Pinball fanatics will want to head to Lodi for the Golden State Pinball Festival during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026. There will be hundreds of pinball machines at the festival that will all be set to free play. A kids' tournament will take place each day of the event. Proceeds from the festival also support the wonderful Worlds of Wonder kid's science museum in Lodi.
FoodieLand takes place during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026 at Cal Expo. This family-friendly foodie event will have tons of vendors with a diverse range of cuisines to choose from.
Ballerinas can meet Princess Rapunzel on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Tutu School Sacramento. There will be Tangled-inspired dances, sing-alongs, storytime, and photo opportunities.
The free Promenade of Mermaids will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. The family-friendly march will take place in Old Sacramento from 4pm-7pm to kick off the California Mermaid Convention. The march will begin from the Embarcadero in Old Sacramento.
The California Mermaid Convention swims into Rancho Cordova with children's activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026, each day from 10am to 4pm. This is a family-friendly event that includes specific children's programming such as kids swimming with mermaids, and participating in land-based games and treasure hunts.
Head to Safetyville USA on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Maggie's Ride, a free family event where kids can safely learn how to ride bikes
Heartland's free Summer Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This family-friendly event will have games, kids' activities, snacks, giveaways, and community resources for children and caregivers.
Fly over to Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Escape to Neverland Day. There will be games, crafts, and fairies floating around.
The new Folsom Bike Park will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening in Cummings Family Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Bike riders of all ages can check out the brand-new features at the park at this free community celebration. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 11am.
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.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, May 16, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
A K-Pop Freebie-Making event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Arcade Library from 11am to 1pm. Make bracelets, keychains, bookmarks, pins, and more that you can take along to your next K-Pop concert.
Families can enjoy Spring Time in the Square on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. There will be a kids zones, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and more.
The Creative Space will have its annual Asian Pacific CultureFest at District 56 in Elk Grove on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The day will celebrate API culture with vendors, food, art, music, and more.
Curtis Fest will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Curtis Park. The free family-friendly artisan fair will have activities for kids, vendors, and more.