Fridays in the Grove: Dive-In Movie
Splash into Fridays in the Grove with a Dive-In Movie on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. Moana will be the movie shown. Recreation swim rates apply.
Splash into Fridays in the Grove with a Dive-In Movie on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. Moana will be the movie shown. Recreation swim rates apply.
Pannell Meadowview Community Center will have a free backpack giveaway in Sacramento on Friday, August 15, 2025. Backpacks are first-come, first-serve and limited to one per child. There will also be popcorn, snow cones, and community resource booths.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Friday, August 15, 2025. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
Kids ages 12-15 can cook quesadillas with summer veggies in solar ovens that they build using their engineering skills. Eco Warriors: Cookin' Quesadillas with Solar Ovens takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova.
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be buzzin' on Saturday, August 16, 2025 for 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.
The Arts in River Park Festival will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. This free, indoor family festival will have face painting, art, music, a pirate ship, and more.
Celebrate the opening of Natalie's Corner, a brand-new splash pad opening in Central Park in Davis. The opening celebration will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and is free for all to attend.
A Back-to-School Backpack Bash will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Marketplace 99 in Elk Grove. There will be free backpacks and school supplies for kids ages 10 and under, breakfast treats, a bounce house, games, and more. Free backpacks will be available as supplies last.
Fly over to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for Bats and Crafts on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This event is for young kids who have early bedtimes. There will be bat meet and greets, arts and crafts, games, and other bat-themed things.
The 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!
Greater Sacramento Urban League's Youth & Families Center and Black Child Legacy Campaign will host a YFC Block 2 School Bash on Saturday, August 16, 2025. There will be free backpacks while supplies last, games, vendors, food, and more.
Kids can learn about and meet wild animals on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the North Natomas Library.
Celebrate Natomas returns on Saturday, August 16, 2025. There will be bounce houses and face painting at this free, family-friendly community event. There will also be live music, food vendors, and performances by Q-VO (Santana cover band) and Pickles and Chips (Earth, Wind & Fire cover band).
Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is a new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, running through February 8, 2026. This new interactive exhibit will celebrate eating healthy fruits and veggies, as well as the importance of drinking water and living an active lifestyle.
Summer Family Friday will take place at The Crocker Art Museum every fourth Friday of the summer in 2025 from May through August for kids ages 6-10. Each month will have a different theme.
Teens can enjoy an end of summer pool bash on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove. Parents aren't allowed! There will be swimming, activities, and food at this free event.
The 26th annual Race for the Arts 5k run/walk, kids fun runs and free arts festival will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The fun runs, race, and festival will be in Land Park.
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, August 23, 2025 with the theme of Insects Alive.
Cupcake the Donkey was a staple at Hagan Community Barn. Unfortunately, Cupcake recently passed away, and a free Memorial Event for Rancho Cordova's beloved donkey will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Pay tribute to Cupcake with crafts, a memory board, and more. There will be speeches and live music.
Celebrate South Sacramento is a free community festival at Meadowview Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025. There will be activities for kids, cultural performances, music, food, and community resources.
A free Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Florin Square. There will be face painting, karaoke, fun activities, food, and more. The first 200 families receive free food.
Heringer Estates and the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento will have a family-friendly Owl Release and Picnic on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Relax in Marjorie's Garden with food and drinks while the evening culminates into the release of a rehabilitated owl into the wild.
The Tales & Ales Brewfest will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Fairytale Town. Adults can enjoy beverages from local craft brews, wineries, and cideries, while kids can enjoy root beer floats and hands-on activities. This is an all ages event. Food trucks will be on-site.
Celebrate Harold the pig's birthday with a pancake breakfast on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Only Sunshine Sanctuary in Elverta. Enjoy vegan pancakes with fresh fruit and toppings from 10-11am. There will be other farm animals to meet before or after the breakfast.
Celebrate the Sacramento Children's Museum birthday on Monday, August 25. The museum will host Pop into Sound with a day of music exploration. This event is included with regular museum admission.