Oktoberfest at Touchstone Brewing in Sacramento will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This is a free all ages event and there will be hay rides from 2pm to 5pm. Traditional German food and beverages will be available for purchase.
A free Community Health Fair & Movie Night will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Valley High School Gym & Quad in Sacramento. The Health Fair will be from 4pm to 6pm while the movie Kung Fu Panda will be shown from 6pm to 8pm at the Quad. This free community event will have health resources and family fun.
The Winters Festival de la Comunidad (Carnitas Festival) will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Rotary Park. This free, family-friendly festival will have carnitas plates, a large children's area, mariachi music, folkloric dance, food trucks, and more.
The Annual Autumn Moon Night Night will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Garcia Bend Park in Sacramento. The movie K-Pop Demon Hunters will be shown beginning at dusk. There will be a lantern and mooncake giveaway at this free event, as well as state resources. The first 200 kids will receive a special surprise.
Enjoy free Movies in the Park in Central Park in Davis during Saturdays in September from September 12-26, 2026. Movies in the Park are free for anyone. Bring chairs and blankets.
Head to the free Meadowview Bock Party at the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market on Sunday, September 27, 2026. There will be free face painting, free haircuts, and more at this family-friendly event for all ages.
The Sacramento Reptile Show returns to Cal Expo on September 26 & 27, 2026. The largest reptile exhibit in Northern California brings tons of reptiles for families to see and interact with, including a chance to meet a real, live 10 ft, 100 lb alligator.
The Folsom Renaissance Faire & Joust takes place on Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2026 at Folsom City Lions Park. All ages are welcome to attend this medieval adventure. There will be games, crafts, puppet shows, story telling, jousting tournaments, and characters from pirates to fairies.
Tickets are only available online. Children 5 and under are free with a paid adult.
Local favorite Whitey's Jolly Kone will have a family-friendly Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in West Sacramento. There will be pretzels, bratwursts, seasonal shakes, a kids' menu, desserts, games, and music.
The Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Granite Bay opens for the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The pumpkin patch also has a weekend haunted house.
Boo Bash & Trunk Treat takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Fair Oaks Park. Kick off October with a fun trick-or-treating event for families. Tickets are $2 each and space is limited. Food trucks will also be at the event.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday, October 2, 2026. Visit the Sacramento Zoo at a discounted rate.
A family-friendly Oktoberfest will occur at the Galt Saturday Market on Saturday, October 3, 2026. There will be family fun, live music, giveaways, and more.
Fairytale's Town Wellness Festival takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. A highlight is FREE admission for all from 9am to 11am. The day will include fitness fun and games, healthy eating tips, snack ideas, and more to highlight healthy living. Kids are encouraged to bring a stuffed friend to the Dignity Health and Western Health Advantage Teddy Bear Clinic.
Impossible Acres in Davis will open their pumpkin patch for the season on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Note that this is an approximate date so opening date is subject to change.
The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026. October's theme is Spooky Animal Day and will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.
Spark curiosity and attend Maker Faire Rocklin on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Sierra College in Rocklin. Families can check out inventions and creations of local makers at this free event.
The Loomis Fruit Shed Fest takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in downtown Loomis at the Historic Train Depot Plaza. The free family-friendly festival celebrates orchards and fruit sheds that built Loomis into what it is. Expect family activities, live music, vendor, and more.
To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, Aguacate Music Kids will be doing a free performance on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Southgate Library for kids of all ages. Sing, play instruments, dance, and more.
The Hoes Down Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Full Belly Farm. Hoes Down is an annual fundraiser hosted by EcoFarm to educate about farming. The festival will have interactive farming activities such as milking a cow, seasonal cooking, pruning trees, and a children's area with activities ranging from arts and crafts, puppet shows, farm animals, and more.
Join The Washington Neighborhood Center for Dia de Los Muertos Programming: Plaster Masks on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is a free program for all ages. Kids should dress for mess and will create a personal mask made of plaster. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
Folsom will be bursting with fun at the Folsom Foam & Bubble Party on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will also have face painting, balloon twisting, and more in the Folsom Central & Folsom Faire Shopping Centers.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show illuminates Sacramento on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at The Sofia. Dancers will be aglow as they bring the fairytale of Sleeping Beauty to the stage with glowing costumes.
Kids can enjoy a free trunk-or-treat at Lucky's Drive-In in Sacramento on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It's also Lucky's 2-year anniversary. There will be classic cars and a kids costume contest.
Wiggle Worms is a free monthly play group for ages 1-9, hosted by The Wonder Grove in West Sacramento for kids to play outside in nature. Each month has a different theme. The next Wiggle Worms is Whimsical Woodland Adventures and will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Elkhorn Park in West Sacramento from 9:30am to 11:30am. No registration required.