The Annual Lodi Grape Festival returns for four days from September 17-20, 2026. There will be carnival rides, entertainment, food, and so much more. Carnival rides are an additional cost from admission fees.
Enjoy free Movies in the Park in Central Park in Davis during Saturdays in September from September 12-26, 2026. Movies in the Park are free for anyone. Bring chairs and blankets.
Kids ages 4-15 can participate in an obstacle race at Fairytale Town on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Obstacles over and through Fairytale Town's notable play structures will be a whole new way to experience this beloved Land Park attraction.
The family-friendly Butterfly Fest at The Secret Garden returns to Elk Grove on September 12-13 and September 19-20, 2026. Lifecycle Tours will take place each day at 11am. There will be face painting for kids and a coloring table. The Secret Garden also has scavenger hunts for kids. This is a free event and an RSVP is not required.
CrockerCon takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Crocker Art Museum. This free family festival will celebrate cartoons, comics, and pop culture. Come to CrockerCon in cosplay, interact with comic book creators, and explore over 60 exhibitors.
Circus Vargas comes to town in Folsom at Lakeside Church from September 4-21, 2026. The two-hour family-friendly will include aerialists and mesmerizing performances. Kids under 2 receive free admission.
The most famous circus comes to town! Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus put on the greatest show on earth from September 17-20, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Family Fall Festival takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on Stirling Park Drive & Rod Beaudry Drive near the entrance of River Bend Park in Sacramento. This free fall festival will have nature walks, live music, arts and crafts, a live bird show, and more. Free lunch and beverages will also be provided.
Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. in Lincoln will have its Annual Fall Fest on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Fall Fest will kick off the opening of the Dora Dain Farms pumpkin patch, Spooky Trail, and Haunted Hop Field. There will be live music, a stein holding contest, vendors, pizza, food trucks, and more.
BusyKids in Folsom will celebrate its birthday on Sunday, September 20, 2026 with free open play, face painting, giveaways, and more. While this event is free, registration is required. Spots are limited.
California Is My Home is hosting a free Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. There will be cultural performances, a festive parade, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
The Zittel Farms Pumpkin Patch in Folsom opens for the 2026 season on Friday, September 25, 2026. Expect a large variety of pumpkins, hayrides, and animals.
Keema's Pumpkin Farm in Elk Grove opens for the 2026 season on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The pumpkin patch at Fowler Ranch in Lincoln will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Join The Wonder Grove and Elkhorn Village for a free Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Kids will get to play with slime, bubbles, chalk art, build a cardboard city, and more. For $5, kids can also get slimed the Nickelodeon way.
Green Acres Nursery will have a free fall festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at their Citrus Heights, Roseville, and Auburn locations. This family-friendly event will have kids' crafts, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pumpkin-themed activities, face painting, a pie walk, and more.
Celebrate North Highlands will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Freedom Park. This free family event will have activities and games for kids, performances on a community stage, and food vendors.
The pumpkin season at Fog Willow Farms in Wilton kicks off on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This wonderful farm near Elk Grove has tons to do for families in the fall.
The Folsom Renaissance Faire & Joust takes place on Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2026 at Folsom City Lions Park. All ages are welcome to attend this medieval adventure. There will be games, crafts, puppet shows, story telling, jousting tournaments, and characters from pirates to fairies.
Tickets are only available online. Children 5 and under are free with a paid adult.
Bobby Dazzler's Pumpkin Patch in Woodland opens for the season on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Expect festive fall fun at this Yolo County pumpkin patch.
Oktoberfest at Touchstone Brewing in Sacramento will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This is a free all ages event and there will be hay rides from 2pm to 5pm. Traditional German food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The Winters Festival de la Comunidad (Carnitas Festival) will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Rotary Park. This free, family-friendly festival will have carnitas plates, a large children's area, mariachi music, folkloric dance, food trucks, and more.
Local favorite Whitey's Jolly Kone will have a family-friendly Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in West Sacramento. There will be pretzels, bratwursts, seasonal shakes, a kids' menu, desserts, games, and music.
Impossible Acres in Davis will open their pumpkin patch for the season on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Note that this is an approximate date so opening date is subject to change.
The Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch in Granite Bay opens for the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The pumpkin patch also has a weekend haunted house.