Cal Expo, Trapt, Food Drive and Craft Fairs (11/6 - 11/12)

Hi Roseville! This week is pretty chill, with a food drive, craft fairs, and live music as always. Also, check out Bishops Pumpkin Patch in Wheatland if you are looking for one.

Highlights:

Local News

Sacramento Oddities & Curiosities Expo
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo features curated vendors, artists, and collectors showcasing the weird and unusual — from taxidermy and skulls to dark art, vintage finds, and odd medical devices. The event also includes sideshow performances and optional taxidermy classes. It’s a one-of-a-kind traveling expo celebrating creativity, curiosity, and community for lovers of the strange and unusual.
Saturday, Nov 8 – 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday, Nov 9 – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM @ Cal Expo

Succulents for Soup: A Water-Wise Food Drive
From November 12 to December 19, donate non-perishable food items at the Utility Exploration Center or Utilities Customer Care Center and receive a complimentary succulent, courtesy of Green Acres Nursery. All donations go toward helping local families facing food insecurity.
Utility Exploration Center (Tue–Sat, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM) – 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Utilities Customer Care Center (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) – 116 S. Grant St

Events

Friday - 11/7
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah returns with fresh material and his signature global humor. Known for his run on The Daily Show and Netflix specials, Noah’s live performance blends storytelling and social insight in one of the most anticipated comedy shows of the year.
8:00 PM @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave

First Friday 4×4 Meet November
Celebrate the launch of the new site with food, fall merch, and 4x4 trucks. Grab a bite from Pare’s Eats, hang out with local off-road enthusiasts, and enter to win an Inspired Overland rooftop tent.
5:00 PM–9:00 PM @ 702 Atlantic St

Saturday - 11/8
Holiday Craft Fair
Browse over 100 vendors offering handmade gifts, décor, and crafts at this festive holiday market. Open to all.
9:00 AM–3:00 PM @ Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Dr

Native Artisan Fair
The annual Native Artisan Fair celebrates Indigenous art and culture with jewelry, pottery, beadwork, and more from Native artists. Enjoy a family-friendly day of shopping, learning, and connecting with the community while supporting cultural preservation.
9:00 AM–3:00 PM @ Maidu Museum, 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr

Sunday - 11/9
Mahany Park Farmers Market
60+ local farmers and vendors with food stands, live music, and parking.
9:00 AM–1:00 PM @ Mahany Park, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd

Live Music

Thursday - 11/6
Like Moths to Flames with Kingdom of Giants, Acres, HEAVENSGATE and Into Ruin — 6:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Friday - 11/7
Journey Revisited and Donnie and The Wayrads — 8:30 PM @ Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St
Ingested with Ov Sulfur, Cell, Distant, Crucifiction and Cemetery Legacy — 5:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Saturday - 11/8
Diana Ross — 8:00 PM @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave
Cheap Trip — 8:30 PM @ Opera House Saloon, 411 Lincoln St
Emo vs. Pop-Punk - Myspace Music Video Party — 8:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Sunday - 11/9
Trapt with Incidental and Boston Crooks — 6:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Tuesday - 11/11
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime with Indio Downey and Tomás McCarthy — 7:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St

Wednesday - 11/12
Jason Boland & The Stragglers with Jeremy Pinnell — 7:00 PM @ Goldfield’s Trading Post, 238 Vernon St