Sunday, January 4, 2026 • 1:00 - 4:00pm. Children Under 16 are FREE, Adults $10. At the Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael (CA). BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO CELEBRATE THIS MAGICAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. The Italian Center will open at 1:00 pm. COME EARLY AND ENJOY CHILDRENS CRAFTS & BOOK FAIR
Each January the Italian Cultural Society holds a children's holiday festival, "La Festa Della Befana" for the children of the Italian community in Sacramento. One of Italy's oldest and most renowned legends, 'The Legend of La Befana' is honored wiht special events throughout Italy on this holiday.
In Sacramento and other Italian communities in the United States it has been a tradition to celebrate the day with a children's festival. On January 4, 2026, La Befana will visit the children of Sacramento with her basket of gold chocolate coins and a special gift for each child.
1:45 pm: Performance by the Bambini Dancers
2:30 pm: 'Dolce' Snack Time
2:45 pm: The Legend Of La Befana Puppet Show
3:15 pm: La Befana Visits
with her basket of Chocolate Coins
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Enjoy Children's Crafts, Befana Marketplace & Befana Photo Booth
The entire family is invited to this fun and unique celebration featuring the La Befana Puppet Show, special performances by the Italian Cultural Soceity's Bambini Dancers, craft tables and plenty of delicious and traditional Italian treats (dolce), cookies (biscotti), and panettone.
Be Sure to take a memorial photo with La Befana at the photo booth and browse the large collection of Italian-themed children's books, keepsake Befana T-shirts and other keepsake items available for purchase in the Befana 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]
Volunteers are always needed to help with the children's craft tables, book fair and other tasks. Please contact Bill Cerruti at [email protected] to volunteer.
