During the first Saturday in October, in celebration of National Archives Month, archives and special collections libraries from throughout the region open their doors to the public and showcase their rarely seen holdings during the Sacramento Archives Crawl. The Crawl is held at four host institution sites in downtown Sacramento: the California State Archives, California State Library, Center for Sacramento History, and Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library. Free bus transportation is provided between all four locations.

At the host sites, the public can view archival collections on display and take behind-the-scenes tours. Representatives from other archives and special collections libraries will also be present at the host locations to display their archival collections, including historic photographs, documents, and objects, and to answer questions about connecting with local history resources.

Archives Crawl Passports are given to guests as they visit the host institutions. The passport provides a map of the event and information about the participating institutions. Get your passport stamped at three of the four host sites, and you'll receive a set of limited-edition commemorative coasters featuring archival images that represent that year's theme.

Local genealogical society Root Cellar usually hosts a table at the California State Archives.

The event is free to the public. But there is a $60 table fee for participating societies. Vist the event website for more information.