The Sacramento Children's Museum will have a Color Lab on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in Yolo County. This free event invites kids to get interactive with color through art projects, color mixing, and colors in motion wind tunnels.
Explore various musical instruments during a hands-on instrument petting zoo presented by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This free event will take place at the Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library.
Folsom Lake will celebrate National S'mores Day with a Junior Ranger program on Saturday, August 10, 2025. There will be a storytime about the science of light, flashlight science, and a shadow puppet show.
Kids can learn about and meet wild animals on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the North Natomas Library.
A free Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Florin Square. There will be face painting, karaoke, fun activities, food, and more. The first 200 families receive free food.
Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants.
Pikachu will be at the Riley Playground in Roseville on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Take photos with Pikachu, participate in coloring, and then enjoy the Riley playground, and the Riley Library.
Families and kids of all ages are invited to attend Community Clay Day on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in West Sacramento. The event will celebrate the completion of the Fire Station 41 Public Art Bench Project. There will be kid-friendly art activities and light refreshments.
Kids & Trucks revs into Lincoln on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This free touch-a-truck event will take place at McBean Park. Kids will get to climb into trucks and interact with different city vehicles.
Get ready to dance at Dancing the Globe: A Celebration of Cultural Dance on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at District 56 in Elk Grove. This free event highlights the diversity of different dance styles from around the world.
Wiggle Worms will have a pop-up play session on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Emile "Whitey" Boisclair Park. There will be songs, nature exploration, story time, and lots of play. Sessions are for kids ages 2-9, and a parent or caregiver must be present the whole time.
Hot Moms on the Run celebrates their 1-year anniversary with a Birthday Bash on Friday, September 19, 2025. The morning will have tons of family-friendly that will include movement, and a kids play zone. Sacramento vendors will be on-site with food and drinks available for purchase.
The 7th Annual Fun Fair at Southgate Plaza will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This free family event will have activities for kids, games, and free resources for the community that include free health resources, free dental screenings, and free animal care.
Hot Chili & Cool Cars will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Quarry Park & Rocklin Rd. This free annual event will have classic cars and a chili cook-off. There will also be a kids' area, food trucks, and live music.
Girls in Aviation Day will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Hangar 6 at Mather Airport. The California Capital Airshow invites girls interested in learning about opportunities in aviation. Attendees will be able to hear a speaker's panel and participate in interactive STEM and aviation activities.
Sac Porch Fest returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This free annual event will have live music played all day from Sacramento Victorian porches. The main porch will be at 2100 I Street. This event is for all ages.
Sacramento Life will host 916 Family Day on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Drakes: The Barn. This free event will have tons of activities for kids including face painting, balloon animals, interactive dance party, kids' concert, bounce houses, and more.
Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, September 327, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants.
Literacy Festival at the Oak Park Farmers' Market will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This free literacy festival for Oak Park families will have live music, free books, author readings, kid's games, food coupons, and more.
One Natomas Night Market takes place on the evening of Saturday, September 27, 2025. This family-friendly community event will have food, music, and vendors.
Families can enjoy a free movie at the Crest Theatre on Sunday, September 28, 2025 thanks to Alchemist CDC. Two movies will be shown: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at 10am, and Ratatouille at 12:30pm.
Terra Madres Americas takes the place of the beloved Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento. This free, three-day food festival in Sacramento will occur from September 26-28, 2025. There will be food and drink tastings, live music, celebrity chef demos, educational panels, vendors, and more.
Spark curiosity and attend Maker Faire Rocklin on Saturday, October 4, 2025 where families can check out inventions and creations of local makers.
A free Superhero Party will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Arcade Library in Sacramento. Paint superhero logos on rocks. decorate a cape and mask, and try out your skills in an obstacle course.
The Sunrise Recreation & Park District's 75th Anniversary Jubilee will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The family fun occurs in Rusch Community Park in Citrus Heights and will have a kids zone, fireworks, classic car show, vendors, and more.