Visit the California Delta

Easter Egg Hunt
2019-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dr. Paul Barnes Park, 14186 Grove St, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
The Walnut Grove Fire Department will be hosting an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages! Wake up the kids for a morning egg hunt along with other fun games and prizes. Don’t forget to bring a basket for egg collecting!
See details on the event page.

Opening Day Pittsburg Yacht Club
2019-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Pittsburg Yacht Club, 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
It’s opening day for the Pittsburg Yacht Club. This year’s theme is “Holidays on the Delta”. Sacramento Bayliners will also be cruising in to get in on the fun. Celebrate with a good ol’ parade and a potluck lunch afterward. Bring a dish you enjoy and share it with others. Get your sailor hats and Christmas attire on because it’s yacht time!
See the flyer for details.

Camp Tiny House
2019-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd., Isleton, CA, 95641
Calling to all tiny house enthusiasts! Potluck lunch and home tours, with opening panel discussion about “Going Tiny”. Visitors are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Members of our tiny house community will participate in a panel discussion, with a meet-and-mingle, before opening their Tiny Houses for visitor tours. Meet other tiny house enthusiasts and learn all about these unique home styles.
Find more details from Park Delta Bay or the event page.

Creek Week and Clean-up Day
2019-04-04 - 2019-04-13 | Various Locations, Delta
Get involved and support the health of the Delta during Creek Week! There are activities all week long from April 6th to 13th like the Bufferlands Bird & Blooms Tour, Steelhead Creek Beaver Pond Walk, or Arcade Creek Exploration. Ending Creek Week is the big clean-up day and celebration on April 13th is the big clean-up day. To volunteer, make sure to sign up and sign a waiver form!
Visit the website, creekweek.net or their brochure for exact locations and details.

Introduction to Kayaking
2019-03-31 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
Get the paddles ready! Learn all the basics of kayaking such as different types of kayaks and their best uses. Get into the waters to learn how to handle equipment and grasp paddling techniques. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready for the Delta waters!
$54 per paddler
For ticket and details, visit the event page.

Wine & Food Festival
2019-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
“More than just a wine tasting…”
Grand Tasting – $50 in advance, $60 at the door
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wine tasting from more than 40 wineries, great food, music and much more. Grand tasting admission includes a wine tasting food and a commemorative wine glass. Located in the Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
VIP Tasting – $70 in advance only
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
limited number of tickets will be sold
Only a limited number of VIP tickets will be sold and it will allow more time to spend with winemakers. Wineries will be pouring and some of their special wines and the limited number of people will make it easier to get around. VIP admission includes an hour early entry, wine tasting and food, a commemorative wine glass, a collector glass and food tray.
Designated driver tickets are $20 and are available at the door.
Pets are not permitted.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Purchase tickets

Movie Night at the Mill
2019-03-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Start your weekend right with a Friday movie night. The Old Sugar Mill is showing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in two rooms! Popcorn, candy, wine, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be on site. The night doesn’t stop there! Continue with karaoke after the movie.
No outside food, drinks, or pets allowed.
Admission is FREE for all.
See the details on the event page.

St. Patrick's Day Brunch at Grand Island Mansion
2019-03-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Grand Island Mansion, 13415 Grand Island Rd, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
Get a little fancy for St. Patrick’s Day by grabbing your friends for an Irish brunch. The Grand Island Mansion will be making sure you’re well fed with Colcannon Irish mashed potatoes, Irish soda bread, and traditional Irish banger frittata just to name a few.. Not to mention to get a sip of Guinness Stout and mimosas. “Bottoms up!” as they say.
For details and reservations visit the event page.

The Yolo Bypass: A Key Link in the State's Water and Flood Picture
2019-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 Chiles Road, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Immediate-past Board Chair of Yolo Basin Foundation, Pete Bontadelli will be discussing the existing biological opinion for salmon and current state and federal water projects. Looking at the past role of the Bypass and its importance to flood protection for the Central Valley. Join Bontadelli as he reviews the position of the Yolo Bypass past, present, and future.
Visit the Yolo Basin Foundation for event details.

California Boating Congress
2019-03-06 08:00 - 16:30 | Embassy Suites Hilton, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Join the marine industry and boating community in Sacramento to advocate on issues affecting this important part of our State’s economy and culture. There will be a number of speakers on topics including boating regulations, abandoned vessels, safe boating, and fishing.
Visit the event page for schedule and details.

Rio Vista LUNAFEST
2019-03-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Veterans Memorial Building, 610 Saint Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
Ready, set… action! The LUNAFEST film festival will be exhibiting nine women-themed films. The Soroptimist International of Rio Vista presents this film fundraiser to help make a difference in girls and women in the community. There will be an afternoon and evening showing. Tune in for a fashion show in the afternoon and a designer purse raffle in the evening. Don’t worry about the concession snacks and drinks, they’re all provided!
Movie showings at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Tickets $35 General Admission, $25 Soroptimist Member
See details and purchase tickets at the LUNAFEST website.

Stockton's Chinese New Year Celebration
2019-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
Gather up! It’s time to celebrate the Year of the Pig with roaring drums, lion dances, and other festivities. CNYC of Stockton presents the 41st Annual Chinese New Year Celebration. Roll in to watch the parade at 10AM and enjoy the rest of the jamboree inside the Civic Auditorium. Find your self surrounded by lucky colors of red and gold as you walk through this cultural occasion.
For event details, visit CNYC of Stockton.

Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert
2019-03-02 19:00 - 22:00 | El Campanil Theatre, 602 W 2nd St., Antioch, CA, 94509, United States
Enjoy the vibe at this annual blues concert held at the iconic El Campanil Theatre built in 1928. Proceeds from the concert benefit youth music programs. For details on this year’s lineup, tickets, and more, visit the event page.

