The 26th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This free event honors veterans and will include parade floats, horseback riders, classic cars, color guards, and more.
Honor those who have served at the Veterans Day Parade in Elk Grove on Tuesday, November 11, 2026. There will be a ceremonial Reading of the Names at 10am. The parade will begin at 11:11am from the Cosumnes CSD Administration Building, and will end at Elk Grove Park. Following the parade, a community picnic open to the public will occur in Elk Grove Park near Veteran's Memorial.
Celebrate Veterans Day at the Aerospace Museum at their Veterans Open Cockpit Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Kids can get into the cockpits of historical aircraft for a unique experience. There will also be hands-on crafts, letter writing to veterans, and family-friendly activities.
A Veterans Day Parade will take place in West Sacramento on Tuesday, November 11, 2026 at 11am. The parade route will be from 1100 Clarendon St to West Acre Rd, ending at Park & Stone Blvd. A Heroes Lunch will immediately follow the parade at Post 8762 - 905 Drever Street from 12:30-2pm. Free meals will be provided to the community while supplies last.
Enjoy a fun morning in Arden Park at Characters & Cookies with Spiderman and Friends on Saturday, November 14, 2026. There will be treats, photo ops with Spiderman, and surprises.
Celebrate Brownie the American Pygmy Goat's birthday on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Hagan Community Barn in Rancho Cordova. Kids ages 5+ are invited to create arts and crafts, tour the barn, and enjoy a treat. Pre-registration is required to attend this event.
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 International Rail Fair chugs into Sacramento on Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2026 at Cal Expo. This event takes place during national model train month and will include kids activities, coloring, vendors, operating layouts, live drawing demonstrations, and more.
The Hive in Woodland will throw their 5th Anniversary Party on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This is a free, family-friendly event that will have holiday shopping, 30+ varietal honey tastings, craft mead tastings, and interactive activities for kids of all ages. There will also be honey bee education, live bees, and live music.
Ice skate with superheroes and princesses on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Lace up your skates to join these favorite characters at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.
Imaginarium: Holiday Magic returns to Cal Expo and opens in Sacramento on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The experience runs through January 4, 2027. Enjoy millions of dazzling holiday lights. A free circus is included with admission. Kids can meet Santa, and there's also an ice skating rink.
The Mountain Mandarin Festival returns for three days, November 20-22, 2026 at the grounds in Roseville. This annual festival celebrates the arrival of mandarins when they begin to become ripe for the season. There will be family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more.
Joey's Food Locker will be having a free Turkey Giveaway for families in need on Friday, November 20, 2026 in South Natomas. Families must pre-register on Oasis to receive turkey and sides. Turkey giveaway is first come, first serve. Walk-up or drive-thru is allowed.
The Yolo County Children's Alliance will host their annual Community Giveaway Day on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at River City High School in West Sacramento. Proof of Yolo County residence is required to receive resources. There will be free Thanksgiving meal kits and free coats and blankets. Event is first-come, first-serve.
Shelby's Way will be having a free Thanksgiving dinner basket giveaway on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Rancho Cordova from 11am-1pm. Giveaway will include a Thanksgiving box with holiday fixings, plus groceries, and a gift card. All are welcome and sign-ups are not required. First-come, first-served while supplies last.
The Water Lantern Festival comes to Sacramento on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Gibson Ranch Regional Park in Elverta. Design a lantern with personal letters, notes, and dreams, then launch it into the water for a mesmerizing experience. This is a family-friendly event with food trucks, fun, and music. Children under 8 attend free.
The annual Palladio Tree Lighting in Folsom will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This free event in Folsom will have refreshments, performances, and holiday fun.
Listen to Indigenous stories while roasting marshmallows around a campfire at the Maidu Museum in Roseville on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This is a family event that includes museum admission.
The Fountains Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This free holiday event will include carols, crafts, letters to Santa, and a walk through decorated trees.
Start out Thanksgiving morning in Elk Grove with the annual Elk Grove Gobble Wobble on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The 5k run/walk supports the nonprofit, Chicks in Crisis. There is also a non-timed kids 1/4 mile fun run.
After the Black Friday chaos, take a break and spend the morning at a Black Friday Bash at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Friday, November 27, 2026. Admission is $10 from 9am to 12pm for three hours of play. There will also be free coffee and hot cocoa.
The first Theatre of Lights show of 2026 will take place on Friday, November 27, 2026 in Old Sacramento. The first show of the evening kicks off at 6:30pm, followed by a second show at 7:30pm. Theatre of Lights is a 20-minute free production.
Santa will be at the Woodland Train Depot on Saturday, November 28, 2026. There will be family fun, activities for kids, fire trucks, and more. A $10 family donation to the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways will include a visit with Santa and a holiday ornament for each child.
The Annual Dickens Street Faire in Elk Grove takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Old Town Elk Grove will be full of festive fun and vendors over Thanksgiving weekend. Santa will be rescued by the fire department. There will be free entertainment, a kids' craft corner, and live performers. After the vendors close, the event switches to Christmas with carolers and a storytime with Santa. A Christmas tree lighting will take place at 6pm.
Families can attend a Princess Rave on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville. This daytime family-friendly dance party for all ages will have remixes of songs from princess movies, pop songs, and K-Pop. There will be a DJ, visuals, and a royal, high-energy time.