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I have three words for you: DIXON MAY FAIR. Don't let your brain start telling you you're not interested in a small-town fair of absolutely no particular draw other than being a small-town fair. Don't get hung up thinking goats, sheep, cows and the smells associated with them don't interest you, and that there is no way the two strips of ...

Okay, so the name may not ring total excitement into your brain, but let me tell you, the Elk Grove Western Festival is FUN. It's at this fabulous park with trees everywhere; and there's this little lake with ducks and a bridge.

You can walk around to all these booths, where vendors are selling cool stuff. Totally kid friendly (totally friendly period), the Western Festival has pony rides, a helicopter ...

Not that I know all the things you can do in Sac. But I'm young, and I live in Sac, and so do all my friends, and these are the things we think are cool. So, if you are in Sacramento and looking for fun, I recommend the following:

1.) Read my blog about DIVE BARS.

2.) Read my blog about PLACES TO HEAR MUSIC.

3.) Hang out ...

If you happen to be in Sacramento during Easter break (or anytime), don't miss the fine restaurants owned and operated by the Paragary Group.  Namely Esquire Grill, Spataro Restaurant & Bar, Centro Concina Mexicano & Paragary's Bar & Oven.  Each restaurant, with its own unique flavor and style, offer patrons a wonderfully delectable dining experience.  There's something delicious at every price range for everybody.

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Festival of the Arts, California State University, Sacramento
Students and vendors display and sell their art. http://calendar.csus.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx?data=dWRq0zqzacgX7W1y7UZ%2ffQ%3d%3d

Picnic Day, University of California at Davis
A 93-year tradition. Really family oriented and fun.
http://picnicday.ucdavis.edu/

Sutter Street Antique Market, Folsom
Tons of vendors along the streets of old-town Folsom. Make a day of it. Folsom is a charming little town. ...

Families will enjoy visiting the Natural History Museum at Sierra College in Rocklin, just northeast of Sacramento. On March 11th, dinosaur fossils will be on view, and there will be people on hand to explain how they were discovered. For children, there will be hands-on activities, like making or painting casts of dinosaur teeth and bones.  The rest of the family will enjoy seeing the exhibits, listening to lectures, and ...

Sacramento is at the national forefront of athletic charity fundraising. But gathering money for athletic accomplishment via pledges, race entry fees or donations can be a sensitive proposition.

The Team In Training organization has helped thousands of runners complete marathons, all of whom have to commit to fundraising. The athletes get expert training, set goals and work together. And they ask friends, family and colleagues for money.

The outcome defines synergy. ...

Characters from the past will make history come alive for young and old alike on Monday, February 19th.  Visit with George and Martha Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere, Native Americans, and other historic figures in period dress.  View demonstrations of gold-panning, horseshoeing, weaving, and other activities.  The Sons of the American Revolution, the California Consolidated Fife & Drum Band, the Civil War Association, and the California Railroad Museum will also ...

Come celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Chinese New Year Culture Association and Sacramento State University.  This year's celebration will be held at Sac State's University Union on February 3rd from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The program includes a business exhibition, a stage program, and ballroom dancing.  From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the stage program will feature a variety of performances including traditional lion dances, Mongolian and ...

Coming up is a great event! Just 20-30 minutes South of Sacramento in the Lodi Wine Country.

Delicious Lodi wines paired with decadent chocolates will be available at over 25 participating wineries. Tickets for the event are $30 in advance and $45 at the door. Take your valentine or your friends!! Its a fun one or two days!!

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.