Kids can participate in a free morning of soccer on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Kloss Park in Elk Grove. Children ages 2-8 will get to kick off the morning with Soccer Shots for 30-35 minute sessions. This is a free event but registration is required.
The free Elk Grove Pride community festival will celebrate love and diversity on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Laguna Town Hall. This is an all ages event with free admission. The 2026 theme is "Pride Reimagined" in response to today's political landscape.
Kids can paint with the mermaid princess Ariel at Space To Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, June 27, 2026. In addition to painting a mermaid tail, take photos with the princess, and enjoy two hours of play.
For an indoor family-friendly activity on 4th of July 2026, head to The Alley in Elk Grove. To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, each game of bowling is $2.50 per person with $2.50 shoe rentals. Lanes are reservable online from 12pm to 6pm.
Celebrate 4th of July in Elk Grove at the Salute to the Red, White and Blue at Elk Grove Park. A drone show and fireworks show will take place at 9:40pm. There will be food trucks and a concert before the fireworks. This is a free event. Parking is $15 per vehicle.
A free community Watch Party will take place on Monday, July 6, 2026 to cheer on Team USA take on Belgium in the World Cup at District 56. The event kicks off at 5pm and is in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Sky Port Restaurant & Bar in Elk Grove will have a Seaside Mermaid Princess Dinner Flight on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The family-friendly character dining experience will include storytime, a meet and greet, games, activities, vocal performances, photo ops, and more. Dinner is included with every ticket and a kids option is available.
Go ice skating for free at Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July on Friday, July 17, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. Get in the holiday spirit with a free pop-up ice skating rink and jolly atmosphere. Bring socks to the event. All ice skates are provided for free!
The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove will take the stage from July 23-26, 2026 at Elk Grove Regional Park. This is a free family-friendly festival that will have choreographed costumed dancers accompanied by an orchestra playing compositions from the composer Johann Strauss. The festival also includes fireworks.
Don't be late for a very important date with the Elk Grove Kiwanis Club and Cosumnes CSD. A Mad Hatter Tea Party takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Don a party hat and enjoy brunch with small sandwiches, desserts, and soft beverages like iced tea and lemonade. There will also be activities and games for kids. This event is recommended for kids ages 3+.
The Strauss Festival of Elk Grove will take the stage from July 23-26, 2026 at Elk Grove Regional Park. This is a free family-friendly festival that will have choreographed costumed dancers accompanied by an orchestra playing compositions from the composer Johann Strauss. The festival also includes fireworks.
A free National Night Out celebration will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Derr-Okamoto Park. There will be a bounce house, carnival games, and fun activities for families.
The Elk Grove Police Department hosts BBQ in the Beat on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Derr-Okamoto Park. Enjoy free food and fun at this community event.
Beeman Park in Elk Grove has a renovated playground and the Renovation Celebration will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, activities, and refreshments.
Splash into an outdoor movie at Dive-In Movie at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. In 2026, family-friendly movies in the pool will be shown once a month from June to August. The pool opens at 4pm, and the movies begin showing at sunset.
Dance to the beat of the music in your headphones at Fridays in the Grove: Silent Disco on Friday, August 21, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. This free event will have 3 channels to choose from in headphones, and 2 live DJs.
Teens can enjoy a free end of summer pool bash on Friday, August 21, 2026 at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove. Parents aren't allowed! There will be swimming, activities, and food at this free event.
Kids can participate in a free Bike Rodeo on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the District 56 - Aquatics Parking Lot in Elk Grove to practice bike skills and learn agility courses to ride a bike safely. Recommended ages are 5-12. Registration is required.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dog Man graphic novels on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at a free celebration at the Franklin Library in Elk Grove. There will be themed activities such as making a Dog Man hat, creating buttons from recycled books, producing your own comic strip, and making your own Dog Man food. The Dog Man movie will also be playing.
Kids of all ages can participate in a free Mid-Autumn Lantern-Making Workshop at Tea Again Cafe in Elk Grove on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The free workshop takes place from 11am to 1pm. Kids will color and assemble their own lanterns to take home, and they'll even light up.
Little bookworms can celebrate National Read a Book Day on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Space To Play in Elk Grove. There will be books and crafts.
Calling all Star Trek fans! A free Trekkie Fan Celebration will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove. This event is for all ages. There will be Star Trek books for sale, cosplay, Trekkie trivia, and more.
Space To Play in Elk Grove will have a special Dino Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Little dino lovers will get to dig for fossils, get face painting, and have a meet and greet with a baby dinosaur.
The family-friendly Butterfly Fest at The Secret Garden returns to Elk Grove on September 12-13 and September 19-20, 2026. Lifecycle Tours will take place each day at 11am. There will be face painting for kids and a coloring table. The Secret Garden also has scavenger hunts for kids. This is a free event and an RSVP is not required.
California Is My Home is hosting a free Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. There will be cultural performances, a festive parade, family-friendly activities, food, and more.