It's the time of year to honor your Mom and celebrate all she does for you. What better way to do so than to take her out for a fun day on the town? We've compiled some suggestions for you below, but you can always find even more in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Treat her to eats: Mother's Day Brunch at the Hyatt: Hyatt Regency Sacramento; Sun 9:30am-3pm: Treat your mother to a scrumptious buffet featuring omelets made-to-order, a carving station, fresh seafood, and a bountiful dessert selection. Mother's Day Brunch with Sacramento RiverTrain: Sacramento RiverTrain - West Sacramento; Sun 10am-1pm: Bring Mom, Grandma, Aunt, and friends aboard the RiverTrain for a three-co

Tequila, tacos, maybe some more tequila—these are but some of the tasty aspects of the quickly-approaching Cinco de Mayo. If you're lucky enough to spend this fifth of May in Sacramento, there's also comedy, music, and more to make your Cinco de Mayo celebration a festive one. In addition to the events below, find even more in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Laugh a lot: Sacramento Cinco de Mayo Festival: Sleep Train Arena; Sun 6pm Enjoy non-stop laughter on stage with the Latin Stars of Comedy, row after row of low rider cars on display, and Latin All-Stars Band playing all your favorite songs non-stop live. Cinco de Mayo Comedy Jam: Punch Line Comedy Club; Sun 7pm Come c

The end of April is near, which means that Earth Day is here! While the official date isn't until this coming Monday, April 22, Sacramento is starting the celebrating early this weekend with green-loving events galore. Take a look at the environmentally-friendly events below, and find more information in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Earthy Festivals: Earth Day Celebration: Sacramento City Hall; Thurs, April 18, 9am-2pm: Come out and join for a free day of fun for all ages. There will be interactive learning including composting, recycling, clean air demonstrations, and much more. Celebrate the Earth Festival: Utility Exploration Center at Mahany Park; Sat, April 20, 10a

Poetry abounds in the Sacramento region and what better way to celebrate all the city has to offer in terms of poetry & literature than during April, National Poetry Month? In honor of National Poetry Month, Sacramento365.com's Featured Local Artist for April is poet Shawn Aveningo. With four published books of poetry and her work appearing in dozens of publications, Shawn is an accomplished and prolific poet. Learn about Shawn in her Featured Artist Profile and catch her performing live this Friday, April 12 at the Poets Showcase and reading with Poetica Erotica at Luna's Unplugged on Thursday, April 25. In addition to events listed above and in this round-up on The Sacramento Press, h

Spring has blossomed and Easter is almost here. Celebrate the season with all things eggs, bunnies, and flowers. In addition to the events below, find more in Sacramento365.com’s Holiday Events section. Hunt for eggs Easter Eggstravaganza: Fair Oaks Park; Sat 9am-1pm Come enjoy a free egg hunt for children, pictures with the Easter Bunny, or purchase a $10 wristband for unlimited carnival games and bouncers, one face painting, and one train ride. Also, adults can join in on the fun at the adult egg hunt for a chance to win gift cards and prizes. Spring Eggstravaganza: Fairytale Town; Sat & Sun 11am-3pm This popular, fun-filled family weekend features egg hunts, prizes, spring-themed ha

Don your green and get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit this weekend! Sacramento celebrates everyone's favorite Irish holiday this Saturday and Sunday with a slew of entertaining events. In addition to the ones listed below, see even more selections in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Family-friendly fun: -17th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade: Old Sacramento; Sat 1pm Hundreds of colorful marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historic re-enactors, and a variety of cultural organizations, will all join together to be a part of the 17th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. -St. Patrick's Day at the California Automobile Museum: Ca

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? Not only does Sacramento have a couple events specific for International Women's Day on March 8, the month is full of exhibits and performances dedicated to women. Pay tribute the ladies in your life this month by taking part in the following women-centric events in Sacramento: Celebrating Women Veterans: California State Library; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm through March 29 In coordination with the California State Library and the Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, the California State Military Museum celebrates Women's History Month with a special exhibit on the history of women veterans. California's Remarkable Women: California Museum; Tue

