"VIVA, VIVA LA BEFANA!"

JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY JANUARY 4, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 pm at The Italian Center
Kids 16 & Under FREE, Adults $10

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO CELEBRATE THIS
MAGICAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

The Italian Center will open at 1:00 pm
COME EARLY AND ENJOY FREE CHILDRENS CRAFTS

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 the Free Children's Crafts, the Befana Marketplace and Befana Photo Booth

On January 4th 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 Legend of La Befana” show, special performances by the Society’s Bambini Dancers, a children’s book faire, free crafts, 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 while you’re there, get your keepsake book signed by La Befana herself! If you don’t have a copy of “The Legend Of La Befana,” be sure to stop by the Children’s Book Faire to get a copy, and browse the many other Italian-themed children’s books for sale. Keepsake La Befana t-shirts are also available to purchase. 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 PFBravo61@gmail.com 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 italy1@surewest.net to volunteer.

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