One of Italy’s oldest and most renowned legends “The Legend Of La Befana" is honored with 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 8, 2023, La Befana will visit the children of Sacramento with...
READ MORESaturday, October 15 10 am - 2 pm. With special performances by the Society’s Bambini Children’s Folk Dancers and the Balliamo! Adult Folk Dancers at both events. Admission is FREE and our community is invited! Guests at the Bocce Court breakfast are invited to tour the Italian Center during the event with our Italian Center volunteers. Visiting th...
READ MOREThis year the Italian Cultural Society will continue the tradition of celebrating Italian American Heritage Day and Columbus Day together at the Italian Center. Sunday - October 9, 2022. 12:00 - 5:00pm. Admission $40. 6821 Fair OAks Blvd, Carmichael CA 95608 (Between Stanley and Landis Avenues). We invite you to share this special Italian American...
READ MOREAt the Italian Center (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael, California) on January 9, 2022. The center will open at 1:00pm. Come early and enjoy free children's crafts and Befana photo booth. Masks required for all guests over age 3. Each January, the Italian Cultural Society holds a children’s Festival, “La Festa della Befana” for the children of the I...
READ MOREFor the past 40 years, the Italian Cultural Society has been at the forefront of uplifting the Italian American community. The Society has successfully served the cultural needs of the Italian community during these past 4 decades and has become a major cultural institution in the Sacramento region. From humble beginnings, the Society has grown and...
READ MOREItalian Americans were the largest immigrant group to come to the United States through Ellis Island and one of the largest immigrant groups to settle in California. By World War II in 1941, they were the largest immigrant group in California. Italian roots run deep in Sacramento. Italian Americans were among the earliest pioneers of Sacramento and...
READ MOREAfter years of planning and fund raising the newly constructed Bocce courts in Carmichael Park are ready for use! The courts are located in the Carmichael Park panhandle right behind the Italian Cultural Center. Currently there are two courts with plans for additional courts in the future. A Grand opening is planned over the summer and we hope memb...
READ MOREFriday, July 3, 2020 @ 1:00 pm. A Peaceful Assembly/Rally by local Sacramento Community, Cultural and Historical Groups. WEST STEPS of the California State Capitol (10th Street) (PLEASE WEAR FACE MASK). SUPPORT California History and Preserve the Columbus Monument in the Capitol Rotunda! CLICK TO READ WHY COLUMBUS DAY MATTERS We live during a time...
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