Whether single or partnered up there's no reason to neglect the holiday of love. Spread the joy with friends, family, or significant others this Valentine's Day. Take a peek at the Valentine's events below and find even more in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Fun with friends Art Mix/Local Love: Crocker Art Museum; Thurs, Feb 14, 5pm-9pm: Show Sacramento some love at this month’s celebration of local creativity. Enjoy live musical performances, installations & demonstrations from Flywheel Arts Incubators creatives, and writing love poems to your favorite artworks on a gallery tour. Dessert at Tiffany's: Hello XOXO; Thurs, Feb 14, 6pm-9pm: Join for desserts, wonderful conver

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday, February 3, 2013; kick off is at 3:30pm. The 49ers make their Super Bowl return after 18 years and are looking to keep their Super Bowl winning streak. Of the five Super Bowls they’ve been to thus far, they’ve won them all. The Ravens, with one Super Bowl under their belt, are also on a winning streak. See who will emerge champion this Sunday. Start your Super Bowl Sunday off right by jogging off the calories before you consume them. Sacramento Running Association's Super Bowl Sunday Run starts at Sacramento State takes you on a 10K course through campus commons. A two-person relay option (where each per

It's almost time for a new year again. Can you believe it? 2012 has been a bit longer than most (we're looking at you, leap day!), and it's finally time to ring in 2013. In addition to the myriad club and bar events (LowBrau, MiX, Dive Bar, District 30, Midtown BarFly, Bulls, Social Nightclub, KBAR, Pine Cove Tavern, R15, Fox & Goose, The Hyatt, The Hilton, and The Park all promise to keep you entertained as well as moving and grooving), we've rounded up some alternate New Year's Eve options for you. Enjoy fun for the whole family Noon Year's Eve Family Festival: Crocker Art Museum; Mon 10am-2pm At this fun and free celebration all ages will learn about New Year festivities from around

People get gung-ho about repetitive dates, and so do we here at Sacramento365.com! In that spirit, we decided to get in the groove of 12/12/12 and round-up 12 fun things for you to do in Sacramento today. 1. See choirs from the Lodi Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School (11am) or the US Army Corps of Engineers (Noon) perform holiday tunes for free at the Capitol's annual Holiday Music Program. 2. Do a little shopping at Sacramento Downtown Plaza and then bring your receipt to the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink for a free skate rental. 3. Learn about the local and regional impact of the arts at Pence Gallery's Art Grown Locally panel discussion. 4. Shop for wine while drinking wine at E

'Tis the season for holiday celebrations galore. This weekend arrives bearing holiday events of all ilks, from theatre and dance to concerts, kids' activities, local shopping, and more. Check out some of our picks below, and find even more options in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section. Celebrate with the whole family: Holiday Magic: Sacramento Zoo; Sat 10am-4pm See your favorite Sacramento Zoo animals receive their special holiday presents. Animals will get special treats delivered to them and staff will be on hand to share facts, secrets, and answer your questions. Christmas Memories: Governor's Mansion State Historic Park; Sat 10am-4pm Surrounded by docents in period costume,

Avoid the dreaded long lines and crowds at retail chains this Black Friday and consider turning your attention to the local shops and vendors in town. In fact, you can even take a pledge to shop local this season, courtesy of the Keep Your Green on the Grid campaign, organized by the Midtown Business Association and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. Furthermore, Sacramento365.com's Local Marketplace section always fills up this time of year with myriad craft fairs, holiday shopping bazaars, and the like, which are great ways to get out and interact face-to-face with the people who create the gifts you are buying. In addition to pledging to keep your green on the grid, here are some sh

