Can’t-Miss Summer Events in Sacramento for Kids (2026)
Summer in Sacramento is full of amazing family-friendly events for kids of all ages. With tons of events happening each week, it can be challenging to know which summer events should be at the top of your list to attend. From fairs to annual festivals, monster trucks, fun runs, and drone shows, these are the best summer events in Sacramento for kids in 2026.
For more summer fun, check out the top things to do in Sacramento this summer with kids. Plus, the Sactown Supermom Events Calendar is full of events families can attend all summer long.
Best Summer Events in Sacramento for Kids 2026
Orangevale’s Summer Palooza is a three-day community festival taking place May 29-31, 2026 at Orangevale Community Park. The summer celebration will have carnival rides, games, live entertainment on a main stage, a free kids zone, vendors, food, and more. The Red, White & Blue Parade takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9am.
Fly over to the Aerospace Museum of California for the free SMUD Summer STEM Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participate in interactive science activities that celebrate wind energy and flight. Tour the museum to see aircraft exhibits and enjoy hands-on experiences. Complimentary food will also be available. No registration required.
NatureFest will take place at Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Expect live animal shows, interactive STEAM activities, food trucks and more family-friendly experiences.
The El Dorado County Fair takes place for four days from June 18-21, 2026 in Placerville. Expect rides, exhibits, music, livestock shows, and family fun at this summer fair in El Dorado County,
An all-you-can-eat Crystal Creamery ice cream fantasy awaits during the evening of Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Enjoy ice cream tasting stations, interactive activities, and an enchanted marketplace. Fairy-themed or fantasy costumes are encouraged for the event.
The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 25-28, 2026. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.
The Lodi Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Jessie’s Grove Winery. Stroll through a 5-acre flower farm and let the kids enjoy a petting zoo, bubble shows, train ride, bouncy obstacle course, and more. There will also be gondola rides, and wine slushies for the adults.
Mercado de Las Flores is a free family-friendly festival taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Crocker Art Museum. The festival will pay tribute to the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF) and the spirit and creativity of the Chicano culture.
The 2026 California State Fair returns to Cal Expo from July 17 – August 2, 2026. Enjoy pavilions full of exhibits, fair food, rides, entertainment, and so much more.
Conquer fun obstacles like an inflatable water slide and navigate through a foam frenzy during the 1.2-mile Fair Oaks Summer Fun on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This 1.2-mile course for kids will take place in Phoenix Park.
The annual Pear Fair will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in the Sacramento River Delta town of Courtland. Entry to the fair is free. There will be a kids’ area with a wide range of fun activities, a Youth Duck Calling, a Fun Run, and more. While there is no admission fee to[…]
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.
Attention, muggles! A DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ will light up the Sacramento skies for two summer nights on August 14 & 15, 2026 at Cal Expo. Be amazed at 1,200 drones recreating characters and favorite moments from Harry Potter™ films. Arrive early for themed food and drinks. This show is family-friendly and for all ages.[…]
The Sacramento Banana Festival will take place for two days on August 16 & 17, 2025 in Land Park. The Banana Festival is a multicultural family-friendly festival where countries are celebrated that grow bananas. There will be a kids’ zone with banana-themed activities, reptile meet & greets, hands-on art activities, a kids’ inflatable obstacle course,[…]
Monster Jam revs and rolls into Sacramento for two days on August 15 & 16, 2026. The action takes place at the Golden 1 Center. Pit parties will also occur at select shows.
The free South Sacramento Festival will take place at Valley Hi Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026. There will be activities for kids, cultural performances, music, food, and community resources.
Watch Sacramento artists create vibrant art on the sidewalks of Midtown with chalk art at Chalk It Up over Labor Day Weekend in Fremont Park. This free, three-day festival returns over Labor Day Weekend from September 5-7, 2026. This family-friendly festival will have live music, vendors, and food.
Top photo courtesy of California State Fair
