Sunday, January 7, 2024 • 1:00 - 4:00pm. Children Under 16 Are FREE - Adults $15. At the Italian Center: 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael 95608. The Epiphany Feast, or La Befana, is an important part of the Christmas celebrations in Italy. One of Italy's oldest and most renowned legends, "La Befana," is honored with special events throughout Italy on this holiday.

Across Italy, many cities organize festivals and parades to celebrate La Befana on January 6th, the date of the Epiphany Feast. Sacramento and other cities across the United States celebrate the "Legend of La Befana" with children's festivals, encouraging children in the Italian American communities to celebrate this annual event together.

1:00 pm > DOORS OPEN! COME EARLY. Enjoy free Children's Crafts and Befana Marketplace
1:30 pm > PERFORMANCE by THE BAMBINI DANCERS
2:00 pm > "DOLCI" SNACK TIME
2:30 pm > "THE LEGEND OF LA BEFANA" PUPPET SHOW
3:00 pm > LA BEFANA VISITS WITH HER BASKET OF GOLD COINS
3:00 - 4:00 pm Enjoy free Children's Crafts and Befana Marketplace and Befana Photo Booth

On January 7, 2024, La Befana will visit the children of Sacramento with her basket of gold chocolate coins and a special gift for each child! The entire family is invited to this fun and unique celebration featuring the La Befana Puppet Show, special performance by our children's dance troupe, the Bambini Dancers, free craft tables and plenty of delicious traditional Italian 'dolce' (treats) and biscotti (cookies) and Panettone.
Be sure to take a memorial photo with La Befana at the photo booth and browse the Italian-themed children's books, keepsake Befana t-shirts and other keepsake items available for purchase in the Marketplace.

Donations of Italian cookies are always appreciated for the traditional Italian treats served to the children and adults. Please contact Paula Bravo at [email protected] if you would like to bring cookies or holiday treats. Volunteers are always needed to help with the children's craft tables, book faire and other tasks. Please contact Bill Cerruti at [email protected] to volunteer.