Remember when TV dinners were the norm and Swanson’s became a household name? Time travel back to the mid-century with Verge Center for the Arts' TV Dinner event this Thursday, November 8, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., where these pre-packaged meals are revitalized and transformed. The event—a brainchild of Mike Thiemann, executive chef at Ella Dining Room and Bar; Liv Moe, Executive Director of Verge; Becky Grunewald, Food Editor for Sacramento News & Review; and Ryan Donahue, editor of Edible Sacramento—will feature a three-course, sit-down meal plus dessert and art galore. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in period attire. Arrive at the start for a no-host cocktail hour before the meal, whic

Think the Halloween fun ended when the weekend did? Think again. Halloween on a Wednesday doesn’t deter the spooky fun in Sacramento. From nightlife to theatre, kids and family events to haunted houses, there’s plenty of Halloween events on the 31st. Take a look at our picks below, and see even more in Sacramento365.com’s Holiday Event section. Happy haunting! Fright-free Family Fun: Wee Halloween: Crocker Art Museum; Wed 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrate the "wee" in Halloween with this fright-free alternative to trick-or-treating. Families will start by decorating treat bags before being guided in small groups through the galleries. Boo at the Zoo: Sacramento Zoo; Tues & Wed 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Although Halloween may still be a bit away, Sacramento is already in the holiday spirit. This weekend spooky events abound for the young and the young-at-heart. See our selection here, and tune into Sacramento365.com’s Holiday event section for even more possibilities. Family haunts: Monster Bash: 6 - 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Sacramento Children’s Museum Get those costumes ready for Halloween with a night of music, dancing, refreshments, and museum play at the Sacramento Children’s Museum’s Monster Bash. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: 7 p.m. Fridays, 12 p.m., 2 p.m, and 4 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 only, through Oct. 27 at Free Fall Stage at Victory Life Church

October is here, which also means it’s the onset of ARTober—Sacramento’s celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month. Throughout the month the public can experience and participate in more than 150 art events, performances and free family activities, including exhibitions, poetry slams, art festivals, concerts, musicals and plays. This week features: Opera at the Crest: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Crest Theatre “Opera at The Crest” will feature the "best of the best"—popular and favorite arias, duets and ensembles taken from the top 10 most popular operas voted on by Sacramento Opera patrons this summer. Selections will be performed by six acclaimed singers who will be appeari

Many a Saturday evening are spent in a bar anyway, so why not liven the experience every third Saturday with the Old Sacramento Speakeasy Tour? Led by Downtown Sacramento Partnership guide Shawn Peter--who developed the tour out of personal interest, and by scouring archives and historical documents--attendees get a glimpse at Prohibition-era life in Sacramento, all while sipping beverages in a few of Old Sacramento's speakeasiest saloons. Tickets are $10, drinks not included. But, never fear: there's time at each stop to purchase and consume drinks of your own. Watch out, though, those cobblestones and boardwalk sidewalks can be tricky! The next tour is Saturday, October 19 October 20,

As an event partner for The Sacramento Press, Sacramento365.com provides information on activities happening in the Sacramento community. This week focuses on Theatre. Even though we're into September, it's not quite fall and the weather is still warm. Consider cooling off by heading indoors to see a play! Catch them before they're gone: Red: B Street Theatre; through Sept 23 Tues & Wed 7pm; Thurs 2pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 8pm; Sun 1pm Red is a raw and provocative portrait of Mark Rothko, master abstract expressionist, whose artistic ambition and vulnerability clash as he tries to create a definitive work for a historical mural commission in the extraordinary setting of the Four Seasons in

Everyone loves a good three-day weekend, and what better way to celebrate than in Sacramento! Enjoy a fun-filled and relaxing Labor Day weekend by checking out some of the activities and events listed below, which are sure to keep you happily busy all weekend long. Food, Music, & Art Galore! Chalk It Up! to Sacramento Festival: Fremont Park, Sat-Mon 10am-6pm Enjoy three full days of fun, family friendly outdoor activities. This event will feature live musical performances, art, and great food. 4th Annual One Love, One Heart Reggae Music Festival: Rio Ramaza Marina & Event Park, Sat-Sun 11am-Midnight; Mon 10am-2pm Experience a multicultural collection of world music, dance, and cuisine.