What is happening in Elk Grove this week, September 29, 2026
 Have Coffee with a Cop Get your next java jolt with our Elk Grove Police Department. Ask questions and get to know the members of the Police Department in a casual setting. Drop by Em Coffeehouse (7440 Laguna Blvd.) on Wednesday, September 30 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and have coffee with a cop. |
High School Spirit on Display: Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade  The Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade takes to the streets around Old Town on Friday, October 2. Elk Grove Police Department will be on hand to assist with traffic controls and detours starting around 12:45 p.m. Motorists can expect lane closures along Elk Grove Boulevard and Elk Grove-Florin Road as the student body celebrates this time-honored tradition. For information, call (916) 686-7741. |
 It Isn’t Fall Until the Giant Pumpkins Arrive Cosumnes CSD is bringing the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival back to Elk Grove Park this weekend, October 3 & 4. Watch massive pumpkins tip the scales at the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, then cheer on costumed paddlers in the Pumpkin Regatta. Add live entertainment, tasty food, contests, and family fun, and you have a weekend packed with everything you love about fall. Learn more at CosumnesCSD.gov/GPF. |
 Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in an Unequal World Mental health knows no boundaries, but sociocultural differences can create unique challenges to accessing care. The City’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission is exploring these disparities through its Cultural Connections speaker series, “Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in an Unequal World.” October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to encourage conversations about mental health, challenge stigma, and highlight the importance of mental well-being. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at District56 and feature local panelists representing different backgrounds who will share their experience with mental health, accessing care, and navigating stigma. Guests will be introduced to techniques for addressing these challenges and guided through self-care exercises “Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in an Unequal World” is a free event and open to everyone. Doors open at 6 p.m. |
 A New Chapter Begins: Grand Opening of the New Elk Grove Library For more than a century, the Elk Grove Library has been a cornerstone of the community, evolving alongside the city it serves. Now, a new chapter begins. The City of Elk Grove and the Sacramento Public Library (SPL) have transformed the former Rite Aid building at 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard into a modern, one-story library designed to better meet the needs of today’s residents. The new 18,000-square-foot library replaces the previous branch, offering easier access, expanded amenities, and more space for learning, creativity, and community connections. Celebrate this exciting milestone during the official grand opening next Saturday, October 10, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
 Celebrating a Historic Move Originally constructed on Sloughhouse Road in 1872, the Rhoads schoolhouse closed its doors to regular classes in 1946. In May 1976, during the U.S. Bicentennial, the structure was relocated to its current site in Elk Grove Park. Thanks to thousands of hours of community volunteer work, it was completely restored to mimic its original late-1890s look. For the past 50 years, it has served as a hands-on learning museum for Sacramento-area elementary students. Join the Elk Grove Historical Society in celebrating the Rhoads School’s 50th anniversary during a celebration on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides, free tours, food trucks, and special photo opportunities will all be part of this special celebration. Learn more about the Rhoads School. |
City Calendar
09/30 Coffee with a Cop (10 a.m.)
10/01 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
10/02 Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade (1 p.m.)
10/03 Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival (10 a.m.)
10/04 Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival (10 a.m.)
10/07 Cultural Connections: Breaking Barriers (6:30 p.m.)
10/10 Franklin High School Band Invitational (7:30 a.m.)
10/10 Rhoads School 50th anniversary Celebration (10 a.m.)
10/10 Creative Space Market (10 a.m.)
10/10 Elk Grove Library Grand Opening Celebration (10:30 a.m.)
Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center October 10-14
