Date: Sat., Oct. 1
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Hellenic Greek Center and Hall, 614 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
Free admission until 5:00 p.m.! After 5 p.m. there will be a $3 admission fee. Enjoy Armenian dancing, music by Khatchig and all kinds of Armenian dishes, including lamb and pork shisk kebob, pilaf and yalanchi sarma. It is hosted by the St. James Armenian Church. For more information, call (916) 799-2298.
Website: http://stjamesarmchsac.org/events.aspx
Date: Sun., Oct. 2
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: Old Sacramento on Front and 2nd St.
Old Sacramento will turn into a world class affair with music and dance performances. There will be “The Global Village,” where families and children can learn about different cultures in the region through arts and crafts, dance tutorials and musical instruments. Culinary experts will cook using world spices. What a wonderful way to expose yourself to other cultures while not having to travel far!
Website: http://sacworldfest.com/
Dates: Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Elk Grove Regional Park
This year’s CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival is “Shiver Me Pumpkins”! Don’t miss out on this great event, filled with pumpkin, scarecrow and dessert contests! The largest pumpkin wins $6/lb.! The festival will be filled with entertainment, from music, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, two areas for children and plenty of festival food. Start the Halloween month right and take your family and friends!
Website: http://www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival/
What a fun way to see an old classic film! The Davis Sunset Rotary Club will be showing family friendly movies in Davis’ Central Park. The movie will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m.
The next showings are:
Saturday, October 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Saturday, October 8: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Bring a blanket, friends, family or even a date! Yoloberry Yogurt and Let Them Eat Cake are right next to Central Park, be sure to grab something to snack on while you enjoy the movie.
For more information, contact Will Arnold at willarnold00@gmail.com or (530) 219-8918.
Website: http://cityofdavis.org/cs/events/moviesinthepark.cfm
When: Sat, Sept. 24 and Sun, Sept. 25, 12 – 7 p.m.
Location: Rio Ramaza Marina RV & Event Park, 10000 Garden Highway, Sacramento, 95837
Phone: (916) 925-5432
Website: http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~lasue/pirate2011.html
Are you a pirate fan? Don’t miss Sacramento’s Seafarer’s Marketplace & Pirate Festival! There will be live entertainment, contests, games, food and drinks and shopping. There will also be a re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans on Sunday. This event is FREE to the public with canned food or cash donations, to help support the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Every 4th Saturday of Each Month
When: The next cooking class is Sat, Sept. 24, 2011, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Grant High School Garden, 1221 South Avenue, Room W-42, Sacramento, CA 95838 (Left side of the parking lot on Dry Creek Rd. by South Ave.)
Website: http://onefatherslove.com/Documents/EAT%20Cooking%20Class%20Jan-Sept%202011%5B1%5D.pdf
Topic: Celebrate the fall harvest
Menu: Grilled veggie kabobs and zucchini muffin
What a great way to spice up healthy eating! There will be raffle prizes, one free veggie bag per household, cookbooks, and more! Space is limited and they recommend registering. Contact F. Malik at (916) 256-6593 or by email fmalik@healthedcouncil.org.
Here is a wonderful way to transition into autumn! The Sacramento Bee will be having a free 90-minute photography class on Sierra Foothills and Yosemite fall leaves with freelance photographer Dave Henry. Henry has been shooting fall leaves for The Sacramento Bee for more than 30 years and will be sharing some great tips on where to view fall leaves.
When: Sat, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Sacramento Bee office, 2100 Q St., Sacramento 95852
Website: http://events.sacbee.com/sacramento-ca/events/show/210066386-sacramento-bee-fall-leaves-photography-class
Free admission to the 22nd annual Polish Festival!
When: Sat, Sept. 10, 2011 from 12 – 6 p.m.
Where: Polish American Community Hall, 327 Main St., Roseville, CA 95678
Website: http://www.polish-club.org/
There will be authentic Polish food, live Polka music, Polish beer, folk dancing, a raffle with cash prizes and more!
These Sacramento museums are a great way to immerse yourself in art and culture, especially on days with free admission. Check out these great museums and bring friends and family with you!
The California Museum:
“Museums On Us,” sponsored by Bank of America, offers one free admission on the first weekend of every month for visitors who present a valid Bank of America check or credit card and their photo ID.
Location:1020 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: (916) 653-7524
Museum Hours: Mon to Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun.: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.californiamuseum.org/
California State Capitol Museum:
Admission is always free at the California State Capitol Museum! Interested in seeing California artifacts, murals and antiques? Check out the different exhibits and collections, including the Capitol’s architecture and the history of California legislation. Tours are available hourly and reservations can be made for groups.
Location: 10th and L Streets, State Capitol, Room B-27, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 324-0333
Museum Hours: Mon to Fri: 9 – 5 p.m., Sat and Sun: 9 – 5
Website: http://www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov/
Crocker Art Museum:
The Crocker Art Museum is “dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art.” They offer wonderful exhibits, great for spending an afternoon beating the heat. The museum offers free admission on Holiday Mondays. Every third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You Wish Sunday.”
Location:216 O St., Sacramento, CA
Phone: (916) 264-5423
Museum Hours: Tues to Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thurs: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Mondays (except for Holiday Mondays), Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day; Holiday Monday Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: www.crockerartmuseum.org
California State Military Museum:
The military museum has 30,000 artifacts, along with an extensive library and archives. Several exhibits include Early California, Post Civil War and the Gulf War. They offer free admission on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.
Location: 1119 2nd St., Old Sacramento
Phone: 916-854-1900
Museum Hours: Tues to Thurs and Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter.
Website: www.militarymuseum.org
Location: 3901 Land Park Dr., Sacramento 95822
Date: Sun, Sept. 11, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Website: fairytaletown.org
Fairytale Town is celebrating National Grandparents Day with free admission for grandparents who bring a grandchild, age 12 and under. Have a grand time with the young and young at heart in Cinderella’s carriage or down the Crooked Mile!
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