• AAPI Celebration in Natomas

    North Natomas Regional Park 4989 Natomas Blvd, Sacramento, CA

    Head to North Natomas Regional Park for an AAPI Celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025. There will be kids activities, food trucks, lion dancers, a hula performance, vendors, and more cultural performances.

    Free
  • Friday Night Movies in Galt

    Veterans Field 900 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA

    The free Summer Movie Series at Veterans Field in Galt returns in 2025. The movie Cars will be shown on Friday, August 8, 2025. 

    Free
  • Councilmember Kaplan’s Back to School Giveaway

    North Natomas Regional Park 4989 Natomas Blvd, Sacramento, CA

    Team Kaplan will be hosting a free backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the North Natomas Regional Park Farmers Market. Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free school supplies will also be distributed. 

    Free
  • Li’l Sprouts in the Garden: Insects Alive

    Soil Born Farms 2140 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA

    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 9, 2025 with the theme of Insects Alive.

    $15
  • Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Community Free Backpack and School Supplies

    Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center 7833 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA

    Families can go through a drive-thru to receive free backpacks and school supplies courtesy of Kaiser Permanente on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center in Sacramento. Families are asked to drive to this backpack giveaway and stay in cars. Children do not need to be in attendance to receive supplies. Free backpacks will be provided for K-12 students while supplies last.  

    Free
  • Back To School Fair

    Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center 7833 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA

    T.Y The Barber will host a Back To School Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Mack Rd Valley Hi Community Center. There will be free backpacks, school supplies, free food, personal hygiene, free haircuts, and more. The backpack and school supply giveaway will occur from 9-11am. Free haircuts, hygiene, and clothes will take place from 12-2pm. 

    Free
  • Destiny Church Rocklin Backpack Giveaway 2025

    Destiny Community Center 6850 Five Star Blvd., Rocklin, CA

    Destiny Church Rocklin will have a free Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 9, 2025. There will be backpacks, a clothing boutique, haircuts, a BBQ lunch, entertainment, characters, and more. Children must be present at the event to receive a backpack, and accompanied by adults who need a registration ticket to attend the event. 

    Free
  • Dream Center Sacramento: 2nd Annual Back to School Bash

    North Laguna Creek Park 6400 Jacinto Avenue, Sacramento, CA

    The Dream Center Sacramento will host its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at North Laguna Creek Park. This event serves families in Elk Grove and South Sacramento and will provide free backpacks, school supplies, and community resources. 

    Free
  • Reptilian Nation Expo

    @the grounds 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA

    The Reptilian Nation Expo comes to Roseville on August 9-10, 2025. There will be thousands of reptiles and educational presentations. Plus, the chance to see alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and other reptiles up close during presentations and photo ops. 

    $20
  • Nature’s Critters at Yolo County Library

    South Davis Montgomery Library 1441 Danbury St, Davis, CA

    Kids can meet and learn about critters and creatures up close on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. 

    Free
  • 79th Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar

    Buddhist Church of Sacramento 2401 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA

    The Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This free festival that celebrates Japanese food and culture will take place at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento. There will be games for kids at the event. 

    Free
  • Monster Jam at Golden 1 Center

    Golden 1 Center 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA

    Monster Jam zooms into the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on August 9 & 10, 2025. Show times vary by day. 

  • Sacramento Children’s Museum Presents: Color Lab (West Sac)

    Arthur F. Turner Community Library 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento, CA

    The Sacramento Children's Museum will have a Color Lab on Saturday,  August 9, 2025 at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in Yolo County. This free event invites kids to get interactive with color through art projects, color mixing, and colors in motion wind tunnels. 

    Free
  • Sacramento Philharmonic presents Instrument Discovery!

    Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven 7335 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, CA

    Explore various musical instruments during a hands-on instrument petting zoo presented by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This free event will take place at the Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library. 

    Free
  • Summer Shimmy at Sacramento Children’s Museum

    Sacramento Children's Museum 2701 Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova, CA

    Children with special needs and their friends and families can attend Summer Shimmy at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Kids can dance and play during a fun night at the museum. This is a free event with registration. 

    Free
  • Harry Potter Night at Sacramento River Cats

    Sutter Health Park 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento, CA

    Calling all wizards and muggles: The Sacramento River Cats will have Harry Potter Night on Saturday, August 9, 2025. There will be themed entertainment during the baseball game. Additionally, fireworks will take place after the game. 

  • Species in the Spotlight at Sacramento Zoo

    Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA

    The Sacramento Zoo will celebrate World Lion Day, International Clouded Leopard Day, and International Orangutan Day as part of Species in the Spotlight on Sunday, August 10, 2025. 

    $21
  • Back to School Supply Distribution

    Land Park 3855 East Park Road, Sacramento, CA

    C.R.E.W. Collective is hosting a Back to School Supply Distribution in Land Park on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed.  

    Free
  • Junior Rangers: Storytime at the Campfire

    Beal's Point Campfire Center 7806 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA

    Folsom Lake will celebrate National S'mores Day with a Junior Ranger program on Saturday, August 10, 2025. There will be a storytime about the science of light, flashlight science, and a shadow puppet show. 

    Free
  • Back-To-School Block Party Community Love

    Roberts Family Development Center 770 Darina Ave, Sacramento, CA

    It's My Hair Salon and Crown Connection will host a Back-To-School Block Party Community Love on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Roberts Family Development Center in Sacramento. The free block party will include free backpacks and school supplies, kids haircuts, face painting, games, community resources, food, and more. 

    Free
  • Danny Go! Live!

    SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 1301 L St,, Sacramento, CA

    Danny Go! comes to Sacramento for an action-packed kids show that will help kiddos burn off all that energy on Monday, August 11, 2025. 

  • MIXED Foundation Backpack Giveaway & Community Celebration

    Mixed Institute of Cosmetology & Barber 5950 Florin Road #103, Sacramento, CA

    The MIXED Fountain will have its 3rd Annual Backpack Giveaway & Community Celebration on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Sacramento. The free event will prepare K-12 students for the new school year with free backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts, games, family fun, music, community resources, and more. Free backpacks and supplies are first-come, first-serve. 

    Free
  • Back To School Backpack Giveaway

    Chicks in Crisis 9455 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA

    Chicks in Crisis will be having a free back to school backpack giveaway on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Elk Grove. While this event is free, registration is required. To register, text "Backpack" to 916-299-0035. 

    Free
  • Yolo County Fair

    Yolo County Fairgrounds 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, CA

    The Yolo County Fair takes place from August 13-17, 2025. The fair has free enty at the gate. Parking is $10 per car. 

  • Tri-County Home & Garden Show

    @the grounds 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA

    The Tri-County Home & Garden Show will take place from August 15-17, 2025 at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville. The show will have free gardening workshops for kids and adults, tiny homes. a marketplace, food, music, and more. 

    $11
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