| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3Presented by Feld Entertainment at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) February 15-February 20, 2012 Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3! The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home in... | Feld Entertainment | 02/15/12-
02/20/12 | Sacramento |
Dancehall Fusion WorkshopPresented by Dancehall Fusion at Sierra 2 Center January 14-February 25, 2012 Come wind it out in a Dancehall Fusion Workshop every Saturday in Studio 3. Dancehall Fusion is all about self-expression to world beats. The 7-class workshop will touch upon a variety of dance styles including: Ragga Jam, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, African, and Modern Jazz.
This workshop is for dancers of all ages and all levels. | Dancehall Fusion | 01/14/12-
02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Weekly Yoga ClassesPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Valley Hi-North Laguna Library January 7-February 25, 2012 Stretch your body, unstretch your mind, and find your inner potential through controlled breathing and asanas sitting positions. The Sacramento Public Library will offer a series of free yoga classes. The class will be led by Heera Kulkarni Yoga Shiromani, a certified yoga instructor from International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, India. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. | Sacramento Public Library | 01/07/12-
02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Bench Press CompetitionPresented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa February 25, 2012 The top-notch Strength & Conditioning team at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa is proud to present the first-ever Bench Press Max Weight Competition where members and guests alike can compete to show their power and strength in a fun and energized setting. The bench press competition will take place in the state-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning room at Arden Hills. Sign up today and be sure to ask about a pre-event training program. Get your power on with Arden Hills! | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Getty Owl Run/Walk Presented by Getty Owl Foundation at Crocker Park February 26, 2012 Join for the Getty Owl Run/Walk in Crocker Park in Downtown Sacramento. All proceeds benefit Getty Owl Foundation to help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the #1 genetic killer of young children. The 1/4 mile kids run, 5K Walk/Run, and 10K Run routes around Downtown Sacramento along the waterfront. Post-race family festival will include, massages, vendors, food, music, and activities for all ages.
For more information regarding packet pickup locations, race day registration,... | Getty Owl Foundation | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Delta Bike Tour Benefit for AIDSPresented by Fast Eddie Bike Tours at Old Sugar Mill February 26, 2012 Join Fast Eddie for a 45 mile velo docent bike tour for experienced road cyclists. Bring your own bike and pedal back in time with velo docent Fast Eddie crossing bridges, ferries, canals, and rivers through the Gold Rush beginnings of California. Explore Locke, the only remaining rural Chinese town in the U.S. Velo docent, lunch, museum admissions, and wine tasting included.
Proceeds from this tour benefit the NorCal AIDS Cycle/Team Fast Eddie. The NorCal AIDS cycle is a 330 mile 4... | Fast Eddie Bike Tours | 02/26/12 | Clarksburg |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz | Maloof Sports & Entertainment | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
ArtBike! Presented by North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) at Midtown February 11-March 4, 2012 ArtBike! is a bicycle-centric community art exhibition that celebrates the timeless design and versatility of the bicycle, combining Sacramento’s reputation as a cycling community with the city’s love and support of local art. ArtBike! also connects the city of Sacramento to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), taking place right here in Sacramento!
ArtBike! launches with a self... | North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) | 02/11/12-
03/04/12 | Sacramento |
North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS)Presented by North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) and Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Sacramento Convention Center March 2-March 4, 2012 The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is the world’s leading handmade bicycle show. Each year it moves to a new city and this year it's in Sacramento! NAHBS showcases the talents of individuals around the world whose art form is the bicycle. It aims to be a meeting point, both online and in person, for frame builders and consumers looking for custom-made bikes, for the sharing of ideas, and the promotion of a special industry with a rich history dating back to... | North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) | 03/02/12-
03/04/12 | Sacramento |
The Art of the BicyclePresented by North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) at Milk Gallery February 9-March 4, 2012 Milk loves bikes! In collaboration with ArtBike! and NAHBS, they will have an art-of-the-bicycle show this month. Come for the opening party on Preview Thurs or join in the ride on 2nd Sat.
View bicycle-centered works by local artists Chris Botta, Eddie Stein, Brooke Walker-Knoblich, Nathan Cordero, Jack Alvarez, Annie Murphy-Robinson, Rik Keller, Ingrid... | North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) | 02/09/12-
03/04/12 | Sacramento |
Bird and BreakfastPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 10, 2012 Explore the miracles of spring in the beautiful oak woodland and meadows of the Effie Yeaw Nature Area in small groups guided by Audubon experts. Take advantage of the opportunity to be guided by an expert who can answer your questions. Is that a dirty sock hanging in that tree? No, it's a bushtit nest! And that tiny cup the size of a quarter, built with lichen and spider webs? A hummingbird nest!
