Good morning, Roseville.

Northern California hosts a variety of events this weekend from Friday, Nov.

21 to Sunday, Nov. 23, including a holiday light festival at Cal Expo, a 'Donut' half marathon, boxing matches, and cultural exhibitions. In Roseville, the 32nd Mountain Mandarin Festival at the Grounds offers family-friendly pricing with free entry for kids—adding local flavor to diverse weekend plans.

Yesterday, the community attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony (held at 6:30 p.m.) for the long-awaited $61 million Placer Valley Soccer Complex in Roseville along Westbrook Boulevard.

The new facility features 10 artificial turf fields, nearly 1,000 parking spaces, two plazas, and an accessible playground (expected to boost sports tourism by generating an estimated $15 million in economic impact).

Del Rodgers recapped the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs for KCRA 3’s High School Playbook show on November 21—highlighting key plays and scores from games in Folsom and El Dorado Hills as teams advanced in the postseason.

Roseville Turkey Trot 10K/5K

9-11 a.m. — Vernon Street Town Square — Registration required — Run in the annual Turkey Trot and enjoy post-race refreshments.

Small Business Saturday Holiday Craft Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Vernon Street Town Square — Free entry — Explore unique handmade gifts and support local artisans for one day only.

Tacos & Trivia Night

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Loomis Basin Brewing Company — Free entry — Gather for tacos and test your trivia knowledge in a fun atmosphere.

Cheer Power Holiday Roseville Showdown 2025

Dec 6-7 — 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA — Competition entry fees apply — Cheer on talented teams competing for prestigious bids!

Annual Messiah Sing-along

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Placer High School Auditorium — Not specified — Sing along to the festive classics with the Auburn Symphony and special guests.

NCVA Holiday Bonanza

December 13-14 — Roebbelen Center — Check out hotel accommodations here — A festive volleyball tournament featuring divisions for all ages and skill levels.

Santa Hustle Roseville Half Marathon and Holiday Fun Run

7:30 a.m. — Vernon Street Town Square — Various costs available — Celebrate the season with festive runs and family activities in Downtown Roseville.

Downtown Roseville Ice Rink

December 7th – January 4th — Vernon Street Town Square — Admission starts at $10 — Experience the festive joy of ice skating on a synthetic rink this holiday season.