| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Stories and ArtPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Colonial Heights Library March 18, 2010 Encourage your pre-schoolers development through a special art activity inspired by Eric Carle’s "Hello Red Fox". Designed after the Crocker’s popular Wee Wednesday series, this program is for children 3-5 and the special adult in their lives. | Crocker Art Museum | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Voetberg Family ConcertPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria March 18, 2010 Enjoy a special evening with the Voetberg Family Band in a free family concert. Based in Centralia, Washington, the Voetberg family members will perform their unique music with bluegrass, gospel, country, folk, jazz and Celtic influences. The Voetberg’s 10 children, from ages from eight to 25, have garnered many awards including 10 Washington state fiddle championships, eight Washington State Music Teachers Association awards for outstanding keyboard and vocal performance, 20 regional... | Sacramento Public Library | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Girls Night Out Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Cosumnes Community Services District at Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex March 19, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):  Mothers, daughters, grandmas and girlfriends of all ages, put on your party clothes and enjoy a magical evening of girly fun.
Ages 6 and up. Activities include: Chocolate Fountain, Pampering Stations, Shopping, Crafts, Fashion Show, Vendor Exhibits and more! Girls under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. | Cosumnes Community Services District | 03/19/10 | Elk Grove |
16th Annual Stars & Strikes Bowling ExtravaganzaPresented by Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center March 20, 2010 Make your strikes count and bowl your heart out to benefit Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center! The Way It Works: Register as a team or an individual. If you register individually, we will match you with others to form a 5-person team. Bowling Teams: A team consists of five individuals. Each team must have a team name and a team leader. Contact Eva at email below for information on registration or sponsorship. | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center | 03/20/10 | |
IndieSacramento Trunk Show & Craft BazaarPresented by IndieSacramento at California Museum March 20, 2010 The California Museum hosts this months IndieSacramento: Trunk Show & Craft Bazaar!
* FREE Admission to The California Museum * Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories * Support local artists * Celebrate Woman's History Month * A FREE day of fun for the whole family | IndieSacramento | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Koncert for KashmirPresented by Denese Thomas Fund March 20, 2010 An all-ages live music benefit featuring Prylosis, Chop Shoppe, Cry Envy, Darkside Shine, Bloody Roots, Panik, The Steve Mahoney Posse, with special guest appearances by Skylar Thomas and SF Gene Simmons of Heroes, a KISS experience.
Event admission includes a pasta dinner. Raffle tickets, cds, snacks & beverages available for purchase. | Denese Thomas Fund | 03/20/10 | |
Kids' Engine ClassPresented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe) March 20, 2010 How does a gasoline engine work? Boys and girls in the 5th - 9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 3 hour hands-on class. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done. There is no driving or riding involved, and you won't get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke).
| California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento State Festival of ArtsPresented by California State University Sacramento at California State University, Sacramento- Capistrano Hall March 17-March 20, 2010 Various media and artists showcasing their talents. Performances and shows include jazz, theater and dance, poetry and lectures.
3•17-18 Metamorphoses, by Mary Zimmerman--University Theatre--6:30pm; $8 general/students/seniors, $5 children under 12
3•17 reading: Carole Maso, novelist--Mendocino 1005--7pm (no charge)
3•17 Jordi Savall, viola da gamba; New Millennium Series--Music Recital Hall--7:30pm; $25 general, $20 seniors, $10... | California State University Sacramento | 03/17/10- 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
2010 Challenge of Champions RodeoPresented by California High School Rodeo Association- District at Amador County Fairgrounds March 19-March 21, 2010 The 2010 Challenge of Champions Rodeo: California High School Rodeo brings together some of the best teen rodeo athletes to compete in this great sport. High School Rodeo is an opportunity of a lifetime and creates many friendships, unforgettable memories, and some of the toughest cowboys and cowgirls in the nation. | California High School Rodeo Association- District | 03/19/10- 03/21/10 | Plymouth |
Meet the Author– Judy Molland, author of "Get Out!"Presented by Trailmix.Net Store at Trailmix.Net Store March 21, 2010 An award-winning teacher and writer, Judy Molland is a Contributing Education Editor for Dominion Parenting Media, the largest syndicate of parenting magazines in the United States. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including Parents, Instructor, Newsday, and on Parenthood.com. Her newest book, "Get Out!", is the winner of three awards including a Mom's choice award.
