Bubblemania (Roseville)
Enjoy Bubblemania, a free and fun bubble show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville.
Enjoy Bubblemania, a free and fun bubble show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville.
A free mid-week Park Party will take place at Murray Homestead Park in El Dorado Hills on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. There will be family-friendly activities and games from 5pm-7pm.
Catch a free drive-in movie at the West Wind Drive-In in Sacramento on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at 8pm. $2 nachos will be available, along with activities such as bounce houses, face painters, a balloon artist, and an obstacle course.
Spring SacAnime will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 24-26, 2026 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Over 100 vendors and cosplayers will be at this family-friendly event. Children ages 11 and under do not require a ticket.
Get colorful at a free Rainbow Party on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Roseville. This free event will begin at the Project Play Playground (behind Riley Library) with chalk art, followed by a colored-powder party at Mahany Park.
The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Basin Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more.
The Maidu Museum will have a free Yoomén celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to welcome spring and new growth. There will be Native American performances and cultural demos, plus kid-friendly game stations and museum tours.
SMUD MOSAC will have a K-Pop Demon Hunters Laser Show on select Saturdays in March and April 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.
The free Trails in Bloom community celebration will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hanami Line Park. The event will celebrate contributions of Japanese Americans in Sacramento. Enjoy live music, have a picnic at the park, and bike along the Two Rivers Bike Trail.
A free Jump Into Spring event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Niños Park in Sacramento. This family-friendly event will include games, bounce houses, prizes, and more.
The 36th Annual Kids Day will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova. This free community event will include kid-friendly activities, attractions, parent resources, and giveaways. While this is a free event, there is a $6 vehicle entry fee into the park.
A free community Kid's Art Festival will take place in Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. There will be interactive art stations, an art show, music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
The 5th Annual ART-TISM will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento. This free, family-friendly event will have free haircuts, nail care, dental kits, hands-on art stations, and lots of sensory-friendly art. While this is a free event, registration is required.
Attention, muggles! Enjoy a day of wizardry at Potterverse on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville. There will be wand making, house sorting, butterbeer, a quidditch course, live animals, fortune telling, and so much more magical fun. Tickets are required and this event sells out fast!
The Sacramento County Office of Education will host a free Family Fun & Playfest on April 25, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Families will be able to learn about available community resources while getting to play at Fairytale Town on a Saturday evening. This event is for ages 0-5 years old and registration is required to receive free giveaways.
Spring SacAnime will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 24-26, 2026 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Over 100 vendors and cosplayers will be at this family-friendly event. Children ages 11 and under do not require a ticket.
Kids can paint with the princess Rapunzel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Sunday, April 26, 2026. In addition to painting, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
The Annual l Día del Niño at Latina Center of Art & Culture in Sacramento takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2026. There will be arts and crafts, cultural games, a resource fair, and more family-friendly activities at this free event.
Ring in spring with the Sacramento History Museum at a free family-friendly festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Participate in dancing around a 15-foot maypole with ribbons and crowns. Other activities for kids of all ages include arts and crafts, gold panning, face painting, lawn games, hobby-horse races, living history demos, and more.
The largest Earth Day celebration in Sacramento takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Southside Park. This is a free, family-friendly festival from 11am to 4pm with over 100 vendors around the sustainability theme of, "Water We Waiting For?"
A Princess & Me Royal Tea will take place on select Sundays in April 2026 at the Sotherton Tea Room in Lincoln. There will be treats, tea, and a meet-and-greet with this month's princess (Elsa). Reservations must be made by phone at (530)-305-4152.
The Rio Linda Lions Club will host a Ducky Derby on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Roy E. Hayer Park in Rio Linda. In addition to duck races, there will be family-friendly park activities. Duck races begin at 12:30pm.
A free Children's Day Health Fair will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Arden Fair. There will be community resources, free health screenings, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment and more.
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.
Enjoy a free day of swimming at Community Pool in El Dorado Hills on Sunday, April 26, 2026 for an April Pool's Day. Learn about swim lessons, birthday parties, and more.