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.
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.
Families can get creative with clay during Playhouse and Playdough at The Crocker Art Museum on Saturday, July 25, 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.
The California Automobile Museum will have a celebration for its Carburetor Corners Opening Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This exhibit will be an imaginary rest stop on Route 66 with new vintage vehicles. There will be activities for kids, food trucks, and more. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Summer Family Friday at The Crocker Art Museum is a monthly program for kids of all ages in June and August 2026 on the first Friday of the month. Each month will have a different theme and include hands-on art, live performances, and creative fun. Summer Family Friday is included with regular museum admission.
Kids can attend Wearable Worlds: Costume Design for All Ages on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at The Crocker Art Museum. Creative kids can bring costumes to life with different colors, textures, and materials to create your own wearable costume.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Kids are encouraged to dress for messy fun in either a swimsuit, play clothes, or rain boots. There will be sticky, gooey, messy, and dirty fun. A wash-off station will be available. A change of clothes is also recommended.
Families can check out Careers on Wheels on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento. Kids can get up close with a variety of vehicles from 10am to 2pm. This event is included with regular museum admission.
All visitors will get FREE admission to the California Museum on Sunday, August 30, 2026 for Community Appreciation Day. Pre-registration is not required for entry.
Turtle Travels is a brand-new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children's Museum in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The exhibit will consist of a giant game board that will require interactive stations. Turtle Travels will be on exhibit through January 17, 2027.
Race over to the California Automobile Museum on Friday, September 25, 2026 for a screening of Pixar's Cars. Watch the movie surrounded by vintage cars inside the museum. Popcorn is included. The movie begins at 5:30pm.