What is happening in Elk Grove this week, June 23, 2025
 Make a Splash at Dive-In Movie Night! Join us for a family-friendly night of fun at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center (9701 Big Horn Blvd.) this Saturday, June 28 for a Dive-In Movie featuring Disney and Pixar’s Luca! Enjoy an evening swim and then settle in for a magical movie experience under the stars—all from the comfort of the pool! The event runs from 4:00–8:00 p.m., with the movie starting at 6:00 p.m. Please note: For safety, no floaties are allowed during this event. Admission is payable at the gate. $8 – Ages 5 and up, $5 – Ages 2–4, Free for Ages 2 and under. |
 Getting Caught Will Cost You Every year illegal fireworks inflict injuries, distress, fires, property loss, and even death across the country. Elk Grove officials have zero tolerance for illegal fireworks in our city. Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement officials will step up patrols for illegal fireworks starting this week using a combination of ground and aerial patrols. Those found in possession of illegal fireworks could face fines of $1000 per illegal device. To report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood, please call (916) 714-5115. |
 What Makes Our City Run? Find Out at Elk Grove 101! If you’ve considered becoming more involved in city government, this free class is for you! Elk Grove 101, an immersive eight-session course designed to engage, empower, and enlighten community members about their local government. The City of Elk Grove is offering this course for anyone 18 and older who lives or works in Elk Grove. Applications are being accepted for the next cohort through Tuesday, July 8. Classes meet weekly from August 19 to October 7. Sessions are scheduled 6-8 p.m. at District56 with meals and materials provided. Learn more. |
 Protect Your Privacy: Free Document Shredding Event on June 28 Need to securely dispose of old personal documents? Republic Services and the City of Elk Grove invite you to a free document shredding event on Saturday, June 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at City Hall (8401 Laguna Palms Way). Bring up to three banker boxes (12”x15”x10”) of personal paper documents—whether loose, folded, stapled, or in envelopes—for safe and secure shredding.  Accepted: Personal paper documents only  Not accepted: Business records, large metals, binders, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, slides, credit cards, or cassettes For your convenience, Republic Services staff will handle the unloading and shredding. This drive-thru event is open to Elk Grove residents only. |
 Homeless Navigators Office Hours The City’s Homeless Navigators have started weekly office hours every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. at the Elk Grove Library (8900 Elk Grove Blvd.). Anyone can stop by and staff will be there to answer questions and provide information on available resources. Meet the team and learn what the City is doing to support our unhoused residents. For more information, contact the homeless hotline at (916) 588-0304. |
 New City Budget Expands Local Services and Adds to Reserve Funds The Elk Grove City Council unanimously adopted a balanced $411 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year which takes effect on July 1. The FY 2025-26 budget includes an operating budget for day-to-day city programs and services. The City’s General Fund Budget is $97.4 million for FY 2025-26, which is about $4.9 million (5.3%) more than last fiscal year. The long-term financial outlook shows a balanced General Fund budget (revenues are more than expenditures) annually over the next five years. Learn more. |
City Calendar
06/25 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
06/28 Document Shredding Event (8:30 a.m.)
06/28 Dive In Movie: Luca (4 p.m.)
06/29 Historical Society Annual Yard Sale (9 a.m.)
07/01 Elk Grove Turns 25 Years Old Today!
07/03 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
07/04 Run 4 Hunger (7:30 a.m.)
07/04 Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue (5 p.m.)
07/05 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.)