Groups will return to a delicious breakfast prepared by your hosts, the American... | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/10/12 | Carmichael |
Sacramento Kings Brides and BasketballPresented by Sacramento Kings Brides and Basketball at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) March 11, 2012 Brides and Basketball has partnered with certain NBA teams around the country to bring you the most exciting, innovative bridal show event. An hour before the doors open to the general public for the game, the doors open to brides, grooms, and their guests for the bridal show. This unique concept is designed to get the grooms involved in the wedding planning process. When you buy a ticket to the bridal show, you get a ticket to the NBA game. It’s the best of both worlds!
| Sacramento Kings Brides and Basketball | 03/11/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Boat Show & Offroad ExtravaganzaPresented by Sacramento Boat Show and California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo March 8-March 11, 2012 The Sacramento Boat Show, featuring over 500 boats from 8 to 40 feet, will be the first real boat show of the year and is the largest Power Boat Show in Northern California.
Wakeboarders, wakeskaters, and waterskiers will find their haven among all the new gear and boats for 2012. Fisherman will find educational fishing seminars as well as thousands of square feet of fishing boats including Bass, Sport, Rogue River and saltwater styles.
Again this year the show will also... | Sacramento Boat Show | 03/08/12-
03/11/12 | Sacramento |
Spring RV ShowPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo March 8-March 11, 2012 Over 30 years of gathering together the best the RV industry has to offer in one location. With all the things you look for at a major RV event, folding trailers, slide-in campers, travel trailers 5th wheels, Toyhaulers, B vans, C motorhomes, A motorhomes and the luxury motor homes. All this coupled with competitive prices, show incentives and special finance rates gives the consumer an unparalleled chance to get the RV of there dream.
Also once again this year the RV Show is...
Check for Discount Ticket | California Exposition & State Fair | 03/08/12-
03/11/12 | Sacramento |
Mommy & Me DayPresented by Raley's & Bel Air and Sacramento River Cats at Raley Field March 14, 2012 The Sacramento River Cats and Raley's & Bel-Air team up to host Mommy & Me Day. The event is open for children ages 6 and under and is an exclusive opportunity for parents to enjoy a day at Raley Field with their children. There will be free snacks and drinks provided by Raley's & Bel-Air, a special visit from your favorite mascot, Dinger, and on-field games and activities. Children will enjoy a variety of activities on the baseball field including running the bases and playing... | Raley's & Bel Air | 03/14/12 | West Sacramento |
Donut DashPresented by Tesco at William Land Park March 24, 2012 Run, jog, or walk 2 miles through shady Land Park to Marie’s Donuts, eat 4 donuts (or 6 donut holes or nothing at all) and then 2 miles back.
All proceeds go to support the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento to help pay for art supplies, toys, movies, video games, etc to benefit the children during their hospital stay.
The start/finish area is near the corner of Freeport Blvd & Sutterville Rd inside William Land Park. | Tesco | 03/24/12 | Sacramento |
Drive For Dollars Golf Event & Benefit: Fun for the Whole Family Presented by Lifepointe Christian Church March 24, 2012 The event includes participation in the following competition categories: Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, Putting, and Chipping. The competition will be open to golfers of all ages, and sign-ups will be available to the first 100 golfers. Special contests and prizes for best decorated golf ball/golf bag, and best golf outfit will also be offered. Participants will be able to join in all, or a select few, of the competitions/contests available the day of the event. Prizes will be... | Lifepointe Christian Church | 03/24/12 | Elk Grove |
Riding Concrete: Skateboarding in CaliforniaPresented by California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts at California Museum July 2, 2011-March 25, 2012 Curated by legendary Z-Boy Nathan Pratt, co-star of the 2002 documentary Dogtown and Z- Boys, this all-new exhibit explores the California-created sport of skateboarding.
From the earliest 1950s wood plank and metal roller skate wheel prototypes to the modern engineered marvels of today, rare boards and ephemera document the evolution of "sidewalk surfing."
