PRESS RELEASE

Yolo County Board of Supervisors Oscar Villegas is hosting a Yolo Day at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) on Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located at 400 Jibboom Street in Sacramento. Yolo County residents are invited to enjoy a free, family-friendly day of discovery at one the region’s premier science museums.

“MOSAC offers an incredible opportunity to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning in people of all ages,” said Supervisor Oscar Villegas. “I am excited to invite Yolo County families to experience this space where science, creativity, and community come together. Events like this help ignite curiosity and remind us that learning can be both fun and transformative.”

Reopened in November 2021 in a newly renovated facility, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) serves as a dynamic hub for scientific exploration, education, and workforce development in the Sacramento region. With interactive exhibits spanning multiple scientific fields, MOSAC encourages visitors to ask questions, test ideas, and discover how science shapes the world around them. Through partnerships with local Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-focused organizations, MOSAC provides a variety of engaging learning opportunities that help ignite curiosity and inspire lifelong learners.

Yolo Day invites Yolo County residents to experience MOSAC’s interactive exhibits that bring science, technology, and nature to life. The event celebrates learning through play, encouraging families to explore together, spark curiosity, and make lasting memories.

Supervisor Angel Barajas, who helped sponsor the event, echoed the importance of connecting local families with educational experiences. “This partnership is a wonderful way to strengthen community ties and inspire the next generation of innovators,” said Supervisor Angel Barajas. “I am proud to support an event that gives Yolo County residents the chance to explore, imagine, and learn together.”

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. To register, residents should email Viviana Dazo, Assistant Deputy to Supervisor Villegas, at Viviana.Dazo@YoloCounty.gov with the following information:

• First and Last Name
• Email
• Phone Number
• Address
• Number of adults and/or children in your group (children under 2 do not need to be counted)

Residents are encouraged to register early to reserve their spot and take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore MOSAC and celebrate the spirit of curiosity and learning in our community.