Top Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids in April 2026
April blooms with things to do in Sacramento with kids! The month starts with many Easter egg hunts in the Sacramento area. Since there are tons of opportunities for collecting eggs over the first weekend in April, I have an entire article on 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 at Earth STEAM Day at the Aerospace Museum.
The Sacramento Children’s Museum hosts its annual Dogs with Jobs in April, and there are several Día de los Niños events, including the Annual Día del Niño at the Latina Center of Arts and Culture. Plus, the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive chugs into Roseville for two days.
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 in Sacramento for kids.
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The annual Festival of Eggs at Lembi Park in Folsom takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 8-11am. Kids can follow the Bunny Trail and along the way, collect stamps, eggs, and goodies. Don’t forget to bring your own basket for the eggs!
The annual Fair Oaks Eggstravaganza in Fair Oaks Park takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with a free egg hunt, petting zoo, carnival games, bunny photos, and more.
The Galt Touch-A-Truck & Safety Expo takes place on Saturday, April 4, 206 at the Galt Saturday Market at the 4th Street Promenade. 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 this free event.
Fairytale Town will have a two-day Spring Eggstravaganza with egg hunts, Peter Cottontail, and spring-themed family fun on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 & 5, 2026. Don’t forget to bring your own Easter basket for the egg hunt!
A free Spring Flower Festival & Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. Expect egg hunts, bunny photos, a butterfly release, magic show, and spring parade & fairy procession.
Join KSSU for a Spring FREE Open Climb on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at The Challenge Center (ASI Peak Adventures) at Sac State. Anyone ages 8+ can climb the rock wall for free. There will also be free snacks, games, and music.
Big Boy No. 4014 will chug into Roseville for the public to view on Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2026. Public display is free to display Big Boy and several historical passenger cars from Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet.
A Big Boy Bash – Makers at the Rails will celebrate the Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive in Roseville at Vernon Square on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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 11, 2026. This is a free event! Advance registration is recommended as this event fills up.
Do your kids love Daniel Tiger? You’ll want to check out Be My Neighbor Day!, a free event inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at PBS KVIE in Sacramento. While this is a free event, registration is required.
The Hive in Yolo County’s Woodland will have a free family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. Expect fun hands-on activities from beekeepers, farmers, conservationists, horticulturists, and interactive workshops.
Celebrate Día de los Niños on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the South Davis Montgomery Library. Each child will receive a free “keeper” book. There will be crafts, storytime, and a performance by Mariachi Los Claveles.
Kids Day: Books & Buds will be a day of garden fun and stories on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. There will be stories read by local authors, and hands-on activities that include planting seeds and making bookmarks. Each child will get to take home a free book[…]
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Central Library in Sacramento. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
A sensory-friendly performance of the Sacramento Ballet Second Company’s Peter Rabbit will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Admission is pay-what-you-can to this performance, which will have modifications for people who need sensory or neurodivergent support. Performance is family-friendly at 55-minutes for children of all ages.
Roseville Utilities will have its annual free Earth Night community event on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026. This Earth Day celebration pays tribute to innovation and sustainability while introducing ways to make a positive impact in the community.
A Kids Carnival and Magic Show that benefits the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Sacramento Scottish Rite. This is a family-friendly event that directly benefits the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Sacramento that provides speech-language therapy at no cost to families.
Kids can participate in a Story Stroll 2k Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026 through Maidu Regional Park. They’ll discover characters, stories, and fun surprises along the way. Crafts, treats, games, and special guests will be at the finish line. Registration includes a t-shirt and medal.
Families can participate in The Wonder Grove’s first-ever Bug Bash Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Summerfield Park in West Sacramento. Complete the course as fast or as slow as you like! Bug costumes are encouraged for the race, and there will be a bug costume making station at 9am before the race[…]
The annual UC Davis Picnic Day takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is a beloved tradition that features parades, hands-on exhibits, animal encounters, and a Children’s Discovery Fair across the UC Davis campus.
Celebrate Earth STEAM Day at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. There will be special activities to honor the planet.
The Sacramento Reptile Show slithers into Cal Expo for two days on Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2026. There will be over 3,000 reptiles which will include a venomous reptile exhibit with King Cobras and Black Mambas. There will also be a reptile education center. Additionally, you can have a close encounter with[…]
Kids who love animals will appreciate Barnyard Biofest on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi. The event will have live animal interactions from highland cows to goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, and more, where kids can engage and learn about animal ecosystems.
Family Fun Day takes place in Elk Grove on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free event will have carnival games, activities, food trucks, and more family-friendly entertainment.
The free El Dorado Hills Spring Carnival takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Families will get to enjoy carnival games, face painting, bounce house obstacle courses, and more fun activities.
Families are welcome to attend the free Autism Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Liberty Towers Gym in Sacramento. There will be sensory-friendly activities, vendors, and resources.
As part of the B Street Theatre Family Series, ONCE UPON A TIME… premieres in April on select days from April 18 to May 3, 2026. The performance will take the audience on exciting adventures. Performance is for children ages 5+ and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes with an intermission.
The free Sacramento Book Festival will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Scottish Rite Center from 10am to 5pm. The festival will have a kids zone and children’s book readings. The kids zone will open at 10am. Bring a children’s coloring or activity book to donate to the Mustard Seed School children’s book drive.
Catch a free drive-in movie at the West Wind Drive-In in Sacramento on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Gates open at 6pm and movies begin at 8pm. $2 nachos will be available, along with activities such as bounce houses, face painters, a balloon artist, and an obstacle course.
The family-friendly California Duck Days outdoor festival will take place at the Yolo Basin Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The festival will include many wetland-themed activities for kids, animals, arts and crafts, and more.
The Maidu Museum will have a free Yoomén celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to welcome spring and new growth. There will be Native American performances and cultural demos, plus kid-friendly game stations and museum tours.
The 36th Annual Kids Day will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova. This free community event will include kid-friendly activities, attractions, parent resources, and giveaways. While this is a free event, there is a $6 vehicle entry fee into the park.
Attention, muggles! Enjoy a day of wizardry at Potterverse on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville. There will be wand making, house sorting, butterbeer, a quidditch course, live animals, fortune telling, and so much more magical fun. Tickets are required and this event sells out fast!
The Sacramento County Office of Education will host a free Family Fun & Playfest on April 25, 2026 at Fairytale Town. Families will be able to learn about available community resources while getting to play at Fairytale Town on a Saturday evening. This event is for ages 0-5 years old and registration is required to[…]
The largest Earth Day celebration in Sacramento takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Southside Park. This is a free, family-friendly festival from 11am to 4pm with over 100 vendors around the sustainability theme of, “Water We Waiting For?”
The Annual l Día del Niño at Latina Center of Art & Culture in Sacramento takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2026. There will be arts and crafts, cultural games, a resource fair, and more family-friendly activities at this free event.
Ring in spring with the Sacramento History Museum at a free family-friendly festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Participate in dancing around a 15-foot maypole with ribbons and crowns. Other activities for kids of all ages include arts and crafts, gold panning, face painting, lawn games, hobby-horse races, living[…]
