• Pop Into Play (North Highlands)

    Recreation Center 6040 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA

    Toddlers can enjoy a free event called Pop Into Play on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Community Center in North Highlands. There will be crafts, games, and fun toddler-friendly activities. 

    Free
  • Washington Park Playground Ribbon Cutting (West Sacramento)

    Washington Park 420 6th Street, West Sacramento, CA

    Celebrate the opening of Washington Park Playground in West Sacramento at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Anyone is welcome to attend this free community celebration, which will have light refreshments and snacks. 

    Free
  • El Dorado County Fair

    El Dorado County Fair
    100 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA

    The El Dorado County Fair takes place for four days from June 18-21, 2026 in Placerville. Expect rides, exhibits, music, livestock shows, and family fun at this summer fair in El Dorado County, 

    $12
  • Movies Off the Wall at The Crocker

    Movies Off the Wall at The Crocker
    Crocker Art Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA

    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.

    $16
  • Friday Moonlight Movies (Rancho Cordova)

    Friday Moonlight Movies (Rancho Cordova)
    Village Green Park 3141 Bridgeway Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA

    Families can head to Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova for free Friday Moonlight Movies during every Friday in June 2026. Two different movies will be shown each Friday night (first one at 5:30pm, second one at 7pm). This year's theme is Red, White, & Movie Night. 

    Free
  • Family Movie Night (Folsom)

    Family Movie Night (Folsom)
    Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA +2 more

    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. 

    Free
  • 2026 Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres

    40 Acres Complex 35th Street, Sacramento, CA

    The free 2026 Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Oak Park. This family-friendly community celebration will have activities for all ages. Esther's Park will have kid-friendly hands-on activities, games, and tons of fun.

    Free
  • Dive-In Movie (Elk Grove)

    Dive-In Movie (Elk Grove)
    Elk Grove Aquatics Center 9701 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA

    Splash into an outdoor movie at Dive-In Movie at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. In 2026, family-friendly movies in the pool will be shown once a month from June to August. The pool opens at 4pm, and the movies begin showing at sunset.

    $8
  • The Crystal Creamery Ice Cream Fantasy

    Fairytale Town

    An all-you-can-eat Crystal Creamery ice cream fantasy awaits during the evening of Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Enjoy ice cream tasting stations, interactive activities, and an enchanted marketplace. Fairy-themed or fantasy costumes are encouraged for the event.

    $15
  • Water Lantern Festival

    Water Lantern Festival
    Gibson Ranch Regional Park 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd, Elverta, CA

    The Water Lantern Festival comes to Sacramento for two days on June 20 & 21, 2026. 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 ages 7 and under attend free.

    $33
  • Father’s Day Paddle (Lodi)

    Lodi Boathouse 1101 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA

    Start Father's Day with a peaceful paddle at the Lodi Boathouse on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This will be a family-friendly 1.5-hour paddle. Rent a kayak at the Lodi Boathouse or bring your own for the event. Launch will begin at 8:30am. Arrive at 8am.

    $64
  • Top Dad Father’s Day (Aerospace Museum)

    Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CA

    Take Dad to the Aerospace Museum of California for Top Dad Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Explore aircraft, participate in interactive activities, and spend quality time together. 

    $18
  • Movie in the Park (Southgate)

    Movie in the Park (Southgate)
    Larry Gury Community Park 9875 Wildhawk West Drive, Sacramento, CA +3 more

    Southgate Recreation & Park's District free annual Movie in the Park series returns on various Tuesday and Thursday summer evenings in 2026. Each movie will be shown at a different park. Arrive early at 6pm for kid-friendly activities from the R.E.C. Van, games, and crafts. Movies will begin playing at sunset. 

    Free
  • Placer County Fair

    Placer County Fair
    @the grounds 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA

    The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 25-28, 2026. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.

    $10
  • Placer County Fair

    Placer County Fair
    @the grounds 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, CA

    The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 25-28, 2026. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.

    $10
  • West Sac Rhythm On The River

    Rhythm On The River
    Drakes: The Barn 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA

    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. 

    Free
  • Celebrate America (Rocklin)

    Celebrate America (Rocklin)
    Twin Oaks Park 5500 Park Dr, Rocklin, CA

    Celebrate America is an annual two-day festival in Rocklin taking place on June 26 & 27, 2026. Each night will conclude with a fireworks show at 8pm. Gates open at 6pm on both evenings. There will be a Family Fun Zone with games and prizes. There will also be music and food vendors.

    Free
  • City of Elk Grove: Bike Rodeos

    District 56 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CA

    Kids can participate in a free Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove to practice bike skills and learn agility courses to ride a bike safely. Recommended ages are 5-12. Registration is required.

    Free
  • Lodi Flower Festival

    Jessie's Grove Winery 1973 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA

    The Lodi Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Jessie's Grove Winery. Stroll through a 5-acre flower farm and let the kids enjoy a petting zoo, bubble shows, train ride, bouncy obstacle course, and more. There will also be gondola rides, and wine slushies for the adults. 

    $15
  • Black Miners Bar Juneteenth Festival

    Black Miners Bar at Folsom Lake 9698 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA

    A free family-friendly Juneteenth Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Black Miners Bar on Folsom Lake. The festival will celebrate Black pioneers who established one of California's earliest black communities in 1849.

    Free
  • 2026 Summer Spectacular at Cameron Park Lake

    Cameron Park Lake 2989 Cambridge Rd, Cameron Park, CA

    Cameron Park will celebrate its Annual Summer Spectacular on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event will include a kids zone, live music, and a fireworks show. Food will be available for purchase. Kids ages 3 and under receive free admission.

    $10
  • Stars & Stripes Celebration (Citrus Heights)

    Van Maren Park 6601 Thalia Way, Citrus Heights, CA

    The Stars & Stripes Celebration will take place at Van Maren Park in Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 27, 2026. There will be a kids zone, live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show. 

    Free
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