Top Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids in April
April blooms with things to do in Sacramento with kids! With Easter in mid-April, the month is chock full of egg hunts and spring festivals all over the Sacramento area. There are so many egg hunts – at least one each weekend – that I have an entire article that lists all the best Easter egg hunts in Sacramento for kids.
Earth Day is also in April, and the City of Trees has kid-friendly ways to learn about sustainability and conservation. Sacramento Earth Day in Southside Park is a free family-friendly festival and the largest Earth Day festival in Sacramento. You can also Celebrate Earth at the Aerospace Museum.
The Sacramento Children’s Museum hosts its annual Dogs with Jobs in April. The Monster Truck Nitro Tour zooms into Cal Expo and the Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival dishes out a family-friendly day of gooey goodness.
There is so much springtime fun for kids in Sacramento! These events for kids in April only scratch the surface. Check out the Sacramento events calendar for even more events for kids in Sacramento.
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Kids can climb into trucks and vehicles like fire trucks, construction vehicles, explore farm equipment, and see live demonstrations with police drones and police K9s at the 4th Street Promenade in Galt on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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 Hive in Yolo County’s Woodland will have a free family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11am to 5pm.
Monster trucks come to Cal Expo for two shows on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Monster trucks will race, have contests, and do freestyles.
The Popcorn Store in Elk Grove will have free photos with the Easter Bunny and popcorn on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The annual UC Davis Picnic Day takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This free, family-friendly event is a beloved tradition that features parades, hands-on exhibits, animal encounters, a Children’s Discovery Fair, and more across the UC Davis campus.
Hop over to Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for the annual free Hoppin’ & Huntin’ egg hunt.
Space to Play in Elk Grove will have a Spring Slime Party on Saturday, April 12, 2025, where kids can get creative and messy.
The Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival will have an all ages Melt & Mingle: Family Day on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Southside Park.
Roseville Utilities will have its annual free Earth Night Express community event on Wednesday evening, April 17, 2025.
SacAnime Roseville will take place @thegrounds in Roseville at the Roebellen Center during the weekend of April 18-20, 2025. Over 100 vendors and cosplayers will be at this family-friendly event.
The annual Festival of Eggs at Lembi Park in Folsom takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8-11am for kids ages 10 and under.
Fairytale Town will have a two-day Spring Eggstravaganza with egg hunts, Peter Cottontail, and spring-themed family fun on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2025.
The annual Easter Eggstravaganza in Fair Oaks Park takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with a free egg hunt, petting zoo, bunny photos, and activities.
The Sacramento Zoo will welcome their two newest animals, Clouded Leopards named Serai and Rajasi, with a Clouded Leopard Party on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9am to 2pm.
The annual S2 Spring Egg Hunt & Pajama Parade in Curtis Park takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Eggciting festivities begin at 9:30am with a pajama parade at the Sierra 2 Center and conclude at the Sierra 2 Green for an egg hunt.
Celebrate Earth Day and spring at a free family-friendly festival at Bryte Park in West Sacramento on Saturday, April 19, 2025. A free egg hunt for kids will take place at the event.
The Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad Oak Station (PSVRR) will be running Easter Picnic Express rail motorcar trips from Oak Station to Willow Springs on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Family Fun Day takes place in Elk Grove on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This free event will have carnival games, activities, food trucks, and more family-friendly entertainment.
The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife area in Davis on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more.
Celebrate the birthday of Cupcake, the Provence Donkey at Hagan Community Barn on Saturday, April 26, from 10am to 12pm.
The Aerospace Museum will have an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10am to 2pm.
The free Rocklin Civic Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Johnson-Springview Park. This is a family-friendly evening where kids can explore civic vehicles and equipment, and participate in fun, interactive activities, all concluded by fireworks.
Ring in spring with the Sacramento History Museum at a free family-friendly festival on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The largest Earth Day celebration in Sacramento takes place on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Southside Park. This is a free, family-friendly festival with over 100 vendors around the sustainability theme of, “Plan it for the Planet.”
