Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opens its water park for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, 2026. As the temperatures in Sacramento begin to warm up, cool down with water attractions for all ages at this entertainment center in Roseville.
Teens are welcome to attend the free Teen Takeover - Party Edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Wackford Community Complex. There will be open gym time, plus food and drinks will be available. This is a free event but registration is required.
The Sacramento River Cats will be having a DC Comics Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026 versus the the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Don your cape and get ready for a superhero evening at the ballpark.
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.
The Sacramento Lebanese Festival returns May 22-24, 2026 to 12th Street in Sacramento. The family-friendly event will include favorite food from shawarma to baklava, entertainment, and more.
As part of Broadway Sacramento, BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will take the stage in Sacramento at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center from May 13 to May 24, 2026.
Celebrate Memorial Day at the 2nd Annual Village Westpark Block Party on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Nela Luken Park in Roseville. This free holiday event will have a pancake picnic, bounce houses, bike decorating parade, bubbles, games, and more.
Kick off summer at the Sacramento County Fair! The family-friendly fun returns to Cal Expo for five days from May 21-25, 2026. There will be farm animals, carnival rides, and fried fair food. Expect live entertainment, hands-on exhibits, and more family fun. Children ages 11 and under receive free admission.
An Evening of Enchantment will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Enchanted in Elk Grove. Kids will get to meet and greet with five princesses. There will also be singing and storytime.
Join Public Works in Roseville for a free bike storytime for kids on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. There will be a bike-themed storytime, crafts, and an obstacle course. Kids must bring their own bikes and helmets. Two times will occur at 9:30am and 10:30am.
Rock out at Rhythm On The River in West Sacramento! This free family-friendly summer concert series takes place at Drakes: The Barn on the last Thursday of the month from May through August. Each month is a different genre of music. There will be a Family Fun Zone with free children's activities.
Orangevale's Summer Palooza is a three-day community festival taking place May 29-31, 2026 at Orangevale Community Park. The summer celebration will have carnival rides, games, live entertainment on a main stage, a free kids zone, vendors, food, and more. The Red, White & Blue Parade takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9am.
Youth ages 12-24 can attend the free NorCal Arts After School Program Open House Festival Night on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Albert Einstein Middle School. The event will include free food, henna, face painting, tie-dye, a guitar show, and a student art gallery walk. This is a free event but pre-registration is required.
Kids can check out different kinds of trucks for free at the 5th annual Trucktopia on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in West Sacramento.
Kickoff the summer with the Sacramento Public Library at a Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Tahoe Park. This free event will include interactive activities for kids, a second line parade, instrument petting zoo, live music, and more family fun.
Safetyville USA will have a free Tot Bike Event on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Kids can pedal through the miniature streets of Sacramento while visiting stations to learn about bike safety as kids prepare for biking around Sacramento this summer. Bring bikes and helmets. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Kids in all grades are welcome to attend the free 2026 CCA Positive Altitude event on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Hangar Six at Mather Airport. It will be an afternoon filled with STEM activities such as getting up close to airplanes, and a luncheon with a NASA keynote speaker. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Sakura season at the annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at its new location this year at Russell Field at UC Davis. The free community festival features live music like Taiko drumming, delicious food and drinks, and activities for all ages, like mochi pounding.
Head to The Rink in Sacramento for roar-some time during Dinosaur Skate on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This prehistoric roller skating party will include dino fun and giveaways. Two skating sessions will occur from 1pm to 3:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm.
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.
Head to Michael David Winery for a free Family Night Carnival on Saturday, May 30, 2026. There will be carnival games, face painting, bubbles, and more family fun at this family-friendly vineyard in Lodi.
Movies in the Park return in Elk Grove for 2026. Free family-friendly movies will be shown in various Elk Grove park. Seating begins at 6pm and movies are shown around sundown.
Movies in the Park return in Elk Grove for 2026. Free family-friendly movies will be shown in various Elk Grove park. Seating begins at 6pm and movies are shown around sundown.
Take Note Troupe will put on a free family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park performance of Taming of the Shrew in 2026 at multiple Sacramento area venues. All shows begin at 7:30pm and are completely free to attend. The whole family will enjoy this comedic performance and annual summer tradition.
Celebrate World Parrot Day on Sunday, May 31, 1026 at Fairytale Town. Storytime will be held at 11am in the Story Center with Oliver the green Eclectus Parrot. The book will be Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth.