Rancho Cordova Events: July 25 - 31

Nature Camps, July 24th - 28th and July 31st - August 4th, 8 a.m. - noon
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Youth will spend the week exploring the American River Parkway and learning about river and nature safety, American River ecosystems, and the relationship between humans and nature. Learn More

Summer Teacher Molecular Biology Workshop, July 25th - 28th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
California Northstate University, 2910 Prospect Park Drive
This four-day workshop offers hands-on molecular biology lab exercises for high school teachers. Learn More.  

Junior Giants Skate Night, Tuesday, July 25th, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Rink, 2900 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento
Come stay cool and skate with the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League and the Junior Giants! Free admission and skate rentals for Junior Giants families.  Learn More
 
Garden to Pantry: Preserving Stone Fruits, Tuesday, July 25th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Learn food preservation techniques so you can enjoy summer fruits any time of the year. Learn More

Yoga on the Farm, Wednesday, July 26th, 12 - 1 p.m.
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Yoga teacher, Summer Ward, leads this one hour, donation based yoga class on the farm for all levels. Learn More

Rancho Cordova Alternative Lender Forum, Thursday, July 27th, 9 - 11 a.m.
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Learn alternative ways to fund your small business at this event co-sponsored by the City of Rancho Cordova and the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce. Learn More.

Sacramento Career Fair, Thursday, July 27th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, 11211 Point East Drive
Meet with employers about career opportunities.  Learn More.

San Francisco Moving Movie Tour, Friday, July 28th, All Day
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center, 3480 Routier Road
Join the Cordova Recreation and Park District for a fun motor coach tour of movies made in and about San Francisco, and then match movie clips with the real life locations! Learn More.

Raised Bed & Container Gardening, Saturday, July 29th, 9 a.m.
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Learn how to grow delicious vegetables and beautiful plants on your windowsill, on your front porch or balcony, and in a raised bed. Learn More

National Dance Day, Saturday, July 29th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sacramento Children's Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive
Celebrate National Dance Day with a dance and movement class, special performances, and choreography with Sacramento Children's Museum mascot, Leo. Learn More

These events and more may be found on the City's online  Events Calendar .


Ongoing Events 

Veterans Resource Station, Tuesdays - Saturdays
Rancho Cordova Public Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Trained volunteers are available to help connect veterans to their benefits at various times between Tuesday and Saturday each week. 

Lunch @ the Library, Tuesdays - Fridays, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Public Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Free nutritious lunch is offered to youth 18 and under while school is out for the summer. Lunch is served Tuesdays through Fridays through August 4th. 

VA Mather Farmers' Market, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather
The VA Mather Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Wednesday and offers special deals for veterans. 

Goethe Loop Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sacramento Area Sewer District, 10060 Goethe Road
The Goethe Loop Farmers' Market occurs every Thursday between June and November.

Soil Born Farms Farmstand, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Soil Born Farms operates its seasonal farmstand on Saturdays between mid-May through November.

Sunrise Station Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunrise Light Rail Station Parking Lot, Sunrise at Folsom Boulevard
The Sunrise Station Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Saturday.

Off the Grid Food Truck Lunch, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Mix up your weekday lunch at Off the Grid Sacramento's pop-up food market in City Hall's parking lot. 

SactoMoFo Food Truck Friday, Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3180 Kilgore Road
Choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options every Friday at the intersection of White Rock and Kilgore Roads.

SactoMoFo Anatolia Food Truck Dinner, Tuesdays, 5 - 8 p.m.
Eagles Nest Park,  11810 Chrysanthy Boulevard
Choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options every Tuesday in Rancho Cordova's Anatolia neighborhood.

These events and more may be found on the City's online Events Calendar.


Save the Date! 

National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1st
Food, neighbors meeting neighbors, and fun!  National Night Out is a crime prevention campaign involving citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhoods, and local officials.  Learn More

Rancho Cordova College Preparedness Program, August 1st - 5th or August 21st - 25th 
George Washington Carver High School, 10101 Systems Parkway
Rancho Cordova high school seniors or recently graduated students who have not yet started college are invited to this free one-week college preparedness program. Learn More

Summer of Love Artist Reception, Wednesday, August 2nd
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
The Cordova Community Council hosts this new "Summer of Love"-inspired art show through October, with a special artist reception on August 2nd. Learn More.

California Capital Airshow, Saturday - Sunday, September 9 - 10th
Mather Airport, 10425 Norden Avenue, Mather
The California Capital Airshow uses the power and magic of flight to honor our past, inspire the future, and shine a spotlight on our region. Become a California Capital Airshow Insider and save big on tickets! Learn More.

 
 
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