Step right up to the Marinelli Bros. Circus at Florin Town Center from June 25 to July 6, 2026! This all-new family-owned circus combines old-world charm with incredible feats and stunts in an intimate, one-ring setting. Families won't want to miss the action in Sacramento at this thrilling two-hour show under the big top.
Sky Port Restaurant & Bar in Elk Grove will have a Seaside Mermaid Princess Dinner Flight on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The family-friendly character dining experience will include storytime, a meet and greet, games, activities, vocal performances, photo ops, and more. Dinner is included with every ticket and a kids option is available.
Celebrate the Westacre Park Grand Opening on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11am. This highly anticipated new West Sacramento park and splash pad officially opens to the public for families to enjoy.
The Latino Chicano Celebration at North Natomas Regional Park will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026. This free community festival will have music, food, and culture.
Recreation Center in West Sacramento will have two dive-in movies in 2026 where you can watch movies while in the pool! Pool access begins 30 minutes before the movie starts playing at sundown.
To celebrate the opening of the new Westacre Park in West Sacramento, there will be a free Party in the Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. There will be family-friendly activities, treats, stickers, water bottle giveaways, and more.
Nature Explorers is a monthly, open play, drop-in program at the Sacramento Zoo that includes sensory play, interactive activities, nature observation, and more on the first Saturday of every month, all year. The theme changes each month. Nature Explorers takes place from 10am to 2pm behind the restroom near The Okapi Trail, and is included with regular zoo admission.
Celebrate Oak Park will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at McClatchy Park. There will be food, music, community resources, giveaways, and more.
Kids of all ages can see a free Marc Griffiths ventriloquist show on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
Reading With A Conductor will occur on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Johnson Pool in Roseville during Parent-Tot playtime. This is a free event for kids, and pool admission is free.
Create free mini dino gardens in jars on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento.
Splash into an outdoor movie at Dive-In Movie at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. In 2026, family-friendly movies in the pool will be shown once a month from June to August. The pool opens at 4pm, and the movies begin showing at sunset.
The Sacramento River Cats will be having Star Wars Night on Saturday, July 11, 2026 versus the the Salt Lake Bees. The force will be strong at the ballpark.
Summer Family Fun Fest will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square. There will be a kids zone, kids crafts, food trucks, live bands, and vendors.
Babies ages 0-3 can enjoy a free Baby Rave with children's songs with EDM spins on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Woodland Public Library in Yolo County. Babies can stay and play and get messy after the dance party. Note that there will be moving lights, glow effects, and music.
River City Food Bank will have a free diaper distribution for families in need on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the RCFB Arden-Arcade site from 10:30am to 12pm. 25-50 diapers per household will be distributed. This is a diapers-only distribution. IDs are not required but helpful. Available first-come, first-serve until supplies run out.
Families can attend the free United for Learning World Cup Family Event on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Ralph Richardson Center from 11am to 2pm. There will be soccer activities for kids of all ages, a World Cup Semifinal Game watch, learning stations, and resources for back-to-school readiness. No registration required.
Southgate Recreation & Park's District free annual Movie in the Park series returns on various Tuesday and Thursday summer evenings in 2026. Each movie will be shown at a different park. Arrive early at 6pm for kid-friendly activities from the R.E.C. Van, games, and crafts. Movies will begin playing at sunset.
Kids will love Pokémon can head to the Folsom Public Library on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for a free Pokémon Party. There will be crafts, games and activities in the Children's area. A Pokémon card trading will also occur at 3pm.
The Crocker Art Museum screens Movies Off the Wall on monthly Thursday evenings the summer. Films will be showed in the museum's outdoor courtyard. This movie series is better for teens and college students. The 2026 movie theme is romantic comedies from the 90s and early 2000s.
NorCal Resist will have a free food and diaper distribution for those in need in Sacramento on Friday, July 17, 2026. The distribution will occur at Baart at 310 Harris Avenue in Sacramento from 10am to 12pm.
Families can attend the free Arden Fair Kids' Club Summer Program every Friday and Saturday from June 12 to July 25, 2026, from 1pm to 2pm. The free hour of kids' activities will include hands-on activities, performances, and games.
Go ice skating for free at Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July on Friday, July 17, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. Get in the holiday spirit with a free pop-up ice skating rink and jolly atmosphere. Bring socks to the event. All ice skates are provided for free!
Kids can drop off their stuffies to the Sylvan Oaks Library on Friday, July 17, 2026. There will be an after-hours pajama storytime before leaving their stuffies overnight. Pick up your stuffies on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kids will receive a goodie bag and get to see what their stuffies did all night.
Family Movie Night returns to Folsom for three nights in summer 2026. Families will get to watch outdoor movies for free at unique family-friendly locations in Folsom, including the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, Andy Morin Sports Complex, and Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Each movie night will have free activities themed to the location from 6:30pm to 8pm. Movies begin at 8:30pm.