Celebrate California Biodiversity Week with a free family-friendly kickoff event on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. There will be kid-friendly activities at partner booths. Pick up a Nature Bingo Card from the Fish & Wildlife table and explore the property and interpretive signs along a Water Education Walking Tour.
The Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Nature Smells Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from hands-on science to art.
California's 175th birthday will be celebrated at the California Museum on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Join this free California Statehood Celebration to explore artifacts like the original 1849 California Constitution, interactive crafts, and live performances. There will also be complimentary "bear-thday" cupcakes at this family-friendly event.
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.
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.
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.
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.