About this Event
Join Us for the 6th Annual Books in the Park & Resource Fair!
Join us for our 6th Annual Books in the Park — a FREE Community Event for youth and families! ???
Hosted by Escape Velocity Resources Foundation, this special day is all about literacy, connection, and community. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with:
✨ Free books & prize giveaways
? Food
? Art activities
? Authors Corner
??♀️Free massages
???? Community resources
??♂️ Field games for kids (potatoe sack race, tug-a-war and more)
? A Special Tribute
This year’s event is especially meaningful as we honor and remember our beloved nonprofit founder, Dana Maeshia. We invite everyone to wear yellow in her memory as we celebrate her legacy of love, service, and impact in our community.
? Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location:
North Laguna Creek Park
6400 Jacinto Ave
Sacramento, CA 95823
Learn more about the park here:
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce/parks/park-directory/m-n/north-laguna-creek-park
? Important Info
- Seating is limited (space will be used for activities and giveaway stations)
- Please bring your own blankets or chairs to relax and enjoy the day
- Family-friendly event all are welcome!
Come out, connect with the community, celebrate literacy, and honor Dana’s legacy with us. ??
We can’t wait to see you there!
For more info about voluntering contact us at 916-399-3952 or [email protected]
Agenda
?: 11:45 AM
Registration/Check-in
Info: Check-in at the pre-registration table and receive a free SWAG bag (first 50 people) or the onsite registration table. You'll receive a wristband for food and a ticket for prize giveaways.
?: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Welcome/Event Open
?: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Event Activities
Info: Enjoy free art activities, book giveaways, resource vendors, games, field challenge games to win prizes, massages, authors corner and community engagement.
?: 12:30 PM
Food Service and Giveaways
?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Author Reading Circles
?: 01:35 PM
Prize Giveaways
?: 01:45 PM
Sponsor Acknowledgement
?: 01:55 PM
Prize Giveaways
?: 02:00 PM
Dana Memorial Tribute
?: 02:30 PM
Around the Way Girls Book Club Certificates/Book Showcase
?: 02:55 PM
Prize Giveaways / Closing
Event venue & nearby stays
North Laguna Creek Park, 6400 Jacinto Avenue, Sacramento, United States
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