Visit the California Delta

San Joaquin Votes: Exercise Your Right
2020-02-01 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, 11793 N Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA, 95240
2020 is a big year for politics with the presidential primary and general elections. Also, a celebration for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote! Visit the San Joaquin County Historical Museum as they put on their newest exhibit. February 1st is their opening event, so stop by for refreshments and the opening presentation. Throughout the exhibit, learn about various political parties, political districts, types of ballot measures, woman suffrage, historical political campaigns of San Joaquin County, and a lot more.
The exhibit will be open until March 1, 2020.
For details, visit the San Joaquin: Exercise Your Rights event page.

Sacramento Free Museum Day
2020-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Sacramento area, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is celebrating the 22nd annual Free Museum Day! Over 25 museums in Sacramento will be having free admission on Saturday, Feb 1. Take the family out for a museum trip to discover captivating stories and events in the Delta past. Museums in the Sacramento-Delta that you can visit include:

Locke Boarding House located in Locke, CA
Sacramento Regional Fire Museum located in West Sacramento, CA

In addition to celebrating Free Museum Day, The Locke Art Studio will be having a live silk painting demonstration at 11AM-12PM.
Find more details by visiting the Sacramento Museum Day.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2020-01-27 18:30 - 19:00 | Brentwood Library, 104 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513
In celebration of the Year of the Rat, watch live lion dancers perform with high spirits and move in dramatic forms. Listen to live music by Concord Kung Fu Academy and be ready to be in awe this evening performance at the Brentwood Library.
For details, visit the Brentwood Community Center event page.

Cranes & Geese at Staten Island
2020-01-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Pittsburg Bay Point Bart Station, 1700 W Leland Rd, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
Enjoy your weekend sightseeing waterfowl at their wintering site at Staten Island. Meet at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station at 9AM. This event is not just for adults but open to youths (9-17 years old) who are interesting in birding! Young birders need to be accompanied by an adult for this event. Be sure to bring your own binoculars, water, and snack for this adventurous day of birding!
For event details, see the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society event page.

Native Peoples of the Sacramento Region
2020-01-21 19:00 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Rd, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690, United States
Anthropologist David Stuart, former director of the Sacramento (currently Powerhouse) Science Center, will be presenting an illustrated lecture summarizing the 10,000+ years that Native people called this area home. Discussion includes some common stereotypes about the cultures of the Nisenan, Miwok, and Yokuts-speaking nations. Come and listen to learn about the intriguing past and culture of Native Americans.

For additional details, see the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society event flyer.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2020-01-19 18:00 | Stockton Civic Center, 525 N. Center St, Stockton, CA, 95202
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy that continues to inspire others today. This two-day event sounds off with vocalists and choirs. Stockton pastors and leaders including Mayor Michael Tubbs will be giving a word to the community. Wake up Monday morning and stretch! Be prepared for the MLK Community March starting at 10 AM (registration starts 9 AM). Spend the rest of the afternoon with the family enjoying musical ensembles, praise dances, art projects, raffles, and vendors.
See the MLK Celebration event page for more details.

Planting at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
2020-01-18 08:45 - 13:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd, Elk Grove, CA, 95757
Put your gardening gloves on and take part in planting native seedlings along the edge of reclaimed agricultural lands. The Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge strives to plant over 100+ tree seedlings with the help of you and the community to provide meaningful habitats for the local wildlife.
To volunteer, visit the SacTree sign-up page.

S'mores & Stouts
2020-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Stay warm next to the fire pit at The Barn with good old friends as you grub on some warm gooey s’ mores. Before you sit down, pick out your favorite stout to pair with your s’ mores from their rotating selection. Come by early to secure your s’more sandwich! Quantities are limited.
For details, visit The Barn event page.

Ducks in Scopes
2020-01-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Cosumnes River Preserve, 13501 Franklin Blvd, Galt, CA, 95632
View spectacular species of birds at the Cosumnes River Preserve. The preserve docents have rows of scopes set up so no need to bring binoculars. The Cosumnes River Preserve is a perfect scene to check out colorful ducks, geese, and interesting shorebirds such as Black-necked Stilts and Common Snipe. Plus, you’ll get more insight on what these birds feed on in the waters such as sand fleas and dragonfly nymphs.
Discover more about Ducks in Scopes event at the Cosumnes River Preserve website.

Lodi Antique Show
2020-01-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
Dealers from all around the west coast will be showcasing their antique pieces. Browse through a wide selection of items and you just might find a treasure. Make it a weekend experience with a leisurely drive through the Delta!
General Admission $6
Date and times
Jan 10: 1PM-7PM
Jan 11: 10AM-5PM
Jan 12: 10AM-4PM
For details, visit the Lodi Antique Show website.

