The circus rolls into Roseville. See Circus Vargas from August 6- 31, 2026 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville. This is a two-hour family-friendly show. Kids under 2 receive free admission (but must sit on an adult's lap).
The A's will have a KPop Demon Hunters Night & Giveaway at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Fans arriving early will receive an exclusive A's x KPop Demon Hunters co-branded jersey.
Rock out at Rhythm On The River in West Sacramento! This free family-friendly summer concert series takes place at Drakes: The Barn on the last Thursday of the month from May through August. Each month is a different genre of music. There will be a Family Fun Zone with free children's activities.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm opens for the 2026 fall season on Friday, August 28, 2026. Participate in all the fall festive activities at this beloved pumpkin patch near Sacramento.
Families who love Disney will appreciate The Little Mermen and the Princess Pals show on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center. Expect performances from beloved Disney classics like The Lion King, Moana, Frozen, and Mary Poppins with a rock and pop twist.
Watch a movie with a root beer float at the free Floats & Flicks on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Freedom Park in North Highlands. The movie is yet to be announced. There will also be games and crafts.
The much-anticipated emPOWERment Park in Sacramento will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 9am to 11am. The first 200 attendees will receive free snow cones. This is a socially inclusive and sensory-integrated playground.
Kids can climb into various vehicles, honk horns, and meet operators of Orangevale service vehicles at the free Big Wheels & Mighty Machines on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center Park from 9am to 12pm.
Celebrate Harold the pig's birthday with a pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Only Sunshine Sanctuary in Elverta. Enjoy a vegan pancake breakfast. There will be guided sanctuary tours and chance to meet Harold the pig, and his animal friends.
Join Fairytale Town as they celebrate their 67th birthday on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Humpty Dumpty will lead a "Happy Birthday" sing-along at 12pm in the Story Center. There will be photo ops, crafts, and egg-themed games. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Kids can attend Wearable Worlds: Costume Design for All Ages on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at The Crocker Art Museum. Creative kids can bring costumes to life with different colors, textures, and materials to create your own wearable costume.
The free South Sacramento Festival will take place at Valley Hi Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026. There will be activities for kids, cultural performances, music, food, and community resources.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dog Man graphic novels on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at a free celebration at the Franklin Library in Elk Grove. There will be themed activities such as making a Dog Man hat, creating buttons from recycled books, producing your own comic strip, and making your own Dog Man food. The Dog Man movie will also be playing.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Kids are encouraged to dress for messy fun in either a swimsuit, play clothes, or rain boots. There will be sticky, gooey, messy, and dirty fun. A wash-off station will be available. A change of clothes is also recommended.
Families can check out Careers on Wheels on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento. Kids can get up close with a variety of vehicles from 10am to 2pm. This event is included with regular museum admission.
All visitors will get FREE admission to the California Museum on Sunday, August 30, 2026 for Community Appreciation Day. Pre-registration is not required for entry.
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.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday, September 4, 2026. Visit the Sacramento Zoo at a discounted rate.
Kids Fest will take place on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Enchanted Natomas. The free event will support childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There will be many free activities for families at the festival like sensory art activities, character visits, and more.
Watch Sacramento artists create vibrant art on the sidewalks of Midtown with chalk art at Chalk It Up over Labor Day Weekend in Fremont Park. This free, three-day festival returns over Labor Day Weekend from September 5-7, 2026. This family-friendly festival will have live music, vendors, and food.
Families can enjoy free Friday Night Movies every second Friday of the month at Veterans Field in Galt from June to September 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at dusk.
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.
The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates the role grandparents play at their annual Butterfly Release on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Butterflies are limited and purchasing in advance is required. This will be an outdoor event that will include art projects, activities, vendors, and more. Butterflies are locally sourced and released back into the wild at the event.
Oktoberfest 2026 at Urban Roots Brewing will take place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. Urban Roots Brewing is one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Sacramento, and this event is family-friendly.
Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon opens for the season on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Take on one of the world's largest corn mazes near Sacramento.