Today - Sunday
Get ramped up for skateboarding, food
What: The Maloof Road Tour comes to the area, holding contests today – including a best line contest and best trick contest on a mini-ramp. On Sunday, the tour pulls in volunteers for skate park cleanups, graffiti removal and skate gear drives for the kids. Barbecues each day.
Where: Today, Epic Indoor Skatepark, 1104 Tinker Road, Rocklin; Sunday, 28th and B St. Skate Park, 20 28th St., Sacramento.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Free
Information: www.maloofmoneycup.com.
Today - Sunday
Chug on over to see model train extravaganza
What: The 2011 National Train Show, a combined industry trade show and public train show to promote the hobby of model railroading, includes hands-on demonstrations and 35,750 square-feet of modular layouts.
Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Cost: $12 for adults, $11 for adults 65 and over, $6 for youth (6-12), free for children under 6.
Information: www.nationaltrainshow.org.
Today
Nature center offers peek into Maidu past
What: The Maidu Summer Village Tour explores the Maidu people, who have lived in this area since long before Europeans came to California. Join a naturalist to view cultural artifacts and craftwork, and then take a tour of a replica Maidu Village.
Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael.
When: 10:30 a.m. today
Cost: Park entrance is $5 per car, donations accepted.
Information: www.sacnaturecenter.net or (916) 489-4918.
Sunday
It's like a treasure hunt, with jewelry and furniture
What: The Sacramento Antique Faire features more than 300 vendors offering furniture, vintage clothing and accessories, architectural items, art, jewelry, textiles, lighting and collectibles of all kinds.
Where: Sacramento Outdoor Marketplace, 2400 21st St., Sacramento.
When: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $3, free for children 16 and under.
Information: www.sacantiquefaire.com or (916) 600-9770.
Today - Sunday
Expect panda-monium with exhibit reopening
What: The reopening of the red panda exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo includes speakers, a wildlife stage show, activities for children and, of course, red pandas.
Where: Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road, Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
Cost: Included with zoo admission, $11 for general admission, $7 for children 2 to 12, free children under 2.
Information: www.saczoo.org or (916) 808-5885.
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