Escape to Neverland Day
Fly over to Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Escape to Neverland Day. There will be games, crafts, and fairies floating around.
Fly over to Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Escape to Neverland Day. There will be games, crafts, and fairies floating around.
The new Folsom Bike Park will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening in Cummings Family Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Bike riders of all ages can check out the brand-new features at the park at this free community celebration. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 11am.
Bring a toy or game and learn how to readapt it for children with disabilities at ReCreate in Rocklin during their Adapting Play & Art Workshop on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, May 16, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
A K-Pop Freebie-Making event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Arcade Library from 11am to 1pm. Make bracelets, keychains, bookmarks, pins, and more that you can take along to your next K-Pop concert.
A Seat at the Table Books will be having a Walk & Roll to the Bookstore on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The day will have various walks from multiple starting points in Elk Grove that lead to A Seat at the Table Books to celebrate Bike Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Small Business Month. There will be free activities back at the bookstore.
Kids can see a free Mad Science show about air and pressure on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Southgate Library. Prepare for science defying the laws of gravity that will amaze kids of all ages.
The Folsom Lake Symphony will perform a free Twilight Delight concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Zittel Family Amphitheater beginning at 8:30pm. Performance selections will include Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters, Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Best of the Beatles medley, and more. No tickets required. Seating area opens at 6pm. Bring your own (full-size) chairs.
Celebrate bees and honey at the annual California Honey Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds for two days on Saturday May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. Taste honey, observe live bees, and participate in family-friendly fun in the Kid Zone. There will be over 100 vendors at the California Honey Festival, along with live music, food, cooking demos, and an educational stage.
Families can enjoy Spring Time in the Square on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. There will be a kids zones, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and more.

The California Mermaid Convention swims into Rancho Cordova with children's activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026, each day from 10am to 4pm. This is a family-friendly event that includes specific children's programming such as kids swimming with mermaids, and participating in land-based games and treasure hunts.
The Creative Space will have its annual Asian Pacific CultureFest at District 56 in Elk Grove on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The day will celebrate API culture with vendors, food, art, music, and more.
Urban Roots will be celebrating their 8-year anniversary in Sacramento, Friday to Sunday, May 15-17, 2026 with a carnival celebration. There will be carnival games and prizes, faire food, and more. All ages are welcome. While the anniversary party is all weekend, most events will occur on Saturday and Sunday.
Head to Vierra Farms (Dave's Pumpkin Patch) in West Sacramento on Sunday, May 17, 2026 for their Spring Social. The afternoon will include bouquets and food. Plus, kids will get to bounce on the jumping pillow. Tickets include a main dish, two sides, roll, non-alcoholic drink, and one build-your-own floral bouquet.
FoodieLand takes place during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026 at Cal Expo. This family-friendly foodie event will have tons of vendors with a diverse range of cuisines to choose from.
Pinball fanatics will want to head to Lodi for the Golden State Pinball Festival during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026. There will be hundreds of pinball machines at the festival that will all be set to free play. A kids' tournament will take place each day of the event. Proceeds from the festival also support the wonderful Worlds of Wonder kid's science museum in Lodi.
Kids can take to the miniature Sacramento streets of Safetyville USA to ride their bikes and learn about bike safety at Safetyville Bike Rodeos. Pre-registration for the event is required.
Celebrate the Peter Bertelsen Memorial Park Grand Re-Opening with a brand-new firetruck-themed splash pad on Monday, May 18, 2026. There will be food, family-friendly activities, and music at this free community celebration.
Elk Grove's free Big Truck Day will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at District 56. In honor of National Public Works Week, kids can explore the big trucks that operate in Elk Grove, play in sand pits, and build mini cities.
Families can get up close to a variety of vehicles during City Works Day on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Folsom City Lions Park. This free, family-friendly event will have Folsom service vehicles and trucks, and activities.
Enchanted Indoor Playground in Elk Grove will celebrate its 3rd birthday on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The day will include face painting, an art class, and characters visiting with kids at the indoor playground. Reservations are recommended.
To celebrate. National Public Works, families can attend the free Meet The Machines event on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Kids can get up close to vehicles at this community event. This is a free event but registration is required.
Families can enjoy a free outdoor movie on Friday, May 22, 2026 as part of Friday Flicks at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. The movie Elio will begin playing at 8pm/sunset. There will be free movie-themed activities before the movie from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
The annual International Kids Festival is a free outdoor family-friendly festival that will take place in Land Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kids will love the pony rides, train rides, dancing, performances, bounce houses, face painting, and tons more fun.
The free Mack Road Block Party will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center in Sacramento.