Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District

🐔 10 DAYS UNTIL THE FAIR OAKS CHICKEN FESTIVAL! 🎉

The countdown is ON! In just 10 days, Fair Oaks Park will be packed with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, contests, vendors, games, and plenty of chicken-themed fun!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 12:00–6:00 PM
📍 Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd)

Not sure what to expect? We’ve got you covered! Our 2026 Chicken Festival Event Guide has everything you need to plan your day, including:

🐔 Full festival schedule
🎶 Chicken Stock & live music
🎟️ Rocky’s Adventure Zone & pre-sale wristbands
🏆 Contests & competitions (register now!!)
🍗 Food truck lineup
🛍️ Vendors & festival shopping
🚗 Parking & transportation information
📍 Event map and more!

Read the full Event Guide before you come so you don’t miss a thing!

👉 View the 2026 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Event Guide:
https://loom.ly/DbQNcLU

10 days. One giant chicken party. We’ll see you there! 🐔

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor: Fair Oaks Arborist | Sponsors: SMUD, Community Health Centers of America, Sacramento Credit Union, Orcutt Family Dentistry , Zwierzynski Law, Cagwin & Dorward, House to Home Moving, The Rollingwood YMCA, Community West Bank, Shadow Glen Riding Stables, Raley's

Thank you to our Partners!
Rotary Club of Fair Oaks, SactoMofo, BV Band Boosters, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Orangevale-Fair Oaks, PS Apparel, and the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board

🎃🍬 DON’T MISS BOO BASH & TRUNK OR TREAT!

Grab the costumes and treat bags because spooky season is kicking off at Fair Oaks Park! Join us for an evening of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, and ghoulish grub from Food Truck Mania.

🎟️ Trunk or Treat tickets are just $2 per child/participant! Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Adults accompanying their children do not need a ticket, and tickets will not be sold at the event. Purchase tickets here: https://loom.ly/edSSmwM

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
🍬 Trunk or Treat line closes at 7:00 PM
📍 Fair Oaks Park

🚗 Want to join the fun from the other side of the trunk? We’re still seeking businesses, organizations, groups, and families to decorate a trunk and hand out treats. Register your trunk today at https://loom.ly/edSSmwM

The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Office and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7 in commemoration of Labor Day.

Parks On Call | (916) 240-3651

🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE & ATHLETIC RENTALS 🏟️

Planning a family gathering, reunion, tournament, celebration, or community event? Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District has outdoor spaces to fit your needs!

From casual get-togethers to full-scale athletic events, we offer a variety of affordable rental options:

🎉 Outdoor Gathering Spaces
• Picnic shelters & BBQs at Fair Oaks Park, Gum Ranch Park & Miller Park
• Amphitheater & bandshell — perfect for concerts and performances
• Open-use spaces for weddings, reunions, concerts & more

⚽ Athletic Facilities
• Baseball & softball fields
• Soccer & multipurpose fields
• Tennis & pickleball courts
• Well-maintained spaces for leagues, tournaments, practices & recreational play

💚 Affordable rates. Simple online booking.

Ready to reserve your space?

1. Visit: forpd.org/rentals
2. Complete an online application

Whether you're planning a big event or just looking for a place to play, we've got the space for you!

🌳 STRONGER PARKS. STRONGER COMMUNITY.

Our parks, programs, events, and community spaces are made possible by people who believe in the value of recreation—and you can help make that impact last.

The Sustainers Circle is a community of generous donors who provide ongoing support to the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District. Monthly or annual giving helps us continue creating:

🌿 Beautiful, well-maintained parks
From playgrounds and trails to open spaces, your support helps keep our parks thriving.

🎨 Programs for all ages
Youth sports, arts and culture classes, camps, special events, and more help build a healthier, more connected community.

🎶 Vibrant community events
Festivals, performances, and gatherings bring neighbors together and create lasting memories.

💚 A legacy that lasts
Your ongoing support creates opportunities today while helping build a stronger tomorrow.

CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT
Friend of the Park — $10/month or $120/year
Park Steward — $25/month or $300/year
Community Visionary — $50/month or $600/year
Legacy Leader — $100+/month or $1,200+/year

All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Together, we make Fair Oaks a better place to play!

👉 Join the Sustainers Circle today: forpd.org/SustainersCircle
Questions? Contact us at (916) 966-1036 or [email protected].

Clean out your closets & garage! Sell your items at the FALL Fair Oaks Community Garage sale! Registration is open.

