Franklin Boulevard’s 9th Annual Backpack Giveaway will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at part of National Night Out at La Familia's Maple Neighborhood Center. There will be free backpacks for children, free meals for the first 500 guests, face painting, family-friendly activities, train rides, bounces houses, free popsicles and ice cream, and more. Backpack supplies are limited, so arrive early.
A free National Night Out celebration will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Derr-Okamoto Park. There will be a bounce house, carnival games, and fun activities for families.
Head to North Natomas Regional Park for a free community AAPI Celebration on Friday, August 7, 2026. There will be kids activities, food trucks, lion dancers, a hula performance, vendors, and more cultural performances.
The Reptilian Nation Expo comes to @the grounds at Roseville on Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2026. There will be thousands of reptiles and educational presentations. Plus, the chance to see alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and other reptiles up close during presentations and photo ops.
Spooky season comes early in West Sacramento. Summerween at Dave's Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The mischievous summer day will have BBQ, a jumping pillow, pony rides, live music, and family fun. Costumes are welcome but optional. Admission is free!
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be buzzin' on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for National Honey Bee Day. Kids can participate in bee-themed activities while learning about pollinators. There will also be live bee demos. Stop by the honey tasting tables, and don't forget to pick up a jar of honey harvested at the Folsom Zoo.
Celebrate Natomas returns on Saturday, August 15, 2026. There will be bounce houses and face painting at this free, family-friendly community event. There will also be live music, food vendors, and performances by Q-VO (Santana cover band) and Pickles and Chips (Earth, Wind & Fire cover band).
Calling all wizards and muggles: The Sacramento River Cats will have Harry Potter Night on Saturday, August 22, 2026. There will be themed entertainment during the baseball game. Additionally, fireworks will take place after the game.
The A's will have a KPop Demon Hunters Night & Giveaway at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Fans arriving early will receive an exclusive A's x KPop Demon Hunters co-branded jersey.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm opens for the 2026 fall season on Friday, August 28, 2026. Participate in all the fall festive activities at this beloved pumpkin patch near Sacramento.
The much-anticipated emPOWERment Park in Sacramento will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 9am to 11am. The first 200 attendees will receive free snow cones. This is a socially inclusive and sensory-integrated playground.
Kids can climb into various vehicles, honk horns, and meet operators of Orangevale service vehicles at the free Big Wheels & Mighty Machines on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center Park from 9am to 12pm.
Join Fairytale Town as they celebrate their 67th birthday on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Humpty Dumpty will lead a "Happy Birthday" sing-along at 12pm in the Story Center. There will be photo ops, crafts, and egg-themed games. This event is included with regular museum admission.
The free South Sacramento Festival will take place at Valley Hi Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026. There will be activities for kids, cultural performances, music, food, and community resources.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dog Man graphic novels on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at a free celebration at the Franklin Library in Elk Grove. There will be themed activities such as making a Dog Man hat, creating buttons from recycled books, producing your own comic strip, and making your own Dog Man food. The Dog Man movie will also be playing.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Kids are encouraged to dress for messy fun in either a swimsuit, play clothes, or rain boots. There will be sticky, gooey, messy, and dirty fun. A wash-off station will be available. A change of clothes is also recommended.
Families can check out Careers on Wheels on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento. Kids can get up close with a variety of vehicles from 10am to 2pm. This event is included with regular museum admission.