Honor those who have served at the Veterans Day Parade in Elk Grove on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. There will be a ceremonial Reading of the Names at 10am. The parade will begin at 11:11am from the Cosumnes CSD Administration Building, and will end at Elk Grove Park. Following the parade, a community picnic open to the public will occur in Elk Grove Park near Veteran's Memorial.
A Veterans Day Parade will take place in West Sacramento on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11am. The parade route will be from 1100 Clarendon St to West Acre Rd, ending at Park & Stone Blvd. A Heroes Lunch will immediately follow the parade at Post 8762 - 905 Drever Street from 12:30-2pm. Free meals will be provided to the community while supplies last.
Celebrate the release of Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Ruby's Books in Folsom. There will be games, treats, and giveaways.
A kid-friendly four-person operatic of Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears will be performed for kids of all ages on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Winters Community Library. This free performance is presented by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, and Yolo County Library.
Elk Grove will celebrate hometown native Kyle Larson to honor him winning the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series with a parade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The parade begins at Boulevard Bistro (8941 Elk Grove Blvd) at 12pm and will end at Old Town Plaza where a ceremony with Kyle Larson and his family that's open to the public will take place.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Friday, November 14, 2025. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Flavors of Tahoe Park will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 all over the Tahoe Park neighborhood. Celebrate the flavors of the community at this day-long festival making various pit stops to discover food, music, art, and experiences via a free map.
Join UCP and the American River Parkway Foundation for a family bike ride adventure on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Activities will include a bike ride along the American River Parkway and family-friendly nature crafts such as creating a colorful suncatcher and designing a botanical ornament with air-dry clay. Bring your bikes or reserve one from UCP while supplies last.
Ice skate with superheroes like Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, and princesses like Anna and Elsa on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Lace up your skates to join these favorite characters at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.
Kick off Thanksgiving with a free LEGO Tom the Turkey Build Event at Toys "R" Us at Macy's on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Arden Fair and Westfield Galleria at Roseville Macy's locations will be participating from 12-2pm. Build a mini Tom the Turkey and participate in coloring activities.
A kid-friendly four-person operatic of Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears will be performed for kids of all ages on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. This free performance is presented by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, and Yolo County Library.
Cap City Pow Wow Drum and Dance Group will do a free performance at the Belle Cooledge Library on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Joey's Food Locker will be having a free Turkey Giveaway for families in need on Friday, November 21, 2025 in South Natomas. Families must pre-register on Oasis to receive turkey and sides. Turkey giveaway is first come, first serve. Walk-up or drive-thru is allowed.
Shelby's Way will be having a free Thanksgiving dinner basket giveaway on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Rancho Cordova from 12-2pm. Giveaway will include a Thanksgiving box with holiday fixings and a gift card OR a frozen turkey. All are welcome and sign-ups are not required.
A free Mad and Science show about Fire and Ice will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the South Natomas Library. Different themes of STEM will be explored by way of interactive science experiments. This program is recommended for kids ages 6-12.
La Familia is hosting a a youth Friendsgiving on Friday, November 21, 2025. Children ages 12-24 may attend the free event while parents or caregivers wait in the lounge. RSVP is required and space is limited. There will be food, games, raffles, and the chance to meet new friends.
Imaginarium: Utopia returns to Cal Expo and opens in Sacramento on Friday, November 21, 2025. The experience runs through January 4, 2026. Enjoy millions of dazzling holiday lights. A free circus is included with admission. Kids can meet Santa, and there's also an ice skating rink.
The Placer Valley Soccer Complex Grand Opening will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Roseville. A ribbon ceremony will kick-off the free event at 6:30pm. There will be activities for kids of all ages including youth soccer clinics, kids zone soccer activities, tiny tot and kids sports activities, spots demos, food trucks, and more.
South Sacramento Christian Center's Annual Thanksgiving Food & Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Free turkey giveaway begins at 7:30am until supplies last. Families must remain in vehicle and are limited to two families per car. Walk-up services only for those without a vehicle. Bring your ID and arrive early.
The Stockton Boulevard Community Development Corporation will be having its annual Turkeys-To-Go giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The turkey giveaway will begin at 8am while supplies last until 10am. Visitors must remain in their cars and enter on Jansen Dr. behind Firestone Auto Care. Limited to 1 turkey per car.
The Yolo County Children's Alliance will host their annual Community Giveaway Day on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at River City High School in West Sacramento. Proof of Yolo County residence is required to receive resources. There will be free Thanksgiving meal kits and free coats and blankets. Event is first-come, first-serve.
Li'l Sprouts in the Garden is a multi-sensory experience for toddlers ages 3-5 at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova. There are multiple sessions, each with different theme. This session will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 with the theme of Farm Animal Friends Art Day.
A free Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Cosumnes River College in Parking Lot E. Free turkeys will be distributed starting at 9am until supplies last. Visitors must remain in the car and enter from Calvine Road only. Limited to 1 turkey per family.
A Christmas Craft Faire takes place in Cameron Park on Saturday, November 22, 2025. In addition to vendors, and a festive atmosphere, there will be free photos with Santa from 10am to 12pm.
There will be free family-friendly activities and hands-on crafts the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Chardonnay Park in North Highlands.