Local Calendar

Saturday Night Races in Marysville

Saturday Evenings - Gates open at 5pm, Racing begins at 7pm

Marysville Raceway Park is a one-quarter (1/4) mile semi-banked clay oval racetrack. Divisions include Winged Pacific 360 Sprints, Wingless Spec Sprints, Stock Cars, Mini Stocks, Extreme Bombers, CA Civil War Sprints, Dwarf Cars, Modifieds, Sprint 100s, BCRA Midget Lites, and more. Be sure to check the website for schedule changes and race additions.

Certified Farmers market

Saturdays, May - October from 8am - noon on Plumas Street at Town Center by the Water Fountain

The Certified Farmers Market concept is an effort to re-establish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Put simply, Certified Farmer's Markets (CFM's) are the "the real thing", places where genuine farmers sell their crops directly to the public.

Marysville Gold Sox

The Marysville Gold Sox is a professional-grade community baseball team, whose roster is stocked with top-quality collegiate players.The Gold Sox play 44 home games each summer at Appeal-Democrat Park in Marysville, California as the host team for the Horizon Air Summer Series.

Games are held every Thursday - Sunday May 27th thru August 8th. Game time is 7:00pm. All games are played at the Appeal-Democrat Park 14th & B St in Marysville.

Full Season, mini plan and Pepsi 6 pack promotional fun pack seats are available.

Join them Opening night, May 27 for a Tribute to Beale. Beale Airmen admitted free with I.D. or pick up your family passes from your First Sargeant.

Call 741-3600 for more information or check out their website.

Marysville Stampede

Saturday and Sunday, May 29 -30 at the Riverfront Park in Marysville

A main attraction since 1933 produced by legendary Cotton Rosser. Featuring some of the nation's top rodeo cowboys and including such events as bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, steer wrestling, team and calf roping and the women's barrel racing. The Kid's Mutton Bustin' event is a big crowd pleaser with local kids between ages 4 - 7 try and ride a wild and woolly sheep. Tickets $10 - $12, discounted if purchased at Cotton Rosser's Cowboy Corral in Marysville. $4 parking. Website

Golden West Regional Flyin and Air Show

June 11 - 13 at the Yuba County Airport

Pancake breakfast each day at 7:00 a.m. Hosted by the Linda Lions Club. Gates open each day 9 am – 5 pm. Air shows Friday 3 - 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 1 – 3:30 pm. Website

Summer Stroll

Friday June 25th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm on Plumas St in Yuba City

Luau Downtown!  This free event will have a hula hoop contest, sand volleyball shootout, pictures, kids zone and much more.   Wear your Hawaiian attire, enjoy the food, and where everyone downtown is your cousin!  Com on down with your Ohana to Plumas St, Downtown Yuba City! 

Second Saturday Art Walk

Sacramento Arts CouncilWhat is second saturday?
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento metro area stay open late and invite the public to the Second Saturday Art Walk. People from near and far come to walk from gallery to gallery, enjoying the latest and best of the region's vibrant art scene. There is live music, and an immense variety of art and activities behind every door.

Where is second saturday?
Check out the map. Downtown, Midtown, East Sacramento and Del Paso all have Second Saturday events each month.

When is second saturday?
On the second Saturday of each month, year-round (rain or shine). Galleries typically hold openings between 6-10pm. START EARLY! Especially if you are driving, arrive early, park, and get on foot as soon as possible. Midtown is usually un-drivable by 7pm during an event.

Folsom Joins Second Saturday
Historic Folsom will be hosting Second Saturdays, beginning April 10 at 4 pm to 9 pm. This new Folsom event is free to the public and will feature an art walk, live music, street performers, and special tastings by local businesses. In addition, shops will be open until 9 pm for late night shopping. Events will be held the second Saturday of each month through 2010. Website


Summer Water Fun

Gauche Aquatic Park

The new Gauche Aquatic Park features a 10,000 square foot building with enclosed reception area, first aid station, multipurpose rooms, men’s and women’s locker areas and concession area. And, a 25 yard x 25 yard – 10 lap competitive pool; a pool that goes from zero to three feet with a “sprayround”; and a 25 foot state-of-the-art water slide.

Visit the beautiful new Gauche Park with expanded picnic and barbecue facilities, passive areas, climbing boulders, horseshoe pits, play structures for 2 – 5 year old children and 6 – 12 year old youth, and a small stage.

Golfland SunSplash Waterpark

With 9 high speed slides, the Thunderbay Wave Pool, the gentle Bermuda triangle, or the kid friendly Adventure Island Golfland SunSplash is sure to thrill all ages.

If you get tired of the water, check out their minature golf, laser tage, speedway, or aracde.

Located in Roseville off I-80.

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Raging Waters

Located in the heart of the city, Raging Waters Sacramento features more than 25 exhilarating water attractions, breath-taking slides, crystal clear pools and fun-filled activities for children and adults of all ages.

Thrill slides include favorites such as, Cannonball Falls, Hurricane, Cliffhanger Speed Slides, Breaker Beach Wave Pool and the Shark Attack Waterslide complex.

Those park goers in the mood for more chill than thrills can cool out in the tranquil waters of the Calypso Cooler Lazy River or frolic in Hooks Lagoon, a 5-story water kingdom with water slides, secret tubes and hundreds of water activities. 

Raging Waters, Sacramento is the perfect destination for families of all ages! The Park is located at Cal Expo off of Capital City Freeway at Exposition Boulevard.

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2010 Sacramento State Fair

July 14 - August 1

Ready for an Adventure? The 2010 State Fair will be Your Passport to Adventure with new July dates and all new attractions for the whole family!

Don’t miss these all new attractions & exhibits that celebrate travel, adventure & more! Even better, these are all free with fair admission!

Days of the Dinosaur Adventure

DinosaurEmbark on a prehistoric adventure... The world-renowned 'Days of the Dinosaur' Exhibit, in its first US appearance! This all-ages indoor attraction will feature more than a dozen life-sized dinosaur robots, skeleton replicas, interactive areas and photo opportunities! Bring the kids to explore hands-on activities like an archaeological dig site where they’ll have the opportunity to find their own fossils using authentic paleontology tools!

Jungle and Reptile Experience

TurtleOur whimsical floriculture garden will be transformed into a lush jungle adventure with a host of birds, alligators and large tortoises. Come see, touch and learn about these wondrous creatures up close and personal!

2010 Concert Series

General viewing of all concerts is free with fair admission. Preliminary Lineup:

  • The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
  • Slaughter
  • AllStar Weekend
  • The Family Stone, Featuring Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson, Original founding members of Sly & The Family Stone
  • Little Big Town
  • Rick Springfield
  • Howie Mandel (Comedy Show)
  • Martina McBride
  • Lonestar
  • The Village People
  • Eddie Money
  • Paul Rodriguez (Comedy Show)
  • Foghat
  • "Weird Al" Yankovic

Magnificent Midway

The California State Fair comes alive brilliantly under the lights of the Magnificent Midway, where fairgoers of all ages will find their favorite rides for Big Fun.

In addition to these new attractions, the 2010 State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world, so stay tuned! The California State Fair is Your Passport to Adventure!

Check out all the latest information at BigFun.org.

Tickets can be purchase at the Outdoor Adventure Center or online.