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.
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.
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.
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will celebrate black bears during Black Bear Awareness Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026. There will be interactive activities, educational tables, and special black bear feedings and trainings.
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.
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will celebrate black bears during Black Bear Awareness Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026. There will be interactive activities, educational tables, and special black bear feedings and trainings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free summer fun will take place during the Saturday Splash Series at the Community Pool in El Dorado Hills on select summer Saturdays in 2026. In addition to recreation swim, there will be cannonball contests, lawn games, and music from 3pm to 6pm.
The Sacramento Pride March & Parade will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11am. The march and parade are free for the community to watch and will include floats, vehicles, music, and a lot of love and support celebrating diverse communities.
Celebrate the opening of Washington Park Playground in West Sacramento at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Anyone is welcome to attend this free community celebration, which will have light refreshments and snacks.
The Crocker Art Museum screens Movies Off the Wall on monthly Thursday evenings the summer. Films will be showed in the museum's outdoor courtyard. This movie series is better for teens and college students. The 2026 movie theme is romantic comedies from the 90s and early 2000s.
Family Movie Night returns to Folsom for three nights in summer 2026. Families will get to watch outdoor movies for free at unique family-friendly locations in Folsom, including the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, Andy Morin Sports Complex, and Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Each movie night will have free activities themed to the location from 6:30pm to 8pm. Movies begin at 8:30pm.
For two weekends in June from June 20-21 and June 27-28, 2026, Lavender Blue Harvest Days will take place at Bluestone Meadow Farm and other Apple Hill farms.