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.
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.
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.
A free mid-week Park Party will take place at Murray Homestead Park in El Dorado Hills on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. There will be family-friendly activities and games from 5pm-7pm.
The free Trails in Bloom community celebration will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hanami Line Park. The event will celebrate contributions of Japanese Americans in Sacramento. Enjoy live music, have a picnic at the park, and bike along the Two Rivers Bike Trail.
A free community Kid's Art Festival will take place in Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. There will be interactive art stations, an art show, music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
Enjoy a free day of swimming at Community Pool in El Dorado Hills on Sunday, April 26, 2026 for an April Pool's Day. Learn about swim lessons, birthday parties, and more.
Celebrate Children's Day / Book Day (Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros) on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library. Each child will receive a free "keeper" book. There will be crafts, storytime, and a performance by Cascada de Flores.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Pannell Community Center in Sacramento. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.
Celebrate bees and honey at the annual California Honey Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds for two days on Saturday May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. Taste honey, observe live bees, and participate in family-friendly fun in the Kid Zone. There will be over 100 vendors at the California Honey Festival, along with live music, food, cooking demos, and an educational stage.