Father’s Day at Funderland
Celebrate Father's Day at Funderland! Dads receive free admission on Sunday, June 21, 2026, only, with at least 1 paid child admission.
Celebrate Father's Day at Funderland! Dads receive free admission on Sunday, June 21, 2026, only, with at least 1 paid child admission.
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,
Glide into Father's Day with a Father's Day Skate on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at The Rink in Sacramento. All boys receive free skate rentals.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Step right up to the Marinelli Bros. Circus at Florin Town Center from June 25 to July 6, 2026! This all-new family-owned circus combines old-world charm with incredible feats and stunts in an intimate, one-ring setting. Families won't want to miss the action in Sacramento at this thrilling two-hour show under the big top.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For two weekends in June from June 20-21 and June 27-28, 2026, Lavender Blue Harvest Days will take place at Bluestone Meadow Farm and other Apple Hill farms.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, June 27, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercado de Las Flores is a free family-friendly festival taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Crocker Art Museum. The festival will pay tribute to the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF) and the spirit and creativity of the Chicano culture.
The annual Historic Folsom Hometown Parade & Cattle Drive will march through Historic Folsom on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026. This free, family-friendly tradition will march down four blocks of Sutter Street with floats, vehicles, horses, Wild West re-enactors, marching bands, color guards, and more.
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 Folsom Pro Rodeo takes place for three days from July 2-4, 2026. In addition to a thrilling rodeo tradition of bull riding, there is also plenty of family fun, and each night concludes with a fireworks finale. There will be live music, activities for kids of all ages, and food for purchase.
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day over 4th of July weekend on Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, 2026.
Summer Family Friday at The Crocker Art Museum is a monthly program for kids of all ages from June to August 2026 on the first Friday of the month. Each month will have a different theme and include hands-on art, live performances, and creative fun. Summer Family Friday is included with regular museum admission.