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.
Elk Grove's free Big Truck Day will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at District 56. In honor of National Public Works Week, kids can explore the big trucks that operate in Elk Grove, play in sand pits, and build mini cities.
The annual International Kids Festival is a free outdoor family-friendly festival that will take place in Land Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kids will love the pony rides, train rides, dancing, performances, bounce houses, face painting, and tons more fun.
Kids can check out different kinds of trucks for free at the 5th annual Trucktopia on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in West Sacramento.
Kids in all grades are welcome to attend the free 2026 CCA Positive Altitude event on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Hangar Six at Mather Airport. It will be an afternoon filled with STEM activities such as getting up close to airplanes, and a luncheon with a NASA keynote speaker. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
The Food Literacy Center will have monthly First Fridays in Oak Park from June to August at 3428 3rd Avenue. There will be a free kids farmers market, free popcorn, and family-friendly activities from 5pm to 8pm while supplies last.
The Cosumnes Fire Department and Elk Grove Police Department will have Regional Safety Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. This free event will include emergency response vehicles, a helicopter landing, and a "Jaws of Life" extrication.
The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, Saturday June 6, 2026. June's theme is Summer Kickoff Day and will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.
Fly over to the Aerospace Museum of California for the free SMUD Summer STEM Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participate in interactive science activities that celebrate wind energy and flight. Tour the museum to see aircraft exhibits and enjoy hands-on experiences. Complimentary food will also be available. No registration required.
River City Food Bank will have a free diaper distribution for families in need on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the RCFB Arden-Arcade site from 10:30am to 12pm. 25-50 diapers per household will be distributed. This is a diapers-only distribution. IDs are not required but helpful. Available first-come, first-serve until supplies run out.
Head to the Gum Ranch Park splash pad in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 for a free Schools Out Summer Kickoff party. There will be treats, music, giveaways, and more summer fun.
Celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 12, 2026 at a free community festival at North Natomas Regional Park. There will be bounce houses for kids, games, live music, vendors, and more.
Families can enjoy free Friday Night Movies every second Friday of the month at Veterans Field in Galt from June to September 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at dusk.
FosterHope Sacramento will have a free Totally Rad 80s Family Fun Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in William Land Park. There will be games, face painting, activities, and more nostalgic fun.
Safetyville USA will have a free Family Day on Saturday, June 13, 2025. Resources and information will be available to Sacramento families. Note that Family Day is not a bike event and bike riding will not occur at the event.
Celebrate the opening of two new Arcade Creek Park playgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11am to 1pm in Sacramento. There will be free burgers for the 1st 100 people, games, face painting, giveaways, and more.
To kick off pool season in South Sacramento, all youth will receive free pool admission on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Pannell Meadowview Pool and Cabrillo Pool.
Take Note Troupe will put on a free family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park performance of Taming of the Shrew in 2026 at multiple Sacramento area venues. All shows begin at 7:30pm and are completely free to attend. The whole family will enjoy this comedic performance and annual summer tradition.
Toddlers can enjoy a free event called Pop Into Play on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Community Center in North Highlands. There will be crafts, games, and fun toddler-friendly activities.
Youth are invited to participate in a free Shoe Customization Workshop on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the South Sacramento Family Resource Center. Kids will get to design their own shoes. All materials will be provided, except bring a pair of new or gently used shoes to decorate. Crocs are not allowed. While this is a free event, registration is required.
The free 2026 Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Oak Park. This family-friendly community celebration will have activities for all ages. Esther's Park will have kid-friendly hands-on activities, games, and tons of fun.
Southgate Recreation & Park's District free annual Movie in the Park series returns on various Tuesday and Thursday summer evenings in 2026. Each movie will be shown at a different park. Arrive early at 6pm for kid-friendly activities from the R.E.C. Van, games, and crafts. Movies will begin playing at sunset.
Rock out at Rhythm On The River in West Sacramento! This free family-friendly summer concert series takes place at Drakes: The Barn on the last Thursday of the month from May through August. Each month is a different genre of music. There will be a Family Fun Zone with free children's activities.
Families can head to Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova for free Friday Moonlight Movies during every Friday in June 2026. Two different movies will be shown each Friday night (first one at 5:30pm, second one at 7pm). This year's theme is Red, White, & Movie Night.
The annual Historic Folsom Hometown Parade & Cattle Drive will march through Historic Folsom on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026. This free, family-friendly tradition will march down four blocks of Sutter Street with floats, vehicles, horses, Wild West re-enactors, marching bands, color guards, and more.