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Labor Day weekend is almost here, which means one last round of summer plans before the calendar starts filling up with fall activities.
We love a good local surprise, and this week’s Jake Peavy story definitely qualifies. A former Cy Young winner and World Series champion playing a tiny show in Historic Folsom is about as unexpected as it gets. Meanwhile, Folsom is gearing up for its 80th birthday with dinner on Rainbow Bridge and 250 drones in the sky, while the rest of the weekend brings craft beer, Louisiana blues, country music, and much more. Not a bad way to kick off September, so consider this your nudge to make some plans!
Folsom marks 80 years with a dinner (and 250 drones!)
The Gist: Folsom turns 80 this year, and Choose Folsom is marking it in style. On Sunday, September 13, the Rainbow Bridge closes to traffic and becomes an open-air dining room for Dinner on the Bridge, a sunset multi-course meal from top regional chefs, including EDH's own Devin Dedier of Vacanza Romana. A 250-drone light show, sponsored by Dignity Health, closes out the night.
Why It Matters: It is a rare, only-in-Folsom spectacle, and the drone finale is built to be seen well beyond the bridge, so the whole community can share in the 80th (and the country's 250th). Rainbow Bridge is closed 8 a.m. to midnight Sept. 13; the Historic Truss Bridge stays open to walkers and cyclists.
Trading the mound for an Old Folsom stage
The Gist: Baseball fans know Jake Peavy as a 2007 Cy Young winner and two-time World Series champ. Recently he turned up in Historic Folsom for a very different kind of appearance, an intimate, one-night-only show at Gaslight Co. on Sutter Street, playing alongside his friends in the local band The Golden Cadillacs. The entire venue was reserved for just 80 guests.
Why It Matters: A big-league name playing a tiny hometown room is exactly the kind of surprise that makes the Sutter Street music scene special.
Your after-work glass awaits
4359 Town Center Blvd, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills
Barrel & Bliss swaps wine snobbery for comfy couches and a rotating list of 27 labels. Owner Erica Armstrong created a truly chic spot to drop in for a glass of wine (or a Watermelon Spritz!) and stay for warm Baked Brie with fig jam.
Catch their weekly lineup on socials. Better yet, join the September 23 Spooky Sips & Bead Bar for wine toppers and bracelets.
Backyard unwinding finally gets personal
2085 Vine St #105, El Dorado Hills
Husband-and-wife duo Chris and Kali have created a remarkable space at NorCal Spas, proud sponsors of the local El Dorado Hills Brewfest. Their showrooms in El Dorado Hills and Roseville offer new or certified-refurbished Bullfrog Spas featuring energy-efficient, customizable JetPaks.
You can even book a wet test in a heated tub to sample deep-pressure or gentle RainShower hydrotherapy firsthand before their in-house crew handles delivery.
Skip the Resort. Stay in a Centuries-Old Sicilian Village Instead.
Casa Gratteri offers beautifully restored homes in Gratteri, a hidden mountain town in Sicily with sweeping views, deep history, and zero crowds. Full concierge service, a private chef on request, and modern finishes throughout. This is the kind of trip people talk about for the rest of their lives.
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🧱 LEGOs at the Library | Public Library | Folsom | 09/05 | More
Creative building challenges using library brick collections.
🚗 Cars & Coffee | EDH Town Center | El Dorado Hills | 09/05 | More
Rare rides and hot coffee to open the long weekend. Free.
📖 Storybook Time | Sutter Street Theatre | Folsom | 09/05 | More
Interactive storytelling, music, and playful movement for young theater fans.
🏃 Mom Walk • Sip & Stroll | EDH Town Center | El Dorado Hills | 09/09 | More
Stroller-friendly community walk along local nature paths.
🚴 Folsom Grom Race Series | Lakeside Church | Folsom | 09/10 | More
Thrilling off-road bicycle competition tailored for youth mountain bike riders.
🏥 Grand Opening Celebration | Summit Veterinary Specialty Center | El Dorado Hills | 09/10 | More
Guided facility tours and light refreshments celebrating pet health and care.
🎪 Circus Vargas | Lakeside Church | Folsom | thru 09/21 | More
Aerialists, acrobats, and big-top thrills for the whole family.
🎧 Blackout Fridays | Powerhouse Pub | Folsom | 09/04 | More
Club night with three rooms of DJs and craft cocktails.
🍻 El Dorado Hills Brewfest | EDH Town Center | El Dorado Hills | 09/05 | More
Expansive craft beer and cider tasting featuring food trucks and live music.
🎤 Neil Diamond Superstar Tribute | Harris Center | Folsom | 09/05 | More
Orchestral classic pop tribute packed with nostalgic singalong energy.
🎸 Cliff Huey | Crawdads on the Lake | Folsom | 09/06 | More
Patio country rock with breezy lakeside views.
🌮 Tacos and Trivia | El Dorado Saloon & Grill | El Dorado Hills | 09/08 | More
Weekly pub trivia featuring street tacos and refreshing drinks.
🏎️ Air Cooled Thursday | Red Bus Brewing Company | Folsom | 09/10 | More
Classic vintage vehicles on display paired with local brews.
🌺 Passport to Paradise Shopping Night | Historic District | Folsom | 09/10 | More
Island-inspired evening shopping with boutique sips and dining.
🎭 Noises Off | Sutter Street Theatre | Folsom | thru 09/13 | More
Backstage theatrical farce full of physical comedy and laughs.
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