Colfax Beyond Gold Rush and Rails (Placer County)
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A walking tour teaching you the history behind Colfax and the Gold Rush. More info here!
Free – $20
Event Calendar
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Downtown Colfax 99 Railroad St Ste 1, Colfax, CA, United States
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“Roots and Resilience: The Japanese Farm Families of Clarksburg”
1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse 36446 Riverview Drive, Clarksburg, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyFrom Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: One of the highlights of Sacramento summers is the Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last weekend. To dig deeper into the history and culture of the local Japanese American community, head to the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. Its ongoing exhibit, “Roots and Resilience: The […]
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Grass Valley’s 23rd Annual Skate Contest
The Grass Valley Skate Park 660 Minnie Street, Grass Valley, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyFrom Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: The greater Sacramento region is rolling into a golden age of new skateparks, with new or renovated ones recently opening in West Sacramento, Colfax and Davis, the last of which will have its grand opening on Sept. 18 (Friday). Grass Valley’s Condon Park Skatepark debuted in March with a […]
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The 21st annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
Fair Oaks Park 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyFrom Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Wander through Fair Oaks and you’re bound to cross paths with free-range chickens. They’ve roamed around the city over the past century and are now embodied in a Fair Oaks mascot known as Rocky the Rooster. On Saturday, it’s time to celebrate all things chicken at Fair Oaks Park. […]
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Old East Davis: Before the University Farm (Yolo County)
Old East Davis 320 I Street, Davis, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyA walking tour of Old East Davis. More info here!
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Asian Fest + Music Fest
Power Inn Light Rail Station 3009 Power Inn Rd, Sacramento, CA, United StatesFeaturedFrom Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Asian Fest + Music Fest at Power Inn Light Rail Station in southeastern Sacramento on Sept. 19 (Saturday). Want events like this sent directly to your inbox? Sign up for Abridged by PBS KVIE's weekly things to do newsletter here.
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Sunday Drives at the California Automobile Museum
California Automobile Museum 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyCome to the museum every third Sunday of the month and enjoy a FREE ride (with paid museum admission) in one of our many beautiful cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’s no better way to enjoy history than to experience it firsthand down the streets of downtown Sacramento. Will it be a 1943 […]
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Davis Arts Center Wetland Exhibit Opening September 20th
Davis Arts Center 1919 F Street, Davis, CA, United StatesArtYoloSol presents Good Fire, Living Water: The Gifts of a Marsh Economy September 20-November 13, 2026 Davis Arts Center “Tule (Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis) has been my creative muse for 30 years. It still thrives in the rivers and marshes of California… Tule, along with cattail, is at the heart of the marsh economy… I […]
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Dignity Health Kids Obstacle Race at Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesFamily-FriendlyObstacle racing…it’s hip, happening, and promotes overall fitness in a fun atmosphere! This September, obstacle racing comes to Fairytale Town, serving as a fantastic warmup for October’s Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at the Sacramento Adventure Playground, or for anyone who simply wants to run over, through and under Fairytale Town’s iconic play structures. […]
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CrockerCon
Crocker Art Museum United States, CAArtFrom Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: It’s a full circle kind of week. The debut of Cultural Capital spotlighted CrockerCon, a free celebration of comic book art at the Crocker Art Museum. The 2026 version of CrockerCon returns Sunday with dozens of exhibitors, a community LEGO build, animated films and much more inspired fun for […]
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