Join STEM Global Action for a free STEM Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. Students in grades K-12 will get to participate in 60 various STEM activities from making elephant toothpaste to riding a hovercraft, building rockets, and so many more hands-on activities.
Folsom Pedal Quest invites 500 bike riders of all ages to participate in a free self-guided "quest" through the connected bike paths of Folsom on Saturday, May 2, 2026. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend the event. Kids ages 3-6 can participate in the Balance Bike Bash where t hey can pedal on balance bikes through Historic Folsom.
The UC Davis California Raptor Center has its free, annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Kids can see raptors and participate in educational activities at this family-friendly event.
Have a roar-some time at Dinosaur Day at the Koobs Nature Area on Saturday, May 2, 2026. There will be interactive dinosaur-themed activities for kids at this free event.
The Force Takes Flight: Open Cockpit heads into the galaxy at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Explore aircraft cockpits in a galaxy far far away alongside costumed characters. Dressing up in galactic gear is encouraged.
The Rocklin Civic Celebration: Red, White & Bluegrass celebrates the City of Rocklin on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free, family-friendly community event kicks off with a parade at 3:30pm from Front Street to Johnson-Springview Park. The festivities continue at Johnson-Springview Park with live music, entertainment, and a fireworks and drone show finale at 8:20pm.
Have a roar-some time at the Dinosaur Day and Science Fest on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Sierra College in Rocklin. The day will be full of family-friendly activities from chemistry experiments to live animals, and more. Choose to attend the morning or afternoon session.
Bring bikes and helmets to a free Family Bike Party on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the North Natomas Community Center parking lot. There will be bike party activities for children ages 3-12 that include a bicycle obstacle course, helmet checks, a traffic circle, free Kona Ice, and more!
BerryFest Strawberry Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival in Woodland taking place over Mother's Day Weekend on May 9 & 10, 2026, celebrating the bounty of strawberry season at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
Kids will love getting close to check out animals at Wildlife Wonders on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Maidu Museum in Roseville. Go wild for animals like raccoons, owls, snakes, and skunks, while participating in animal-themed crafts.
Mission Oaks will have its 5th annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Gibbons Park in Carmichael. There will be many activities for kids of all ages including carnival games, a bubble zone, petting zoo, art zone, crafts, and an obstacle course.
Celebrate Folsom's 80th Birthday Celebration at a free community party on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Folsom City Lions Park. There will be entertainment, carnival games, and lots of family fun. The 1st 500 youth guests will also get free entry to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
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.
Fly over to Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Escape to Neverland Day. There will be games, crafts, and fairies floating around.
Elk Grove's free Big Truck Day will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at District 56. In honor of National Public Works Week, kids can explore the big trucks that operate in Elk Grove, play in sand pits, and build mini cities.
Enchanted Indoor Playground in Elk Grove will celebrate its 3rd birthday on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The day will include face painting, an art class, and characters visiting with kids at the indoor playground. Reservations are recommended.
To celebrate. National Public Works, families can attend the free Meet The Machines event on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Kids can get up close to vehicles at this community event. This is a free event but registration is required.
The annual International Kids Festival is a free outdoor family-friendly festival that will take place in Land Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kids will love the pony rides, train rides, dancing, performances, bounce houses, face painting, and tons more fun.
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opens its water park for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, 2026. As the temperatures in Sacramento begin to warm up, cool down with water attractions for all ages at this entertainment center in Roseville.
Orangevale's Summer Palooza is a three-day community festival taking place May 29-31, 2026 at Orangevale Community Park. The summer celebration will have carnival rides, games, live entertainment on a main stage, a free kids zone, vendors, food, and more. The Red, White & Blue Parade takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9am.
Kids can check out different kinds of trucks for free at the 5th annual Trucktopia on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in West Sacramento.
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Sakura season at the annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at its new location this year at Russell Field at UC Davis. The free community festival features live music like Taiko drumming, delicious food and drinks, and activities for all ages, like mochi pounding.
Head to Michael David Winery for a free Family Night Carnival on Saturday, May 30, 2026. There will be carnival games, face painting, bubbles, and more family fun at this family-friendly vineyard in Lodi.