Celebrate the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts’ 20th Anniversary and kick off the 2026/27 Season at GRANDfest, a free outdoor concert and community celebration! GRANDfest brings together live music, local flavor, and a day of celebration for all ages. The festivities begin with a performance by the Youth Battle of the Bands winner, Karrot, […]
Wild Spirit Recreation leads a paddle to witness the mesmerizing sunset bat flyout at Cosumnes River Preserve. Guides are experienced California naturalists. A limited number of boats are available. Fees are $76.54 and will be reduced 25% for those providing their own watercraft - message the organizers for a promo code. More information.
This year’s Bass Derby & Festival starts off with a festive Thursday night, Oct. 1. For the adults, there is a kickoff dinner right on the waterfront, with foods provided by some of the local restaurants and caterers. The festivities will begin with honoring a couple of local heroes. Member tickets are $80 and Non-member […]
Salmon is officially back on the roster for the 78th Annual Rio Vista Bass Derby, the oldest bass fishing tournament on the West Coast. This year’s three-day tournament combines […]
From May-October the City of Oakley hosts Concerts in Civic Center Plaza on the first Friday of each month. The concert series connects families and friends while providing a free, fun-filled event that has become an Oakley summer tradition. Each Friday community members dance in front of the stage, picnic on the amphitheater lawn, and […]
The Sacramento Century Challenge is the region’s premier cycling event, with 1,000+ riders annually. Presented by the Rotary Club of Sacramento, the 13th annual Sac Century Challenge will benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery program, which protects kids from child abuse and neglect. The bike ride starts from Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento and […]
Come by and see the Von Pfister Adobe! This pop up history event is being put on in partnership with the City of Benicia and Phil Joy Housemoving. The city will be lowering the tent that currently protects the building so that it can be viewed during the event. Society historian, Jerry Hayes, will be […]
Join the East Contra Costa Historical Society to celebrate the release of In Mt. Diablo's Shadow: An Anthology of Prose and Poetry Volume 8. There will be book signings, an […]
The fishing derby provides the opportunity for kids 15 and younger to learn conservation and the basics of fishing competition that may spur an interest in future events. It is […]
Get ready for clouds of dust, a bit of rust, and a ton of family fun at the 6th Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest – an event for all […]
Join the John Muir Land Trust at Family Harvest Farm, rain or shine! Celebrate the fall season outdoors at a celebration of family, friendship, and food. Festival activities include a […]
Join the Filipino American National Historical Society to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the FANHS Museum! The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]