WEEKEND. WELL, THIS WEEKEND SKATING WILL RETURN TO FOLSOM’S HISTORIC ICE RINK. AND PEOPLE BEEN SKATING AROUND THAT TRAIN TURNTABLE SINCE 2010. KCRA 3’S ERIN HEFT IS JOINING US NOW. SHE’S GETTING PRETTY CONFIDENT ON THOSE SKATES GOING BACKWARD, FORWARD, ALL THE WAY AROUND. YOU’RE GETTING PEOPLE IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT JUST BEING OUT THERE. ERIN. WE HAVE ONE MOVE AND IT’S IN A CIRCLE, NOT THE FULL CIRCLE, JUST MY OWN PERSONAL PIZZA OF A CIRCLE. BUT WE HAVE KIDDOS OUT ALL DAY THIS MORNING, STARTING EARLY. TAKE A LOOK. IT’S BEAUTIFUL. IT’S THE 15TH YEAR CELEBRATING THE FOLSOM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ICE RINK. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING OUT HERE. IF YOU WANT A SLICE OF YOUR OWN PIECE OF ICE, WELL, YOU CAN DO THAT EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK, STARTING WHEN? TOMORROW. LOOK AT ME ON DRY LAND. SHE’S. SHE’S ACTIVE AGAIN. LOOK AT IT. SO STARTING TOMORROW, THE ICE RINK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ALL THE WAY UNTIL JANUARY. 19TH. WE HAVE AMY OVER HERE ENJOYING THE FIREPITS. AMY, I’M JUST GOING TO GO LIKE THIS. YEAH. YOU CAN RENT OUT FIRE PITS AND YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN S’MORES PARTY, BASICALLY. YES. LOOK AT THIS BEAUTY. WE LOVE MAKING S’MORES HERE. AND YOU CAN RENT A FIRE PIT ONLINE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SKATE IF YOU WANT TO. JUST COME AND HANG OUT IN THE FIRE PIT. MAYBE SKATING’S NOT YOUR THING. IT’S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE HERE. AND WE WERE TALKING EARLIER ABOUT ALL OF THE SPECIAL MOMENTS THROUGHOUT THE TWO PLUS MONTHS THAT YOU GUYS ARE OPEN. WE HAVE KIDDOS COME OUT, FAMILIES COME OUT. TALK ME THROUGH THAT. YEAH. SO WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF EVENTS. WE’VE GOT GROUPS, PARTIES, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, FIELD TRIPS ARE MY FAVORITE. AND THEN WE EVEN HAVE ENGAGEMENTS ON THE ICE, WHICH I LOVE. I THINK IT’S SO SWEET. IF YOU’RE EVER INTERESTED IN DOING A GROUP, OUR INFORMATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE, FOLSOM.COM. I LOVE IT. AND THEN ALSO WHEN YOU ACTUALLY RENT SKATES AND COME IN HERE, IT’S NOT A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. YOU ACTUALLY HAVE A CHUNK OF TIME, RIGHT? EACH SKATING SESSION IS 90 MINUTES LONG. WOW. WHICH IS PLENTY OF TIME TO WEAR OUT YOUR ANKLES. OH HECK YES. I FEEL LIKE ONE LAP. AND I WAS LIKE, I’M ALL SET. THIS WAS AMAZING. THIS IS. THIS IS WHAT. YOU’RE TEARING IT UP OUT THERE. OH, YES. WE WILL GO WITH THAT. THANK YOU SO MUCH, AMY. APPRECIATE YOUR TIME. YOU’RE WELCOME. THANK YOU. ABSOLUTELY. OKAY, SO IT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC TOMORROW, AND YOU HAVE EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK A CHANCE TO COME OUT UNTIL JANUARY 19TH, ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AND MAYBE YOU CAN GET THOSE NEW YEAR’S GOALS STARTED OUT WELL, BUT I WILL LEAVE YOU IN FOLSOM. ERIN HEFT KCRA THREE NEWS. WOO HOO! ALL RIGHT. ERIN. ALL RIGHT, STAY SAFE. OH MY GOSH. THERE WE GO. ALL RIGHT. FINGERS CROSSED. YES. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO HANG ON TO THE WALL. NO SHAME IN THAT. THAT’S WHERE I LIVE. LIVE ON THE WALL. SOMEBODY GOT TO HOL
Weekend event roundup: Sacramento-area things to do for Nov. 7-9
Updated: 6:26 AM PST Nov 3, 2025
Looking for things to do this weekend? It’s the opening weekend for the annual ice rink in downtown Sacramento and also the Historic Folsom Ice Rink. See below for a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 9. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events Sacramento Oddities & Curiosities ExpoThis weekend, a traveling oddities event showcasing vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses selling all things weird will be at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Items for sale include taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, antiques, quack medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles and more. There will be classes on taxidermy and entomology. Tickets are $14. Children aged 12 and under get in free. Learn more. The Bambinas Cup soccer tourney The Bambinas Cup 3v3 street soccer tournament featuring pizza, music and prizes takes place at 1610 R Street in Sacramento’s Ice Blocks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more. An Evening with David Sedaris Writer, humorist, and satirist David Sedaris will read, recollect, answer questions and sign books at 2 p.m. Sunday at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. Tickets start around $50. Learn more.Community Art & Craft FaireArtisans and makers will sell their handcrafted wares from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Imani Community Church in Sacramento. Free admission. Learn more.Delta Shores Fall FestivalThere will be a petting zoo, face painters, arts & crafts, photo ops, free stuff, local vendors, music and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Delta Shores Shopping Center in Sacramento. Free admission. Learn more. CCAA Holiday Craft Fair Several crafters and other vendors will sell holiday gifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Creative Connections Arts Academy in North Highlands. There will also be live performances, a snack bar, a bake sale, a book sale, a raffle