Multimedia presentations featuring the revolutionary riders, artists, and manufacturers reveal how riding... | California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts | 07/02/11-
03/25/12 | Sacramento |
Big Time Speedway Spring Season OpenerPresented by Big Time Speedway at Prairie City OHV Park April 14, 2012 This event will be featuring the Top 8 riders already seeded from the 2011 Invitational:
B. Janniro,
B. Bast,
C. Venegas,
D. Ermolenko,
G. Hooten,
C. Kerr,
T. Hedden,
B. Yarrow,
plus wild card B. Hamill.
One East Coast Rider and two more will be added. The 12 top professional "elite" riders will be competing for the $5,000 purse! There will also be a 12 rider premier race with seperate purse and prizes.... | Big Time Speedway | 04/14/12 | Rancho Cordova |
ZooZoom RunPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo April 15, 2012 Join the stampede as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the Sacramento Zoo. Are you as fast as a hare or as slow as a tortoise? The course winds through scenic William Land Park along flat, tree-lined streets. This 5K, 10K, and children’s fun run is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Zoological Society. More than 450 animals call the Sacramento Zoo home;... | Sacramento Zoo | 04/15/12 | Sacramento |
A Race for HopePresented by Another Choice, Another Chance at Elk Grove Regional Park April 28, 2012 Race for Hope invites you to a 5K race, Zumba workout, and WarriorZ extreme challenge. Do you like to push yourself and take your workout to an extreme? Then you will want to participate in Warrior Z Crossfit workout. Your day will begin with a 5K run and then finish with a timed extreme workout.
Come out and compete to be the Warrior Z Crossfit/A Race for Hope 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner! When you win, our youth win. This event is fun for the whole family! Bring your children... | Another Choice, Another Chance | 04/28/12 | Elk Grove |
K9 Cancer Walk Presented by Morris Animal Foundation at Elk Grove Regional Park April 29, 2012 Join Morris Animal Foundation and Northern California dog lovers for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk. The event will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs.
Online registration closes at Noon on 4/28. However, walk up registrations will be accepted at the event. To participate, register here. | Morris Animal Foundation | 04/29/12 | Elk Grove |
May Day 5K/10K Run/WalkPresented by Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center at South Natomas Community Center May 6, 2012 The 3rd Annual Natomas May Day Run/Walk is a fundraiser for Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center. There is a 5K/10K Run/Walk, plus Kid's Fun Run. Come join in promoting a healthy community. Race package includes: race bib, timing, post-race refreshments, and race t-shirt. | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center | 05/06/12 | South Natomas |
Wounded Veteran Run Presented by Wounded Veteran Run May 28, 2012 2nd Annual 5K Run/3K Walk to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Come out this Memorial Day to honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom. The Wounded Veteran Run is inspired by the daily perseverance and dedication of our nations combat wounded service members. The goal is to raise awareness and donations for the Wounded Warrior Project through community outreach. | Wounded Veteran Run | 05/28/12 | Folsom |
3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California at Downtown Sacramento June 24, 2012 Join for this leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown and midtown Sacramento for the 3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl. Not only will you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights from the best restaurants in the Sacramento region, you will also be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern California. All proceeds raised will go directly to help the children and families served at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House and Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. | Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California | 06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Eppie's Great Race & US Bank Kids DuathlonPresented by Eppie's Great Race July 21, 2012 Compete in the 39th annual Eppie's Great Race triathlon; a 5.82 mile run, 12.5 mile cycle and 6.36 mile paddle on and along the American River. Kids can join the fun with the US Bank Kids Duathlon; a 2 mile run and 5.75 mile cycle for kids ages 17 and younger.
Both events benefit Sacramento County Therapeutic Services for those with physical and mental disabilities.
For more information click here. | Eppie's Great Race | 07/21/12 | Sacramento |
159th Annual California State FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world.
The fairgrounds will highlight some of the unique recreational activities available throughout the State of California for people of all ages.
New Dates, New Adventures! The California State Fair has moved off its traditional Labor Day... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/12/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
Family Camp OutPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town June 30-August 10, 2012 Bring your sleeping bags & tents to Fairytale Town and sleep under the stars! This fun filled sleepover includes a special theater performance, a hands-on activity, a Fairytale themed scavenger hunt, group sing-a-long and a bedtime story. An evening snack and a light breakfast the next morning will be provided.