Sandhill Crane Tours
2020-01-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, 7730 W Woodbridge Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
Head out to the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve to see the majestic Sandhill Cranes as they spend their winter in the Delta. Guided tours are held the first three weekends of each month from October through February. The tours involved very little walking so bring your camp chair to enjoy the cranes and other waterfowl. If you have binoculars, go ahead and bring those along as well, but they are not necessary!
Get more information and register early for the Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours!

Stone Lakes NWR Docent Tours - CANCELED
2020-01-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd, Elk Grove, CA, 95757
Stroll along a flat, 2-mile trail to a wildlife viewing platform overlooking the wetlands to see possible visitors such as Sandhill cranes, shorebirds, and waterfowl. A volunteer will lead the walk and share the natural history of the area.
All ages are welcome. No reservations are required. Restrooms are available. Visit the Stone Lakes website for more details.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Moore's Riverboat NYE Celebration
2019-12-31 20:00 - 23:59 | Moore’s Riverboat Restaurant, 106 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton, CA, 95641
Start your New Years’ Eve with a delicious dinner at Moore’s Riverboat Restaurant. Turn your eyes to the stage as The Penetrators Groove Band plays their groovin’ tunes through the night and into the new years! Reservations are required, please contact Rich Hogan or call (916) 292 – 8490.
Dinner $30 per person, includes ribeye – choice of scampi or grilled chicken, garlic mash potatoes, salad, and rolls.
Event start/end: 8PM – 1AM
For details, visit the event page.

Sugar Barge New Year’s Eve Party
2019-12-31 20:00 - 23:59 | Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4515 Willow Road, Bethel Island, CA, 94511
Let’s make a huge toast to welcome 2020! Grab your friends, reserve a table for dinner reservations, and begin the night with a great food at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill. Dance and strut your best moves on the dance floor to live music played by DJ Verrett. Make the night even more memorable with photo booths, party favors, and complimentary champagne to toast at midnight.
There is no cover charge for this event.
Event start/end: 8PM – 1AM
View the details at Sugar Barge website.

NYE at Tony's Place
2019-12-31 09:00 - 23:59 | Tony’s Place, 14157 Market St, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
The Kennedy Family and Tony’s Place staff invites you to their annual New Year’s Eve Party! Cheers to the new years’ with a midnight breakfast buffet, complimentary champagne toast, and plenty of music to dance to all night.
Event starts/ends: 9AM – 2AM
Details can be found on Tony’s Place event page.

Santa Lunch and Cookie Decorating at Smith's Landing
2019-12-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill, 1 Marina Plaza, Antioch, CA, 94509
Not your typical lunch with the family because Santa is visiting, plus a cookie decorating class just for the kids! This class activity will be held at Smith’s Landing just for the kids beginning at 10 AM with Santa’s special arrival at 11 AM. This class is complimentary for those having lunch at Smith’s Landing. Reservations are required for this class.
Spots are limited to the first 40 children. To reserve, call Smith’s Landing at (925) 775-4862.
For details, visit the event page.

Ugly Truckin' Sweater Party
2019-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Take pride in your ugliest sweater because others will too. Come dressed in your ugly sweater and you can win a prize. Expect to come hungry as popular food trucks such as Nash & Proper, Original Bubble Cone, and Gameday Grill makes its way to The Barn. Enjoy live music from DJ Joshua Krage and stay warm near the fire pits with the return of S’mores & Stouts. Sounds like an awesome evening to start holiday festivities right?
For event details, visit Drakes: The Barn website.

Isleton Tree Lighting
2019-12-14 17:30 - 18:30 | A St. & 2nd St., Isleton, CA, 95641
The City of Isleton invites you to join their community for their holiday tree lighting – a delightful opportunity to experience the charm of this Delta legacy community.

Lighted Boat Parade Discovery Bay
2019-12-14 16:00 - 22:00 | Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road , Discovery Bay, CA, 94505
Decorate your boat or just visit and watch the festivities! There is a party at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club and nonmember boats that participate are welcome to the club after the parade. Register your boat online.

Lighted Boat Parade Bethel Island
2019-12-14 14:00 - 20:00 | San Joaquin Yacht Club, 550 Riverview Pl., Bethel Island, CA, 94511, United States
The public is welcome to enter a boat in the San Joaquin Yacht Club lighted boat parade! The parade starts at the San Joaquin Yacht Club and goes around Bethel Island. Even if you don’t enter a boat in the parade you can still come out and enjoy the festivities as the boats pass by! Email sanjoaquinyc@aol.com with any questions or to let them know you will be joining in the parade.
For details, visit the event page.

