Location: Central Park
HOES DOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
11am-11pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Full Belly Farm
Capay Valley,
Yolo County, CA
This all-day celebration of the harvest season offers a unique opportunity to enjoy rural life on an organic family farm, with educational tours, workshops, hayrides and an abundance of food and music.
The Hoes Down has been featured in National Geographic magazine. The Children's Area has been described as “the best in the state.”
There's something for everyone in the family at the Hoes Down. Kids have their own area with arts and crafts, nature walks, storytelling, games, a petting zoo, hay rides, and terrific contests. Other all ages activities include hands-on workshops, craft booths, farmers' market, farm tours, dancing, and much more.
For more information including event schedule and directions:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/hoes-down-harvest-festival-oct-2-and.html
SCIENCE WIZARD
1:00pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street
Davis, CA
Science Wizard Presents--Awesome Air Pressure:
Explosions, Implosions, Rockets, and More!! Experience the awesome power of air and wind like you've never seen before! Amazing experiments give you a close up look inside tornadoes, hot air balloons, jet engines, and more!!
Prices:
Tickets: Adults $7 in advance, or $8 at the door
Children 12 and Under $5
Tickets are on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Avid Reader, and Watermelon Music
WILD AFFAIR AT SACRAMENTO ZOO
5 to 10 pm
Sacramento Zoo
The Wild Affair annual fundraiser offers guests the chance to spend an enchanted evening behind the scenes at the Sacramento Zoo. This annual Gala event includes a delicious full-course gourmet dinner, followed by a silent and live auction with plenty of wine, spirits and endless hors d'oeuvres. Zoo closes early at 1:30 pm
5th Annual GREAT SACRAMENTO DUCK RACE
11:00am
Neighbors Parade (Old Sacramento)
3:00pm
Duck Dump, I Street Bridge in Sacramento
Both sides of the Sacramento River will be buzzing with activities that are fun for the whole flock!
Old Sacramento’s “Duck Central” at Waterfront Park will feature entertainment & family activities, not to mention the hundreds of unique shops, historic museums, and delightful restaurants throughout Old Sacramento. Local music favorite Hans Eberbach (The Nibblers) will dazzle with his soulful sounds while the ducklings enjoy face painting, crafts, games & mascots in Quacky's KidZone.
In West Sacramento, festivities will be included as part of the popular “Neighbors Fair”- which kicks off at 11am with a hometown parade, followed by a full day of fun at Riverwalk Park including live bands, food and wares from local artisans.
The ceremonial DUCK DUMP where thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped off the I Street Bridge and race to the Tower bridge, will be held at 3PM and winners announced at 4PM. You do not need to be present to win on of the many fabulous prizes! All proceeds from the race will support Special Olympics Northern California.
DPNS CHILDREN'S BAAZAR/RUMMAGE SALE
8am – noon
Davis Parent Nursery School
426 W 8th Street, Davis
Visit the Annual DPNS Bazaar/Rummage Sale for reasonably priced infant, toddler, children’s clothing, maternity items, toys, bikes, strollers and other children's items.
Donations greatly appreciated:
children's clothing (clean and in good condition, presorted by size 0-12 mos., 12-24 mos, 2T, 3T, etc),
Maternity Clothing, Toys, Bikes, Books, Games, Child/Baby Furniture, Nursery items
Donation drop-off time: Friday, October 1st, 5 – 7:00 PM, at 426 W. 8th Street
Any questions please e-mail Julie at
jjdejong@sbcglobal.net.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
6:00pm Pre-show activities
7:15pm Movie starts
Central Park, 405 C Street.
Pre-show activities including Music, food vendors, and trivia fun for the whole family.
BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
10am to 5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Elk Grove Regional Park
Free Admission ($10 parking)
The Great Pumpkin Party started in 1994 as a small harvest celebration, the CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove is now Elk Grove's largest family festival drawing more than 30,000 guests each year. The Festival includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, scarecrow contest, pumpkin regatta, family entertainment, children's activities, pumpkin and harvest foods, craft fair, pumpkin patch and carving demo, and classic car show.
Read more:
http://events.sacbee.com/elk-grove-ca/events/show/106076425-csd-giant-pumpkin-festival-of-elk-grove##ixzz10sAe9Jn9Or for more info and for a HALF off parking coupon:
http://www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival/
AN EVENING AT VETS
6:30pm
Veterans Memorial Theatre
203 East Fourteenth Street, Davis
The City of Davis, Community Services Department presents:
Hardwater at the Veterans Memorial Theatre. Hardwater is a band based in Davis, performing original songs and covers, bringing unique musical impulses to a diverse mix of tunes from the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead to Counting Crows, Barenaked Ladies and the Dave Matthews Band. The sound is a mélange of rock, blues, folk and roots, reflecting the eclectic tastes of core band members John Swann, guitar and vocals; Bob Lindley, violin, baritone violin and electric mandolin; Johnny Flores, drums and percussion; Eve West Bessier, vocals and percussion; and Rob Gonzalez, bass and vocals.
For more information, visit
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http://www.hardwatermusic.com/
This is the forth of a five-week concert series.
Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, or $35 for the entire series.
Tickets on sale at the Community Services Office at City Hall, Armadillo Music, Dimple Record, and the Avid Reader.
For more information on"Evening at the Vets" Concert Series,
call (530) 757-5626 or visit us at cityofdavis.org
http://cityofdavis.org/cs/shows/eveningatthevets.cfm
SUNDAY SEPT. 26th
WORLD'S GREATEST BICYCLE PARADE
10:00am
Davis Central Park
(Parade participants should arrive to the staging area between 8:00 am and 9:00 on the morning of the Parade.)
Davis will pedal through history to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Single Line of Bicycles. Register to be a part:
http://www.worldsgreatestbicycleparade.com/ or just come for the fun.
A festival in Central Park will be park of the celebration including a BBQ, fun activity area for kids, and live entertainment. Kids area will have an obstacle course, bounce house, face painting station, bicycle propelled carousel, and inflatable batting cages. Booths will be selling freshly made cotton candy and ice-cold snow cones. Cal Aggie Band-uh will kick off this fun filled festival beginning at 10:30 am. More live entertainment will begin at 12:00 pm at the Oak Tree Deck. Enjoy the musical talents of Davis’ Junior and Senior High school music groups. Local bands will be performing near the Beer and Wine Garden.
For more info:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/davis-bike-parade-to-set-guinness-world.html
BARK'N'SPLASH
12:00pm to 2pm
in Community Park and Pool,
201 East Fourteenth Street, Davis
Davis is going to the dogs! Bring your canine companions for an afternoon of fun where dogs will be allowed to swim and play in Community Pool and Park. This family-oriented afternoon features contests, entertainment, and dog-related vendors/services for the whole family to participate in.
Pool space is limited. Two 45 minute timeslots will be offered for splashing around in Community Pool, first at noon-12:45 p.m., then at 1:00-1:45 p.m. Register early, as only 75 dogs will be allowed per timeslot. Please note: Human companions will not be permitted to enter the water. Dogs must remain on a leash when on the pool deck.
Pre-register at the Community Services Department in City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard.
Presale tickets are $8.00 per dog, or $10.00 at the event.
Human companions are free.
On-site registration begins at 11:45 a.m. and will continue throughout the event.
http://cityofdavis.org/cs/events/pdfs/bark-n-splash-flyer-2010.pdf
CONTINUING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND:
HOES DOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
11am-11pm
Full Belly Farm
Capay Valley,
Yolo County, CA
This all-day celebration of the harvest season offers a unique opportunity to enjoy rural life on an organic family farm, with educational tours, workshops, hayrides and an abundance of food and music.
The Hoes Down has been featured in National Geographic magazine. The Children's Area has been described as “the best in the state.”
There's something for everyone in the family at the Hoes Down. Kids have their own area with arts and crafts, nature walks, storytelling, games, a petting zoo, hay rides, and terrific contests. Other all ages activities include hands-on workshops, craft booths, farmers' market, farm tours, dancing, and much more.
For more information including event schedule and directions:
http://daviscaparents.blogspot.com/2010/09/hoes-down-harvest-festival-oct-2-and.html
THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
10am to 5pm
Elk Grove Regional Park
Free Admission ($10 parking)
The Great Pumpkin Party started in 1994 as a small harvest celebration, the CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove is now Elk Grove's largest family festival drawing more than 30,000 guests each year. The Festival includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, scarecrow contest, pumpkin regatta, family entertainment, children's activities, pumpkin and harvest foods, craft fair, pumpkin patch and carving demo, and classic car show.
Read more:
http://events.sacbee.com/elk-grove-ca/events/show/106076425-csd-giant-pumpkin-festival-of-elk-grove##ixzz10sAe9Jn9Or for more info and for a HALF off parking coupon:
http://www.yourcsd.com/pumpkinfestival/ 
