Youth ages 12-24 can attend the free NorCal Arts After School Program Open House Festival Night on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Albert Einstein Middle School. The event will include free food, henna, face painting, tie-dye, a guitar show, and a student art gallery walk. This is a free event but pre-registration is required.
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.
Kids can check out different kinds of trucks for free at the 5th annual Trucktopia on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in West Sacramento.
Kickoff the summer with the Sacramento Public Library at a Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Tahoe Park. This free event will include interactive activities for kids, a second line parade, instrument petting zoo, live music, and more family fun.
Safetyville USA will have a free Tot Bike Event on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Kids can pedal through the miniature streets of Sacramento while visiting stations to learn about bike safety as kids prepare for biking around Sacramento this summer. Bring bikes and helmets. This is a free event, but registration is required.
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.
Kids in all grades are welcome to attend the free 2026 CCA Positive Altitude event on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Hangar Six at Mather Airport. It will be an afternoon filled with STEM activities such as getting up close to airplanes, and a luncheon with a NASA keynote speaker. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Sakura season at the annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at its new location this year at Russell Field at UC Davis. The free community festival features live music like Taiko drumming, delicious food and drinks, and activities for all ages, like mochi pounding.
Head to The Rink in Sacramento for roar-some time during Dinosaur Skate on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This prehistoric roller skating party will include dino fun and giveaways. Two skating sessions will occur from 1pm to 3:30pm and 2:30pm to 5pm.
Orangevale's Summer Palooza is a three-day community festival taking place May 29-31, 2026 at Orangevale Community Park. The summer celebration will have carnival rides, games, live entertainment on a main stage, a free kids zone, vendors, food, and more. The Red, White & Blue Parade takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9am.
Head to Michael David Winery for a free Family Night Carnival on Saturday, May 30, 2026. There will be carnival games, face painting, bubbles, and more family fun at this family-friendly vineyard in Lodi.
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.
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.
Celebrate World Parrot Day on Sunday, May 31, 1026 at Fairytale Town. Storytime will be held at 11am in the Story Center with Oliver the green Eclectus Parrot. The book will be Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth.
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.
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.
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.
Once upon a time, there was a Fairytale Royalty Float-In Movie Night happening on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Christine Thompson Aquatic Center in Sacramento. Watch Snow White (live action version) from the pool and enjoy free ice cream, arts and crafts, and more pre-movie fun.
Registration for this event is full and walkups are encouraged. The A's and River Cats will have a free A's Play Ball Weekend on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for kids ages 4-15. This fun day of baseball will include family-friendly activities, skill stations for baseball and softball, face painting, games, giveaways, and more.
Get ready for a legendary family foam dart battle! Blaster Blitz goes down on June 6, 2026 at the Mahany Fitness Center All-Weather Field in Roseville. This event is for families to compete together. There will also be music, various challenges, and food.
The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, Saturday June 6, 2026. June's theme is Summer Kickoff Day and will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.
Fly over to the Aerospace Museum of California for the free SMUD Summer STEM Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participate in interactive science activities that celebrate wind energy and flight. Tour the museum to see aircraft exhibits and enjoy hands-on experiences. Complimentary food will also be available. No registration required.
NatureFest will take place at Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Expect live animal shows, interactive STEAM activities, food trucks and more family-friendly experiences.
World of Wonder Science Museum (WOW) in Lodi will have free all-day admission for all on select Sundays in 2026.
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.