Rancho Cordova Events: October 1 - 15

Sunday, October 1st, 2 p.m: Leo's Amazing Race
Sacramento Children's Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive
Join the Sacramento Children's Museum for a race unlike any other! Teams will race against the clock and compete in fun challenges. Learn More.

Monday, October 2nd, 5:30 p.m: City Council Meeting 
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive

Wednesday, October 4th: International Walk and Bike to School Day
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive 
Expect to see walking school buses and bike trains as local elementary schools participate in International Walk and Bike to School Day. Be extra careful while driving in school neighborhoods.  Learn More

Wednesday, October 4th, 2 p.m: Elder Financial Abuse Protection
Summerset Senior Living, 2341 Vehicle Drive
Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from financial elder abuse at this free workshop presented by the California Department of Insurance. Learn More

Saturday, October 7th, 2 - 4 p.m: Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center, 3480 Routier Road
Dress up as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character and be entered into a special drawing at this family friendly Cordova Recreation and Park District event.  Learn More

Saturday, October 7th, 3 p.m: ROCKTOBER in Rancho
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Join us for an afternoon of music, beer garden, food trucks, kids' activities and much more at this fun fundraiser for the Sacramento Children's Museum and Blessings in a Backpack.  Learn More  
 
Tuesday, October 10th, 5:30 p.m: The Art of Herbal Medicine Making
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them.  Learn More

Wednesday, October 11th, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m: Soil Born Farms After School Program
Soil Born Farms, 2140 Chase Drive
Held on the second Wednesday of the month from September 13th, 2017 to June 13th, 2018, this ten session program helps young women connect to the natural world through activities at the American River Ranch. Learn More

Wednesday, October 11th, 5:30 p.m: Free Composting Workshop
Soil Born Farms, 2140 Chase Drive
Learn how to start, care for, and maintain a healthy composting pile. Rancho Cordova residents will receive a FREE composting kit at the workshop! Learn More

Saturday, October 14th, 5 p.m: Second Annual Vetstock
Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Boulevard
Enjoy a barbecue buffet and live music while supporting homeless veterans programs at the second annual Vetstock.  Learn More

Saturday, October 14th, 6 p.m: Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Outstanding athletic achievements by Rancho Cordova athletes will be recognized, and Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the 2017 Induction Ceremony.  Learn More

Saturday, October 14th, 6 p.m: Monster Bash
Sacramento Children's Museum, 2701 Prospect Park Drive
Wear your best costume and come play the night away at the Sacramento Children's Museum as we gear up for Halloween!  Learn More .

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


Ongoing Events 

Tuesdays - Saturdays: Veterans Resource Station 
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. 

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

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

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

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

Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m: Off the Grid Food Truck Lunch
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. 

Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m: SactoMoFo Food Truck Friday
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.

Tuesdays, 5 - 8 p.m: SactoMoFo Anatolia Food Truck Dinner
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! 

Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30 p.m. State of The City
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Save the date for our annual State of the City event featuring an address from Mayor Donald Terry on the City's 2016-2017 accomplishments, plus performances, food, and art. Learn More
 
 
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