Li'l Sprouts in the Garden is a multi-sensory experience for toddlers ages 3-5 at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova. There are multiple sessions, each with different theme. This session will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 with the theme of Tree-mendous Tree Trek.
The Zittel Farms Pumpkin Patch in Folsom opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, 27, 2025. Expect a large variety of pumpkins, hayrides, and animals.
The biggest Nerf war in Sacramento will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Safetyville USA. The battle will be put on by Mobile Foam Fights.
Kids can participate in a free bike rodeo on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in the District 56 parking lot in Elk Grove. There will be bike check-ups, safety tips, and helmet fittings. While this event is for kids of all ages, it's recommended for kids in grades K-6.
Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, September 327, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants.
Literacy Festival at the Oak Park Farmers' Market will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This free literacy festival for Oak Park families will have live music, free books, author readings, kid's games, food coupons, and more.
The Filco Appliance Superstore will host a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025. There will be face painting, balloon animals, scavenger hunts, and more.
Celebrate North Highlands will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Freedom Park. This free family event will have activities and games for kids, performances on a community stage, and food vendors.
Visit the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento for a Community Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025 to kickoff the museum's new exhibition, RCAF in Mictlán: 50th Anniversary of Dia de los Muertos. There will be family-friendly activities, including crafts and music. Admission will be half-priced.
The pumpkin season at Fog Willow Farms in Wilton kicks off on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This wonderful farm near Elk Grove has tons to do for families in the fall.
The Sacramento Reptile Show returns to Cal Expo on September 27 & 28, 2025. 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 September 27 & 28, 2025 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.
A family-friendly movie screening of Luca will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Folsom Public Library as part of Folsom's celebration of its sister city, Pieve Del Grappa. The movie will begin at 11:30am.
Don't be late for a very important date with the Elk Grove Kiwanis Club and Cosumnes CSD. A Mad Hatter Tea Party takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Don a party hat and enjoy brunch with small sandwiches, desserts, and soft beverages like iced tea and lemonade. There will also be activities and games for kids. This event is recommended for kids ages 3+.
One Natomas Night Market takes place on the evening of Saturday, September 27, 2025. This family-friendly community event will have food, music, and vendors.
Ruby's Books in Folsom will celebrate their 5th anniversary on Sunday, September 28, 2025. There will be a special storytime at 9am, and other bookish details to be announced soon.
Families can enjoy a free movie at the Crest Theatre on Sunday, September 28, 2025 thanks to Alchemist CDC. Two movies will be shown: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at 10am, and Ratatouille at 12:30pm.
Terra Madres Americas takes the place of the beloved Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento. This free, three-day food festival in Sacramento will occur from September 26-28, 2025. There will be food and drink tastings, live music, celebrity chef demos, educational panels, vendors, and more.
The Elk Grove Toy-Anime-Comic Con is on Sunday, September 28, 2025. There will be a cosplay costume contest at 2:30pm, anime, collectibles, and cards. Kids 10 and under receive free admission.
The Original Sacramento Seafood & Soul And Gumbolaya Festival takes place on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova. This is a family event that will have live music from "The Tempations Experience", as well as tons of food from gumbo to crab, snapper, and all kinds of delicious seafood. There will be a kids zone with inflatable rides and games.
Enjoy the Block Party Experience on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at DOCO. This free, family-friendly event will have fun for all ages, a petting zoo, rock wall, games, activities for kids, crafts, live music, and more.
Impossible Acres in Davis will open their pumpkin patch for the season on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Note that this is an approximate date so opening date is subject to change.
The Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Granite Bay opens for the 2025 season on October 1, 2025. The pumpkin patch also has a weekend haunted house.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday, October 3, 2025.
To celebrate Taylor Swift's new album, Underground Mini Golf in Old Sacramento will be playing Taylor Swift music all day on Friday, October 3, 2025. The new Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Show Girl, will begin playing at 3pm.