Ring in spring with the Sacramento History Museum at a free family-friendly festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Participate in dancing around a 15-foot maypole with ribbons and crowns. Other activities for kids of all ages include arts and crafts, gold panning, face painting, lawn games, hobby-horse races, living history demos, and more.
The largest Earth Day celebration in Sacramento takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Southside Park. This is a free, family-friendly festival from 11am to 4pm with over 100 vendors around the sustainability theme of, "Water We Waiting For?"
A Princess & Me Royal Tea will take place on select Sundays in April 2026 at the Sotherton Tea Room in Lincoln. There will be treats, tea, and a meet-and-greet with this month's princess (Elsa). Reservations must be made by phone at (530)-305-4152.
The Rio Linda Lions Club will host a Ducky Derby on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Roy E. Hayer Park in Rio Linda. In addition to duck races, there will be family-friendly park activities. Duck races begin at 12:30pm.
A free Children's Day Health Fair will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Arden Fair. There will be community resources, free health screenings, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment and more.
Enjoy a free day of swimming at Community Pool in El Dorado Hills on Sunday, April 26, 2026 for an April Pool's Day. Learn about swim lessons, birthday parties, and more.
Celebrate Children's Day / Book Day (Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros) on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library. Each child will receive a free "keeper" book. There will be crafts, storytime, and a performance by Cascada de Flores.
Ever After Wine in Elk Grove will have a Kids Club afternoon themed for flowers for Mom on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kids will get to create a pot of crafted flowers to gift to their mom for Mother's Day. The craft is best for kids ages 5+. There are two workshop times: 2-3:30pm and 3:30-5pm. A special kids' menu will be available.
Spring SacAnime will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 24-26, 2026 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Over 100 vendors and cosplayers will be at this family-friendly event. Children ages 11 and under do not require a ticket.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Pannell Community Center in Sacramento. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.
The Winters Fire Department will have a free sensory-friendly fire station tour on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5-6pm. Kids can touch the trucks and meet fire heroes with no sirens or loud noises.
The annual Roseville Bikefest will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free event invites families to bring bikes and helmets to learn about biking safety. There will be a bike obstacle course, safety demonstrations on e-bikes, helmet fits, and bike safety checks.
Kids will learn about berries on the farm and get to taste them. They'll also make a 3-D strawbery and berry to reproduce at home. This program is for kids ages 6-11.
Join STEM Global Action for a free STEM Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. Students in grades K-12 will get to participate in 60 various STEM activities from making elephant toothpaste to riding a hovercraft, building rockets, and so many more hands-on activities.
Folsom Pedal Quest invites 500 bike riders of all ages to participate in a free self-guided "quest" through the connected bike paths of Folsom on Saturday, May 2, 2026. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend the event. Kids ages 3-6 can participate in the Balance Bike Bash where t hey can pedal on balance bikes through Historic Folsom.
The UC Davis California Raptor Center has its free, annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Kids can see raptors and participate in educational activities at this family-friendly event.
Celebrate Earth Fest: Party for the Planet on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Sacramento Zoo. The day will include nature, sustainability, and fun educational activities, including answering trivia questions to get zoo trading cards. An animal ambassador presentation will take place at 11:15am in the amphitheater. This event is included with regular zoo admission.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Woodland Public Library. There will be book giveaways, activities, crafts, and more.
Have a roar-some time at Dinosaur Day at the Koobs Nature Area on Saturday, May 2, 2026. There will be interactive dinosaur-themed activities for kids at this free event.
A mini festival to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Culture Without Borders at the Maidu Community Center. This free event will have games, crafts, dance, and snacks.
The Force Takes Flight: Open Cockpit heads into the galaxy at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Explore aircraft cockpits in a galaxy far far away alongside costumed characters. Dressing up in galactic gear is encouraged.
Don your capes and fly over to Fairytale Town for Superhero Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The day will include fun and photo ops.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the South Natomas Library. Receive a free comic book day while supplies last. There will also be hands-on activities such as creating your own lightsaber, design your own droid, button making, and more. Favorite comic book character costumes are welcome.
Kids who love video games will want to head to the free 2026 Video Game Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rancho Cordova City Hall. The 1st 50 children to attend will receive a free Disney Lorcana TCG Deck Box. Expect Mario Kart tournaments, a golf simulator, check out a retro video game console exhibit, meet local developers, and come in cosplay.
Kids of all ages can celebrate Star Wars at a May the Fourth Be With You event on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library. There will be Star Wars-themed building challenges, crafts, games, art activities, a screening of a Star Wars movie and more.