• Bloom Fest at Lodi Lake

    Lodi Lake 1101 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA

    Spring will be in the air at Bloom Fest at Lodi Lake on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will include storytime, bouquet making, crafts, a nature scavenger hunt, and more. 

    Free
  • Sacramento Book Festival

    Scottish Rite Masonic Center 6151 H St, Sacramento, CA

    The free Sacramento Book Festival will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Scottish Rite Center from 10am to 5pm. The festival will have a kids zone and children's book readings. The kids zone will open at 10am. Bring a children's coloring or activity book to donate to the Mustard Seed School children's book drive. 

    Free
  • Princess & Me Royal Tea (Lincoln)

    Princess & Me Royal Tea (Lincoln)
    Sotherton Tea Room 1520 Del Webb Blvd ste c 101, Lincoln, CA

    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.

    $59
  • Bubblemania (Roseville)

    Maidu Community Center 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA

    Enjoy Bubblemania, a free and fun bubble show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville. 

    Free
  • Park Party at Murray Homestead Park

    Murray Homestead Park 3700 Amer Way, El Dorado Hills, CA

    A free mid-week Park Party will take place at Murray Homestead Park in El Dorado Hills on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. There will be family-friendly activities and games from 5pm-7pm. 

    Free
  • West Wind Drive-In Free Movie Night

    West Wind Drive-In 9616 Oates Dr, Sacramento, CA

    Catch a free drive-in movie at the West Wind Drive-In in Sacramento on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at 8pm. $2 nachos will be available, along with activities such as bounce houses, face painters, a balloon artist, and an obstacle course. 

    Free
  • Rainbow Party (Roseville)

    Mahany Park 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA

    Get colorful at a free Rainbow Party on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Roseville. This free event will begin at the Project Play Playground (behind Riley Library) with chalk art, followed by a colored-powder party at Mahany Park. 

    Free
  • California Duck Days

    Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters 45211 Country Road 32B (Chiles Road), Davis, CA

    The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Basin Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more. 

    $25
  • Yoomén: A Celebration of Spring (Roseville)

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA

    The Maidu Museum will have a free Yoomén celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to welcome spring and new growth. There will be Native American performances and cultural demos, plus kid-friendly game stations and museum tours. 

    Free
  • Trails in Bloom (River District)

    Hanami Line Park 450 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA

    The free Trails in Bloom community celebration will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hanami Line Park. The event will celebrate contributions of Japanese Americans in Sacramento. Enjoy live music, have a picnic at the park, and bike along the Two Rivers Bike Trail. 

    Free
  • 36th Annual Kids Day (Rancho Cordova)

    Hagan Community Park 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA

    The 36th Annual Kids Day will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova. This free community event will include kid-friendly activities, attractions, parent resources, and giveaways. While this is a free event, there is a $6 vehicle entry fee into the park. 

    Free
  • Kid's Art Festival (Fair Oaks)

    Fair Oaks Park 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA

    A free community Kid's Art Festival will take place in Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. There will be interactive art stations, an art show, music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.

    Free
  • Potterverse (Roseville)

    Potterverse (Roseville)
    Maidu Community Center 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA

    Attention, muggles! Enjoy a day of wizardry at Potterverse on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville. There will be wand making, house sorting, butterbeer, a quidditch course, live animals, fortune telling, and so much more magical fun.  Tickets are required and this event sells out fast! 

    $15
  • Early Learning: Family Fun & Playfest

    Fairytale Town

    The Sacramento County Office of Education will host a free Family Fun & Playfest on April 25, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Families will be able to learn about available community resources while getting to play at Fairytale Town on a Saturday evening. This event is for ages 0-5 years old and registration is required to receive free giveaways. 

    Free
  • Día del Niño (Latina Center of Art & Culture)

    Latino Center of Art and Culture 2700 Front Street, Sacramento, CA

    The Annual l Día del Niño at Latina Center of Art & Culture in Sacramento takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2026. There will be arts and crafts, cultural games, a resource fair, and more family-friendly activities at this free event. 

    Free
  • Old Sacramento Spring Festival

    Sacramento History Museum 101 I Street, Old Sacramento, CA

    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.

    Free
  • Sacramento Earth Day

    Southside Park 2115 6th Street, Sacramento, CA

    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?"

    Free
  • 2026 Children's Day Health Fair

    Arden Fair 1689 Arden Way, #1167, Sacramento, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • April Pool's Day (El Dorado Hills)

    EDH Community Pool 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • Children's Day / Book Day (Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros)

    Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • Goal! a Reading World Cup Bilingual Storytime

    Pannell Meadowview Community Center 2450 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • Elk Grove Spring Palooza

    Elk Grove Spring Palooza
    Elk Grove Park 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA

    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. 

    $5
  • Dinosaur Day at Koobs Nature Area (Postponed)

    Earl J. Koobs Nature Area 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • Movies in the Park (Elk Grove)

    Movies in the Park (Elk Grove)
    Lichtenberger South 6615 Kilconnell Drive, Elk Grove, CA +1 more

    Movies in the Park return in Elk Grove for 2026. Free family-friendly movies will be shown in various Elk Grove park. Seating begins at 6pm and movies are shown around sundown. 

    Free
  • Nature Explorers at Sacramento Zoo

    Nature Explorers at Sacramento Zoo
    Sacramento Zoo 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA

    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. 

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