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.