The City of Winters celebrates the 4th of July a day early with 3rd of July fireworks at Dr. Sellers Football Field at Winters High School.. The celebration begins at 5pm and the fireworks show will take place around 9:15-9:30pm. There will be vendors and food trucks.
Catch the fireworks from the Hotel Winters rooftop on Friday, July 3, 2026. Admission is free. A rooftop bar will be serving drinks (including non-alcoholic drinks) for purchase. The Winter fireworks should take place between 9:15-9:30pm.
The Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Woodland will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Woodland High School Stadium. Fireworks will kick off at 9:15pm. Family-friendly activities will include inflatables and games. Gates will open at 7pm. Blankets and chairs are encouraged. Food will be available for purchase.
A 4th of July pancake breakfast will occur in Woodland from 8-11am on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Fire Station #3 at 1550 Springlake Court. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the Woodland Fire Volunteer Support Branch. The pancake breakfast is $5 per person. Children ages 5 and under eat for free.
A bike parade will proceed from Heritage Plaza in Woodland on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10am. Party in the Park at Freeman Park will begin after the parade until 12pm. There will be bounce houses, games, and free snow cones.
Celebrate 4th of July at the pool! Free Swim Fest will take place at Woodland Aquatics Center on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 1-4pm. There will be a floating inflatable obstacle course. Admission is free.
Davis will have its 2026 Fourth of July at Community Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This free event will include a free game zone, kids' market, and live music. A 15-minute fireworks show will occur at 9:35pm.
The Red, White, & Brew 4th of July party will take place at Drake's: The Barn on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Fireworks from the Athletics vs Marlins game at Sutter Health Park will be viewable. Kids are allowed at the event.
The Wonder Grove will have its monthly free Wiggle Worms on Sunday, July 5, 2026 with the theme of Campout Adventures at Whitey Boisclair Park in West Sacramento. There will be camping-themed activities including building tents, pretend campfires, "fishing" for fun, and more outdoor adventures. This is a free program for kids ages 1-9.
Celebrate the Westacre Park Grand Opening on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11am. This highly anticipated new West Sacramento park and splash pad officially opens to the public for families to enjoy.
To celebrate the opening of the new Westacre Park in West Sacramento, there will be a free Party in the Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. There will be family-friendly activities, treats, stickers, water bottle giveaways, and more.
Kids of all ages can see a free Marc Griffiths ventriloquist show on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
Create free mini dino gardens in jars on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento.
Babies ages 0-3 can enjoy a free Baby Rave with children's songs with EDM spins on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Woodland Public Library in Yolo County. Babies can stay and play and get messy after the dance party. Note that there will be moving lights, glow effects, and music.
Kids of all ages can learn about reptiles likes lizards, snakes, and tortoises at the free Lizard Lady Reptiles on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library.
Heringer Estates and the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento will have a family-friendly Owl Release and Picnic on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Relax in Marjorie's Garden with food and drinks while the evening culminates into the release of a rehabilitated owl into the wild. The owl will be released at dusk around 8-8:30pm.
Celebrate all things watermelon at the Watermelon Festival on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Dave's Pumpkin Patch in West Sacramento. This event has free admission and will include the jumping pillow, a watermelon eating contest, watermelon lemonade, live music, BBQ, games, and more.
Rock out at Rhythm On The River in West Sacramento! This free family-friendly summer concert series takes place at Drakes: The Barn on the last Thursday of the month from May through August. Each month is a different genre of music. There will be a Family Fun Zone with free children's activities.
Kids can make their own jewelry using fossils, clay beads, and more on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Arthur F Turner Community Library in West Sacramento. This is a free event.
The Yolo County Children's Alliance and Washington Unified School District will host its Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at River City High School in West Sacramento. This free event will include free school supplies and backpacks, community resources, and hands-on activities. Backpack giveaways are for Yolo County residents and proof of Yolo County residency is required. Free backpacks and school supplies available while supplies last.
Fly over to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for Bats and Crafts on Saturday, July 25, 2026. There will be bat meet and greets, arts and crafts, games, and other bat-themed things. This event is for young kids who have early bedtimes.
Kids of all ages can create their own dino eye magnets on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. This is a free event.
Recreation Center in West Sacramento will have two dive-in movies in 2026 where you can watch movies while in the pool! Pool access begins 30 minutes before the movie starts playing at sundown.
Spooky season comes early in West Sacramento. Summerween at Dave's Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The mischievous summer day will have BBQ, a jumping pillow, pony rides, live music, and family fun. Costumes are welcome but optional. Admission is free!
The Yolo County Fair takes place for two weeks in 2026, from August 7-9 & 12-16, 2026. The "Hog August Nights" fair has free entry at the gate. Parking is $10 per car.