The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5pm to 6:30pm. Children and their families can delight in a night of dancing and museum play. Shamrock Shimmy is $3 and pre-registration is required.
Parents can drop off kids ages 4-12 for a Mad Tea Party-themed night of fun and activities at Fairytale Town on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5-9pm. Kids will get to do activities, crafts, games, have dinner, and watch a movie while making new friends and participating in entertaining activities.
Head to the Sacramento Zoo for a roar-some Jurassic Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026. There will be movie-inspired vehicles throughout the zoo, and dino-themed food and drinks. The monthly Nature Explorers program at the Sacramento Zoo will also be dinosaur-themed. Kids wearing a paleontologist or dinosaur costume might win a free prize. This event is included with regular zoo admission.
Families can participate in the free Family Fun at the Lake at Lodi Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2026. All ages are welcome. This month's theme is Paint & Pollinators where families can create pollinator-themed art.
Families can attend a free Springtime Eggventure on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the North Sacramento Family Resource Center. There will be an egg hunt, games, crafts, cotton candy, dental screenings, and other resources for families.
Introduce kids to an orchestra at the Family Concert: Young Person's Guide on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. This one-hour concert will feature Benjamin Britten’s beloved The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and will be narrated by Omari Tau. Another highlight will be the interactive instrument petting zoo after the performance where kids will get to test out various musical instruments.
Families can attend the free North Natomas Kite Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Northlake Community Park. Fly kites, see a model rocket demo, see live performances, and enjoy a day of free kite flying fun.
Don your green and head to the Old Sacramento Waterfront for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The parade kicks off at 12:30pm.
Celebrate kiddos with March birthdays at a Birthday Babies event on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Space To Play in Elk Grove. There will be a b-day celebration from 2-4pm with a special rate of $10. The celebration will include cupcakes, a birthday certificate from Space To Play, and a b-day coloring project.
The EDH Shamrock Festival will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. This is a free family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Festival for all to enjoy. There will be live music, including a DJ for kids. Kid-friendly activities include face painting and cotton candy.
Families can enjoy a Pi Day celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library. This free event will include playing Bingo starting at 3:14pm, as well as math games.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Elys Play House in Citrus Heights on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Kids will get to go on a gold treasure hunt, see the Heeler sisters, do a paint project, enjoy open play, and will receive a goodie bag.