Pajama Jam 2025
Put on your favorite pajamas and head to the Sacramento Children’s Museum for a dance party like no other on Saturday, February 8.
Put on your favorite pajamas and head to the Sacramento Children’s Museum for a dance party like no other on Saturday, February 8.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5pm to 6:30pm.
Kids who are fans of Gabby's Dollhouse can meet Gabby in-person at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Thursday, March 20, 2025, and participate in a day of themed activities.
Kids can meet working dogs in the Sacramento region during the annual free Dogs with Jobs event at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will have a free Bike Rodeo for kids on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 2-5pm. Kids can bring their bikes to participate in an obstacle course, do arts and crafts, and receive free bike repairs.
Bring your dance moves to the Pride with Leo and Friends Dance Party at the Sacramento Children's Museum on June 7, 2025. The evening of love, family, and community will include a dance party, museum play, and Pride activities.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will be hosting STEAM engineering and building programming at the Franklin Library in Elk Grove on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Children with special needs and their friends and families can attend Summer Shimmy at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Kids can dance and play during a fun night at the museum. This is a free event with registration.
Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is a new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, running through February 8, 2026. This new interactive exhibit will celebrate eating healthy fruits and veggies, as well as the importance of drinking water and living an active lifestyle.
The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates the role grandparents play at the annual Batty's Butterfly Release on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Butterflies are limited and purchasing in advance is required. This will be an outdoor event that will include art projects, activities, vendors, and more.
Arrghh! Pirates, princesses, and mermaids are invited to attend the Buccaneer Ball on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Sacramento Children's Museum. Prepare for an evening of fun at the museum. Registration is recommended.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos Community Night at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Kids will be able to add mementos to the museum's ofrenda, enjoy face painting, interactive activities, and participate in a sugar skulls workshop for an additional fee.
Kids can enjoy New Year's Play at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This New Year's Eve celebration will include hourly bubble stomps and themed activities. There is special $5 admission for the event.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5pm to 6:30pm. Children and their families can delight in a night of dancing and museum play. Shamrock Shimmy is $3 and pre-registration is required.
Kids with special needs or sensory needs can enjoy sensory-friendly play at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Monday, April 6, 2026. These monthly 90-minute play sessions have separate registrations for a low cost.
Kids can meet working dogs in the Sacramento region during the annual free Dogs with Jobs event at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a free event! Advance registration is recommended as this event fills up.