If you are staying around town this Memorial Day Weekend, you're in luck: there's plenty afoot. From honoring our troops (as the day is originally intended) to simply taking advantage of your extra day off, you'll be able to have all sorts of fun in Sacramento this weekend. In addition to the events below, find even more in Sacramento365.com's Holiday Events section or do a quick date search for the weekend to see an even wider variety of activities. Festivals galore: Sacramento County Fair: Cal Expo; Thurs-Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10am-7pm: Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, carnival, festival-style enterta

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