SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Are you a big fan of Star Wars and looking for something to do this Saturday? Well, these are the events you're looking for. Of course, we're talking about Star Wars Day, also known as "May the Fourth Be With You."
The celebrations come just a few days after California Legislature voted to declare May 4 officially Star Wars Day in recognition of the new Disneyland theme park slated to open later this month.
Reservations for the new theme park sold out in just two hours.
Star Wars creator George Lucas also happens to be from Modesto. His childhood in Modesto inspired Lucas' film American Graffiti, which premiered in 1973, four years before Star Wars.
The new official state holiday also comes a few days after news of the original Chewbacca actor, Peter Mayhew, passed away at the age of 74.
If you are looking to celebrate but don't have a way to visit a galaxy far far away, here are a few local events you can attend without boarding the Millennium Falcon (although, if you have a chance to do that we vote YOU TAKE IT).
Go on your own hero's journey with a scavenger hunt in Old Sacramento. Stage Nine Entertainment and Evangeline's Costume Mansion have teamed up for the free Star Wars event. Locations around Old Sac will have clues that will lead the players to their next location. Along the way, players will get to enjoy Wookie Cookie samplings, blue milk tastings and an interactive Star Wars video game. Players who complete the scavenger hunt will be given a special password which will grant them access to a Secret Rebel Base 9 room filled with fan art, memorabilia and more.
The free event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Ever wanted to meet Chewbacca or Darth Vader? Then hop into your Landspeeder and cruise down to Fairytale Town. Enjoy craft activities alongside some of the well-known intergalactic characters. Star Wars Day activities are free with admission, which is $6 for adults and children two years old and older. Members and children under one get in for free.
The event begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
Are you the trivia master we've been looking for? Oblivion Comics & Coffee will be hosting a Star Wars trivia night in celebration of not only Star Wars Day but the coffee shop's two year anniversary and Free Comic Book Day! Teams must consist of one to four members and sign up online ahead of time. The event is free to play but due to limited space, there are a limited amount of tickets available. Online registration will close at noon on Saturday.
The event begins at 6 p.m., but teams should arrive at 5:30 p.m.
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