The Exceeding Expectations Project will host its Annual Back II School Giveaway in Sacramento on Saturday, July 26, 2025. There will be a free backpack and school supplies giveaway. Activities will include haircuts, food, games, and fun for students in grades from Pre-K through college. RSVP for this event.
Avenue Church will have a free Back to School Backpack Drive in Sacramento on July 26, 2025. There will be free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.
Mike the Magician will perform a free family magic show at the Rancho Cordova Library on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
The Sacramento County Office of Education will host a free Family Fun & Playfest on Saturday July 26, 2025 at Fairytale Town. Note that RSVPs are full for this event. However, families are still welcome to attend, they may just not receive educational materials or food without a registration.
The annual Pear Fair will take place on Sunday, July 27 in the Sacramento River Delta town of Courtland. Entry to the fair is free. There will be a kids' area with a wide range of fun activities, a Youth Duck Calling, a Fun Run, and more. The Pear Fair parade will also take place at 1pm.
As part of Summer Reading at the Sacramento Public Library, the Rancho Cordova Library will have a kids activity every Friday from June 20 - August 1, 2025 at 1:30pm. Each week will be a different activity.
The Midas Auto Repair in Carmichael will have its Annual Bags of Swag Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Nearly 200 backpacks will be available for students in grades K-12 and will include school supplies. Backpacks are first-come, first-serve and children must be present to receive a backpack.
NorCal Summer Smash is an outdoor combat robotics event taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Roseville. Four divisions of robot battles will take place at this family-friendly event, which is free to watch.
Destiny Church Sacramento will have a free Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 2, 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.
The Sierra Community Medical Foundation will host a free Healthy Families Fitness Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the grounds in Roseville. The day will include free backpacks and school supplies, health screenings and clinics, free food, family fun, and more.
The Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society's annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Mineral Show will take place on Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2025. Explore gems and fossils at this family-friendly event. There will be a kid's gem hunt.
Spooky season comes early in West Sacramento. Summerween at Dave's Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The mischievous summer night will have BBQ, a jumping pillow, live music, and family fun. Costumes are welcome but optional.
Magician Mike Della Penna will celebrate reading with a fun, family-friendly magic show on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the McKinley Library in East Sacramento.
There will be balloon animals and face painting with Pixie Tribe on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in the South Natomas Public Library.
The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department will have free Family Movie Nights for three nights during the summer at different Folsom venues.
Things will be just peachy in Folsom at Peaches in the Plaza on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Celebrate all things peaches with various varieties and food and drinks with peaches. There will be a Kids Zone with all day carnival games for $8, face painting, and balloon art.
Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park in Elk Grove this summer at Laguna Town Hall. Twelfth Night will be performed for the run dates of July 18 - August 3, 2025 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Mayor McCarty and Vice Mayor Talamantes present their Annual Backpack Giveaway at Northgate Park in Natomas on August 4, 2025. This free event will include free backpacks, free school supplies, free haircuts, activities, food, and more. RSVPs are encouraged and currently full, however an RSVP does not guarantee a backpack. All students and families are welcome to attend.
The W.O.W. (Wonderful Outdoor World) Bus stops at rotating Fair Oaks parks in summer 2025 to get kids outside. W.O.W. Bus activities are free and will include games and art.
Sac Connect will have a Back to School Skate Night on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at The Rink. There will a backpack giveaway and free school supplies while supplies last. This event is free, but registration is required.
Placer County Child Support Services will have its Annual Backpack Giveaway & End of Summer Bash in Rocklin on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. There will be free backpacks for kids, and family activities likes games and crafts.
The Blvd! opens in West Sacramento on Friday, August 8, 2025. Families can enjoy this brand-new entertainment venue with immersive bowling, arcades, VR games, and laser tag.
Splash Jam: Sammy's Fun Pop-Up Event will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025. This free event will include games and activities at the Jerry Fox Swim Center in Elk Grove.
Family Swim Nights will take place at Rosemont High School Pool in Rancho Cordova during select summer evenings in 2025. Each swim night will have a different theme, food trucks, vendors, and family activities.
Full Belly Farm in the Capay Valley has Pizza Nights during the summer. Families can enjoy wood-fired pizza with seasonal toppings in a casual and relaxed atmosphere on the farm.