Drop by the Trailmix.Net Old Sacramento Store to learn why a connection to nature is... | Trailmix.Net Store | 03/21/10 | Sacramento |
NASA Sun Earth DayPresented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center March 20-March 21, 2010 Join the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center in celebrating NASA’s National Sun-Earth Day. The focus will be on the relationship between the star we call Sun and our own planet. There will be activities and display topics ranging from the structure of the sun to solar flares. Kids 12 & under can make a craft. | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 03/20/10- 03/21/10 | Sacramento |
I AM Women’s History Scholarship EventPresented by ERI - Empowering Relationships, Inc. at Luther Burbank Theatre March 26, 2010 The I AM Women’s History Award is to celebrate women of all ages and to recognize outstanding community work. The event will celebrate historical accomplishments of women of all nationalities and ethnicities with the intent to provide young women with a historical reference for present and future success.
Sacramento’s best and brightest young women from various backgrounds will be performing poetic recitations, original monologues, and dramatic presentations vying for... | ERI - Empowering Relationships, Inc. | 03/26/10 | Sacramento |
Goldilocks and the Misadventures of Mother GoosePresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre March 13-March 27, 2010 A fractured fairytale with Goldilocks, the Three Bears, Simon and the Pieman and several more of Mother Gooses rambunctious characters take their twists and turns through the fairytale forest.
Written and directed by Lillian Baxter. | Runaway Stage Productions | 03/13/10- 03/27/10 | Sacramento |
Women in History DayPresented by Sacramento History Museum at Waterfront Park March 27, 2010 Come see history brought to life! Celebrate Women in History day with the Sacramento History Museum's Living History program on at the Waterfront Park in Old Sacramento. Visit with characters from Sacramento's past as you explore the role women have played in the development and shaping of Sacramento. | Sacramento History Museum | 03/27/10 | Sacramento |
Guided Nature Walk- "Saturday Safari"Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 27, 2010 Grab your binoculars (or borrow some from us) and take a guided walk in the Effie Teaw Nature Area to see the animals and plants that make up the unique habitat along the American River. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/27/10 | Carmichael |
49er Treasure TrailPresented by Amador Council of Tourism March 27-March 28, 2010 Get ready for a fun-filled week-end in March!! Come to Amador County for a 2-day treasure hunt that will lead you on an adventure through historic downtowns, a castle, gold mine, vineyard, water-powered foundry, and Chinese apothecary .This event is great for all ages.
Whether you form a team or come alone to play, be prepared for plenty of fun and adventure! The hunt is a fun way to get to know the area and the community, while learning a little bit along the way. Each downtown has... | Amador Council of Tourism | 03/27/10- 03/28/10 | |
Altar BoyzPresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre March 5-March 28, 2010 Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Award for Best Off Broadway Musical, Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Mathew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the ALTAR BOYZ will delight audiences. As they perform their signature hits such as... | Runaway Stage Productions | 03/05/10- 03/28/10 | Sacramento |
Nature Story TimePresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 28, 2010 Join a Nature Center Naturalist to hear a tale read aloud from some of our favorite nature storybooks. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/28/10 | Carmichael |
Spring Fun Day- Rata-tat-tat, What Bird is That? Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 29, 2010 Learn about the woodpeckers that live in our nature area through stories, crafts and games. Program is for 1st and 2nd graders. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/29/10 | Carmichael |
Nature Program: Living in WaterPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 29, 2010 Discover the hidden world of water insects and polliwogs through activities and games. Using catch and release activities you’ll see these amazing little animals that live in our pond. Recommended for adults and children enrolled in kindergarten and older (no unaccompanied children). Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/29/10 | Carmichael |
Auntie Libby's Creative CraftingPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 30, 2010 Join Auntie Libby for a fun session of creative, hands-on, crafts with a nature theme. Program is for adults and children enrolled in kindergarten and older (no unaccompanied children). | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/30/10 | Carmichael |
Spring Fun Day- A Wonderful World of Color Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 30, 2010 Join us at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for active games, stories, a nature walk to look for colorful wildlife (like insects and birds) and create an art piece to take home. Program is for kindergarten children. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/30/10 | Carmichael |
