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10 weekend events in Northern California | April 15-16

From daytime adventures to nighttime outings, here's what Northern California's got planned for your weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If an asparagus festival, a Scandinavian festival or even a reptile expo sounds fun to you, that shows there's something for everyone for your sunny weekend Northern California!

This weekend's weather will be warming with temperatures in the mid-70s and a southwestern breeze.

Gather some friends, maybe family members or even go solo, but head outside, soak up that springtime sun and enjoy some of these weekend events!

Sacramento Kings Playoffs Playground

Tip-off the playoffs celebration at the playground featuring a basketball hoop for guests to test their basketball skills, you can create an action figure of yourself in Kings gear, take photos and video of yourself lighting the beam and make a custom cheer card.

  • 12 p.m. – until halftime, April 15
  • Located at Ali Youssefi Square (7th and K streets, Sacramento)
  • Organized by The Sacramento Kings 
  • More information about this event HERE.

The Kings Playoff Playground is now open, reserve a spot to visit today before 7PM at Kings.com/Playoffs 🟣🔦

Posted by Golden 1 Center on Friday, April 14, 2023

San Joaquin Asparagus Festival

Come one, come all to this celebratory event of all things asparagus! Enjoy a lineup of events and entertainment as well as family fun, delicious food from fried asparagus to asparagus ice cream, live music, local vendors, carnival rides and games, a petting zoo with pony rides, chef demos and more.

  • 12 – 7 p.m., April 14-16
  • Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds (1658 S. Airport Way., Stockton)
  • Organized by the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
  • More information about this event HERE.

It’s opening day!!!!!! Come celebrate 37 years of food, family, fun, and agriculture. 📆 April 14-16 ⏰ 12:00pm -...

Posted by San Joaquin Asparagus Festival on Friday, April 14, 2023

UC Davis Picnic Day

One of UC Davis’ most revered traditions serves as the university’s annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Davis and regional communities. Expect a parade, live music and entertainment, and lots of fun family-friendly events!

  • 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. April 15
  • Located all across the UC Davis campus (349 Memorial Union, One Shields Ave., Davis)
  • Organized by UC Davis
  • More information about this event HERE.

The 2022-23 Picnic Day board is honored to announce the theme and logo reveal of 109th Picnic Day is “ Ignite our Moment” We can’t wait to see you all there! #PicnicDay109 #asucd

Posted by Picnic Day on Monday, February 13, 2023

39th Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival

Come experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Denmark, Norway and Sweden at this festival featuring Scandinavian food, baked goods, and merchandise for sale. Also, come gather information about the Nordic countries and enjoy music, entertainment, and door prizes!

This year's festival is shaping up to be full of food and fun!

Posted by Sacramento Scandinavian Festival on Monday, April 10, 2023

53rd Annual Bockbierfest

This traditional Bockbierfest will feature Bockbier from Germany, great German music and a variety of German foods. Wonderful German dancing music will be provided by the local favorite bands, plus special performances of German traditional dances by the Alpentänzer Schuhplattler.

  • 3 p.m. – midnight April 15
  • Located at Sacramento Turn Verein (3349 J St., Sacramento)
  • Organized by The Sacramento Turn Verein
  • More information about this event HERE.

It's like a 'Halfway to Oktoberfest' Fest! Great food, bier and bands See you at the hall! #sacramentoturnverein #bierfest #biergarten

Posted by Sacramento Turn Verein on Thursday, April 13, 2023

Sacramento Reptile Show

The largest reptile exhibit in Northern California returns to Cal Expo this weekend! Expect over 100,000 square feet of reptiles and supplies, more than 18,000 people in attendance, more than 3,000 reptiles on display, and more than 45 venomous species from around the world including King Cobras and Black Mambas.

  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., April 15-16
  • Located at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento) 
  • Organized by Sacramento Reptile Show
  • More information about this event HERE.

When you’re heading into the weekend knowing we’re now just one week away from the return of the Sacramento Reptile Show to Cal Expo! Do you have your tickets yet? Get them NOW at sacreptileshow.com.

Posted by Sacramento Reptile Show on Friday, April 7, 2023

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8th Annual Paddlefest

Get ready to make a splash! There's something for everyone including demos, food trucks, giveaways, music, and an overall family-friendly atmosphere for a nice sunny day.

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 15
  • Located at Headwaters Boathouse (1101 W Turner Rd., Lodi)
  • Organized by Headwaters Kayak
  • More information about this event HERE.

Here’s a sneak peek 🫣 into the festivities for this weekends kick off event! Grab your ticket for Paddlefest before it’s...

Posted by Lodi Boathouse on Thursday, April 13, 2023

DJ Gio Art Show

A showcase featuring local artists and musicians coming together to honor DJ Gio's legacy. The event starts with a walk in honor of the life of DJ Gio, how he began, and how his legacy is being carried on by family and friends. There will also be live painting, local vendors and activities for all. 

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Posted by 1913 on Thursday, April 13, 2023

Season 4 Opener 2023 Self-Care Sundays

Time to unwind and treat yourself at this self-care Sunday event featuring a rejuvenating yoga session by Afro Yoga with Angie, sound bowl meditations with Trapquility, a high-energy Zumba class, skincare workshops, live music from DJ Stace Lace and more!

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 16
  • Located at Drake's: The Barn (985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento)
  • Organized by Drake's: The Barn
  • More information about this event HERE.
Self-Care Sunday

Did you know almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU! Friends, at 10am this Sunday (4/16) Self Care Sunday is BACK at The Barn. Treat yo' self to a little yoga, some fun workshops, tasty noms, and a lot of mimosas 🥂 Did we mention they were bottomless 😏 Let's take advantage of the pamper treatment at The Barn this weekend! You owe it to yourself to get refilled and recharged with the Self-Care Sunday crew! Plus, a Sunday well spent brings a week's worth of content 💆 This is a ticketed event. Please remember to purchase a ticket if plan on attending the Self Care Sunday Event. To purchase tickets and get more info on workshops and the event here ➡️ https://drinkdrakes.com/event/self-care-sundays-2023-season-opener/

Posted by Drake's: The Barn on Monday, April 10, 2023

Worlds Worst Expo

From vintage clothing and food to handmade goods and cool shoes, there's something for everyone at this expo. There will be over 200 new and familiar vendors, so check them out and support them in this beautiful weather!

  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 16
  • Located at 1125 I St., Sacramento
  • Organized by Worlds Worst Expo 
  • More information about this event HERE.

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