California State Fair
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CAThe 2026 California State Fair returns to Cal Expo from July 17 - August 2, 2026. Enjoy pavilions full of exhibits, fair food, rides, entertainment, and so much more.
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July 17-19
Events
Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July
District 56 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CAGo ice skating for free at Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July on Friday, July 17, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. Get in the holiday spirit with a free pop-up ice skating rink and jolly atmosphere. Bring socks to the event. All ice skates are provided for free!
FreeNorth Highlands Touch-A-Truck
Freedom Park 5931 Recreation Way, North Highlands, CARace over to a free Touch-A-Truck event at Freedom Park in North Highlands on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kids will be able to get up close to machines and a helicopter will even land at the park.
FreeMoon Day: Space Party!
Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CALaunch into fun at Moon Day: Space Day! on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Aerospace Museum. The day will include space-themed activities, space jeopardy, and more family-friendly galactic adventures. Space-themed treats will be available in the museum cafe and dressing up as your favorite astronaut, alien, and space explorer is encouraged for a costume contest.
$18NorCal Bats (McKinley Library)
McKinley Library 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CAFamilies can learn about and meet live bats during a free NorCal Bats presentation on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the McKinley Library.
FreeLizard Lady Reptiles! (South Davis)
South Davis Montgomery Library 1441 Danbury St, Davis, CAKids of all ages can learn about reptiles likes lizards, snakes, and tortoises at the free Lizard Lady Reptiles on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
FreeLager-Licious Summer Soiree
Touchstone Brewing Company 116 North 16th Street #Suite 100, Sacramento, CATouchstone Brewery will have its family-friendly Lager-Licious Summer Soiree on Saturday, July 18, 2026. There will be a dunk tank, water slide, kids water balloon toss, and kids water balloon dodge ball.
Kids Day at Super Duper Burgers (Roseville)
Super Duper Burgers Roseville 1119 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CASuper Duper Burgers in Roseville will be having a Kids Day at their Roseville location on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon will include face painting, games, balloon artists, and more.
Enchanted Library Adventure (Del Paso Heights)
Del Paso Heights Library 920 Grand Ave, Sacramento, CAKids can embark on an Enchanted Library Adventure on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Del Paso Heights Library. They'll get to participate in fun quests to become a Realm Guardian. There will be potion creations, fairy garden designing, as well as face painting and balloon creations by Pixie Tribe.
FreeOwl Release and Picnic (Clarksburg)
Heringer Estates Vineyards & Winery 37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CAHeringer Estates and the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento will have a family-friendly Owl Release and Picnic on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Relax in Marjorie's Garden with food and drinks while the evening culminates into the release of a rehabilitated owl into the wild. The owl will be released at dusk around 8-8:30pm.
$20North Sac Music in the Park
Sacramento Police and Sheriff's Memorial at Woodlake Park 500 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CAFamilies can enjoy a free North Sac Music in the Park performance on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Sacramento Police and Sheriff's Memorial at Woodlake Park. The Sacramento Philharmonic will put on a free performance from 5pm to 7:30pm. Bring blankets and chairs! No registration required.
FreeWatermelon Festival (West Sacramento)
Dave's Pumpkin PatchCelebrate all things watermelon at the Watermelon Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Dave's Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento. This event has free admission and will include the jumping pillow, a watermelon eating contest, watermelon lemonade, live music, BBQ, games, and more.
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