scene or you’re just patiently waiting to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game 3:30 p.m. Sunday— there’s something for you.

Check out these events happening in Sacramento this weekend:

Shop local at Midtown Farmers Market

Check out Midtown Farmers Market, a free, family-friendly market located on 20th Street between J and L Street and on K Street between 19th and 21st Street.

There, shop local agriculture, prepared foods and artisans and crafters.

The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the market owner Midtown Association.

Tickets: Free entry

Watch the NFC Championship game

Watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. And if you’re looking for a place to watch the game, several downtown and midtown outdoor patios are set to stream it.

Try a new restaurant from this week’s best outdoor dining spot poll

Last week, The Bee asked readers to choose their favorite outdoor dining spot. With roughly 600 responses and several email submissions requesting that their favorite spot be added, we posted round two.

So remember to vote your favorite and write done a restaurant or two to try this weekend.

Buy a meal and your pup eats free

1510 16th Street #300, Sacramento University or Beer - Sacramento

Score a free dog food bowl with a purchase of any regular priced burger, sandwich, wrap, signature dish or full portioned salad from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University of Beer - Sacramento all weekend long.

You must dine-in and be seated on the patio and have a dog with you.

Tickets: $0