Placer County Child Support Services will have its Annual Backpack Giveaway & End of Summer Bash in Rocklin on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. There will be free backpacks for kids, and family activities likes games and crafts.
Destiny Church Rocklin will have a free Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 9, 2025. There will be backpacks, a clothing boutique, haircuts, a BBQ lunch, entertainment, characters, and more. Children must be present at the event to receive a backpack, and accompanied by adults who need a registration ticket to attend the event.
Hot Chili & Cool Cars will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Quarry Park & Rocklin Rd. This free annual event will have classic cars and a chili cook-off. There will also be a kids' area, food trucks, and live music.
Spark curiosity and attend Maker Faire Rocklin on Saturday, October 4, 2025 where families can check out inventions and creations of local makers.
Go zip lining, climbing and rappelling in a spooky atmosphere at Fright Night Climb at Quarry Park Adventures. Enjoy three hours of family fun on October 10 & 24, 2025.
The Rocklin Tree Lighting at Quarry Park is on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Enjoy visits with Santa, live entertainment, a holiday market, and more. The tree lighting kicks off at 7pm.
For just $10, take a single zip line ride at Quarry Park Adventures from Friday - Sunday, December 5-7, 2025.
Get in the festive spirit with a Cozy Climb at Quarry Park Adventures for a holiday night climb on December 12 & 19, 2025. The three-hour experience will include a welcoming hot chocolate, a 30-minute gear-up and orientation, and access to Quarry Park's most popular attractions from rock climbing to the zip line.
The 8th Annual Placer County Dr. MLK, Jr. Family March and Celebration will take on January 19, 2026 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. This free community celebration will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The family-friendly event will have a children's corner with games, crafts, and activities, live performances, speakers, presentations, vendors, and food trucks.
We Rock the Spectrum – Rocklin officially opens its doors on Saturday, March 28, 2026! Kids of all abilities will be able to have fun at this sensory-safe gym and enjoy open play. Treats and refreshments will be available.
Expect springtime fun at a free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Sasaki Park in Rocklin. There will be egg hunts, balloon creations, photos with the Easter bunny, and craft stations. This event is hosted by Simple Real Estate.
Join teen members of the Placer Youth Commission for a free “Benny and the Forbidden Garden” Storytime & Book Launch on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Rocklin Library. These teens wrote and illustrated their very own children's book about elementary-aged school kids facing peer pressure.
Catch a free outdoor movie at Evenings in the Park at various parks in Rocklin in 2026. In addition to a free movie, there will also be bounce houses, a chalk walk, and a bubble station. Event begins at 6pm and movies start at dusk.
The Rocklin Civic Celebration: Red, White & Bluegrass celebrates the City of Rocklin on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free, family-friendly community event kicks off with a parade at 3:30pm from Front Street to Johnson-Springview Park. The festivities continue at Johnson-Springview Park with live music, entertainment, and a fireworks and drone show finale at 8:20pm.
Have a roar-some time at the Dinosaur Day and Science Fest on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Sierra College in Rocklin. The day will be full of family-friendly activities from chemistry experiments to live animals, and more. Choose to attend the morning or afternoon session.
The Placer County of Education will have a free Family Math and Science Night for kids of all ages at their Rocklin office. Kids will get to play while also getting free books and activities to take home.
The Rocklin Community Festival will take place for four days from May 7-10, 2026. This free community event will occur in Johnson-Springview Park and have carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, and food. While the festival is free, ride wristbands will need to be purchased.
Bring a toy or game and learn how to readapt it for children with disabilities at ReCreate in Rocklin during their Adapting Play & Art Workshop on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
To celebrate. National Public Works, families can attend the free Meet The Machines event on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Kids can get up close to vehicles at this community event. This is a free event but registration is required.