Best Things to Do in Sacramento in March with Kids 2026
March charges into Sacramento with events for kids celebrating holidays from St. Patrick’s Day to Holi. The month begins with Free Museum Weekend, where over 20 museums will open their doors for free during the first weekend of March. Find out how to pre-register for free tickets to Free Museum Weekend.
Sacramento goes green with kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Children with special needs can dance the night away in a safe space at the Sacramento Children’s Museum’s Shamrock Shimmy. The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade marches through the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Kids can even search for leprechauns throughout Old Sacramento.
If your kids love vehicles, they will be excited for what’s in store this month as an outdoor Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live show zooms into Cal Expo. The Junior League of Sacramento hosts its annual Touch-A-Truck, where kids can get up close to various trucks and machinery.
Looking for egg hunts in Sacramento? I’ve got a whole list of the best egg hunts in Sacramento for kids. Many egg hunts are taking place in March, but some will hop into April.
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World of Wonder Science Museum (WOW) in Lodi will have free all-day admission for all on select Sundays in 2026.
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” comes to Sacramento on February 28 & March 1, 2026. The pups bring the action to an interactive stage show at Memorial Auditorium.
Join the Sacramento River Cats for a free Festival of Baseball Preseason Party on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Sutter Health Park. Enjoy free food, participate in kid-friendly games and activities, walk the warning track, and check out exclusive experiences. While this is a free event, tickets are required.
Folsom will have a free community celebration on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to celebrate Folsom’s railroad milestones. Families can learn about Folsom’s railroad history. There will be a storytime at 1pm, birthday cake, hands-on activities, photo ops, and free admission to Historical Outdoor Museum “The Square” and the Folsom Railroad Museum.
The whole family can attend Clipped In For Life’s free bike rodeo on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena in Folsom. There will be helmet fittings, an obstacle course, bike safety stations, pixie bike races, and more.
The annual Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento returns on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026. Over 20 museums participate in the event. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve free passes for Free Museum Weekend. Pre-registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9am PST.
Fairytale Town will have a Festival of Colors Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026. There will be rangoli art, a dance party, and a color powder throw at 12pm. It’s recommended to wear white clothing for the color throw and all color powder is non-toxic and skin-safe.
The 37th Annual Sweet Potato Festival hosted by the NCNW Sacramento Valley Section, takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Simmons Community Center. This free community festival will have family fun, food, community resources, and live entertainment.
The free Sacramento Women & Girls Festival takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Sacramento City College. This event includes activities and resources that support girls and women in the Sacramento community. Plus, there will be family-friendly activities, multicultural entertainment, and more.
Families can join Bluey and Bingo for a round of Bingo on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Mahany Fitness Center in Roseville. This is a free event! Take photos with Bluey and Bingo while trying to win prizes. No registration required; This is a drop-in 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.
Don your green and head to the Old Sacramento Waterfront for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The parade kicks off at 12:30pm.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Elys Play House in Citrus Heights on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Kids will get to go on a gold treasure hunt, see the Heeler sisters, do a paint project, enjoy open play, and will receive a goodie bag.
Fairytale Town will have a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10am to 2pm. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt to search for a pot of gold. There will also be crafts. Don’t forget to wear your green!
Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live is zooming into Sacramento from March 20-22, 2026 at Cal Expo. This is an outdoor show that will premiere the all-new Rhinomite™. Expect thrilling stunts and an action-packed event the whole family will love.
Join the Yolo County Library for a free Nowruz event on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library to celebrate spring and renewal.
Ring in spring with The Creative Space at the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Old Town Plaza in Elk Grove. The family-friendly festival will have arts, crafts, live Taiko performances, and more to welcome sakura season.
The Aerospace Museum will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This Spring science event will have spring-themed experiments, hand-on activities, and more.
Children ages 0-5 can enjoy a fun and free Pint-Sized Play Day on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Mission North Park in Carmichael. This outdoor event will include sensory stations, music from Grow Resilient Families, storytelling, a petting zoo, bubble bonanza, activities, and more.
Families can meet and pet real pigs on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in the Historic Folsom Plaza. Enjoy lots family fun at this unique event.
The Junior League of Sacramento will have its annual Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Sacramento City College. Kids will get to explore and learn about various trucks from 9am to 1pm.
The 7th Annual Mega Family Expo will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Kiddy Club LLC Center in Sacramento. This free outdoor event will have tons of activities for kids including an inflatable & bounce village, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, shows, performances, and more.
Hop over to Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the annual free Hoppin’ & Huntin’ at Hagan egg hunt. There will be egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, and more fun, family-friendly activities.
The Spring Break Carnival at Galt Market will take place for two days on Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1, 2026. There will be face painting, carnival rides, pony rides, free Easter bunny photos, and more family fun over spring break. This is a cash only event.
