Families will have the chance to meet wild animals at the free Nature Critters program on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the North Natomas Library. This educational program is part of Library Insiders, a program for visitors with physical or intellectual disabilities, however everyone is welcome to attend.
La Familia Counseling Center in Sacramento will have a free Día del Niño – Children’s Day Celebration on Friday, April 10, 2026. There will be games, music, resources, raffles, and more at this community event.
A Favorite Friends Storytime will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. This is an Earth Day-themed storytime where The Lorax will be read. A craft using recycled materials will then follow.
The 39th Annual Spring Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Lumsden Park in Placerville. This is a rain or shine event for kids, preschool to 8th grade. Participants will need to bring their own fishing gear.
The Cosumnes River Preserve and Wilderness Inquiry will have a FREE Community Canoe Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a rain or shine event that anyone ages 8+ can attend from 9am to 12pm. Canoes and gear will be provided. No registration is required.
A Big Boy Bash - Makers at the Rails will celebrate the Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive in Roseville at Vernon Square on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Kids can meet working dogs in the Sacramento region during the annual free Dogs with Jobs event at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a free event! Advance registration is recommended as this event fills up.
Celebrate Día de los Niños on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. Each child will receive a free "keeper" book. There will be crafts, storytime, and a performance by Mariachi Los Claveles.
Kids Day: Books & Buds will be a day of garden fun and stories on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. There will be stories read by local authors, and hands-on activities that include planting seeds and making bookmarks. Each child will get to take home a free book while supplies last.
The Hive in Yolo County's Woodland will have a free family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. Expect fun hands-on activities from beekeepers, farmers, conservationists, horticulturists, and interactive workshops.
Join A Seat at the Table Books for a free author storytime with Kimberly Biddle on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am. She will be reading As You Are, a hope for black sons. This event is perfect for spreading joy and empowering black families. While this is a free event, registration is requested.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Central Library in Sacramento. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
The Sacramento River Cats will be having a Toy Story Jersey Night on Saturday, April 11, 2026 versus the the Las Vegas Aviators. Players will wear a Toy Story jersey and the stadium will have Pixar-themed fun. It's also a fireworks Saturday night game.
Little Labs takes place every second Sunday at Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento for toddlers. Little Labs will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kids will get to do sensory fun art projects.
Sacramento Splash will host a Vernal Pool Flower Walk in Mather on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Explore the Vernal Pools at their peak.
The Crest Theater will be showing Disney's family favorite, The Lion King, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The movie will begin playing at 1pm. Tickets are $5.
A Princess & Me Royal Tea will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Sotherton Tea Room in Lincoln. There will be treats, tea, and a meet-and-greet with this month's princess (Elsa). Reservations must be made by phone at (530)-305-4152.