October Fresh Events

Rancho Cordova Events: October 1 -14, 2018

Saturday, September 29, 10:00 AM: Memorial Services for Mark Stasyuk

Bayside Church Adventure Campus, 6401 Stanford Ranch Road

Memorial Services for Rancho Cordova Police Officer/Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Stasyuk will begin at 10 AM, and will be live-streamed online and by local media. A limited number of seats and standing space will be available. Learn more

Monday, October 1, 4:00 - 10:00 PM: City Council Special Meeting/Study Session (4:00 PM) City Council Regular Meeting (5:30 PM)

Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive

The next City Council meeting will occur on October 1. Learn more

Wednesday, October 3, 8:00 - 10:00 AM: National Coffee with a Cop Day

McDonalds, 2400 Sunrise Blvd

T he Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) wants to meet you! Enjoy a FREE

McCafé coffee, meet our RCPD officers, ask questions, and learn how RCPD can partner with you to help keep our community safe. Learn more

Wednesday, October 3, 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Play Minecraft with Friends

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Minecraft is an open world, building, and adventure game. 12 spots available. School age program. Registration is required. Learn more and register

Wednesday, October 3, 4:00 PM: Administrative Public Hearing

Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive

Meeting will be held in the Community Board Room. Learn more

Thursday, October 4, 3:00 - 5:00 PM: VINS Meeting

Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive

Volunteers in Neighborhood Services (VINS) meets on a monthly basis to discuss volunteer activities. Learn more

Friday, October 5, 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Magic in the Land of Make Believe!

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Experience an exciting journey and see magic from around the world! Learn more

Saturday, October 6, 12:00 - 6:00 PM: The Barrel District Experience

Don't miss the Barrel District Experience, an event that features nine breweries, distilleries and a meadery in Rancho Cordova. Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, spirits and mead, along with food pairings. Tickets are $35. Learn more and purchase tickets

Saturday, October 6: Sierra Service Project First Saturday of Service

Rancho Cordova locations

Sierra Service Project needs volunteers to complete home repair projects for Rancho Cordova residents. You will work to help beautify local neighborhoods and increase community pride. Learn more and register

Saturday, October 6, 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center, 3480 Routier Road

D ress up as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character or wear your maddest hat to be entered into a special drawing. This event cost $10 per person. Children 5 and under are free to attend. Registration is required. Learn more and register

Saturday, October 6, 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Autism Friendly Family Movie

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Enjoy a FREE movie presentation designed especially for kids with developmental disorders and their families. Fidget toys and closed captioning will be available. This month's movie is Sherlock Gnomes. Learn more

Saturday, October 13, 6:00 PM: Sports Hall of Fame Award Ceremony

Rancho Cordova City Hall: 2729 Prospect Park Drive

The Rancho Cordova Athletic Association in partnership with the Cordova Community Council, is hosting an award ceremony to honor outstanding Rancho Cordova athletes. Tickets are $25 and includes appetizer, cocktail reception, and awards program.

Learn more and purchase tickets

Saturday, October 13, 4:00 - 9:00 PM: Festival of Flowers

Navigator Elementary School, 10679 Bear Hollow Drive

The Sacramento Telangana Association is hosting their FREE Annual Festival of Flowers event in celebration of Bathukamma and Dussehra Sambaralu. This event includes a FREE festive dinner, snacks, raffles, and more! Learn more

Saturday, October 13, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:30 - 3:00 PM: Fun with Gourds

MACC, 10191 Mills Station Road

Enjoy a FREE fun-filled Gourd decorating workshop! All supplies will be provided to participants. Don't forget to bring an open mind and creative spirit!

Learn more and register

Saturday, October 13, 1:00 - 2:30 PM: English Conversation Group

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. Adult program. Learn more

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

Ongoing Events

September 29 - October 31: Heartstoppers Haunted House

2300 Mine Shaft Lane

For 13 nights only, Heartstoppers Haunted House invites you to travel a haunted mine shaft. A portion of the funds raised supports Cordova Community Council--the nonprofit responsible for the many free and fun events in Rancho Cordova. Learn more and purchase tickets

October 11 - 13, and 18 - 20: Anne Frank Exhibition

MACC, 10191 Mills Station Road

The Anne Frank features an open gallery, free workshops, and conversation with Japanese internment survivor. Free admission. Learn more

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Homework Zone

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Students in grades 1 - 8 can stop by the library for free, in-person homework help from trained Homework Zone coaches. School age program. Learn more

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM: Chess Club
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Drop by for free, informal, fun chess playing every first and last Tuesday of every month. Must be seven years of age to attend. Learn more

Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: VA Mather Farmers' Market

Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way

The VA Mather Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Wednesday and offers special deals for veterans.

Fridays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: SactoMoFo Food Truck Friday

3180 Kilgore Road

Every Friday, choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options near the intersection of White Rock and Kilgore Roads. Also, check out some lunchtime events during the week and food truck news.

Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sunrise Station Farmers' Market

Sunrise Light Rail Station Parking Lot, Sunrise at Folsom Boulevard

The Sunrise Station Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Saturday.

Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Soil Born Farms Farmstand

Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive

The Soil Born Farms Farmstand will be open every Saturday (except September 15) from May 26 through November 17.

Saturdays, October 13 & 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women Veterans Writing Workshop

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd

Join this free writing workshop for women and veterans and their families. Themes include "The Road Back," "The Resurrection," and "Coming Home. Lesson Learned." Adult program. Registration is required to attend. Learn more and register

July 30 - October 21, 5:30 - 7:00 PM: Sky High Art Exhibit

Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Drive

This Sky High Art Exhibit features the work of local Rancho Cordova Artists to celebrate Mather's 100 year anniversary. Free admission. Learn more

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