Culture Calendar
Japanese temple bazaars, Filipino Bayanihan weekends, and AAPI night-market energy across Land Park, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and downtown Sacramento.
August 8 is the Buddhist Church Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar. Late August stacks SARGAM Onam and BAPS Janmashtami. September 27 is Bayanihan Festival in Elk Grove.
Hosting an event in Sacramento Valley? List it on the calendar.
Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento hosts Diwali Annakutotsav Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon–5 p.m., with Annakut darshan, exhibits, food stalls, and carnival programming.
Sacramento, California
Assemblymembers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel host a free Diwali on the west steps of the California State Capitol on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The formal program starts at 2:30.
Rancho Cordova, California
IYF lists Taste of Korea Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 10424 Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova. Doors at 10:40 a.m. The first 2,026 online tickets are free starting October 1. Food is for purchase.
Image: IYF Sacramento / Eventbrite
Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento holds Chopda Pujan on Diwali, Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring account books or a laptop if you want them included.
Sacramento, California
Marathi Mandal Sacramento holds Diwali on Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rosemont High School. The page describes a cultural program, food, and a diya lighting. It does not list a ticket price in English.
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Orangevale, California
Utsav Sacramento’s Silver Jubilee Durga Puja runs October 23–25, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center with rituals, cultural performances, and featured artists Chandrabindoo and Mahalaxmi Iyer.
Image: UTSAV Sacramento
Rancho Cordova, California
Suvidha International Foundation and the City of Rancho Cordova host a free Diwali celebration Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2–8 p.m., at Stone Creek Park with fireworks, food, and performances.
Sacramento, California
CDM lists a one-day Punjabi music festival Saturday, October 17, 2026, doors 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard. Cal Expo lists general admission at $150. Children 5 and under are free.
Image: CDM / @calidamela
Folsom, California
Sanskrity's 20th annual Diwali Dhamaka cultural festival returns Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1–10 p.m., at Folsom Community Center.
Elk Grove, California
BLPAPA’s free Bayanihan Festival celebrates Filipino culture Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at District 56 in Elk Grove with performances, vendors, and youth programming.
Sacramento, California
CAAPS lists Asian Fest + Music Fest Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4–11 p.m. at 3009 Power Inn Road with free entry, cultural performances, food, and a late DJ set.
Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento hosts Janmashtami Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4–6 p.m. in Mather with discourses and a youth cultural program.
Clarksburg, California
Mabuhay Market lands Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg with Filipino vendors, food, live music, and cultural performances.
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