7th Annual Carnaval
2019-03-02 18:00 - 2019-03-03 00:00 | Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
6 PM – MIDNIGHT!
Mardi Gras beads for everyone! (while supplies last)
Enjoy a spectacular evening that mixes the sounds, samba and feathers of Brazilian Carnaval and the carefree spirit of Mardi Gras. Entertainment includes Brazilian band SambaDa, Brazilian Dance Company featuring dancers and percussion, Fabiana Passoni (Bossa Nova), DJ R.D.M. playing music on the back patio, costume contest and more!
Admission includes a complimentary Samba class at 7:00 PM, Lambada class at 9:00 PM and one COMPLIMENTARY serving of Mardi Gras Punch from the Mardi Gras Bar.
Special VIP Ticket grants access to the VIP lounge with a delicious spread of appetizers (sweet and savory) and drink host service.

Food Options (no-host): Italian, Thai, Mexican, Gyro King, & delicious beverages and wine on site (no host).
On-site artist & black lights to show off face and body painting.

Costume contest and prize for the MOST festively dressed!
This event is rain or shine & 21+ and over only event. Must have ticket for entry.
Presale tickets $25 (Nov 23- Dec 30)
At the door $30
VIP presale $60
Visit the Old Sugar Mill website for more details and to purchase your tickets.

The Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament
2019-03-02 06:00 - 12:30 | Regional Oak Park, 4520 W Eight Mile Rd, Stockton, CA, 95209
Rise and shine so you can reel in that prize! The San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation and Delta Fly Fishers presents a fishing tournament for youth and adults. This a one type fishing competition. Registration for this tournament is free but make sure to obtain a fishing permit. A $6 vehicle-parking fee also applies. Don’t forget to bring your own fishing gear!
Visit the event page for registration and permit details.

Crab Feed: Black History Celebration
2019-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Pittsburg Senior Center, 300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
The annual Crab Feed is coming back once again! Enjoy a dinner loaded with crab accompanied by saucy pasta, buttery garlic bread, and crisp salad. Other beverages and desserts will be available for purchase. Listen to music and spoken word poetry through the dinner. Also, don’t only feast your eyes on the food, but door prizes will be available for you to win big!
For tickets and details, view the event page.

California Duck Days
2019-02-23 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis, CA, 95618
This annual wetlands and wildlife festival takes place at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area which extends into the Delta and is at the heart of the Pacific Flyway. There are field trips, workshops, and activities for everyone from owling to avian photography, duck calling to birdhouse building.

All workshops and activities are included in the entrance fee ($20/car). Field trips cost extra. See the website for more details, the full schedule, and to register early – you definitely do not want to miss this!

Blues for the Delta: A Benefit Concert
2019-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | CA
Destress your weekend with the tunes of blues, jazz, latin, and soul music while raising awareness for the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary restoration. Performing this evening is Papa Hip, a six-member Sacramento band passionate for supporting community causes and musical diversity. Chime into a symphonic fusion of saxophones, harmonicas, drums, and much more!
Visit Restore the Delta for details and tickets.

Antioch Food Truck Thursday
2019-02-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA
Gourmet food and dessert trucks EVERY Thursday! Head to Antioch for a Delta foodie frenzy! This family and pet-friendly event will delight your taste buds with rotating trucks every week – including Lucky 13 Beer & Wine Truck serving craft beer and wine! See the Antioch Food Truck Thursday event page for more delicious details.
Can’t wait till Thursday? There are tasty treats, delicious delicacies, wonderful wineries, and oh so much more in the Delta! Start your culinary exploration…

21st Annual Spam Festival
2019-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Spam! Spam! Spam! Dare to join in a cooking contest, spam toss, or even spam eating? If you are, show off your skills and go for it. Or be a spectator of this spamful event, either way, it’s going to be fun.
Check out the flyer for details.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2019-02-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Street, Locke, CA, 95690
Ring in the Year of the Pig in Historic Locke! This year’s celebration, hosted by the Locke Foundation, includes a lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, a presentation at the Old Locke Chinese Gambling House, free Chinese snacks, and lucky red money envelopes (while supplies last). Explore Locke’s fascinating history while celebrating with friends and family at this FREE event on Main Street.
Visit the Locke Foundation for details.

Asian New Year Celebration
2019-02-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Isleton, Main Street, Isleton, CA, 95641

Locke Art Studio Silk Screen Printing
2019-02-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Locke Art Studio, 1265 Levee Road, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
In celebration of Sacramento Museum Week, a variety of local museums will be offering special events and activities. Locke Art Studio will be hosting a live silk screen printing demo. Don’t miss a piece of artwork being made in front of your eyes!

Locke Boarding House offers free public admission on Saturday, February 2 (11:00AM-3:00PM) in celebration of museum week.

Details about museum week, visit Sacramento Museum Week. View more artwork at Locke Art Studio.

Locke Boarding House
2019-02-02 11:00 - 15:00 | CA
Celebrating the 21st Annual Free Museum Day, 24 Sacramento museums will be offering free admission including Locke Boarding House. Learn about the lifestyle and history of the Southern Pacific Railroad workers. Explore artifacts from the 1920s that tell their own story from the past. The Boarding House itself is a unique museum of its own so don’t miss this chance!
Locke Art Studio will also be offering a free Joy Kuo Master silk screen printing demonstration on Thursday, February 7 (11:00AM-3:00PM) to keep museum week rolling!
Learn more about the museum at the Locke Foundation. For details about free museum day, visit Sacramento Museum Week.

Lodi Antique Show
2019-01-11 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 11: 1PM-7PM
Jan 12: 10AM-5PM
Jan 13: 10AM-4PM
For details, visit the Lodi Antique Show website.

Sandhill Crane Tours
2019-01-05 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!
