Sure, it's Monday. But that means a whole new entry of Cheer Up Buttercup, offering events in and around the Sacramento area for the upcoming week. With a range of events from family-friendly to arts and sports, you can cheer up, buttercup!
FAMILY AND PETS:
Aug. 30: FREE! Target Free Admission Day at the Sacramento Zoo
Bring a new, unwrapped school supply item to help children in need and get free admission to the zoo.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sep. 3-5: 47th Annual Greek Festival
Head over to the Sacramento Convention Center for the annual Greek Festival presented by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. There will be authentic Greek food, Greek folk dancing, a marketplace and cooking demos.
$5. Seniors 55+ get in for $4. Children 12 and under get in free. Get in for free Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. Noon to 10 p.m Sunday.
1400 J St.
Sep. 3-6: FREE! Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento
Want your family to experience some more lively history lessons? Maybe have an 1850s costume you think is the tops? Old Sac is holding Gold Rush Days over Labor Day weekend. You may stumble upon a gun fight, musicians playing period music and will definitely see costumed re-enactors. Don't wear your most valuable shoes, they'll be dumping 200 tons of dirt on the streets for a more authentic feel.
916-808-7777
Sep. 4-6: FREE! 20th Annual Chalk It Up
Head down to Chalk It Up! See the artwork and non-profit organization that brings in money for Sacramento children's art education programs. There are sponsored squares but also community squares, so bring chalk and show off your art skills.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fremont Park. 16th & Q Streets
Sep. 5: Fairytale Town shows "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Catch the Gene Wilder classic at Fairytale Town. A couple things to warn you about; it's lawn seating only and no outside food/drink is allowed.
$5. Children 2 and under get in free. Members receive two for one admission. For tickets, visit their website by clicking HERE.
Doors open 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. 916-264-5233
MUSIC AND ARTS:
Sep. 1: FREE! Stomacher live at CSUS
See Stomacher live at CSUS for the weekly Wednesday Nooner.
Noon. Union Serna Plaza.
Sep. 1: FREE! Linda Bracamonte Band at The Fountains
Catch the Linda Bracamonte Band at The Fountains in Roseville. Bracamonte is a blues singer and Sacramento native. The band consists of Bracamonte, Ema Roberts, Lance Davis and John Swanson.
7-9 p.m. Roseville Parkway and Galleria Blvd. 916-786-2679
Sep. 2-6: Strawberry Music Fall Festival
Held at Camp Mather, the fall version of the Strawberry Music Festival will feature music, kids' activities, camping and family festivities. The festival's website advises kids to bring bikes and helmets, wagon, sand toys for Birch Lake and glow sticks/necklaces. If you're camping there, remember to bring a tent and warm sleeping bag, sunscreen, sleeping pad, flashlight and other camping accessories. Visit HERE for a list of things to pack.
Ticket prices vary.
Sep. 4: FREE! The Junk Funkies perform at The Fountains
The Junk Funkies, a Sacramento area funk cover band, will perform at The Fountains in Roseville.
8-10 p.m. Roseville Parkway and Galleria Blvd. 916-786-2679
SPORTS:
Aug. 30: River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s
Seniors 60 and over with a free Silver Club membership eat free, plus it's Baseball Bingo night! Who doesn't love Bingo?
7:05 p.m.
Aug. 31: River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s
On the opposite end, kids 12 and under eat free. Also, if you bring a Kraft singles package wrapper you can buy a ticket and get one free.
7:05 p.m.
Sep. 1: River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s
11:35 a.m.
Sep. 2: River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s
It's fan appreciation night and an opportunity to buy $2 Miller Lite beers.
ALL ELSE:
Sep. 3: FREE! The Fountains' First Friday Street Fair
Their final street fair for the year will feature a free kids zone, beer and wine garden, music by Poindexter, the Kings' dancers, the Kings' mascot Slamson and food from Fountain restaurants.
6-10 p.m. Roseville Parkway and Galleria Blvd. 916-786-2679
Sep. 5: Fourth Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival
Music features headliners Roberto Pulido y Los Classicas, Jainne y Los Chamacos, Niteliters and Cali Boys.
Cesar Chavez Park.
Noon to 9 p.m. 9th & I Streets. 916-529-5299
Sep. 5: Rainbow Festival
Join the festivities in Lavender Heights. Their goal is to raise money for, and bring attention to, charities related to the LGBT community and to celebrate pride.
$10.
Starts at 10 a.m. 20th & K St.
