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New Location: Linden Park (Formerly held at at River Walk Park)
Dates: Friday August 15, 22, 29 and September 5 and 12
Time: Dark, about 8:30 pm (click here for link to sunset times)
Fee: FREE
Cinema @ Sundown is full length, family-oriented feature films shown in the park on our giant 25' inflatable screen. Bring the entire family and some blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars! Admission is Free!
Free Summer Movie Line-up |
August 15
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2008 Free Summer Concert Line-Up . . . . .
June 17 Lightning Hand Classic Rock . . . and . . . Boot Camp Class Demo
June 24 Mike McGowan &
The Mighty Delta Roadmasters Blues . . . and . . . Gymnastics Class Demo
July 1 Bayou Boys Zydeco
July 8 The Dave Russell Band Country . . . KCRA 3 "A List Band"
July 15 The Amigos The Santana Tribute . . . and . . . Scrapbook Addict Demo
July 22 Past Due and Playable Bluegrass . . . and . . . Polynesian Dance Demo
July 29 Stardust Cowboys Country Swing . . . and . . . Karate Class Demo
Aug 5 California Cowboys Country-Rock . . . and . . . Kindermusik
For a free Concert Line-Up poster click here!
Harmony on the River is a free summer concert series that takes place Tuesday evening's during the summer from 7:30- 9:00 pm at River Walk Park starting June 17th thru August 5th.
Some basic guidelines for the event:
- Parking
- Parking is free, however you must get a parking pass from staff on site. Since the River Cats play on some of the same nights as the concerts Parking Enforcement is patrolling the area.
- What you can and cannot bring:
- Pets are ok as long as they are on a leash. If they are caught off the leash or are deemed a safety hazard you may be asked to remove your pet.
- Food: Green's Back porch BBQ will be on hand dishing up some delicious BBQ food. Cost is between $4-$6 for a meal
- Drinks: You may bring alcoholic beverages to the park however no glass bottles are allowed.
- Glass: For everyone's safety, please no glass bottles.
- Weather: Sunscreen and a sweatshirt. This event starts when the sun is up and ends with the sun down so be prepared for hot and cold weather!
- Other things to do
This concert series is a fun, family orientated, community event that brings residents together for an evening of music, fresh air and a good family time—that’s Harmony on the River! |
If you are interested in being a non-profit vendor, sponsor, or volunteer for the 2008 Harmony on the River concert series please contact Scott Stanley at 617-4620, email him at
, or download the application here!
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Neighbors Fair 2008
Location: TBA
Date: Saturday, October 4th
Brought to you by the West Sacramento Neighbors Fair Committee . . . .
The West Sacramento Neighbors Fair is the city's biggest and best free community event. Created in 2001 to foster public awareness and greater understanding of the various ethnic groups in West Sacramento and to celebrate the diversity of our residents, the Neighbors Fair provides a safe and welcoming environment to demonstrate and help promote the heritages represented in our fast growing community.
Mooie and the rest of the Parks & Recreation at the KidZone
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KidZone brought to you by the City of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation
For more information please visit the Neighbors Fair web site at www.wsneighborsfair.com |
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Hosted by the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, the tradition continues of the annual tree lighting. The 2007 event took place on Friday, December 7th. The festivities began at 6 pm in front of the Civic Center with a program of music and carols by local community groups and holiday refreshments. The event also marked the first appearance of the season for jolly old Santa, who posed for family photos. For information about the 2008 tree lighting, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 371-7042. To provide for pedestrian safety, a section of West Capitol Avenue in front of the Civic Center will be temporarily closed to vehicles during the event. Motorists may want to use Merkley Avenue as an east-west alternative to West Capitol Avenue.
Jingle Bell Bash III
The 2008 Jingle Bell Bash will take place on on Friday, December 7th. As soon as the Christmas tree is lit, the doors open for this free family and friends community party that runs until 9:30 pm. The event will feature dancing to live music to our rockin' band - Four Barrel, family games & crafts, finger food & beverages, and more! For more information about Jingle Bell Bash III, call Parks & Recreation at (916) 617-4614. A special thanks to our 2007 sponsors: 1st Northern Bank, IKEA, Jealousy Catering, Starbucks, DLR Group, Turner Construction, & Target!
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Father Daughter Dance- "A Starry Night to Remember "
Friday, February 22nd or Saturday, February 23rd
Fathers and Daughters of all ages can enjoy a memorable night under the "stars". This semi-formal evening comes complete with a gourmet dinner buffet, DJ, dancing, and crafts for the kids. This enchanted evening will be reminiscent of Van Gogh's famous painting "Starry Night" and is sure to be a special night for both Father and Daughter.
Thanks to all that attended,
It truly was a "Starry Night" to remember!
REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 7th
$60 per couple
(Additional guests are $25 each and children under 2 are free)
LIMITED SEATING IS AVAILABLE
Pre-Registration is mandatory and DONE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE BASIS
There will be no assigned seating
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, February 14th.
All registration is taken at the Parks and Recreation Office at 1110 West Capitol Ave
For questions please call 916-617-4620
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