The Elk Grove Spring Palooza returns for the first time since 2019 over three days, Friday to Sunday, May 1 to 3, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. There will be many activities for includes including pony rides, carnival games, face painting, and more. Kids 12 and under, and students with school ID cards receive free admission.
Skate over to the dark side during the May The 4th Be With You Skate on Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2026 at The Rink in Sacramento. This Star Wars-themed skate will include a costume contest, giveaways, lights, music, and more galaxy fun.
The annual Roseville Bikefest will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free event invites families to bring bikes and helmets to learn about biking safety. There will be a bike obstacle course, safety demonstrations on e-bikes, helmet fits, and bike safety checks.
Kids will learn about berries on the farm and get to taste them. They'll also make a 3-D strawbery and berry to reproduce at home. This program is for kids ages 6-11.
Join STEM Global Action for a free STEM Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. Students in grades K-12 will get to participate in 60 various STEM activities from making elephant toothpaste to riding a hovercraft, building rockets, and so many more hands-on activities.
Folsom Pedal Quest invites 500 bike riders of all ages to participate in a free self-guided "quest" through the connected bike paths of Folsom on Saturday, May 2, 2026. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend the event. Kids ages 3-6 can participate in the Balance Bike Bash where t hey can pedal on balance bikes through Historic Folsom.
The UC Davis California Raptor Center has its free, annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Kids can see raptors and participate in educational activities at this family-friendly event.
Celebrate Earth Fest: Party for the Planet on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Sacramento Zoo. The day will include nature, sustainability, and fun educational activities, including answering trivia questions to get zoo trading cards. An animal ambassador presentation will take place at 11:15am in the amphitheater. This event is included with regular zoo admission.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Woodland Public Library. There will be book giveaways, activities, crafts, and more.
Have a roar-some time at Dinosaur Day at the Koobs Nature Area on Saturday, May 2, 2026. There will be interactive dinosaur-themed activities for kids at this free event.
A mini festival to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Culture Without Borders at the Maidu Community Center. This free event will have games, crafts, dance, and snacks.
The Force Takes Flight: Open Cockpit heads into the galaxy at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Explore aircraft cockpits in a galaxy far far away alongside costumed characters. Dressing up in galactic gear is encouraged.
Don your capes and fly over to Fairytale Town for Superhero Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The day will include fun and photo ops.
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.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the South Natomas Library. Receive a free comic book day while supplies last. There will also be hands-on activities such as creating your own lightsaber, design your own droid, button making, and more. Favorite comic book character costumes are welcome.
Climb aboard a mini steam train that chugs through Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova every first weekend of the month from March through September. Train rides take place on Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 3pm; weather permitting.
Kids who love video games will want to head to the free 2026 Video Game Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rancho Cordova City Hall. The 1st 50 children to attend will receive a free Disney Lorcana TCG Deck Box. Expect Mario Kart tournaments, a golf simulator, check out a retro video game console exhibit, meet local developers, and come in cosplay.
As part of the B Street Theatre Family Series, ONCE UPON A TIME... premieres in April on select days from April 18 to May 3, 2026. The performance will take the audience on exciting adventures. Performance is for children ages 5+ and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with an intermission.
Kids of all ages can celebrate Star Wars at a May the Fourth Be With You event on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library. There will be Star Wars-themed building challenges, crafts, games, art activities, a screening of a Star Wars movie and more.
The Rocklin Civic Celebration: Red, White & Bluegrass celebrates the City of Rocklin on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free, family-friendly community event kicks off with a parade at 3:30pm from Front Street to Johnson-Springview Park. The festivities continue at Johnson-Springview Park with live music, entertainment, and a fireworks and drone show finale at 8:20pm.
The Davis Food Co-op will have a free block party for the community on Saturday, May 2, 2026. There will be face painting, hands-on activities, a tie dye station, lawn games, vendors, and more.
Movies in the Park return in Elk Grove for 2026. Free family-friendly movies will be shown in various Elk Grove park. Seating begins at 6pm and movies are shown around sundown.
Have a roar-some time at the Dinosaur Day and Science Fest on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Sierra College in Rocklin. The day will be full of family-friendly activities from chemistry experiments to live animals, and more. Choose to attend the morning or afternoon session.
The Wonder Grove will have a free Wiggle Worms Nature Play on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Whitey Park in West Sacramento. Kids will sing songs, explore nature, participate in storytime, do art activities, and more. This free play group is designed for ages 1-9, however siblings and babies are welcome to attend.
The annual Loopalooza along the Davis Bike Trail takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This is a free family-friendly tradition where anyone can join the community bike event along any point on the Davis Bike Loop. Participants must sign a waiver before participating.