Safetyville USA will have a free back to school & bike rodeo event on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event will provide shoe tying clinics, helmet fittings, bike tune-ups, a DIY bike decorating station, and bike safety education.
Rock out at Rhythm On The River in West Sacramento! This free family-friendly summer concert series takes place at Drakes: The Barn on the last Thursday of the month from May through August. Each month is a different genre of music. There will be a Family Fun Zone with free children's activities.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday August 29, 2025.
Join Fairytale Town as they celebrate their 66th birthday on Friday, August 29, 2025. Humpty Dumpty will lead a "Happy Birthday" sing-along at 12pm in the Story Center. There will be photo ops, crafts, and egg-themed games.
SacAnime will be in Sacramento for three days from August 29-31, 2025. This is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages including an interactive Cafe Hoshi experience. There will be gaming and cosplay.
Rock out in Rancho Cordova every Friday night in August 2025. Free Friday Night Concerts take place at Village Green Park. There will be food trucks and vendors.
Watch a movie with a root beer float at the free Floats & Flicks on Friday, August 29, 2025. The movie is yet to be announced. There will also be games and crafts.
Soak up the fun at the Bubble Run in Roseville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This family-friendly run will have colorful suds, and a wall of bubbles.
Take a family-friendly nature walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Experienced guides will lead families on a leisurely nature walk through the preserve while looking for animals and plants.
Join the Sacramento History Museum for their final days of their Sacramento in a Can exhibit. "You Can Do It" Days will occur over Labor Day Weekend from August 30 - September 1, 2025. Families can participate in various activities from designing a can label to a selfie with Sacratomato.
Watch Sacramento artists create vibrant art on the sidewalks of Midtown with chalk art at Chalk It Up. This free, three-day festival returns over Labor Day Weekend from August 30 - September 1, 2025. This family-friendly festival will have live music, vendors, and food.
Bring your tastebuds to The Great Foodie Experience on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at North Natomas Regional Park. This foodie event will have all kinds of chefs and food vendors dishing out tasty creations. This a family-friendly event that will have a kid zone, hands-on stations, foodie games, and more.
Kids of all ages can participate in the Folsom Lake Junior Ranger Program of Sun Printing & Solar Power on Friday, September 5, 2025. This free program will include creating sun prints, and learning about solar power energy and how it works. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
Dance to the beat of the music in your headphones at Fridays in the Grove: Silent Disco on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. This free event will have 3 channels to choose from in headphones, and 2 live DJs.
Celebrate California Biodiversity Week with a free family-friendly kickoff event on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Camp Pollock in Sacramento. There will be kid-friendly activities at partner booths. Pick up a Nature Bingo Card from the Fish & Wildlife table and explore the property and interpretive signs along a Water Education Walking Tour.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm opens for the 2025 fall season on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Participate in all the fall festive activities at this beloved pumpkin patch near Sacramento.
Ms. Phoebe of Grow Resilient Families will play music for kids, ages 0-5 at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Kids will get to enjoy a morning of music in nature.
Pikachu will be at the Riley Playground in Roseville on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Take photos with Pikachu, participate in coloring, and then enjoy the Riley playground, and the Riley Library.
The Koobs Nature Area will be open to the public for Nature Smells Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This free event will have activities for families ranging from hands-on science to art.
California's 175th birthday will be celebrated at the California Museum on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Join this free California Statehood Celebration to explore artifacts like the original 1849 California Constitution, interactive crafts, and live performances. There will also be complimentary "bear-thday" cupcakes at this family-friendly event.
Learn about healthy choices for kids at the Healthy Kids Extravaganza on Saturday, September 5, 2025 in Elk Grove. This free event for families will have interactive activities, physical wellness challenges, arts & crafts, swimming, and more.
Kids can enjoy breakfast with Elsa and Spiderman at BusyKids in Folsom on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Dress as a character and stay for indoor play.
The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates the role grandparents play at the annual Batty's Butterfly Release on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Butterflies are limited and purchasing in advance is required. This will be an outdoor event that will include art projects, activities, vendors, and more.
Don your cape and fly over to the Fountains of Roseville for Superhero Sunday on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Spiderman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and Superman will be at the Fountains of Roseville for photo ops for kids at this free event. Popsicles will also be available from Guest Services while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged.
Kids ages 8+ are welcome to attend a free Junior Rangers program at Folsom Lake about Evening Orienteering on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Kids will learn how to navigate in the wilderness using clues, compasses, and maps. While this program is free, pre-registration is required.