Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16.This weekend features a number of celebrations across the community, but also events to uplift and support those in need this holiday season. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.Sacramento-area eventsKCRA Turkey DriveIf you’re looking for a way to help families in need for the holidays, KCRA 3 is holding its annual Turkey Drive with the Sacramento Food Bank on Friday at Cal Expo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last year, a record 18,002 turkeys were donated. Learn more here. Flavors of Tahoe ParkThis Saturday’s event will showcase local food and creators. The event includes a scavenger hunt, live music, food trucks, an artisan market with local vendors, a classic car show, live comedy and more. The scavenger hunt kicks off at Tahoe Elementary at 9 a.m., with children’s music and drumming beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Tahoe Park. If you’re not an early bird, it’s OK—the festival runs until 9 p.m. Learn more here. Celebrate a NASCAR ChampElk Grove is celebrating its own Kyle Larson, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion. A parade in his honor will be held at noon Friday at Old Town Plaza. Learn more here. St. Andrews AME Church 175th AnniversaryThe “Oldest Black Church on the West Coast” is celebrating a major milestone this weekend— 175 years of service. On Saturday, the church will showcase a living museum acting out the lives of the founders from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, the church will hold its Church Service Celebration at 10:30 a.m.Turkey GiveawayMosaic Life Church on 77th Street is hosting a community turkey giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The church plans to give out 250 turkeys to those in need in the community.Veterans Grocery GiveawayVFW Auxiliary Post 8985, located on 4th Street, is supporting local veterans in need this holiday season with a grocery giveaway at 1 p.m. Sunday. Each veteran will receive a bag of groceries filled with all the fixings for a holiday meal. Punk Rock Flea MarketVendors will be selling original art, clothing, jewelry, music and more. The free event is coming up from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Flower Fist Art Market and is open to all ages. Learn more here. Princess and Superhero Day at the Ice RinkDowntown Sacramento’s ice rink is back, and what better way to celebrate its return than with some royalty and heroism? Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character, get their face painted, and skate alongside some familiar faces. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the ice rink at Ali Youssefi Square. Learn more here. Stockton-area eventsCelebrate CultureIn honor of Native American Heritage Month, join the 4th Annual Celebrate Culture Event on Saturday. The event features art, food vendors, live music and more at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here. Lincoln Center Christmas FaireThe event for the entire family features festive decor, Santa visits, reindeer, live music and more. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more here. Modesto-area eventsDrive for Hope Car ShowThe show rolls into Modesto on Saturday in support of Valley Children’s Pelandale Specialty Care Center. Beyond cool rides, the event will also include food trucks, vendors and kid-friendly activities. Learn more here. Lucha LibreTake in an action-packed night of wrestling at Persuasion Brewing Co. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Learn more here. More sports, concerts & showsJesse McCartney performs at Channel 24 on Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets.Brandon Lake performs at the Golden 1 Center on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets. Stockton Symphony performs Fantasy and Fate at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets. Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 50th Season Opening Concert is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets.Know of more events to include? Email us at web@kcra.com.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
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Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16.
This weekend features a number of celebrations across the community, but also events to uplift and support those in need this holiday season.
Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.
Sacramento-area events
KCRA Turkey Drive
If you’re looking for a way to help families in need for the holidays, KCRA 3 is holding its annual Turkey Drive with the Sacramento Food Bank on Friday at Cal Expo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last year, a record 18,002 turkeys were donated. Learn more here.
Flavors of Tahoe Park
This Saturday’s event will showcase local food and creators. The event includes a scavenger hunt, live music, food trucks, an artisan market with local vendors, a classic car show, live comedy and more. The scavenger hunt kicks off at Tahoe Elementary at 9 a.m., with children’s music and drumming beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Tahoe Park. If you’re not an early bird, it’s OK—the festival runs until 9 p.m. Learn more here.
Celebrate a NASCAR Champ
Elk Grove is celebrating its own Kyle Larson, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion. A parade in his honor will be held at noon Friday at Old Town Plaza. Learn more here.
St. Andrews AME Church 175th Anniversary
The “Oldest Black Church on the West Coast” is celebrating a major milestone this weekend— 175 years of service. On Saturday, the church will showcase a living museum acting out the lives of the founders from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, the church will hold its Church Service Celebration at 10:30 a.m.
Turkey Giveaway
Mosaic Life Church on 77th Street is hosting a community turkey giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The church plans to give out 250 turkeys to those in need in the community.
Veterans Grocery Giveaway
VFW Auxiliary Post 8985, located on 4th Street, is supporting local veterans in need this holiday season with a grocery giveaway at 1 p.m. Sunday. Each veteran will receive a bag of groceries filled with all the fixings for a holiday meal.
Punk Rock Flea Market
Vendors will be selling original art, clothing, jewelry, music and more. The free event is coming up from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Flower Fist Art Market and is open to all ages. Learn more here.
Princess and Superhero Day at the Ice Rink
Downtown Sacramento’s ice rink is back, and what better way to celebrate its return than with some royalty and heroism? Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character, get their face painted, and skate alongside some familiar faces. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the ice rink at Ali Youssefi Square. Learn more here.
Stockton-area events
Celebrate Culture
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join the 4th Annual Celebrate Culture Event on Saturday. The event features art, food vendors, live music and more at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
Lincoln Center Christmas Faire
The event for the entire family features festive decor, Santa visits, reindeer, live music and more. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more here.
Modesto-area events
Drive for Hope Car Show
The show rolls into Modesto on Saturday in support of Valley Children’s Pelandale Specialty Care Center. Beyond cool rides, the event will also include food trucks, vendors and kid-friendly activities. Learn more here.
Lucha Libre
Take in an action-packed night of wrestling at Persuasion Brewing Co. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Learn more here.
More sports, concerts & shows
Jesse McCartney performs at Channel 24 on Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets.Brandon Lake performs at the Golden 1 Center on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets. Stockton Symphony performs Fantasy and Fate at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets. Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 50th Season Opening Concert is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Tickets.
Know of more events to include? Email us at web@kcra.com.
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