CSBA Isleton 2019 Sturgeon Derby
2019-12-14 06:00 - 15:30 | Pittsburg Marina, 200 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg, CA, 94565
Prep your hook and line for the Isleton 2019 Sturgeon Derby hosted by the CA Striped Bass Assoc. Isleton-Delta Chapter! This derby isn’t about who reels in the biggest, but it’s about getting close as to the “target length” (length will be announced at the start of the derby). Open to any participant, fisherman, or contender looking for a challenge in the Delta. Make sure you have a valid California Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card on hand.
Entry fee is $40.
Details on the derby can be viewed on the event page.

Lighted Boat Parade Isleton
2019-12-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Ox Bow Marina, 100 Oxbow Marina Dr, Isleton, CA, 5641
Watch the Christmas lights glimmer on these beautifully decorated boats! The Ox Bow Marina and Marina West Yacht Club will be hosting this short but sweet parade right in Isleton. Boats will be cruising out at dusk out the harbor entrance and up the Georgiana Slough.
View additional details at the event page.

Lighted Boat Parade Stockton
2019-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Weber Point at the Downtown Waterfront, 221 N Center St, Stockton, 95202
The public is welcome to enter a boat in the Stockton Yacht Club lighted boat parade! The parade starts at downtown Stockton Marina and Weber Point. Even if you don’t enter a boat in the parade you can still come out and enjoy the festivities as the boats pass by!
To find more parade details check out the Visit Stockton website!

Holiday Weekends at the Wineries
2019-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Tis’ the season to get festive with wine! The Old Sugar Mill presents this snazzy event through the holiday season. Spend your weekend at the Old Sugar Mill for live music, food trucks, chef demos, wine tasting, and plenty more. RSVP today and get a free complimentary wine glass.
You can also catch Holiday Weekends on these other dates:
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
For tickets and details, visit the Old Sugar Mill website.

Holiday Home Tour
2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Rio Vista, 116 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
Experience the magic of Rio Vista’s beautiful homes all decked out with magical Christmas decor. The Holiday Home Tour hosted by RioVision is part of a number of events happenings in Rio Vista to get you into the holiday spirit, including the Rio Vista Museum’s Olde Tyme Christmas Faire, carols at the lighting of the Hospice Tree, and the lighted boat parade. Get your tickets early!

Olde Tyme Christmas Faire
2019-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Rio Vista Museum, 16 N Front St, Rio Vista , CA, 94571
Stroll through the Rio Vista Museum and be transported back in tyme. Shop for the perfect hand-crafted gift from local artisans and bite into baked goodies with the sounds of Christmas music cheer. The Olde Tyme Christmas Faire is part of a number of events happenings in Rio Vista to get you into the holiday spirit, including carols at the lighting of the Hospice Tree, and the lighted boat parade.

Friday Night Bites
2019-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Oakley Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA, 94561
Food truck bites? Yes, please! Check out all the yummy bites at this family-friendly event with entertainment for everyone. Groove to the music, entertain the kids with games and sip on delicious craft beer or wine throughout the evening. Feel free to bring your own blankets or lawn chair to sit back and unwind for the weekend.
For details, visit the event page.

Winter Diversity Mixer
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
Mix it up your evening with socializing with others. A diversity of food and drinks will also be available for you to snack on for the night. Network with local San Joaquin County professionals and other organizations attending. Also, get in on the game of raffle prizes to win goodies and lots more. This event is FREE to attend and open to all.
For details, visit the Haggin Museum website.

Holiday in Locke
2019-11-30 14:00 - 22:00 | River Road Art Gallery, Main Street, Locke, CA, 95690
Stop by in the town of Locke to listen to live tunes and view amazing artwork at the River Road Art Gallery. There will be eight musical acts in addition to a special guest artist, but you’ll have to be there to find out who! Check out raffle opportunities and art sale. This event will benefit Angels of the Fields who strive to “bring Christmas to the children of local farm workers”.
Admission is FREE
Check out details through the event flyer.

4th Annual Holiday Sip & Shop
2019-11-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Rd., Byron, CA, 94514
Don’t stop the shopping! Over 30 vendors will bring the goods right to you along with food trucks to keep you stuffed. Get groovy with gift wrapping as you sip on wine and listen to a DJ live. The Sisters on the Fly Vintage Travel trailers will also show off their charming design and colors. Continue the good vibes by taking a chance for awesome raffle prizes, all proceeds will go to a non-profit organization, Together We Rise.
View more details on Eventbrite.
