All aboard for one of the most popular holiday events in Sacramento for kids! Tickets for the California Railroad Museum's annual and beloved 2026 The Polar Express train ride go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 18, 2026. You'll want to act fast on these tickets as they sell out quickly!
Acorn Day will take place at the State Indian Museum on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This free, family-friendly festival will celebrate the significance of acorns in California Native culture. There will be interactive activities such as acorn preparation and basket weaving.
The California Museum will be having a family-friendly Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will also celebrate the Grand opening of Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls). There will be sugar skull workshops, interactive activities (for ages 3+), Aztec dancers, and more.