As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Galt - Marian O. Lawrence Library. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
A Kids Carnival and Magic Show that benefits the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Sacramento Scottish Rite. This is a family-friendly event that directly benefits the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento that provides speech-language therapy at no cost to families.
Catch a free outdoor movie at Evenings in the Park at various parks in Rocklin in 2026. In addition to a free movie, there will also be bounce houses, a chalk walk, and a bubble station. Event begins at 6pm and movies start at dusk.
Join the Sacramento Audubon Society for a free family-friendly nature walk on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Effie Yeaw Nature Center at 9am. See if you can spot several birds! Binoculars available for loan. While this is a free event, there is a $7 vehicle parking fee.
Kids can participate in a Story Stroll 2k Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026 through Maidu Regional Park. They'll discover characters, stories, and fun surprises along the way. Crafts, treats, games, and special guests will be at the finish line. Registration includes a t-shirt and medal.
Families can participate in The Wonder Grove's first-ever Bug Bash Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Summerfield Park in West Sacramento. Complete the course as fast or as slow as you like! Bug costumes are encouraged for the race, and there will be a bug costume making station at 9am before the race begins.
Just in time for Earth Day, the American River Parkway Foundation will have a spring clean-up on Saturday, April 18, 2026. All ages are welcome to volunteer from 9am to 12pm at 7 locations along the American River in Sacramento. Advance registration for the specific location is required.
Head over to Hagan Community Barn in Rancho Cordova for a Barnyard Garden Party on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This event is for ages 5+. Meet animals and decorate a potted plant to take home. Pre-registration is required.
Kids can take to the miniature Sacramento streets of Safetyville USA to ride their bikes and learn about bike safety at Safetyville Bike Rodeos. Pre-registration for the event is required.
Celebrate Earth STEAM Day at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. There will be special activities to honor the planet.
Celebrate Earth Day at Fairytale Town on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for a fun day of eco-friendly festivities from gardening activities, sustainable crafts, cooking demos, games, shows, and vendors.
The annual UC Davis Picnic Day takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is a beloved tradition that features parades, hands-on exhibits, animal encounters, and a Children's Discovery Fair across the UC Davis campus.
Kids who love animals will appreciate Barnyard Biofest on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi. The event will have live animal interactions from highland cows to goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, and more, where kids can engage and learn about animal ecosystems.
SMUD MOSAC will have a K-Pop Demon Hunters Laser Show on select Saturdays in March and April 2026. Two show times will include 10:30am and 4pm. Museum admission is required for entry, and is an additional $5 for the Laser Show. Online advance purchase of tickets is recommended as shows are likely to sell out.
The free El Dorado Hills Spring Carnival takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Families will get to enjoy carnival games, face painting, bounce house obstacle courses, and more fun activities.
Families are welcome to attend the free Autism Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Liberty Towers Gym in Sacramento. There will be sensory-friendly activities, vendors, and resources.
Stronger Together: A Family Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center. There will be kid-friendly activities, free BBQ for the first 300 attendees, live performances, and community resources at this free event.
Family Fun Day takes place in Elk Grove on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free event will have carnival games, activities, food trucks, and more family-friendly entertainment.
As part of the B Street Theatre Family Series, ONCE UPON A TIME... premieres in April on select days from April 18 to May 3, 2026. The performance will take the audience on exciting adventures. Performance is for children ages 5+ and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with an intermission.
Little dancers can head to Flatland Brewery on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for a ballet pop-up event in Elk Grove. This free event will include a mini ballet lesson followed by coloring on the patio. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
Arden Fair will have a free Earth Month event with Atrium916 on Saturday, April 18, 2026 that will focus on sustainability and inspire action. There will be a free tote bag coloring activity, booths, vendors, live music, and sustainable art.
Celebrate Día de los Niños on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library. Each child will receive a free book. There will be interactive activities and a performance by Mariachi Los Claveles.
The Artist Workshop in Lincoln will have a Kids Pottery Paint Night on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Kids will get to choose which piece of pottery to paint and get a pizza dinner from the Rebel Hen.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Spring will be in the air at Bloom Fest at Lodi Lake on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will include storytime, bouquet making, crafts, a nature scavenger hunt, and more.