A free community Watch Party will take place on Monday, July 6, 2026 to cheer on Team USA take on Belgium in the World Cup at District 56. The event kicks off at 5pm and is in a family-friendly atmosphere.
To celebrate the opening of the new Westacre Park in West Sacramento, there will be a free Party in the Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. There will be family-friendly activities, treats, stickers, water bottle giveaways, and more.
Go 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!
Race 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.
Launch 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.
Celebrate 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.
Conquer fun obstacles like an inflatable water slide and navigate through a foam frenzy during the 1.2-mile Fair Oaks Summer Fun on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This 1.2-mile course for kids will take place in Phoenix Park.
Fly over to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for Bats and Crafts on Saturday, July 25, 2026. There will be bat meet and greets, arts and crafts, games, and other bat-themed things. This event is for young kids who have early bedtimes.
Don't be late for a very important date with the Elk Grove Kiwanis Club and Cosumnes CSD. A Mad Hatter Tea Party takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Don a party hat and enjoy brunch with small sandwiches, desserts, and soft beverages like iced tea and lemonade. There will also be activities and games for kids. This event is recommended for kids ages 3+.
The annual Pear Fair will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in the Sacramento River Delta town of Courtland. Entry to the fair is free. There will be a kids' area with a wide range of fun activities, a Youth Duck Calling, a Fun Run, and more. While there is no admission fee to attend the Pear Fair, parking is $20; cash only.