The week ahead in home and garden events
▪ SACRAMENTO FALL HOME SHOW
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $6; children ages 12 and younger admitted free
Details: sachomeandgardenshow.net/fall/
This show fills Cal Expo’s Pavilion Building with ideas for fall and winter projects.
▪ FALL DOORPIECE WORKSHOP
Where: Relles Florist, 2400 J St., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. today
Admission: $27.50 (includes materials)
Details: (916) 441-1478
Make your front door memorable this fall. Learn how to create a long-lasting botanical doorpiece or wall hanging in this hands-on workshop. Take home your creation to decorate your home. Space is limited; call to reserve a seat.
▪ 23RD ANNUAL PORCELAIN FIRED ART SHOW AND SALE
Where: Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 264-8800
See beautiful hand-painted porcelain and demonstrations by members. Get some holiday shopping done early; hand-painted porcelain ornaments, cups and saucers, coffee mugs and various other items will be offered for sale. Find china painting supplies, too.
▪ FALL IS FOR PLANTING
Where: Green Acres nurseries (all locations)
When: 10 a.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: www.idiggreenacres.com
Learn how to get your garden growing with fall-planted seeds, trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs.
▪ SACRAMENTO ANTIQUE FAIRE
Where: 2300 Front St., Sacramento
When: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $3; children and youths age 16 and younger admitted free.
Details: www.sacantiquefaire.com
Featuring hundreds of vendors, this huge market celebrates its 10th anniversary with something vintage for everybody.
▪ HARVEST: A GATHERING OF FOOD, WINE, BEER AND THE ARTS
Where: Gateways District, UC Davis campus
When: 1-10 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: http://mondavi.ucdavis.edu/harvest
This all-day event features a mix of academics and family fun. From 1-3 p.m. on the Wyatt Deck, science students will present “The Art of Science” in song, art and hands-on demonstrations. From 2-6 p.m., learn where food comes from and decorate pumpkins at the Science Cafe. Food trucks and adult beverages will be available. In addition, the Robert Mondavi Institute’s Good Life Garden will host “bottomless” beer, wine and appetizers for $20 from 4-6 p.m.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published October 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM with the headline "The week ahead in home and garden events."