Families can enjoy a free storytime at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove with Abby on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Three picture books will be read and a craft will follow storytime. While this is a free event, RSVP is required.
A Galaxy Slime Party on Saturday, January 24, 2026 will be out of this world. Head to Space To Play in Elk Grove for a slimey good time. Slime kits are an additional $5.
Ever After Wine in Elk Grove will have a kid-friendly Valentine's Day Coasters + Cards Workshop on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Each ticket includes supplies to create two keepsake coasters and Valentine's Day cards. There will be a special kids' menu, and kids of all ages are welcome to attend the event.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Creative Space on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. This free event will have performances from the Tengfei Lion Dance Group, a kids arts and crafts station, lucky red envelopes given to kids while supplies last, vendors, and more.
A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove will have a free storytime on Saturday, February 14, 2026 to celebrate Clifford's birthday on Valentine's Day. After storytime, kids can make Valentine's cards. This event is for all ages.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the kids at the Sweetheart Celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Space To Play in Elk Grove. There will be face painting, crafts, cookie decorating, and more kid-friendly Valentine's Day fun.
Little dancers ages 3-8 can twirl over to a Valentine's Ball at Tutu School Elk Grove on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Kids can enjoy a ballet lesson, games, a craft, and Valentine's Day fun with a parent or caregiver.
The 2026 Lunar New Year Tết Festival & Parade takes place on Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. Celebrate the Year of the Horse at this two-day festival with free admission that will combine Lunar New Year with Mardi Gras & an Asian Cajun Village over Valentine's Day Weekend. There will be carnival rides, lion dancers, a second line parade, live performances, and more.
Black Family Collective Day will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove. The day will support black families. Families can enjoy a storytime with JaNay Brown-Wood reading Jam, Too followed by a drum circle and This Hair Belongs, followed by an activity.
Ring in spring with The Creative Space at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. The family-friendly festival will have arts, crafts, live Taiko performances, and more to welcome sakura season.
Join The Popcorn Store in Elk Grove for their annual Popcorn with the Bunny event at their Elk Grove store on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a free community event where kids can enjoy pictures with the bunny, get a child size popcorn, and do a painting activity.
Sammy's Spring Splash kicks off the spring season with eggs hidden around the pool at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove on Saturday, March 28, 2026. There will also be swimming, and spring-themed activities.
The Annual Running of the Elk will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. The race includes options for Kids' Fun Runs (1/4 mile for ages 6-under, 1/2 mile for ages 7-12).
An Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Friday & Saturday, April 3 & 4, 2026 at Enchanted Elk Grove. The egg hunts will begin at 11am. A meet and greet with the Easter bunny will occur at 10:30am before the egg. Reservations are required for this 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.
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.
Kids can paint with the princess Rapunzel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Sunday, April 26, 2026. In addition to painting, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
Movies in the Park return in Elk Grove for 2026. Free family-friendly movies will be shown in various Elk Grove park. Seating begins at 6pm and movies are shown around sundown.
The Elk Grove Spring Palooza returns for the first time since 2019 over three days, Friday to Sunday, May 1 to 3, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. There will be many activities for includes including pony rides, carnival games, face painting, and more. A parade and live entertainment will take place as part of the festival. Kids 12 and under, and students with school ID cards receive free admission.
Celebrate Star Wars Day at Space To Play in Elk Grove on. Monday, May 4, 2026. Wear Star Wars attire to receive $4 admission all day.
The 2nd Annual JJD Mela (Punjabi Cultural Event) will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. This free community event will include live Bhangra, Giddha performances, youth talent, culture, vendors, and more.
Unity Park will soon be Elk Grove's newest park (which has a playground) and to celebrate, the opening party for the community will be on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, May 16, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
A Seat at the Table Books will be having a Walk & Roll to the Bookstore on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The day will have various walks from multiple starting points in Elk Grove that lead to A Seat at the Table Books to celebrate Bike Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Small Business Month. There will be free activities back at the bookstore.
The Creative Space will have its annual Asian Pacific CultureFest at District 56 in Elk Grove on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The day will celebrate API culture with vendors, food, art, music, and more.