Here are 9 events in the Sacramento area this weekend: holiday lights, turkey drive, more

We are a few days away from Thanksgiving and this weekend, holiday events are in full swing.

Head to Roseville for its 60th Annual Holiday Parade or attend a Holiday Craft fair here in Sacramento. If you’re not in the holiday mood yet, check out the Kings game this Sunday at Golden 1 Center.

Here are weekend events in Sacramento from Nov. 18 to 20:

Did I miss an event? Send an email to me at jpinedo@sacbee.com.

Imaginarium

When: Nov. 18 to Jan. 2

Where: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento

Experience 3 million lights twinkle across 15 acres at Imaginarium. The holiday fair will also have ice skating, carnival rides and food. You will feel like you’re in a winter wonderland. Tickets for the event range from $17 to $22.

The Color of Music Festival 2022

When: Nov. 15 to 18

Where: 1515 J St., Sacramento

The Color of Music Festival highlights the contributions of Black classical composers. The festival is touring through Charleston, San Francisco and also making a stop here in Sacramento. Tickets for the event range from $16.50 to $27.50 per ticket.

The Verge Art Auction

When: Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: 625 S. St., Sacramento

Sacramento art lovers, there is an auction coming to town. The Verge Art Auction will be hosted this weekend. The event will include live music, snacks and art. There will be work auctioned from 90 artists. Online bidding is already open. Tickets for the event are $100 per person.

Roseville Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade

When: Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: 311 Vernon Street, Roseville

Head to Roseville for its 61st Annual Holiday Parade. The morning will kick off with craft booths, food and an appearance from Santa. The parade is expected to kick-off at 10:30 am. The event is free and open to the entire family.

Holiday Craft Fair

When: Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: 2501 New Market Dr., Sacramento

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend and head to the holiday fair at North Natomas Regional Park. The morning will be filled with local vendors, music and food trucks. The event is free and open to everyone.

Turkey drive

When: Nov. 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 3480 Routier Rd., Sacramento

Head to Lincoln Village community park this Saturday to hangout with friends, and pick up a turkey basket. Sacramento rapper Skar is hosting the second annual Thanksgiving turkey drive and giving back to his Lincoln Village community. One turkey basket will be provided per household. The event is free and open to everyone. Turkey baskets are available on a first come fist serve basis.

5000 Watts: Electric art festival

When: Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: 3408 3rd Ave., Sacramento

Local non-profit Square Root Academy, Sacramento’s based STEAM program, is hosting an electronic art show this weekend. The event will showcase installations created by local creators and youth. The event is free to everyone.

Fashion Show

When: Nov. 19 at 6:15 p.m.

Where: 2251 Florin Rd., Sacramento

The Nail Spot Chix and Styled by Janaee are hosting a fashion show to present their latest styles and also shine a light on underrepresented designers. The fashion show is called “Fashion is Black” and its theme for the night is culture fusion, to highlight the role Black culture has played in the fashion industry. Tickets for the event will range from $20 to $30 per person.

Sacramento Kings game

When: Nov. 20 at 3 p.m.

Where: 547 L St., Sacramento

This weekend the Sacramento Kings will be playing the Detroit Pistons in our home turf. Tickets range from $15 to $185.

Sacramento Newbies

This week I went on a deep online search to find the best Sacramento pie.

I’m heading down to Southern California for the holiday and wanted to share some of Sacramento’s farm-to-fork culture with my family.

After some intense pie research, I discovered Real Pie Company. The pies are made from scratch and are baked in a multiple seasonal flavors. There are even gluten free options to choose from. You can make a pre-order here if you want to give them a try this Thanksgiving holiday.

And if you have any other places I should try, email me at jpinedo@sacbee.com.