Girls Own the Field will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Placer Valley Soccer Complex in Roseville. Athletes will get to participate in an all-girls lacrosse or field hockey clinic. Attendees will receive a t-shirt and other free gifts at the event. Event registration closes on January 30, 2026 at 12pm.
The Sacramento Zoo will have Species in the Spotlight on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 9am to noon. Zebras and hornbills will be the animals in the spotlight. Kids can create a Grevy's zebra mask, hornbill bracelet, and get a zebra trading card.
The California Automobile Museum premieres their newest exhibit about Route 66 on Saturday, January 31, 2026. To celebrate the newest exhibit, there will be kids' activities, music, and food from a local vendor from 11am to 3pm. Event is included with regular museum admission.
Join Helping Hands OV for a free Community Valentine's Card Making Party on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Orangevale Library. Cards will be made to distribute through the Valentine's For Senior program. All ages are welcome. Bring your own supplies, or use the ones that will be provided at the event.
SF Giants fans can get free tickets for the FanFest stop in Sacramento on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Sutter Health Park from 12pm to 3pm. The Sacramento stop will feature José Butto, Heliot Ramos and Robbie Ray with teammates, coaches and Lou Seal. While this is a free event, tickets are required to attend.
Ever After Wine in Elk Grove will have a kid-friendly Valentine's Day Coasters + Cards Workshop on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Each ticket includes supplies to create two keepsake coasters and Valentine's Day cards. There will be a special kids' menu, and kids of all ages are welcome to attend the event.
With nice weather ahead, there will be Pop Up Open Play at Safetyville USA on February 3 & 5, 2026. Kids can bike the Safetyville streets to learn safe riding skills while enjoying the sunshine. Bring your own bike helmets. Pre-registration is not required and tickets will be sold at the gate.
The Family Resource Center (FCCP) will have a free Love Bug Craft Party for families with children ages 0-11 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Rancho Cordova. Families will get to create handmade gifts for family and friends.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday, February 6, 2026. Enjoy the zoo for a discounted admission rate.
Funderland, Sacramento's kiddie amusement park in Land Park, will open for 2026 season on Friday, February 6, 2026. There will be free entry for the first 80 guests on opening day. The amusement park will have season in-person season passes available for that day only for $20.26 per person.
Kids can decorate heart cookies for free on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. Ingredients and supplies will be provided at this Valentine's Day-themed event.
Free Teen Art Club takes place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Verge Center fort the Arts in Sacramento. February's theme is Black History Month. Short videos and films related to theme will be shown followed by a discussion, and crafts. Teen Art Club is for kids ages 14-18. While this is a free event, registration is required.
It will be Hello Kitty Night at the Sacramento Kings basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 6, 2026. All fans in attendance will receive a Kings and Hello Kitty pencil pouch. There will be face painting, themed photo ops, and cutouts throughout the arena.
Kids can will hike to Cordova Creek as part of the Just For Kids program as Soil Born Farms on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Kids will get to explore along the creek, sing songs, and play games on this adventure. This program is for kids ages 6-11. Bring waterproof shoes.
Head to Galt to celebrate winter wildlife at the free, family-friendly annual Winter Bird Festival on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at McCaffery Middle School. Take part in bird-watching walks, engaging crafts, and a live animal presentation where you can see birds and other wildlife up close.
Valentine's Day Shopping will take place at the D.A.M.N. Good Lavendar Farm & Apiary on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event will feature a 'Fill A Stuffie' with lavender buds and a little red heart. Bears or goats are available for 'Fill A Stuffie.'
Dancers ages 4-6 and 7-10 can participate in a Sleeping Beauty Ballet Day Camp on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Davis Arts Center. In advance of the Sacramento Ballet's upcoming performances of The Sleeping Beauty, dancers can learn ballet technique exploring characters from the production while making crafts. There will also be a mini performance at the end of the day.
Hagan Community Barn in Rancho Cordova will have a family-friendly Valentine's Party on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Families can exchange Valentine's cards with the barn animals.
If your kids love animals and aspire to be a veterinarian, they can attend a free Future Vet Academy on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Kids of all ages will get to rotate through vet stations and get a Future Vet Certificate from Sactown Vet. There will be swag bags, snacks, and drinks. No RSVPs are required for this free event.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Creative Space on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. This free event will have performances from the Tengfei Lion Dance Group, a kids arts and crafts station, lucky red envelopes given to kids while supplies last, vendors, and more.
Join the Chinese New Year Culture Association (CNYCA) for a Year of the Horse celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Luther Burbank High School.
The Sac Town Mardi Gras 2026 Parade on Broadway will hit the Sacramento streets with the spirit of New Orleans on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The parade is free for all and will begin at 10:45am at Oak Park Community Center.
NOTE: This event is sold out but virtual admission is available, which includes a copy of the book, I'm So Happy You're Here. Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets will be doing a storytime, talk, and meet and greet on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Elk Grove United Methodist Church. In partnership with A Seat at the Table Books, Mychal will be reading from his debut picture book, I'm So Happy You're Here.
The Davis Food Co-Op will have a free Citrus Fest on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Free activities will include a citrus grab for kids, citrus taste test, free samples, recipes, and a spin the wheel.
The annual Goat Baby Shower at Spenker Family Farm in Lodi will take place on February 6 & 7, 2026. Mama goats will be celebrated as they prepare for baby goat season. There will be shower games, goat meet and greets, shopping, and cheese and wine tastings. This is a free event with registration for all ages.