Local Events of Interest

Our members often hear about interesting events happening locally.  This is where they can be listed so other members learn about the event.  Who knows, maybe you'll want to go together.  

If you know of a fun event occurring (that is not a Friendship Force activity) send the information to webmaster@ffsacramento.org.  Please include at least one photo, the date, time and any links to the event.

We hope to see you at one of these activities!

Upcoming events

    • December 07, 2024
    • December 08, 2024
    • Sacramento Turn Verein (3349 J Street, Sacramento)


    Christkindlmarkt 2024

    In the German outdoor Christmas Markets tradition, the Sacramento Turn Verein offers the community an annual Christkindlmarkt for holiday shopping and entertainment. Highlights of this festive weekend-long event include:

    • 28 booths featuring local vendors
    • Lebkuchen and Magenbrot, traditional German baked Christmas treats
    • Glühwein, also known as mulled wine
    • Daily appearances of Santa Claus and the German Christkind
    Invite a fellow Friendship Force member and head on over to the Turn Verein at 3349 J Street.

Past events

November 15, 2024 Ukrainian Music Tour
November 07, 2024 Learn about Baha'i Faith
October 22, 2024 Quakers - Society of Friends
September 21, 2024 Great American River Cleanup
September 15, 2024 Harvest Moon Festival
August 18, 2024 Oaxaca in Sacramento
June 22, 2024 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Home Dedication
June 19, 2024 Old City Cemetery Tour
May 25, 2024 Transcontinental Railroad Celebration
April 28, 2024 Hmong University Student Association Culture Show
April 16, 2024 Movies in the Delta
April 16, 2024 Tour of the Sacramento Zoo
April 13, 2024 American River Spring Cleanup
March 23, 2024 Buddhist Church Japanese Food/Shopping Faire
March 16, 2024 Hindu Kite Festival
March 09, 2024 Sacramento Mardi Gras Festival
March 02, 2024 Museum Weekend 2024
February 18, 2024 Black History Month Art-Craft Show
February 18, 2024 Black History Festival at the Crocker
February 17, 2024 Night Out at the Maidu Museum
February 10, 2024 Black Heritage Festival
February 04, 2024 Chinese New Year LEO (Let's Eat Out)
February 01, 2024 Hmong Culture - Working Effectively With Diverse Cultures
January 15, 2024 MLK Annual Walk
November 18, 2023 November General Membership Meeting
October 14, 2023 Armenian Food Festival
September 24, 2023 Harvest Moon Festival
September 23, 2023 Great American River Cleanup
September 22, 2023 Farm to Fork Festival
September 22, 2023 River City Quilters Show
September 09, 2023 Elk Grove Multicultural Festival
August 25, 2023 Ukraine Independence Day Celebration
August 19, 2023 Lazy Daze of Summer
July 30, 2023 Celebrate International Day of Friendship 2023
June 25, 2023 Celebrate Summer!
April 27, 2023 General Membership Meeting
March 29, 2023 LUNCH & LEARN MAHJONG - FREE
February 18, 2023 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day
February 04, 2023 Chinese New Year Celebration
February 02, 2023 SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity - Happy Hour
January 22, 2023 Monthly Meeting: Celebrate Chinese New Year
October 02, 2022 International Festival in Davis
September 15, 2022 Travel Fair
August 20, 2022 Trips & Tours with the City of Sacramento
August 05, 2022 Retro Cuba (Opening Reception)
June 18, 2022 LAVENDER BLUE HARVEST DAYS
May 04, 2022 Hope in the Face of Climate Change (FREE)
April 27, 2022 What Will It Take to End Climate Change? (FREE)
April 24, 2022 Earth Day at South Side Park
April 23, 2022 Great American River Clean Up (GARCU)
April 22, 2022 Wild and Scenic Film Festival ($20 AFTER $5 DISCOUNT WITH CODE CCLSAC)
April 06, 2022 How Climate Change Will Impact Sacramento and Placer Counties (Free)
April 02, 2022 April is Photography Month
March 12, 2022 Kite Festival 2022
February 03, 2022 The Negro Motorist Greenbook
September 18, 2021 Great American River Clean Up (GARCU)
August 26, 2021 River City Food Bank - Empty Bowls Silent Auction
April 29, 2021 Virtual Ramadan event by Muslim DEIN
March 01, 2021 Free Virtual Programs
October 24, 2020 Dia De Los Muertos - California Museum
October 17, 2020 Shred Day
October 14, 2020 CA Ballot Measure Forum
October 12, 2020 Renaissance Free Community Lectures
August 27, 2020 Empty Bowls Fundraiser for River City Food Bank
June 20, 2020 Watch Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
April 11, 2020 B Street Theater- Virtual Improv
April 10, 2020 Musical Performances- Six Feet Apart
April 09, 2020 B Street Theater- Dealer's Choice
April 05, 2020 B Street- Seekers of the Strange
April 04, 2020 B Street Theater- Virtual Improv
April 03, 2020 Musical Performances- Six Feet Apart
April 02, 2020 B Street Theater- Dealer's Choice
April 01, 2020 B Street Theater Virtual Social Hour
March 28, 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition – CANCELLED –
January 19, 2020 Chinese New Year LEO (Let's Eat Out)
October 28, 2019 Holiday Party Planning Meeting
October 06, 2019 Davis Festival
September 28, 2019 Farm-to-Fork Festival 2019 (Free)
August 24, 2019 City of Elk Grove Multicultural Festival
August 08, 2019 Wide Open Walls Mural Event 2019
July 13, 2019 World Relief Night - Soccer Game
June 23, 2019 Crocker Art Museum Free Community Open House
June 22, 2019 2019 Lavender Festival at Bluestone Meadow Farm
June 20, 2019 World Refugee Day - Story Telling
June 08, 2019 World Refugee Day - Soccer Tournament
June 06, 2019 Wakamatsu 150 yr Celebration
June 01, 2019 Honored Elders Day
May 24, 2019 Local Event- Waterfront Days in Old Sacramento
May 08, 2019 Local Event- Sesquicentennial Community Day
April 06, 2019 Local Event- Davis Cherry Blossom Festival
March 30, 2019 Free Admission at Sacramento History Museum
March 30, 2019 Scandinavian Festival
March 11, 2019 Local Event- Wings of the City, Sculpture by Jorge Marin
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