Unity Park Opening (Elk Grove)
Unity Park will soon be Elk Grove's newest park (which has a playground) and to celebrate, the opening party for the community will be on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Unity Park will soon be Elk Grove's newest park (which has a playground) and to celebrate, the opening party for the community will be on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Join Parties by Megan Ashley for a K-Pop Party with HUNTR/X on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Enchanted Cosmos in Natomas. There will be a meet and greet and photo ops. Each ticket includes 1 adult.
Urban Roots will be celebrating their 8-year anniversary in Sacramento, Friday to Sunday, May 15-17, 2026 with a carnival celebration. There will be carnival games and prizes, faire food, and more. All ages are welcome. While the anniversary party is all weekend, most events will occur on Saturday and Sunday.
Pinball fanatics will want to head to Lodi for the Golden State Pinball Festival during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026. There will be hundreds of pinball machines at the festival that will all be set to free play. A kids' tournament will take place each day of the event. Proceeds from the festival also support the wonderful Worlds of Wonder kid's science museum in Lodi.
FoodieLand takes place during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026 at Cal Expo. This family-friendly foodie event will have tons of vendors with a diverse range of cuisines to choose from.
Ballerinas can meet Princess Rapunzel on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Tutu School Sacramento. There will be Tangled-inspired dances, sing-alongs, storytime, and photo opportunities.
The free Promenade of Mermaids will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. The family-friendly march will take place in Old Sacramento from 4pm-7pm to kick off the California Mermaid Convention. The march will begin from the Embarcadero in Old Sacramento.
Families can participate in "You Pick Sunflowers" on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Killdeer Farms in West Sacramento. This is a family-friendly, casual morning where you can fill a picking bucket at your own pace. No tickets required and kids are welcome.

The California Mermaid Convention swims into Rancho Cordova with children's activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026, each day from 10am to 4pm. This is a family-friendly event that includes specific children's programming such as kids swimming with mermaids, and participating in land-based games and treasure hunts.
Head to Safetyville USA on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Maggie's Ride, a free family event where kids can safely learn how to ride bikes
Heartland's free Summer Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This family-friendly event will have games, kids' activities, snacks, giveaways, and community resources for children and caregivers.
Fly over to Fairytale Town on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for Escape to Neverland Day. There will be games, crafts, and fairies floating around.
The new Folsom Bike Park will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening in Cummings Family Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Bike riders of all ages can check out the brand-new features at the park at this free community celebration. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 11am.
Celebrate bees and honey at the annual California Honey Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds for two days on Saturday May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. Taste honey, observe live bees, and participate in family-friendly fun in the Kid Zone. There will be over 100 vendors at the California Honey Festival, along with live music, food, cooking demos, and an educational stage.
SMUD MOSAC will have a K-Pop Demon Hunters Laser Show on select Saturdays March to May 2026. Two show times will include 10:30am and 4pm. Museum admission is required for entry, and is an additional $5 for the Laser Show. Online advance purchase of tickets is recommended as shows are likely to sell out.
Bring a toy or game and learn how to readapt it for children with disabilities at ReCreate in Rocklin during their Adapting Play & Art Workshop on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, May 16, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
A K-Pop Freebie-Making event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Arcade Library from 11am to 1pm. Make bracelets, keychains, bookmarks, pins, and more that you can take along to your next K-Pop concert.
A Seat at the Table Books will be having a Walk & Roll to the Bookstore on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The day will have various walks from multiple starting points in Elk Grove that lead to A Seat at the Table Books to celebrate Bike Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Small Business Month. There will be free activities back at the bookstore.
Kids can see a free Mad Science show about air and pressure on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Southgate Library. Prepare for science defying the laws of gravity that will amaze kids of all ages.
The Folsom Lake Symphony will perform a free Twilight Delight concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Zittel Family Amphitheater beginning at 8:30pm. Performance selections will include Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters, Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Best of the Beatles medley, and more. No tickets required. Seating area opens at 6pm. Bring your own (full-size) chairs.
Kids can take to the miniature Sacramento streets of Safetyville USA to ride their bikes and learn about bike safety at Safetyville Bike Rodeos. Pre-registration for the event is required.
Families can enjoy Spring Time in the Square on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. There will be a kids zones, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and more.
The Creative Space will have its annual Asian Pacific CultureFest at District 56 in Elk Grove on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The day will celebrate API culture with vendors, food, art, music, and more.
Curtis Fest will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Curtis Park. The free family-friendly artisan fair will have activities for kids, vendors, and more.