Waltz on over to the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove. Sit on the grassy knoll near the river's edge and enjoy the beautifully costumed waltz and polka dancers perform to symphonic sounds of the 32-piece Johann Strauss Jr. and family orchestra. The annual event draws an audience of 30,000, so call ahead and reserve your spot on the lawn.
Tackle a new kind of football season at a Sacramento Sirens women's semi-professional football game. Men, put your bias aside - these local sports professionals have accomplished the most successful records in women's full tackle football. Cheer the Sirens on at home games played at Natomas High School in Sacramento.
Forget about paint by numbers at Sacramento's ArtBeast! This children's drop in art studio has oodles of craft supplies, buckets of paint and creative space for a little artist's hands to create works of art. There's a playhouse for dress up and an outdoor space for snacks and water play.
"Experience Automotive Evolution" at the California Automobile Museum located in Sacramento. Cruise around and learn the history of the development of the automobile set in eye-catching displays. Attendees learn the stories behind exhibits like The Politician and the Pop Princess, Going Green and American Muscle. Events have included classic movies, auctions and concerts.