What is happening in Elk Grove this week, July 22, 2025
 Waltz into a Night of Wonder! The Strauss Festival returns to Elk Grove Regional Park with nightly performances July 24-27. Experience a night that feels straight out of a storybook starting with a pre-show promenade at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances at 8:15 p.m. with fireworks to close the night. Admission is free. Parking is just $10. Bring a blanket, grab a treat from the food vendors, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and community magic! Learn more. |
 New Recreation Center Opening Located on 5524 Bellaterra Dr, the grand opening of CORE recreation center is happening Saturday, July 26! View Grand Opening Details Powered by Cosumnes CSD, the facility offers a spacious fitness floor equipped with the latest workout technology, boutique fitness studios, an indoor track, outdoor fitness turf, and more. Members can also enjoy courts for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, plus a unique outdoor area for bouldering and slacklining. CORE is a great fit for families, offering the COREkids program with age-appropriate active and passive activities! Snag an exclusive pre-opening special and save up to $15 per month on your first 12 months of membership. Learn more. |
 Help Us Keep Elk Grove Safe Join your neighbors for block parties throughout the city on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for National Night Out to help prevent crime and drug use! Strengthen your neighborhood community and community-police partnerships, while keeping our city safe. Learn more. |
 Announcing the 2025 Pitch Elk Grove Semi Finalists After reviewing a record-breaking 70 applications from across eight Northern California counties, the City is proud to reveal the 16 semi-finalists for the 2025 Pitch Elk Grove competition! These innovative startups reflect the best of Northern California’s entrepreneurial spirit, bringing bold ideas, diverse industries, and high-growth potential to the forefront. Meet the semi finalists. All 16 will participate in a virtual pitch-off on July 31 to determine who will move on to the finals. The top teams will then receive expert mentorship and pitch live on Thursday, September 4th at District56, where $20,000 in prizes will be awarded. Register to attend. |
 Don’t Miss This Elk Grove Merch! We’re bringing the Pop-Up Shop to BBQ in the Beat! Join us on Saturday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Backer Park. In addition to the activities and lunch provided by the Police Department, you can shop for special 25th anniversary commemorative merch. Show your hometown spirit with Elk Grove shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more! Each item is priced $25 or less. Learn more. |
 Keep Your Energy Bill Low While Temperatures Are High With rising temps comes higher energy use. The annual Spare The Air campaign runs from May to October and encourages reducing emissions, especially from gas-powered vehicles and appliances, to fight smog and keep our air cleaner. Here are some easy ways to save energy this summer: Unplug unused appliances Cover windows to block heat Reduce indoor cooking Utilize early morning breeze to cool your home Drive less, and opt for carpool or public transit Plant shade trees Small changes can lower your bills and help the planet. Spare The Air runs through October 31. |
City Calendar
07/21 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)
07/23 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
07/24 Strauss Festival Performs Nightly July 24-27
07/25 Outdoor Family Storytime (10 a.m.)
08/01 Shakespeare in the Park with Cosumnes River College (5 p.m.)
08/05 National Night Out (5 p.m.)
08/09 Plant Swap Social (12 p.m.)
08/15 Outdoor Family Storytime (10 a.m.)
08/15 Fridays in the Grove: Dive-In Movie with CSD (4 p.m.)
