As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Pannell Community Center in Sacramento. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.
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.
The Winters Fire Department will have a free sensory-friendly fire station tour on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5-6pm. Kids can touch the trucks and meet fire heroes with no sirens or loud noises.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Head to The LEGO Store at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to build a free LEGO Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini build to take home. This event takes plave from 12pm to 2pm and is intended for kids ages 10+. Limited supplies available.
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.
Fog Willow Farms will have its annual Spring Chicken Family Festival for only three days in 2026 over Mother's Day Weekend, May 8-10, 2026. $12 per person from 9:30am to 6pm. On Mother's Day, moms receive free admission and a small sweet treat.
BerryFest Strawberry Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival in Woodland taking place over Mother's Day Weekend on May 9 & 10, 2026, celebrating the bounty of strawberry season at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
Nature Explorers is a monthly, open play, drop-in program at the Sacramento Zoo that includes sensory play, interactive activities, nature observation, and more on the first Saturday of every month, all year. The theme changes each month. Nature Explorers takes place from 10am to 2pm behind the restroom near The Okapi Trail, and is included with regular zoo admission.
A free Mother's Day painting session and snack will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. All ages are welcome to attend. Supplies will be provided.