Don your cape and fly over to the Fountains of Roseville for Superhero Sunday on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Spiderman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and Superman will be at the Fountains of Roseville for photo ops for kids at this free event. Popsicles will also be available from Guest Services while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged.
Celebrate the 175th birthday of California's Statehood at a free family-friendly block party on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The block party will take place at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. There will be activities for kids, food trucks, music, and a birthday cake. A laser display will occur 30 minutes after sunset.
Ciao Folsom! takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 and celebrates Italian culture with Folsom's sister city, Pieve del Grappa. There will be an Italian-themed market and entertainment at this free family-friendly event. Cultural activities will occur from 11am to 2pm.
Don't miss paddleboarders dressed as Italian gondoliers paddling in the water near Rainbow Bridge on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Spectators will be able to watch the event after the Ciao Folsom! market. The paddle will take place at 10am.
Meet the Machines drives into Rancho Cordova on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hagan Community Park. This free touch-a-truck event will have over 20 machines and vehicles for families to check out. There will be additional activities such as games, giant slides, and more.
Kids & Trucks revs into Lincoln on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This free touch-a-truck event will take place at McBean Park. Kids will get to climb into trucks and interact with different city vehicles.
The Folsom Powerhouse 130th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This free event will have STEM-themed exhibits, tours of the Powerhouse, and Junior Ranger activities.
Kids can burst into fun at the free Bubble Bash on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights. There will be bubble stations, a giant foam zone, bubble games and crafts, interactive bubble performances, face painting, balloon twisters, and more. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Kids Fest will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Enchanted Natomas. The free event will support childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There will be many free activities for families at the festival from slime to a bounce house, character visits, and more.
Arrghh! Pirates, princesses, and mermaids are invited to attend the Buccaneer Ball on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Sacramento Children's Museum. Prepare for an evening of fun at the museum. Registration is recommended.
Enjoy Ballet in the Park for free in Land Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Ballet dancers will take the stage. Bring a blanket and picnic for the performances.
Ghostbusters Day takes place at Fairytale Town on Saturday, September 20, 2025. There will be arts & crafts, Ghostbusters games, and surprises. This event is included with regular admission.
The Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The free family-friendly festival will have a kids' park, live music, chicken decorating contest, food trucks, and more!
Fall Family Fest will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. This free fall festival will have tons of fun activities for kids including a Big Trucks Zone with large trucks to explore, interactive activities, and live performances.
The Placerville Oktoberfest & El Dorado County Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Historic Main Street in Placerville. This free, family-friendly event will have a family fun zone with kids carnival games, corn hole, Jenga, a pretzel toss, fall fun, and lots of food.
Say goodbye to the summer at the EDH Summer Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Community Park in El Dorado Hills. There will be tons of family fun, including carnival games, face painting, a petting zoo, rides, inflatables, live music, food vendors, and more.
Kids ages 4-15 can participate in the Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at Fairytale Town on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Obstacles over and through Fairytale Town's notable play structures will be a whole new way to experience this beloved Land Park attraction.
CrockerCon takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Crocker Art Museum. This free family festival will celebrate cartoons, comics, and pop culture. Come to CrockerCon in cosplay, interact with comic book creators, and explore over 60 exhibitors.
All aboard for one of the most popular holiday events in Sacramento for kids! Tickets for the California Railroad Museum's annual and beloved 2025 The Polar Express train ride go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. You'll want to act fast on these tickets as they sell out quickly!
Join The Wonder Grove and Stonegate Elementary for a free Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Kids will get to play with slime, bubbles, chalk art, build a cardboard city, and more.
The biggest Nerf war in Sacramento will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Safetyville USA. The battle will be put on by Mobile Foam Fights.
Celebrate North Highlands will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Freedom Park. This free family event will have activities and games for kids, performances on a community stage, and food vendors.
The Sacramento Reptile Show returns to Cal Expo on September 27 & 28, 2025. The largest reptile exhibit in Northern California brings tons of reptiles for families to see and interact with, including a chance to meet a real, live 10 ft, 100 lb alligator.
The Folsom Renaissance Faire & Joust takes place on September 27 & 28, 2025 at Folsom City Lions Park. All ages are welcome to attend this medieval adventure. There will be games, crafts, puppet shows, story telling, jousting tournaments, and characters from pirates to fairies.
Enjoy the Block Party Experience on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at DOCO. This free, family-friendly event will have fun for all ages, a petting zoo, rock wall, games, activities for kids, crafts, live music, and more.