Schools Out Summer Kickoff (Fair Oaks)
Head to the Gum Ranch Park splash pad in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 for a free Schools Out Summer Kickoff party. There will be treats, music, giveaways, and more summer fun.
Head to the Gum Ranch Park splash pad in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 for a free Schools Out Summer Kickoff party. There will be treats, music, giveaways, and more summer fun.
Take Note Troupe will put on a free family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park performance of Taming of the Shrew in 2026 at multiple Sacramento area venues. All shows begin at 7:30pm and are completely free to attend. The whole family will enjoy this comedic performance and annual summer tradition.
Celebrate Reading Rainbow and the work of LeVar Burton (Sacramento native) on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Fairytale Town. The day will be full of books, crafts, storytimes, and trivia. This event is included with regular Fairytale Town admission.
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.
Kids can enjoy a morning of free music from Ms. Hannah of Grow Resilient Families on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Southgate Library.
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.
Child Action will have its 2nd Annual Father Family Fun Night on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Rancho Cordova. This free event will celebrate dads and include family-friendly activities, backpack giveaways, community resources, food, and more. This is a free event, but registration is required. Limited spots remain.
The annual West Sacramento Juneteenth celebration will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Bridgeway Lake Community Park. This free family-friendly celebration will have activities for kids, music, performances, and the splash pad will stay open late.
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 Juneteenth on Friday, June 12, 2026 at a free community festival at North Natomas Regional Park. There will be bounce houses for kids, games, live music, vendors, and more.
Families can enjoy free Friday Night Movies every second Friday of the month at Veterans Field in Galt from June to September 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at dusk.
Kids of all ages will enjoy the Perondi's Stunt Dog Show Experience on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center. Rescue dogs and shelter dogs will perform exciting tricks, stunts, and comedy routines during this family-friendly show.
Watch a movie under the stars, poolside, at Dive-In Cinema on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Rocklin High Pool. The Little Mermaid will be showing, beginning at 8:45pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. Children under 5 are free.
Team up with Dad for Father's Day Nerf games on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Capehart Gym in North Highlands. Compete in Nerf challenges and obstacle courses. Must be at least age 6+ to participate.
Kids can participate in a free Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Carroll Elementary in Elk Grove to practice bike skills and learn agility courses to ride a bike safely. Recommended ages are 5-12. Registration is required.
FosterHope Sacramento will have a free Totally Rad 80s Family Fun Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in William Land Park. There will be games, face painting, activities, and more nostalgic fun.
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.
Safetyville USA will have a free Family Day on Saturday, June 13, 2025. Resources and information will be available to Sacramento families. Note that Family Day is not a bike event and bike riding will not occur at the event.
As part of Summer Reading, kids of all ages can enjoy free music and dance of African and Afro Caribbean cultures from Fenix Drums on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Carmichael Library.
Create sunset dino silhouettes at a free workshop for all ages using sunset gradient techniques on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
Celebrate dad with a Father's Day Mug and Bracelet Making with Spiderman on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at BusyKids in Folsom. Make unlimited bracelets, choose a DIY mug or a premade mug, and hang out with Spiderman.
Celebrate the opening of two new Arcade Creek Park playgrounds on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11am to 1pm in Sacramento. There will be free burgers for the 1st 100 people, games, face painting, giveaways, and more.
A free Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Colonial Heights Library. There will be face painters, activities, and music.
To kick off pool season in South Sacramento, all youth will receive free pool admission on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Pannell Meadowview Pool and Cabrillo Pool.
Create a model volcano and watch it erupt before your eyes on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. This event is free.