There are three opportunities this summer to get in on this fun-filled event! | Fairytale Town | 06/30/12-
08/10/12 | Sacramento |
California Capital AirshowPresented by California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport September 8-September 9, 2012 Thrills, chills, and jaw dropping excitement await you at the 2012 California Capital Airshow. Don't miss the USAF Thunderbirds, fast jets, loud warbirds, colorful aerobatic performers, miles of displays, and so much more!
Preview the Thunderbirds performance video below or click here to see the Our Heroes video. | California Capital Airshow | 09/08/12-
09/09/12 | Mather |
Old Sacramento Scavenger HuntPresented by Trailmix.Net Store at Old Sacramento State Historic Park September 17, 2011-September 17, 2012 The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt is an historic walking tour set in Old Sacramento.
The Original Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt: Designed in 2009, this free walking tour of Old Sacramento has entertained and educated thousands of visitors to Sacramento's historic district. Follow the map, solve the riddles, win a prize. You can download a copy online or pick one up in... | Trailmix.Net Store | 09/17/11-
09/17/12 | Sacramento |
Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle SeriesPresented by MESP, Inc. at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area October 28, 2012 Race alongside local military personnel, public safety officers, and police academy trainees on 5K and 10K courses filled with military-style obstacles! Cargo climbs, water crossings, marine hurdles, and more full-body strength challenges. | MESP, Inc. | 10/28/12 | Folsom |
Walking Tour: Rock & Roll History TourPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Torch Club January 19-December 20, 2012 This tour highlights Sacramento’s contributions to the contemporary popular music scene, beginning with the region’s first FM radio station and ending at the Concerts in the Park. You’ll visit local venues that launched the careers of Sacramento’s most beloved rock stars like Tesla, The Deftones, and Cake. The tour will stop in at the Torch Club, | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/19/12-
12/20/12 | Sacramento |
Walking Tour: The Art of Terra CottaPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Cesar Chavez Park January 1-December 26, 2012 This tour discusses the history of terra cotta as an architectural art form and highlights Downtown's best examples of this turn-of-the-century technique. This tour emphasizes the contribution of the Gladding McBean studio, one of the region’s best cultural and artistic assets, which has provided terra cotta tiles, pipes, and sculpture for customers worldwide. Based in Lincoln, California, this studio has been in continual operation since 1874, with many Downtown buildings showcasing... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/01/12-
12/26/12 | Sacramento |
| Walking Tour: Structural Stories | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/03/12-
12/27/12 | Sacramento |
Walking Tour: Art is All Around UsPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at Westfield Downtown Plaza January 3-December 27, 2012 Tour Sacramento’s impressive collection of permanently sited works of art integrated into Sacramento’s built and natural environments. See local works by notable local and regional artists. This tour was developed in partnership with Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places program. Richard MacGill leads this tour.
Tour starts at the Indo Arch outside of Downtown Plaza at 3rd & K streets. This tour is part of the | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/03/12-
12/27/12 | Sacramento |
Skating at Iceland Ice ArenaPresented by Del Paso Boulevard Partnership at Iceland Ice Skating Rink December 1, 2011-December 31, 2012 Sacramento Iceland Ice Arena is a California nonprofit corporation created to promote, advance, and sponsor ice sports, primarily skating and hockey, on a recreational and amateur basis. It's fun and for everyone! | Del Paso Boulevard Partnership | 12/01/11-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Downtown Sacramento Walking ToursPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Downtown Sacramento January 1-December 31, 2012 These unique tours through Downtown Sacramento introduce visitors and residents to people, places, and events that shaped California history. From John Sutter to Cesar Chavez, the tours cover more than 150 years of state and local history with topics that range from art and architecture to cultural, religious, and urban history. Each of these guided walking tours last approximately one to two hours.
Tours include:
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12/31/12 | Sacramento |
Walking Tour: Tales of the Central CityPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at Cesar Chavez Park January 1-December 31, 2012 Walk down memory lane on a guided tour of one of the oldest cities in California. On the Tales of the Central City: An Overview of Early Sacramento History walking tour, learn how Sacramento wrangled the distinction of California’s State Capitol, walk the original route of the famed Pony Express, see the influence of railroad’s "Big Four" on early urban planning and learn why downtown sidewalks are hollow. DSP's Gold Rush era specialist, Mike Munson... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/01/12-
12/31/12 | Sacramento |
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