and more. Free admission. Free parking. Learn more.Sacramento Living History Craft ShowcaseLocal artisans will sell historic and modern handcrafted goods and perform live demonstrations from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday at the Sacramento History Museum. Free admission. Learn more.Stockton-area eventsStockton Hmong New YearThere will be cultural performances, music, a sports tournament, merchant and food vendors, information booths and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. Tickets are $7. Seniors and children under age 5 get in free. Parking is $10. Learn more.Modesto-area events Doll & Collectible Toy ShowVintage toy vendors will sell dolls, Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels, action figures, anime, baseball cards, comic books, POP figures and other collectibles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum in Modesto. Food vendors will sell kettle corn, cotton candy, cookies and ice cream. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets are $10. Learn more. Sports, music and comedyThe Sacramento Kings play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Golden 1 Center. They take on Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Get tickets. The Righteous Brothers: Lovin Feelin’ Farewell Tour stops by the Gallo Center in Modesto on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet has a performance Friday at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre at 7 p.m. Get tickets. Comedian Trevor Noah performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino. Get 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
Looking for things to do this weekend?
It’s the opening weekend for the annual ice rink in downtown Sacramento and also the Historic Folsom Ice Rink.
See below for a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 9.
Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.
Sacramento-area events
Sacramento Oddities & Curiosities Expo
This weekend, a traveling oddities event showcasing vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses selling all things weird will be at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Items for sale include taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, antiques, quack medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles and more. There will be classes on taxidermy and entomology. Tickets are $14. Children aged 12 and under get in free. Learn more.
The Bambinas Cup soccer tourney
The Bambinas Cup 3v3 street soccer tournament featuring pizza, music and prizes takes place at 1610 R Street in Sacramento’s Ice Blocks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.
An Evening with David Sedaris
Writer, humorist, and satirist David Sedaris will read, recollect, answer questions and sign books at 2 p.m. Sunday at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. Tickets start around $50. Learn more.
Community Art & Craft Faire
Artisans and makers will sell their handcrafted wares from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Imani Community Church in Sacramento. Free admission. Learn more.
Delta Shores Fall Festival
There will be a petting zoo, face painters, arts & crafts, photo ops, free stuff, local vendors, music and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Delta Shores Shopping Center in Sacramento. Free admission. Learn more.
CCAA Holiday Craft Fair
Several crafters and other vendors will sell holiday gifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Creative Connections Arts Academy in North Highlands. There will also be live performances, a snack bar, a bake sale, a book sale, a raffle and more. Free admission. Free parking. Learn more.
Sacramento Living History Craft Showcase
Local artisans will sell historic and modern handcrafted goods and perform live demonstrations from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday at the Sacramento History Museum. Free admission. Learn more.
Stockton-area events
Stockton Hmong New Year
There will be cultural performances, music, a sports tournament, merchant and food vendors, information booths and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. Tickets are $7. Seniors and children under age 5 get in free. Parking is $10. Learn more.
Modesto-area events
Doll & Collectible Toy Show
Vintage toy vendors will sell dolls, Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels, action figures, anime, baseball cards, comic books, POP figures and other collectibles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum in Modesto. Food vendors will sell kettle corn, cotton candy, cookies and ice cream. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets are $10. Learn more.
Sports, music and comedyThe Sacramento Kings play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Golden 1 Center. They take on Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Get tickets. The Righteous Brothers: Lovin Feelin’ Farewell Tour stops by the Gallo Center in Modesto on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet has a performance Friday at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre at 7 p.m. Get tickets. Comedian Trevor Noah performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino. Get tickets.
Know of more events to include? Email us at web@kcra.com.
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