Summer Reading: Grow Resilient Families (Carmichael)
Join Ms. Hannah of Grow Resilient Families for a free music class on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Carmichael Library. This free music class is ideal for ages 0-5.
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Events
- Carmichael Library 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael, CA
Dino Eye Magnets (South Davis)
South Davis Montgomery Library 1441 Danbury St, Davis, CAKids of all ages can create their own dino eye magnets on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. This is a free event.
FreeSummer Reading: Fairytale Town Animals
Central Library 828 I St, Sacramento, CAHead to the Central Library on Saturday, July 25, 2026 to check out Fairytale Town Animals as part of Summer Reading.
FreeSummer Reading: Mad Science (Pocket)
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento, CABe amazed at a Mad Science Up, Up and Away show about air and pressure where objects will defy gravity on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library.
FreeJonathan's Amazing Magic Show (Southgate)
Southgate Library 6132 66th Ave, Sacramento, CAJonathan's Amazing Magic Show will be a free 45-minute performance on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Southgate Library. This magic show is ideal for kids ages 6-9.
FreePaint Party with Pixie Tribe (Elk Grove)
Elk Grove Library 8900 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CAKids of all ages can participate in a Paint Party on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Elk Grove Library. Pixie Tribe will also be doing face painting.
FreeSacramento River Cats Christmas in July
Sutter Health Park 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento, CA'Tis the season for Christmas in July at the Sacramento River Cats game on Saturday, July 25, 2026 versus the Oklahoma City Comets. Expect festive fun as the holidays come early.
Annual Pear Fair
180 Primasing Ave Courtland, CAThe annual Pear Fair will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in the Sacramento River Delta town of Courtland. Entry to the fair is free. There will be a kids' area with a wide range of fun activities, a Youth Duck Calling, a Fun Run, and more. While there is no admission fee to attend the Pear Fair, parking is $20; cash only.
FreePaleta Popsicle Program (McKinley)
McKinley Library 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CAKids can enjoy a free paleta (popsicle) on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the McKinley Library from 10:30am to 11:30am. Bilingual music will be performed by Mariela's Music Time. Free books will be provided to kids while supplies last.
FreeWOW For All Day (Lodi)
World of Wonders Science Museum 2 N Sacramento St, Lodi, CAWorld of Wonder Science Museum (WOW) in Lodi will have free all-day admission for all on select Sundays in 2026.
FreeMovie in the Park (Southgate)
Larry Gury Community Park 9875 Wildhawk West Drive, Sacramento, CA +3 moreSouthgate 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.
FreeSummer Family Friday at The Crocker
Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CASummer Family Friday at The Crocker Art Museum is a monthly program for kids of all ages in June and August 2026 on the first Friday of the month. Each month will have a different theme and include hands-on art, live performances, and creative fun. Summer Family Friday is included with regular museum admission.
$15Yolo County Fair
Yolo County Fairgrounds 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, CAThe Yolo County Fair takes place for two weeks in 2026, from August 7-9 & 12-16, 2026. The "Hog August Nights" fair has free entry at the gate. Parking is $10 per car.
First Fridays (Oak Park)
3428 3rd Ave. Sacramento, CAThe Food Literacy Center will have monthly First Fridays in Oak Park from June to August at 3428 3rd Avenue. There will be a free kids farmers market, free popcorn, and family-friendly activities from 5pm to 8pm while supplies last.
FreeDive-In Movie (West Sacramento)
West Sacramento Recreation Center 2801 Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento, CARecreation 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.
$18Nature Explorers at Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CANature 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.
Dave's Pumpkin Patch Summerween Party
Dave's Pumpkin Patch 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CASpooky season comes early in West Sacramento. Summerween at Dave's Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The mischievous summer day will have BBQ, a jumping pillow, pony rides, live music, and family fun. Costumes are welcome but optional. Admission is free!
FreeDive-In Movie Friday Night Movie (Galt)
Gora Aquatic Center 630 Chabolla Ave, Galt, CAAs part of Friday Night Movies in Galt, there will be a free Dive-In Movie on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Gora Aquatic Center. The movie Moana will be shown. Families can enjoy free Friday Night Movies every second Friday of the month at Veterans Field in Galt from June to September 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at dusk.
FreeDroneArt Show: Harry Potter™
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CAAttention, muggles! A DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ will light up the Sacramento skies for two summer nights on August 14 & 15, 2026 at Cal Expo. Be amazed at 1,200 drones recreating characters and favorite moments from Harry Potter™ films. Arrive early for themed food and drinks. This show is family-friendly and for all ages. Kids under 3 attend for free.
National Honey Bee Day (Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary)
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CAThe Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be buzzin' on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for National Honey Bee Day. Kids can participate in bee-themed activities while learning about pollinators. There will also be live bee demos. Stop by the honey tasting tables, and don't forget to pick up a jar of honey harvested at the Folsom Zoo.
$10Monster Jam at Golden 1 Center
Golden 1 Center 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CAMonster Jam revs and rolls into Sacramento for two days on August 15 & 16, 2026. The action takes place at the Golden 1 Center. Pit parties will also occur at select shows.
Sacramento Banana Festival
Land Park 3855 East Park Road, Sacramento, CAThe Sacramento Banana Festival will take place for two days on August 16 & 17, 2025 in Land Park. The Banana Festival is a multicultural family-friendly festival where countries are celebrated that grow bananas. There will be a kids' zone with banana-themed activities, reptile meet & greets, hands-on art activities, a kids' inflatable obstacle course, food featuring bananas, live music, contests and more!
$10Movies Off the Wall at The Crocker
Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CAThe 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.
$16Dive-In Movie (Elk Grove)
Elk Grove Aquatics Center 9701 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CASplash 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.
$8Harry Potter Night at Sacramento River Cats
Sutter Health Park 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento, CACalling all wizards and muggles: The Sacramento River Cats will have Harry Potter Night on Saturday, August 22, 2026. There will be themed entertainment during the baseball game. Additionally, fireworks will take place after the game.