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California Mermaid Convention 2026

Hagan Community Park 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova
Family-Friendly

Three-day California Mermaid Convention starting with a promenade of mermaids in Old Sacramento on Friday then moving to Hagan Community Center in Rancho Cordova Saturday and Sunday. The longest-running mermaid […]

Ongoing

Golden State Pinball Festival

Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 413 E. Lockeford St, Lodi
Family-Friendly

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Fly the flippers at the Golden State Pinball Festival at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds on May 15–17. Hundreds of pinball machines set to free […]

$20 – $60

Bird Walk at Soil Born Farms

Soil Born Farms 2140 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova
Outdoor

Join Soil Born Farms for a guided morning bird walk at American River Ranch. Led by naturalist Cliff Hawley, participants observe resident and migratory birds alongside local plants and wildlife. […]

$15

California Honey Festival 2026

Yolo County Fairgrounds Woodland
Family-Friendly

Two-day California Honey Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland. Enjoy honey tastings, live music, cooking demonstrations, educational exhibits and family-friendly activities. Free admission. More details here.

Davis Art Studio Tour

Davis Davis
Art

Self-guided tour of 48 artist studios in the Davis area across two days. For studio locations and artists, check out the link below. The Pence Gallery will also feature a […]

Free

Boots and Brews at Dust Bowl Brewing – Luke Bryan Pregame

Dust Bowl Brewing Old Town Tap House 9676 Railroad St, Elk Grove

From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Pregame the Luke Bryan concert at Mahon Ranch via Boots & Brews at Dust Bowl Brewing in Elk Grove on May 16. More details […]

Free