St. Patrick's Day Door HangersPresented by Sacramento History Museum at Sacramento History Museum March 1-March 31, 2010 Celebrate your Irish side! Come visit the Sacramento History Museum in March and make your very own St. Patrick's Day Door Hanger! All weekend crafts are free with museum admission. | Sacramento History Museum | 03/01/10- 03/31/10 | Sacramento |
Nature Progam- Beaks, Jaws and ClawsPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 31, 2010 Discover and learn about the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Participate in games and activities and get a close-up look at some of the Nature Center’s animals. Recommended for adults and children enrolled in kindergarten and older (no unaccompanied children). Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/31/10 | Carmichael |
Spring Fun Day- Egg-citing? Egg-zactly! Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center March 31, 2010 Join us for an omelet of activities, egg-speriments and fun. From a tiny tick to a triceratops, we’ll discover that many animals begin life in an egg. This program is for 3rd to 5th graders. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 03/31/10 | Carmichael |
Spring Fun Day- Dirt and Bugs Made My Lunch Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 1, 2010 Take a close-up look at some creepy-crawly garden helpers, then plant some seeds to take home to your garden. This program is for 1st and 2nd graders. Note: The park entrance is at the corner of California Avenue and Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/01/10 | Carmichael |
Auntie Libby's Creative CraftingPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 1, 2010 Join Auntie Libby for a fun morning of creative, hands-on, crafts with a nature theme. Program is for adults and children enrolled in kindergarten and older (no unaccompanied children). | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/01/10 | Carmichael |
| Breakfast with the Bunny | Cosumnes Community Services District | 04/03/10 | Elk Grove |
| Spring Egg'stravaganza | Cosumnes Community Services District | 04/03/10 | Elk Grove |
Earth Fest- It's a Party for the Planet!Presented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo April 3, 2010 Earth Fest - It's a Party for the Planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations, rummage sale, games, crafts and face painting. During the day, visit Wildlife Wagons to explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks in the afternoon. | Sacramento Zoo | 04/03/10 | Sacramento |
Living History: Plans & Dreams- Sutter’s empire Presented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park April 3, 2010 Sutter dreamed of an empire and he had found his promised land. Ranching, milling, farming, fur trading and shipping were all part of his vast empire. And for a while he was successful – vaqueros raised his cattle, Native Americans worked on his farms and ships transported his goods, all planned and run from his headquarters that bustled with people helping him build his dream. Step into his world – and see it as he was creating it, before the dream collapses in the later rush... | Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | 04/03/10 | Sacramento |
Meet Karyn Hodgens & Build a Piggy BankPresented by Trailmix.Net Store at Trailmix.Net Store April 3, 2010 Come meet Karyn Hodgens, author of Raised for Richness: A "how-to" book that helps kids master financial literacy. Parents will get to learn about children’s financial literacy while children build and decorate their own mason jar piggy banks.
Karyn Hodgens has a BA in Child Development, a Masters of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Mathematics, and a multiple subjects teaching credential. She and her husband John are the founders of Kidnexions... | Trailmix.Net Store | 04/03/10 | Sacramento |
Uptown Art Walk- 2nd SaturdaysPresented by North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce at The Boulevard (Del Paso) April 11, 2009-April 10, 2010 Held the second Saturday of every month. Click here for the September map and outline of events.
12 - 5 PM: "Show & Shine": Cars, Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks, Jeeps, 4x4s and Motorcycles ($10 Car Show Entry)
5 PM - 9 PM: "On Stage" -Live musicians
9 PM - 10 PM: "Art In Motion" Cruise, Boulevard Car Cruise ($5 Cruise... | North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce | 04/11/09- 04/10/10 | Sacramento |
RapunzelPresented by Chautauqua Playhouse at Chautauqua Playhouse March 20-April 10, 2010 Director: Marie Raymond
A maiden with long flowing hair is imprisoned in a tower! Can she get past the crocodile that guards her?? | Chautauqua Playhouse | 03/20/10- 04/10/10 | Carmichael |
2nd Saturday for Families: Children’s Film FestivalPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum April 10, 2010 See films from around the world! Stay the entire afternoon or view just a few screenings of animation and live-action shorts. Free with admission. | Crocker Art Museum | 04/10/10 | Sacramento |
Teen Film FestivalPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum April 10, 2010 The Teen Action Team hosts a festival of short films about and starring teens. The Festival features nine recently released films, including "Up Jump the Boogie" and award winning "A Summer Rain", ranging from animation to live action comedy drama and theatrical documentaries.
