The 14th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day is Saturday, February 8, 2025, where nine museums/collections will open their doors for free to the public. This event aims to inspire young kids to pursue careers in science.
Blast off to the Aerospace Museum for Roaring Rockets on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10am to 2pm. The day will be filled with interactive STEM-themed activities.
The Explorit Science Center in Davis will host a Marine Mammal weekend over President's Day Weekend from February 14 - 17, 2025. Families will receive a marine-related gift set while supplies last.
The annual Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento returns on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Over 20 museums participate in the event.
The World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi celebrates its 16th birthday by offering free admission to visitors on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
STEM activities at the Aerospace Museum are out of this world on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5pm to 6:30pm.
Kids who are fans of Gabby's Dollhouse can meet Gabby in-person at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and participate in a day of themed activities.
The Aerospace Museum will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, March 29, 2025. This Spring event is STEM-themed with a Teddy Bear Picnic. Kids are encouraged to bring their own teddy bears along for the event.
A Mad Hatter Tea Party will take place at the Explorit Science Center in Davis on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Artful Tot is an ongoing monthly program at the Crocker Art Museum for toddlers, ages 19-36 months old. Artful Tot is included with museum admission.
The Aerospace Museum has a day of Marvelous Magnets on Saturday, April 5, 2025 with interactive STEM activities.
The Aerospace Museum will have an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10am to 2pm.
The Great Wall Youth Orchestra will perform live on traditional Chinese instruments in the California State Railroad Museum's roundhouse on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
May the force be with you at Star Wars Open Cockpit at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Explore aircraft cockpits in a galaxy far far away alongside costumed characters. Dressing up in galactic gear is encouraged.
¡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.