Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen will host a free community Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Elk Grove. There will be crafts and games for kids, lion dances, dragon dances, and cultural performances. The first 120 kids will receive a free Lunar New Year plushie.
Black Family Collective Day will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove. The day will support black families. Families can enjoy a storytime with JaNay Brown-Wood reading Jam, Too followed by a drum circle and This Hair Belongs, followed by an activity.
Celebrate kiddos with March birthdays at a Birthday Babies event on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Space To Play in Elk Grove. There will be a b-day celebration from 2-4pm with a special rate of $10. The celebration will include cupcakes, a birthday certificate from Space To Play, and a b-day coloring project.
Ring in spring with The Creative Space at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. The family-friendly festival will have arts, crafts, live Taiko performances, and more to welcome sakura season.
CORE Recreation Fitness will have a free EGG-Stravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Morse Park in Elk Grove. There will be photos with the Easter bunny, egg hunts, and you can explore COREkids inside the gym. Egg hunts are first-come, first-serve.
Join The Popcorn Store in Elk Grove for their annual Popcorn with the Bunny event at their Elk Grove store on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This is a free community event where kids can enjoy pictures with the bunny, get a child size popcorn, and do a painting activity.
The annual E2 Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Cosumnes Oaks High School Football Field on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Elk Grove. The egg hunt is free and will have 50,000 eggs. There is also an exclusive egg hunt for children with special needs at 10am.
Sammy's Spring Splash kicks off the spring season with eggs hidden around the pool at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove on Saturday, March 28, 2026. There will also be swimming, and spring-themed activities.
The Annual Running of the Elk will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. The race includes options for Kids' Fun Runs (1/4 mile for ages 6-under, 1/2 mile for ages 7-12).
Immensee Vineyard Ranch in Elk Grove will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29, 2026. There will be an egg hunt, bunny photos, face painting, line dancing, games, activities, and more. Children under 12 are free.
The Galt Touch-A-Truck & Safety Expo takes place on Saturday, April 4, 206 at the Galt Saturday Market at the 4th Street Promenade. Kids can climb into trucks and vehicles like fire trucks, construction vehicles, explore farm equipment, and see live demonstrations with police drones and police K9s at this free event.
A free Easter egg hunt will occur on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Capital City Baptist Church in Elk Grove. The day will include egg hunts, crafts, games, bounce houses, food, and more.
An Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Friday & Saturday, April 3 & 4, 2026 at Enchanted Elk Grove. The egg hunts will begin at 11am. A meet and greet with the Easter bunny will occur at 10:30am before the egg. Reservations are required for this event.
South Slope Wines will have a free Easter egg hunt for kids on Easter, Sunday, April 5, 2026 at their vineyard in Elk Grove. The egg hunt and meet and greets with the Easter bunny will take place at 12pm. Adults can enjoy wine and live music from 2-5pm.
Space To Play in Elk Grove will have an Easter egg hunt on Easter, Sunday, April 5, 2026. The egg hunt will begin at 1:45pm. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be a craft and storytime.
Join A Seat at the Table Books for a free author storytime with Kimberly Biddle on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am. She will be reading As You Are, a hope for black sons. This event is perfect for spreading joy and empowering black families. While this is a free event, registration is requested.
Family Fun Day takes place in Elk Grove on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free event will have carnival games, activities, food trucks, and more family-friendly entertainment.
Little dancers can head to Flatland Brewery on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for a ballet pop-up event in Elk Grove. This free event will include a mini ballet lesson followed by coloring on the patio. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
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.
Ever After Wine in Elk Grove will have a Kids Club afternoon themed for flowers for Mom on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kids will get to create a pot of crafted flowers to gift to their mom for Mother's Day. The craft is best for kids ages 5+. There are two workshop times: 2-3:30pm and 3:30-5pm. A special kids' menu will be available.
Join STEM Global Action for a free STEM Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. Students in grades K-12 will get to participate in 60 various STEM activities from making elephant toothpaste to riding a hovercraft, building rockets, and so many more hands-on activities.
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.
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. A parade and live entertainment will take place as part of the festival. Kids 12 and under, and students with school ID cards receive free admission.
Celebrate Star Wars Day at Space To Play in Elk Grove on. Monday, May 4, 2026. Wear Star Wars attire to receive $4 admission all day.
The 2nd Annual JJD Mela (Punjabi Cultural Event) will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. This free community event will include live Bhangra, Giddha performances, youth talent, culture, vendors, and more.