¡Descubra!, a free family festival will take place at The Crocker Art Museum on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The festival will celebrate the contributions of the Latino community while serving as the closing ceremony for the Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective exhibition.
Pop into Bubble Bonanza on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Aerospace Museum. From interactive activities like creating bubble wands, bubble demos, science experiments, and stepping into a giant bubble, kids will be bursting with bubble fun.
Bring your dance moves to the Pride with Leo and Friends Dance Party at the Sacramento Children's Museum on June 7, 2025. The evening of love, family, and community will include a dance party, museum play, and Pride activities.
Celebrate hands-on learning at Kids' Day at the Sacramento History Museum on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This family-friendly event will feature various learning stations from Sacramento museums and organizations.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Blast off to the Aerospace Museum for Roaring Rockets on Saturday, Juy 5, 2025, from 10am to 2pm. The day will be filled with interactive STEM-themed activities.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Friday, August 15, 2025. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Summer Family Friday will take place at The Crocker Art Museum every fourth Friday of the summer in 2025 from May through August for kids ages 6-10. Each month will have a different theme.
Join the Sacramento History Museum for their final days of their Sacramento in a Can exhibit. "You Can Do It" Days will occur over Labor Day Weekend from August 30 - September 1, 2025. Families can participate in various activities from designing a can label to a selfie with Sacratomato.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Friday, October 17, 2025. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Snoopy and the Red Baron is a traveling exhibit flying into the Aerospace Museum of California on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The exhibit will tell the story of the Peanuts' World War I Flying Ace through comic strips, memorabilia, and vintage toys. Check out Snoopy's storyline from October 18 to December 31, 2025.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Friday, November 14, 2025. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
The 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day is Saturday, February 21, 2026, where museums/collections will open their doors for free to the public. This event aims to inspire young kids to pursue careers in science. This event is free and family-friendly. Free parking is also available at all the institutions.
Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento takes place on March 7 & 8, 2026. Over 20 Sacramento area museums will offer free museums but tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets for Free Museum Weekend become available on Monday, March 2 at 9am PST. Tickets go fast, so act quickly!
The annual Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento returns on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026. Over 20 museums participate in the event. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve free passes for Free Museum Weekend. Pre-registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9am PST.
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.
The Aerospace Museum will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This Spring science event will have spring-themed experiments, hand-on activities, and more.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Families can get creative with clay during Playhouse and Playdough at The Crocker Art Museum on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Inspiration may strike after children will watch clips and then get to create their own clay characters and accessories as they bring clay to life.
Celebrate Earth STEAM Day at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. There will be special activities to honor the planet.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
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.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Saturday, May 23, 2026. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
SMUD MOSAC will have a K-Pop Demon Hunters Laser Show on select Saturdays March to May 2026. Two show times will include 10:30am and 4pm. Museum admission is required for entry, and is an additional $5 for the Laser Show. Online advance purchase of tickets is recommended as shows are likely to sell out.
Take Dad to the Aerospace Museum of California for Top Dad Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Explore aircraft, participate in interactive activities, and spend quality time together.