KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for May 31 to June 2 (2024)

Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California on Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2.Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.Sacramento-area eventsSacramento Water Lantern FestivalDecorate and release a paper lantern this weekend at Gibson Ranch Regional Park in Elverta. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Lantern designing starts at 8 p.m. with lanterns launched 8:30-10 p.m. An adult ticket includes access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit, an LED candle, a commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, playing cards, a marker and covers the cost for staff to retrieve the lantern and clean up the area after the event. Click here to learn more and to see ticket prices.Concerts in the ParkClaire Wright, Amber DLaRosa, Timothy Brown, Lillian Frances and DC Stace Lace perform at Concerts in the Park in downtown Sacramento on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more. Filipino Fiesta of SacramentoCelebrate Filipino culture and history this Sunday at the 47th annual Filipino Fiesta of Sacramento. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jose Rizal Community Center in Florin. There will be food trucks, vendors, informational booths, games, on-stage performances, kids activities, a historical display and more. A parade that kicks off the day will assemble at 9:30 a.m. The fiesta was first held in 1977. Each year more than 60 businesses and community organizations participate. Learn more.AAPI Night Market The Asian American and Pacific Islander Night Market is 5-10 p.m. Friday at the Capitol Mall. There will be food and drink sellers, local merchants and live performances. General admission tickets are $25. Children under age 6 get in free. Event organized by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce. Learn more.Pops in The ParkThe band Clean Slate will play a free concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at East Portal Park. Food for sale includes grilled burgers, hot dogs and tri-tip sandwiches. SacYard Community Tap House will run a beer/wine garden. Learn more. Curtis Fest The annual Curtis Fest Artisan Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at William Curtis Park. More than 100 vendors will be there selling handmade goods. There will also be food trucks, concession stands and live music. Event organized by the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association. Learn more. Sacramento Community Plant Swap Trade potted plants with people from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Exotic Plants store at 1525 Fulton Avenue. Vendors will also be there selling plants and gardening supplies from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more. Sacramento Republic FCThe undefeated Sacramento Republic FC takes on the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Cal Expo's Heart Health Park on Saturday at 7 p.m. for pride night. Learn more. Luis AngelLuis Angel performs at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Learn more. Hangtown MotocrossThe Hangtown Motocross Classic returns to Rancho Cordova on Saturday. The 55th edition is the oldest race of its kind. It’s at Prairie City Park on White Rock Road. Tickets start at $45 and racing starts early at 8 a.m. Learn more.River CatsThe River Cats take on the Tacoma Rainiers again on Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Sutter Health Park. It’s Luau Night. Learn more.Davis-area eventsYolo Juneteenth FestivalThe Yolo Juneteenth Festival is a free family-friendly celebration held annually since 2011. There will be food, live entertainment and local vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center. The festival takes place before the official holiday on June 19 so as not to interfere with other local events. Learn more.Davis Pride Davis Pride, the largest annual LGBTQ+ advocacy event in Yolo County, is this Saturday. Kicking off the day at 9:45 a.m. is the 2nd annual Pride flag raising at Davis City Hall. Then, the 10th annual community fair and music festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Civic Center Park. There will be about 100 local exhibitors, including food/craft vendors and informational/resource booths. Click here for the full live music lineup. The inaugural after-party is from 6-10 p.m. downtown between Second and Third streets. Learn more.Roseville and Lincoln-area eventsSummer 2024 Vinyl Record FairDig through crates filled with 30,000 LPs, records, CDs and music memorabilia from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall. More than 40 tables and 30 dealers will be there. Free admission. Shop early from 9-10 a.m. for $5. Learn more. SublimeSublime with Rome performs with The Expendables at Thursday Valley Casino in Lincoln on Friday. Learn more.NASCAR racing The first NASCAR race of the season is on Saturday at the All American Speedway. Grandstands open at 4 p.m. with heats getting started at 5 p.m. Learn more. Stockton-area eventsSan Joaquin County FairThe County Fair returns to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton on May 31. The three-day fair will feature live concerts, a carnival, livestock, food, exhibits and more. Rapper Too Short is performing this year on Saturday, and his set will feature The Mary Jane Girls. Learn more.Stockton Taste of Jazz Festival Sit back and relax this weekend at the Stockton Taste of Jazz Festival. Doors at the Weber Point Events Center open at 11 a.m. for this two-day event starting on Saturday. The show starts at noon and goes on until 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $39.50. Kids age 5 and younger get in free. The seating is outside on a grass field and the festival takes place rain or shine.Lodi Annual Dog ShowHundreds of the dogs will compete this weekend at the San Joaquin Kennel Club Shows. The event at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds will have food and merchandise vendors, a free dog show tour and educational booths. The show is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Parking is $10. Learn more. Stockton Ports Vs. Modesto NutsThe Stockton Ports take on the Modesto Nuts Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Banner Island Ballpark. Learn more.Watermelon Street FaireThe Watermelon Crossroads Street Faire takes place Saturday and Sunday in Manteca from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features nearly 300 vendors and includes a watermelon eating contest. Learn more.Modesto-area events"American Graffiti" ScreeningKickstart the Graffiti Summer in Modesto this year with a screening of George Lucas' film "American Graffiti" featuring his hometown, at 1 p.m. at the State Theatre on Saturday. Tickets are available for $6. Learn more.Graffiti ClassicHosted by the Modesto Area Street Road Association at the McHenry Village on Sunday, the Graffiti Classic 2024 will showcase classic cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year's theme focuses on Pontiac vehicles. Learn more.Wheatland EventsSkid RowSkid Row performs Saturday at Hard Rock Live. Learn more.Red Hot Chili PeppersThe Red Hot Chili Peppers bring their Unlimited Love Tour to Toyota Amphitheatre on Sunday. Learn more. Taking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday performs Sunday at Hard Rock Live. Learn more. Know of more events to include? Email web@kcra.com.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.