Places to Go
Dickens Street Faire
Wander through Old Town, discover local shops, relish holiday music, explore craft and vendor booths, savor delectable holiday foods, meet enchanting Christmas characters, and socialize with your friends and neighbors.
Location: Old Town Plaza – 9615 Railroad St, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Date: Saturday, November 29, 10AM-4PM with a tree lighting at 6PM (Free!)
Sacramento Harvest Festival
Community driven and artisan inspired, it’s truly a unique experience! Shop thousands of handmade American arts and crafts such as wall art, sculptures, clothing, glasswork, jewelry, and more.
Location: Cal Expo Pavilion – 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Date: November 14-16, 10AM-5PM ($9 tickets and free for kids under 12)
Activities
Make a Windsock Inspired by "Donkey Hodie"
Just like Donkey Hodie and Clyde the Cloud, make this fun activity to catch the wind and play new games!
How to Make Homemade Slime
You and your child can transform a few ingredients into an ooey-gooey creation with this sensory craft!
Recipes
Make Three Kid-Friendly Rice Dishes
Rice is a staple part of the diet in many countries around the world and there are countless ways to prepare it. As the weather gets colder, warm up with this traditional Mexican meal.
Build Edible Nests
Some animals, like birds, build and inhabit amazingly durable nests from readily available materials in their environment. With your family, build a one-of-a-kind nest and then snack on it afterwards.
Shows to Watch
"The Word on the Bird" – Weather Hunters
Season 1, Episode 2
The Hunter kids spring into action and help an injured bird recover so it can migrate south for the winter.
"An Arthur Thanksgiving" – Arthur
It’s a busy time for Arthur as he and his family prepare for thanksgiving while the elementary students prepare for the annual Thanksgiving parade.
"Happy Turkey Day" – Wild Kratts
Season 2, Episode 5
With the help of Wild Kratts kids Ronan, Gavin, and Aidan, the Kratt brothers must protect the turkey habitat before Gourmand catches them.
