Top Things to Do in Sacramento This Weekend with Kids (September 18-20, 2026)
We are officially in tons of events season! There’s so much to do this weekend that it will to be difficult to choose which events to attend. Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus swings into Sacramento. Kids can Meet The Machines at a free touch-a-truck event in Rancho Cordova. Pop culture will be on full display at the free CrockerCon.
Set out on swashbuckling pirate adventures this weekend at Talk Like A Pirate Day at Fairytale Town and at the Buccaneer Ball at the Sacramento Children’s Museum.
Cluck over to the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, have a prehistoric time at Dino Day in Elk Grove, and flutter to the second weekend of Butterfly Fest.
This weekend also kicks off many fall festivals in Sacramento. Plus, several pumpkin patches in the Sacramento area open for the season.
The Sactown Supermom Events Calendar has tons of events in Sacramento for kids, and more are added every day!
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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Sacramento with Kids
The most famous circus comes to town! Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus put on the greatest show on earth from September 17-20, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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!
Oktoberfest 2026 at Urban Roots Brewing will take place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. Urban Roots Brewing is one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Sacramento, and this event is family-friendly.
The Annual Lodi Grape Festival returns for four days from September 17-20, 2026. There will be carnival rides, entertainment, food, and so much more. Carnival rides are an additional cost from admission fees.
La Familia Counseling Center will have a free Health & Safety Fair on Friday, September 18, 2026 at La Familia’s Maple Neighborhood Center. There will be kids’ activities, a diaper distribution, food, beverages, and more.
Catch a movie under the stars at the free Movie in the Park on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Carmichael Park. The original Jumanji movie will be shown at this outdoor screening beginning at 7:30pm. Bring blankets and chairs.
A free Movie Night will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Robla Community Park in Sacramento. The movie Zootopia 2 will be shown beginning at dusk. There will also be a bounce house, free popcorn, and a free BBQ. Activities start at 7pm. Bring blankets and chairs.
Meet the Machines drives into Rancho Cordova on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hagan Community Park. This free touch-a-truck event will have over 20 machines and vehicles for families to check out. There will be additional activities such as games, giant slides, and more.
The 8th Annual Fun Fair at Southgate Plaza will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This free family event will have activities for kids, a petting zoo, games, and free resources for the community that include free health resources, free dental screenings, and free animal care.
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[…]
Head to West Sacramento for a free Latino Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the parking lot of the Arthur F Turner Community Library. There will be lowrider cars, Latinto-themed crafts, music, dance, and more.
Arrrghhh! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Fairytale Town. There will be pirate-themed family fun. This event is included with regular admission.
The Sacramento Aloha Festival takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center in Auburn. There will be cultural arts, dance, history, music, and a “Keiki Korner” for kids of all ages that will include crafts, costumes, games, and more.
Turtle Travels is a brand-new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children’s Museum in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The exhibit will consist of a giant game board that will require interactive stations. Turtle Travels will be on exhibit through January 17, 2027.
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 Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The family-friendly festival will have a kids’ zone, live music, chicken decorating contest, food trucks, and more!
The Placerville Oktoberfest & El Dorado County Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Historic Main Street in Placerville. This free, family-friendly event will have a family fun zone with carnival games, corn hole, Highland Cows, pretzels, fall fun, and lots of food.
Fall Family Fest will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. This free fall festival will have tons of fun activities for kids including a Big Trucks Zone with large trucks to explore, interactive activities, and live performances.
Families can enjoy a free Mid Autumn Moon Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library in Davis. There will be crafts for kids, calligraphy, traditional music, and mooncake tastings will be available while supplies last.
Say goodbye to the summer at the EDH Summer Fest on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Community Park in El Dorado Hills. There will be tons of family fun, including carnival games, face painting, a petting zoo, rides, inflatables, live music, food vendors, and more.
Arrghh! Pirates, princesses, and mermaids are invited to attend the Buccaneer Ball on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Prepare for an evening of fun at the museum. Registration is recommended.
Enjoy Ballet in the Park for free in Land Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Ballet dancers will take the stage. Bring a blanket and picnic for the performances.
Kids ages 4-15 can participate in an obstacle race at Fairytale Town on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Obstacles over and through Fairytale Town’s notable play structures will be a whole new way to experience this beloved Land Park attraction.
CrockerCon takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Crocker Art Museum. This free family festival will celebrate cartoons, comics, and pop culture. Come to CrockerCon in cosplay, interact with comic book creators, and explore over 60 exhibitors.
Family Fall Festival takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on Stirling Park Drive & Rod Beaudry Drive near the entrance of River Bend Park in Sacramento. This free fall festival will have nature walks, live music, arts and crafts, a live bird show, and more. Free lunch and beverages will also be provided.
Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. in Lincoln will have its Annual Fall Fest on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Fall Fest will kick off the opening of the Dora Dain Farms pumpkin patch, Spooky Trail, and Haunted Hop Field. There will be live music, a stein holding contest, vendors, pizza, food trucks, and more.
BusyKids in Folsom will celebrate its birthday on Sunday, September 20, 2026 with free open play, face painting, giveaways, and more. While this event is free, registration is required. Spots are limited.
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.