Early Bird (thru 9/15) - $40
General (beginning 9/16) - $45

Register here: https://loom.ly/dBkqkik

🍂 FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE FEATURE 🍂

AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES!
School’s out… now the fun begins! Looking for something fun, engaging, and educational for your child after school? Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District has a great lineup of weekday classes designed to keep kids learning, creating, and exploring this fall!

🧠 LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Chess Academy | Ages 5–14
Early Engineers | Ages 5–14
Junior Robotics | Ages 5–14
Honeycode Coding | Ages 5–14

🏺 GET CREATIVE
Youth Theatre Workshop: Alice by Heart | Ages 15-23
Junior Valkyries Drama Class | Ages 4-7
Youth Piano | Ages 8-14
Jewelry from the Earth: Crafting with Clay | Ages 6–12

🐴 TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Basic Horsemanship | Ages 8+

All of these offerings take place Monday–Friday in the afternoon/evening, making them great options for adding a little extra enrichment to your child's week.

Whether your child loves technology, creativity, strategy, or adventure, there's something to discover this fall!

🍁 Fall registration is OPEN!
View the Full Fall Activity Guide: https://loom.ly/G4ceT_A
Browse all classes & register: https://loom.ly/H7iJB1Y

Fall into fun with Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District!

🍂 FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE FEATURE 🍂

FITNESS, WELLNESS & ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
Fall is the perfect time to get moving, try something new, and make recreation part of your routine!

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, find your balance, or get active on the court or field, Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District has something for you this season!

🧘 FIND YOUR FLOW
Explore Yoga, Qigong, Stretch & Tone, Dance Fitness, and Strength, Mobility & Balance classes designed to help you move, feel, and live well.

⚽ GET IN THE GAME
Young athletes can develop skills and have fun with Youth Soccer, Youth Tennis, and Tiny Tot Sports, while players of all ages can enjoy Pickleball!

💪 MOVE. PLAY. CONNECT.
From wellness classes to youth sports and everything in between, our Fall Activity Guide makes it easy to find an activity that fits your interests and your schedule.

🍁 Fall registration is OPEN!

View the Full Fall Activity Guide Here: https://loom.ly/G4ceT_A

Browse & Register for Fitness + Wellness: https://loom.ly/n4lGJD4

Browse & Register for Athletics + Adventure: https://loom.ly/aegBaic

Get moving this fall with FORPD!

🎃 WE NEED YOU, FAIR OAKS! 👻🚗

Help us kick off the spooky season by registering your trunk for the Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat!

We’re looking for businesses, organizations, community groups, and families to decorate a trunk, hand out treats, and help us fill Fair Oaks Park with Halloween fun! 🍬🕸️

Whether you go spooky, silly, creative, or completely over-the-top, we want you there! Registering a trunk is free! Register here: https://loom.ly/edSSmwM

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Fair Oaks Park

🚗 Register your trunk today and help us make the first event of spooky season a BOO-tiful one!

🍭 Planning to trick-or-treat? Tickets are just $2 per child and must be purchased in advance. Adults accompanying children do not need a ticket. Space is limited, so grab your tickets early! Tickets: https://loom.ly/edSSmwM

🍂 FALL EVENTS ARE COMING UP QUICK! 🍂

There’s no shortage of fun happening around Fair Oaks this month! From weekly community favorites to live music, fascinating speakers, and performing arts, September is packed with things to see, do, and enjoy.

✨ SEPTEMBER AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

🧺 Fair Oaks Farmers’ Market
Every Tuesday | 9AM–2PM | Fair Oaks Park

🚚 Food Truck Mania
First Thursdays in September & October | 5–8PM | Fair Oaks Park

🎹 Plaza Piano Bar: Live Dueling Pianos
September 12 | 6:30–9:30PM | Village Park Plaza

🐔 21st Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
September 19 | 12–6PM | Fair Oaks Park

🎭 FAIR OAKS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

🐺 Ronan Donovan — Exploring Our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas
September 11 | 7:30PM

🎬 Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days
September 17–27 | 7PM or 8PM

Whether you’re looking for a night out, something fun for the whole family, or a chance to connect with your community, there’s something waiting for you this September!

📅 View Fall Event Details: https://loom.ly/RFJae1w
🎟️ Purchase Show Tickets: https://loom.ly/1B2Oq28

And if you’re still looking for MORE fall fun, check out our digital Activity Guide for even more programs, classes, and events happening in Fair Oaks!

📖 View the Digital Activity Guide: https://loom.ly/G4ceT_A