Celebrate Folsom's 80th Birthday Celebration at a free community party on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Folsom City Lions Park. There will be entertainment, carnival games, and lots of family fun. The 1st 500 youth guests will also get free entry to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
As part of Folsom's 80th Celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2026, snail races will take place from 10am to 2pm. Participants will receive a commemorative snail race t-shirt at this family-friendly tradition. Youth may participate. Contests will also include best snail home presentation, best named, and best dressed snail handler.
Kids can enjoy a storytime with a princess at Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11am to 12pm. This event is included with regular admission.
Celebrate Mom at a Mother's Day Bouquet and Bracelet Making Workshop on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at BusyKids in Folsom. Moms will craft and create with their littles at your own pace. Each ticket includes 1 child and 1 adult.
The Locke Foundation will have its Annual Asian Pacific Spring Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026 on Main Street in Locke. This free family-friendly festival will have lion dances, taiko drums, arts and crafts, martial arts, and more.
A free Mother's Day painting session and snack will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. All ages are welcome to attend. Supplies will be provided.
The 2nd Annual JJD Mela (Punjabi Cultural Event) will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. This free community event will include live Bhangra, Giddha performances, youth talent, culture, vendors, and more.
The 17th Annual Rancho Cordova iFest will take place on Saturday evening, May 9, 2026 at Village Green Park. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate the diversity of the community through art, music, dance, children's activities, and food.
Snuggle with baby goats during the popular Family Goodnight Goats at Spenker Family Farms in Lodi on select dates from February 28 - May 9, 2026. This event is for ages 4+ and children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Help get baby goats to bed by snuggling and reading to them, followed by milk and cookies. Sessions are 30 minutes and will occur at 6pm and 6:30pm.
The Sacramento River Cats will be having a Princess Night on Saturday, May 9, 2026 versus the the Reno Aces. There will be royal themed activities and the enchanting evening will end with fireworks.
Start Mother's Day with a peaceful 90-minute family-friendly paddle at the Lodi Boathouse on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Rent a kayak at the Lodi Boathouse or bring your own for the event. Launch will begin at am. Launch begins at 8:30am and paddle begins at 9am.
BerryFest Strawberry Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival in Woodland taking place over Mother's Day Weekend on May 9 & 10, 2026, celebrating the bounty of strawberry season at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
Fog Willow Farms will have its annual Spring Chicken Family Festival for only three days in 2026 over Mother's Day Weekend, May 8-10, 2026. $12 per person from 9:30am to 6pm. On Mother's Day, moms receive free admission and a small sweet treat.
Little Labs takes place every second Sunday at Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento for toddlers. Little Labs will take place on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Kids will get to do sensory fun art projects.
The Rocklin Community Festival will take place for four days from May 7-10, 2026. This free community event will occur in Johnson-Springview Park and have carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, and food. While the festival is free, ride wristbands will need to be purchased.
A Mother's Day Skate will take place on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at The Rink in Sacramento. All girls receive free skate rentals from 1pm to 5pm.
River City Food Bank will have a free diaper distribution for families in need on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the RCFB Arden-Arcade site from 10:30am to 12pm. 25-50 diapers per household will be distributed. This is a diapers-only distribution. IDs are not required but helpful. Available first-come, first-serve until supplies run out.
Izzy's Animal Rescue Festival will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Black Miner's Bar State Park on Lake Natoma. The festival will include animal presenters, animal exhibitors, animals available for adoption, live music, and food vendors. While the festival is free, there is a $10 vehicle entry free to get into the park.
Unity Park will soon be Elk Grove's newest park (which has a playground) and to celebrate, the opening party for the community will be on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Join Parties by Megan Ashley for a K-Pop Party with HUNTR/X on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Enchanted Cosmos in Natomas. There will be a meet and greet and photo ops. Each ticket includes 1 adult.
Ballerinas can meet Princess Rapunzel on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Tutu School Sacramento. There will be Tangled-inspired dances, sing-alongs, storytime, and photo opportunities.
The free Promenade of Mermaids will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. The family-friendly march will take place in Old Sacramento from 4pm-7pm to kick off the California Mermaid Convention. The march will begin from the Embarcadero in Old Sacramento.
Families can participate in "You Pick Sunflowers" on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Killdeer Farms in West Sacramento. This is a family-friendly, casual morning where you can fill a picking bucket at your own pace. No tickets required and kids are welcome.
Head to Safetyville USA on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Maggie's Ride, a free family event where kids can safely learn how to ride bikes
Heartland's free Summer Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This family-friendly event will have games, kids' activities, snacks, giveaways, and community resources for children and caregivers.