After the Black Friday chaos, take a break and spend the morning at a Black Friday Bash at Space To Play on Friday, November 29, 2025. Admission is $10 from 9am to 12pm for three hours of play. There will also be free coffee and hot cocoa.
Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove will have a Frosty Winter Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This free event will have vendors, refreshments, and free photos with Santa.
The annual Illumination Holiday Festival will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This favorite free holiday event in Elk Grove will have a special one day ice skating rink, Santa photo ops, bounce houses for kids, and winter carnival games. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6pm which will be followed by a snowfall finale.
The Chabad of Elk Grove will have its annual free Hanukkah celebration, Light Up Elk Grove on Sunday, December 14, 2025. There will be latkes and donuts, balloon twisting, face painting, cookie decorating, caricatures, a 9-ft LED menorah, and more at this free community event.
Common Coffee in Elk Grove will have a family-friendly Snowfall & Sips on December 18-20. A gentle snow effect will take place on their back patio every 15 minutes from 10am to 11am and 3pm to 4pm.
Elk Grove's Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas returns in 2025 starting on Friday, December 5, 2025. It will take place the first three weekends of December. The grounds will be decorated in holiday lights and decor, Santa will be there, and activities for families such as cookie decorating and ornament making.
The Little Gym in Elk Grove will have a Read Move & Groove on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Kids can will get to enjoy a reading of The Snowy Day. There will also be a craft, snack, and open gym time. This event is open to non-members and is geared toward children ages 4 months to 5 years old.
Celebrate 2026 at a Noon Year's Eve balloon drop for kids on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Enchanted Elk Grove. A balloon drop and dance party will take place at 12pm and 6pm. Noon Year's Eve is included with regular open play admission.
Enjoy Family Game Night on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Space To Play in Elk Grove. Play board games and eat pizza in a family-friendly play space.
NAN Sacramento and the City of Elk Grove will have a MLK Community Breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. This popular event will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Discounted student tickets are available.
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.