{"id":521166,"date":"2026-11-07T01:04:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T01:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/521166\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T01:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T01:04:55","slug":"weekend-events-sacramento-area-things-to-do-for-nov-6-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/521166\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend events | Sacramento-area things to do for Nov. 6-8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1794013495_264_ec36285e-c01c-4cf9-8a3e-05611a1c567b_1682594142.file.png\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Nijzel Dotson\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">Looking for things to do this weekend?  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"1\">Below is a list of more activities in Northern California over the next few days. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"2\">Before you go out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/northern-california-morning-forecast-nov-6-2026\/74358283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">check our latest forecast<\/a> for temps.<\/p>\n<p>Sacramento County<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"4\"> Sacramento Kings home games <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"5\">The Sacramento Kings are playing at home twice this weekend as part of their 7-game homestand. On Friday, they host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and on Sunday they host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. While the Kings have a 1-6 record and are still trying to find momentum this season, the stars will be out at Golden 1 Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=109350X1567043&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsacramento-kings-tickets%2Fartist%2F806010%3Flanding%3Dc%26awtrc%3Dtrue%26c%3DSEM_TMNBA_ggl_640232299_130578061373_sacramento%2520kings%2520game%26GCID%3D0%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D640232299%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAD_KsMKbt9Q56imP-W3fkJGjvowvm%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAkrbXBhB2EiwA2y1E3px1Va_7UxdbyvoJJyzoR_OnLrijIi-md-WBNabYZgyfTwC83GYo3RoCXYYQAvD_BwE&amp;sref=&amp;xcust=nFRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"6\">Sacramento Republic FC Playoff Match<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"7\">Sac Republic is hosting a win-or-go-home USL Western Conference semifinals playoff match against El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday night. The teams have already played each other twice this season and split the season series. Saturday\u2019s game will take place at Heart Health Park at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. <a href=\"https:\/\/seatgeek.pxf.io\/c\/4976569\/1753574\/20501?u=https%3A%2F%2Fseatgeek.com%2Fsacramento-republic-fc-tickets%2Fusl%2F2026-11-07-3-30-am%2F18696673%3Fpreview_token%3DnRznzJE5RL%26_gl%3D1*9a2cab*_gcl_au*NTgyMDY4MjcxLjE3OTM5OTczNzUuLS4tLjE3OTM5OTczNzcuMTgxMDg3MTMxMC4xNzkzOTk3Mzc3LjE3OTM5OTczNzc.%26dd_referrer%3D&amp;sharedid=4976569&amp;subid1=kcra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"8\">| MORE | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/smud-uncashed-check-list-unclaimed-money\/74361092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sacramento Republic FC preps for El Paso Locomotive FC in playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"10\">49th Annual Sacramento Jewish Food Faire<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"11\">Food, music and family activities will take center stage Sunday as the 49th Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/2026-sacramento-jewish-food-faire-sunday-november-8\/74359733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sacramento Jewish Food Faire<\/a> returns to the Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Visitors can sample a variety of traditional Jewish favorites, including matzah ball soup, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, and lox bagels. The event is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6151 H Street in Sacramento. Admission and parking are free.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"13\">Downtown Sacramento ice rink<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"14\">As the months get colder, so do the activities. The downtown Sacramento ice rink has reopened on K Street and will be available until Jan. 18. General admission (including skates) is $15 and kids ages 6 and under get to skate for $8 (skate sizes run as small as youth 8). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/downtown-sac-experiences\/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"15\">| MORE | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink-boosts-k-street-businesses\/74340283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Downtown Sacramento ice rink brings crowds and boosts nearby businesses<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"16\">Historic Folsom ice rink opening day <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"17\">On Saturday, the ice rink in Folsom&#8217;s Historic District will open for the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/historicfolsom.org\/ice-rink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets and special date information here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"18\">Tribute to Little Richard<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"19\">One of music&#8217;s biggest pioneers is being celebrated in Sacramento&#8217;s Oak Park neighborhood this weekend.  A tribute to Little Richard and his contributions to rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll will be hosted at the Guild Theater on Saturday. The show begins at 6 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=109350X1567043&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftutti-frutti-a-tribute-to-little-richard-tickets-1988054414270&amp;sref=&amp;xcust=nFRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"21\">Native American Heritage Month Parade<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"22\">California tribes and lawmakers are participating in the 3rd annual Native American Heritage Month Parade from Sacramento&#8217;s Capitol Mall to the west steps of the Capitol on Saturday. The free parade takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. <\/p>\n<p>Placer County<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"24\">Ricky Martin at Thunder Valley Casino<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"25\">Latin pop icon Ricky Martin is bringing his talents and hits to Thunder Valley Casino. The &#8220;Livin&#8217; la Vida Loca&#8221; singer is taking the stage on Friday  night and the show begins at 8 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/seatgeek.pxf.io\/c\/4976569\/1753574\/20501?u=https%3A%2F%2Fseatgeek.com%2Fricky-martin-tickets%2Flincoln-california-the-venue-at-thunder-valley-casino-resort-2026-11-06-8-pm%2Fconcert%2F18318163&amp;sharedid=4976569&amp;subid1=kcra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"26\">Big Block Party &#8217;26 at Thunder Valley Casino <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"27\">Thunder Valley Casino is the place to be this weekend for fans of old school hip-hop and R&amp;B. The Big Block Party &#8217;26 will feature SWV, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Chingy, Digital Underground and more. The show is on Saturday and begins at 7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=109350X1567043&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2F1C0064EF81FC5911%3FCAMEFROM%3DCFC_THUNDER_VALLEY_WEB_WEBSITE_ORGANIC&amp;sref=&amp;xcust=nFRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find tickets here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yolo County<\/p>\n<p id=\"el-dorado-county\" class=\"body-text\" data-node-id=\"29\"> I-Fest 2026 <\/p>\n<p id=\"el-dorado-county\" data-node-id=\"30\">An annual international festival is returning to Davis on Saturday. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. International House Davis will host a multicultural celebration that includes food, music and art from around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/visitdavis.org\/event\/i-fest-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>El Dorado County<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"32\"> Fair Play Ava Wine Festival<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"33\">Wine lovers can celebrate this year&#8217;s harvest in El Dorado County this weekend. The Fair Play wineries will be hosting an event with tastings, food, live music, games, artisanal market vendors and harvest demonstrations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairplaywine.com\/harvest-festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Joaquin County<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"35\"> Grape Bowl Classic<br \/>If you love marching bands, Lodi is the place to be on Saturday. The 48th annual Grape Bowl Classic is taking place at Tokay High School from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is an opportunity for middle school and high school bands to compete in several competitions and show off their skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grapebowlclassic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here. <\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Stanislaus County <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"37\"> 2026 Holiday Market <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"38\">There will be a market at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market will be filled with baked treats, handmade goods and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stancofair.com\/events\/2026\/holiday-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Solano County<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\" data-node-id=\"40\">D\u00eda de los Muertos in Vacaville<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"41\">The city of Vacaville is putting on a free D\u00eda de los Muertos celebration this weekend. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Andrews Park and will include a community altar, vendors, arts and crafts and folkl\u00f3rico dance performances. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofvacaville.gov\/government\/parks-and-recreation\/special-events\/d-a-de-los-muertos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more here. <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/get-kcra-news-on-the-go-download\/44039145\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Download our app<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KCRA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for things to do this weekend? 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