The Wonder Grove will have its monthly free Wiggle Worms on Sunday, June 7, 2026 with the theme of We Dig Dinos at Elkhorn Park in West Sacramento. There will be fossil dough imprints, a dinosaur hunt, playing and exploring in nature, a real volcano eruption, and a dinosaur story. This is a free program for kids ages 1-9.
NatureFest will take place at Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Expect live animal shows, interactive STEAM activities, food trucks and more family-friendly experiences.
World of Wonder Science Museum (WOW) in Lodi will have free all-day admission for all on select Sundays in 2026.
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.
Child Action will have its 2nd Annual Father Family Fun Night on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Rancho Cordova. This free event will celebrate dads and include family-friendly activities, backpack giveaways, community resources, food, and more. This is a free event, but registration is required. Limited spots remain.
The annual West Sacramento Juneteenth celebration will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Bridgeway Lake Community Park. This free family-friendly celebration will have activities for kids, music, performances, and the splash pad will stay open late.
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.
Safetyville USA will have a free Family Day on Saturday, June 13, 2025. Resources and information will be available to Sacramento families. Note that Family Day is not a bike event and bike riding will not occur at the event.
Celebrate dad with a Father's Day Mug and Bracelet Making with Spiderman on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at BusyKids in Folsom. Make unlimited bracelets, choose a DIY mug or a premade mug, and hang out with Spiderman.
Free summer fun will take place during the Saturday Splash Series at the Community Pool in El Dorado Hills on select summer Saturdays in 2026. In addition to recreation swim, there will be cannonball contests, lawn games, and music from 3pm to 6pm.
The Sacramento Pride March & Parade will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11am. The march and parade are free for the community to watch and will include floats, vehicles, music, and a lot of love and support celebrating diverse communities.
Celebrate the opening of Washington Park Playground in West Sacramento at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Anyone is welcome to attend this free community celebration, which will have light refreshments and snacks.
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.
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.
For two weekends in June from June 20-21 and June 27-28, 2026, Lavender Blue Harvest Days will take place at Bluestone Meadow Farm and other Apple Hill farms.
The free 2026 Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Oak Park. This family-friendly community celebration will have activities for all ages. Esther's Park will have kid-friendly hands-on activities, games, and tons of fun.
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.
An all-you-can-eat Crystal Creamery ice cream fantasy awaits during the evening of Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Enjoy ice cream tasting stations, interactive activities, and an enchanted marketplace. Fairy-themed or fantasy costumes are encouraged for the event.
The Water Lantern Festival comes to Sacramento for two days on June 20 & 21, 2026. Design a lantern with personal letters, notes, and dreams, then launch it into the water for a mesmerizing experience. This is a family-friendly event with food trucks, fun, and music. Children ages 7 and under attend free.
Start Father's Day with a peaceful paddle at the Lodi Boathouse on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This will be a family-friendly 1.5-hour paddle. Rent a kayak at the Lodi Boathouse or bring your own for the event. Launch will begin at 8:30am. Arrive at 8am.
The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 25-28, 2026. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.
The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 25-28, 2026. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.
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.
The Lodi Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Jessie's Grove Winery. Stroll through a 5-acre flower farm and let the kids enjoy a petting zoo, bubble shows, train ride, bouncy obstacle course, and more. There will also be gondola rides, and wine slushies for the adults.
A free family-friendly Juneteenth Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Black Miners Bar on Folsom Lake. The festival will celebrate Black pioneers who established one of California's earliest black communities in 1849.