Kids will love Pokémon can head to the Folsom Public Library on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for a free Pokémon Party. There will be crafts, games and activities in the Children's area. A Pokémon card trading will also occur at 3pm.
The Crocker Art Museum screens Movies Off the Wall on monthly Thursday evenings the summer. Films will be showed in the museum's outdoor courtyard. This movie series is better for teens and college students. The 2026 movie theme is romantic comedies from the 90s and early 2000s.
NorCal Resist will have a free food and diaper distribution for those in need in Sacramento on Friday, July 17, 2026. The distribution will occur at Baart at 310 Harris Avenue in Sacramento from 10am to 12pm.
Families can attend the free Arden Fair Kids' Club Summer Program every Friday and Saturday from June 12 to July 25, 2026, from 1pm to 2pm. The free hour of kids' activities will include hands-on activities, performances, and games.
Go ice skating for free at Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July on Friday, July 17, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. Get in the holiday spirit with a free pop-up ice skating rink and jolly atmosphere. Bring socks to the event. All ice skates are provided for free!
Kids can drop off their stuffies to the Sylvan Oaks Library on Friday, July 17, 2026. There will be an after-hours pajama storytime before leaving their stuffies overnight. Pick up your stuffies on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kids will receive a goodie bag and get to see what their stuffies did all night.
Family Movie Night returns to Folsom for three nights in summer 2026. Families will get to watch outdoor movies for free at unique family-friendly locations in Folsom, including the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, Andy Morin Sports Complex, and Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Each movie night will have free activities themed to the location from 6:30pm to 8pm. Movies begin at 8:30pm.
Race over to a free Touch-A-Truck event at Freedom Park in North Highlands on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kids will be able to get up close to machines and a helicopter will even land at the park.
Launch into fun at Moon Day: Space Day! on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Aerospace Museum. The day will include space-themed activities, space jeopardy, and more family-friendly galactic adventures. Space-themed treats will be available in the museum cafe and dressing up as your favorite astronaut, alien, and space explorer is encouraged for a costume contest.
The 2026 California State Fair returns to Cal Expo from July 17 - August 2, 2026. Enjoy pavilions full of exhibits, fair food, rides, entertainment, and so much more.
Families can learn about and meet live bats during a free NorCal Bats presentation on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the McKinley Library.
Kids of all ages can learn about reptiles likes lizards, snakes, and tortoises at the free Lizard Lady Reptiles on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
Touchstone Brewery will have its family-friendly Lager-Licious Summer Soiree on Saturday, July 18, 2026. There will be a dunk tank, water slide, kids water balloon toss, and kids water balloon dodge ball.
Super Duper Burgers in Roseville will be having a Kids Day at their Roseville location on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon will include face painting, games, balloon artists, and more.
Kids can embark on an Enchanted Library Adventure on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Del Paso Heights Library. They'll get to participate in fun quests to become a Realm Guardian. There will be potion creations, fairy garden designing, as well as face painting and balloon creations by Pixie Tribe.
Heringer Estates and the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento will have a family-friendly Owl Release and Picnic on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Relax in Marjorie's Garden with food and drinks while the evening culminates into the release of a rehabilitated owl into the wild. The owl will be released at dusk around 8-8:30pm.
Families can enjoy a free North Sac Music in the Park performance on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Sacramento Police and Sheriff's Memorial at Woodlake Park. The Sacramento Philharmonic will put on a free performance from 5pm to 7:30pm. Bring blankets and chairs! No registration required.
Celebrate all things watermelon at the Watermelon Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Dave's Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento. This event has free admission and will include the jumping pillow, a watermelon eating contest, watermelon lemonade, live music, BBQ, games, and more.
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.
Kids can make their own jewelry using fossils, clay beads, and more on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. This is a free event.
Enjoy a festive evening of Christmas in July Family Bingo Night on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Swanston Community Center. Families can play bingo together to win prizes. $5 per family or $1 per person. Food will be available for purchase with cash only.
The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove will take the stage from July 23-26, 2026 at Elk Grove Regional Park. This is a free family-friendly festival that will have choreographed costumed dancers accompanied by an orchestra playing compositions from the composer Johann Strauss. The festival also includes fireworks.
Families can enjoy a free summer reading Hawks Honkers and Hoots animal show on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Galt - Marian O. Lawrence Library.
Conquer fun obstacles like an inflatable water slide and navigate through a foam frenzy during the 1.2-mile Fair Oaks Summer Fun on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This 1.2-mile course for kids will take place in Phoenix Park.
Fly over to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for Bats and Crafts on Saturday, July 25, 2026. There will be bat meet and greets, arts and crafts, games, and other bat-themed things. This event is for young kids who have early bedtimes.