This program is presented in partnership with the San Francisco International Children’s Film Festival.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required for teens ages... | Crocker Art Museum | 04/10/10 | Sacramento |
Go with the FlowPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 10, 2010 Why are water striders, backswimmers and diving beetles so important to the health of a creek, pond or river? Join a naturalist and learn how to get involved in caring for our waterways. Enter park at California Ave. and Tarshes Drive. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/10/10 | Carmichael |
Model T Tune-Up ClassPresented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe) April 10, 2010 This one day class teaches students how to tune up Model T Fords. This will include the demonstration of tests and measurements of the starter/battery, engine condition (compression tests), ignition service (spark plugs, coil checks, and timing), and fuel system checks (tank, carburetor cleaning and adjustments). Handouts for Model T "how to" services will be provided. If students have a Model T they are encouraged to bring the car with them and checks will be performed on the... | California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) | 04/10/10 | Sacramento |
Family Friendly Nature HikePresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 11, 2010 Discover the many plants and animals that live along the American River while enjoying the sights and sounds of Spring. Enter the park at California Ave. and Tarshes Drive. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/11/10 | Carmichael |
Stories and ArtPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Courtland Library April 14, 2010 Encourage your pre-schoolers development through a special art activity inspired by a classic children’s book. Designed after the Crocker’s popular Wee Wednesday series, this program is for children 3-5 and the special adult in their lives. Show your membership card to receive a special at home activity for your child. | Crocker Art Museum | 04/14/10 | Courtland |
Family Date NightPresented by Napa Valley Wine Train at Napa Valley Wine Train April 16, 2010 Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet dining experience in lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining and Lounge Cars surrounded by elegant decor and while enjoying the attentive service of a bygone era. Children are entertained by professional day care providers in another rail car on the train with games, movies, and their own special meal complete with sundaes! | Napa Valley Wine Train | 04/16/10 | Napa |
"Artomotive" Photography ClassPresented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe) April 17, 2010 Enjoy a morning of cool cars and photography, with local photography enthusiast, Richard Ellman. Richard will guide you in the basic steps and skills needed to capture that perfect picture. Whether you are a classic car owner and want to photograph your cool ride or just interested in the art of photography - this class is for you!
Students are asked to bring their own camera/supplies (including a flash and/or a polarizing lens if you own one). Students must be at least 12 years old... | California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) | 04/17/10 | Sacramento |
Indian Arts & Crafts MarketPresented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum April 17-April 18, 2010 Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, baskets, gourds, jewelry, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, drums, and much, much more. Regular museum admission fees apply. | California State Indian Museum | 04/17/10- 04/18/10 | Sacramento |
Demonstration Day: Trader’s Faire California’s 1st Shopping MallPresented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park April 16-April 18, 2010 If you shopped at Sutter’s Fort, you would not just buy the goods, you would probably meet the artisans who made them: ironwork from the blacksmith, cloth from the weaving factory, barrels from the cooperage and flour from the grist mill. Talented men and women made and sold their products at the busy market to locals as well as to the weary pioneers who arrived at the Fort after many months of travel.
Three day demo day with commerce from vendors. Sutter’s Fort was indeed... | Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | 04/16/10- 04/18/10 | Sacramento |
Wee WednesdayPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum April 21, 2010 Wee Wednesdays are designed for children ages 3-5 and the special adult in their lives. Encourage your early learner’s development through multi-sensory activities inspired by art and storytelling. Reservations are required. | Crocker Art Museum | 04/21/10 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual K9 Cancer WalkPresented by Morris Animal Foundation Sacramento Volunteers at Elk Grove Regional Park April 24, 2010 Join us for the 2nd Annual K9 Cancer Walk! More than six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year with half of all dogs being affected by cancer—but together, we can beat this disease. Join us and walk for a cure.
100% of all walk registration fees, vendor fees and donations go directly to support Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign to fund research for canine cancer, early detection methods, effective treatments and ultimately a cure! The walk starts at 10... | Morris Animal Foundation Sacramento Volunteers | 04/24/10 | Elk Grove |
Wildflower Walk Presented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 24, 2010 Join Natural Resource Specialist Mary Maret for a special guided walk to see Nature’s spring floral display in the Nature Preserve. Enter park at California Ave. and Tarshes Drive. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/24/10 | Carmichael |
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & FestivalApril 24-April 25, 2010 The 2010 Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival, is an event that is a great adventure and will be a magical day for anyone interested in Scottish and Celtic arts, culture, and history. This event is hosted by the Caledonian Club of Sacramento, a nonprofit organization established in 1876.
The Caledonian Club of Sacramento sponsors the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival to:
1) Provide an arena for Scottish competition and arts
2) Provide education... | | 04/24/10- 04/25/10 | |
19th Annual Festival de la FamiliaPresented by Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo April 25, 2010 This year's festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures all in one place, at one time, for one fun-filled day -- no passport or babysitter required. Festival de la Familia offers a whole host of family friendly, safe events.
Festival attendees will tempt their taste buds with Latin flavors and savory dishes; view authentic arts and crafts or create their own; tap their toes and sway to the beats of genuine Latin music; be awed by the plethora of exhibits where they'll learn about... | Festival de la Familia | 04/25/10 | Sacramento |
Fly by ButterflyPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center April 25, 2010 What is a Pipevine Swallowtail? Find out as you explore the life cycle of the butterfly and create your own coffee filter butterfly. Then take a walk throughout the Nature Area and investigate the Pipevine Swallowtail’s world.
Enter park at California Ave. and Tarshes Drive. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 04/25/10 | Carmichael |