The Rocklin Civic Celebration: Red, White & Bluegrass celebrates the City of Rocklin on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free, family-friendly community event kicks off with a parade at 3:30pm from Front Street to Johnson-Springview Park. The festivities continue at Johnson-Springview Park with live music, entertainment, and a fireworks and drone show finale at 8:20pm.
The Davis Food Co-op will have a free block party for the community on Saturday, May 2, 2026. There will be face painting, hands-on activities, a tie dye station, lawn games, vendors, and more.
Skate over to the dark side during the May The 4th Be With You Skate on Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2026 at The Rink in Sacramento. This Star Wars-themed skate will include a costume contest, giveaways, lights, music, and more galaxy fun.
Skate over to the dark side during the May The 4th Be With You Skate on Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2026 at The Rink in Sacramento. This Star Wars-themed skate will include a costume contest, giveaways, lights, music, and more galaxy fun.
Have a roar-some time at the Dinosaur Day and Science Fest on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Sierra College in Rocklin. The day will be full of family-friendly activities from chemistry experiments to live animals, and more. Choose to attend the morning or afternoon session.
The Wonder Grove will have a free Wiggle Worms Nature Play on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Whitey Park in West Sacramento. Kids will sing songs, explore nature, participate in storytime, do art activities, and more. This free play group is designed for ages 1-9, however siblings and babies are welcome to attend.
The annual Loopalooza along the Davis Bike Trail takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This is a free family-friendly tradition where anyone can join the community bike event along any point on the Davis Bike Loop. Participants must sign a waiver before participating.
The Elk Grove Spring Palooza returns for the first time since 2019 over three days, Friday to Sunday, May 1 to 3, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. There will be many activities for includes including pony rides, carnival games, face painting, and more. A parade and live entertainment will take place as part of the festival. Kids 12 and under, and students with school ID cards receive free admission.
Climb aboard a mini steam train that chugs through Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova every first weekend of the month from March through September. Train rides take place on Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 3pm; weather permitting.
Head to The LEGO Store at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to build a free LEGO Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini build to take home. This event takes plave from 12pm to 2pm and is intended for kids ages 10+. Limited supplies available.
As part of the B Street Theatre Family Series, ONCE UPON A TIME... premieres in April on select days from April 18 to May 3, 2026. The performance will take the audience on exciting adventures. Performance is for children ages 5+ and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with an intermission.
Celebrate Star Wars Day at Space To Play in Elk Grove on. Monday, May 4, 2026. Wear Star Wars attire to receive $4 admission all day.
Kids with special needs or sensory needs can enjoy sensory-friendly play at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Monday, May 4, 2026. These monthly 90-minute play sessions have separate registrations for a low cost.
Join All Access Arts for a free Spring Fling on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center. There will be a cookie decorating party, crafts, games, and activities for kids of all ages. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Bring bikes and helmets to a free Family Bike Party on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the North Natomas Community Center parking lot. There will be bike party activities for children ages 3-12 that include a bicycle obstacle course, helmet checks, a traffic circle, free Kona Ice, and more!
The Placer County of Education will have a free Family Math and Science Night for kids of all ages at their Rocklin office. Kids will get to play while also getting free books and activities to take home.
Barnflix is a free outdoor movies series at Drake's: The Barn in West Sacramento taking place the first Wednesday of the month in 2026 from May to October. While all ages are welcome, this movie series is particularly good for teens.
Moms can participate in the 4th Annual Mother's Day Kickball Game on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Brock Park Sports Complex in North Highlands. Moms and kids will compete against each other in a friendly game of kickball. Game begins at 9am.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Killdeer Farms on Saturday, May 9, 2026 for a family-friendly day of live music, fresh flowers, coffee and mimosas, and more.
BerryFest Strawberry Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival in Woodland taking place over Mother's Day Weekend on May 9 & 10, 2026, celebrating the bounty of strawberry season at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
Kids will love getting close to check out animals at Wildlife Wonders on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Maidu Museum in Roseville. Go wild for animals like raccoons, owls, snakes, and skunks, while participating in animal-themed crafts.
Roseville will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Dry Creek Greenway East Trail at a Grand Opening on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The new trailhead is at 645 Riverside Avenue and is a paved, multi-use 2-mile trail. The ribbon cutting is at 10:15am. There will be family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, games, music, guided walks, a photo booth, community booths, and more.
Mission Oaks will have its 5th annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Gibbons Park in Carmichael. There will be many activities for kids of all ages including carnival games, a bubble zone, petting zoo, art zone, crafts, and an obstacle course.
The Breathe Bike Festival in West Sacramento kicks off Bike Month with a free community event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. There will be family activities, helmet fittings, a pump track, and more.
Nature Explorers is a monthly, open play, drop-in program at the Sacramento Zoo that includes sensory play, interactive activities, nature observation, and more on the first Saturday of every month, all year. The theme changes each month. Nature Explorers takes place from 10am to 2pm behind the restroom near The Okapi Trail, and is included with regular zoo admission.