Best Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids in February 2026
February is packed with can’t-miss, kid-friendly events in Sacramento! Disney On Ice glides into town, PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” brings the pups to the stage, and the Sacramento Ballet performs the classic fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty. A Dinsoaur Safari also stomps into the Sacramento Zoo.
Noteworthy free events in Sacramento for families in February include a Black History Month Free Family Festival at The Crocker Art Museum, UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, where kids can learn about careers in science, and the two-day Lunar New Year Tết Festival & Parade in Elk Grove which combines Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras. Speaking of Lunar New Year, here’s a whole article of family-friendly Lunar New Year events in Sacramento.
February is also full of sweet, kid-friendly Valentine’s Day fun ,with events like Owl Be Your Valentine at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and Valentine’s STEAM Day at the Aerospace Museum. And as the month comes to a close, almond blossom season begins. Families can head to the Capay Valley for seasonal festivals—or visit one of the best places near Sacramento to see almond blossoms up close in the orchards.
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These are some of the best February events in Sacramento for kids, but there are even more to discover in the Sactown Supermom Events Calendar. Want the best things to do in Sacramento each weekend delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Sactown Supermom newsletter.
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Best Sacramento Events in February for Kids
Kids with special needs or sensory needs can enjoy sensory-friendly play at the Sacramento Children’s Museum on Monday, February 2, 2026. These monthly 90-minute play sessions have separate registrations for a low cost.
The Family Resource Center (FCCP) will have a free Love Bug Craft Party for families with children ages 0-11 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Rancho Cordova. Families will get to create handmade gifts for family and friends.
Funderland, Sacramento’s kiddie amusement park in Land Park, will open for 2026 season on Friday, February 6, 2026. There will be free entry for the first 80 guests on opening day. The amusement park will have season in-person season passes available for that day only for $20.26 per person.
Free Teen Art Club takes place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Verge Center fort the Arts in Sacramento. February’s theme is Black History Month. Short videos and films related to theme will be shown followed by a discussion, and crafts. Teen Art Club is for kids ages 14-18. While this is a free event,[…]
Head to Galt to celebrate winter wildlife at the free, family-friendly annual Winter Bird Festival on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at McCaffery Middle School. Take part in bird-watching walks, engaging crafts, and a live animal presentation where you can see birds and other wildlife up close.
Join the Chinese New Year Culture Association (CNYCA) for a Year of the Horse celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Luther Burbank High School.
If your kids love animals and aspire to be a veterinarian, they can attend a free Future Vet Academy on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Kids of all ages will get to rotate through vet stations and get a Future Vet Certificate from Sactown Vet. There will be swag bags, snacks, and drinks. No RSVPs are[…]
Hagan Community Barn in Rancho Cordova will have a family-friendly Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Families can exchange Valentine’s cards with the barn animals.
The Sac Town Mardi Gras 2026 Parade on Broadway will hit the Sacramento streets with the spirit of New Orleans on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The parade is free for all and will begin at 10:45am at Oak Park Community Center.
NOTE: This event is sold out but virtual admission is available, which includes a copy of the book, I’m So Happy You’re Here. Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets will be doing a storytime, talk, and meet and greet on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Elk Grove United Methodist Church. In partnership with A Seat at[…]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Yolo County Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center. This free family-friendly celebration will have dragon and lion dancing, folk dances, ballet, music, and martial arts from 2pm to 4pm.
As part of the B Street Theatre Family Series Stage, Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad will run from February 8 – March 8, 2026. The show will highlight the brave work of Harriet Tubman’s as the conductor of the Underground Railroad. Performance is intended for ages 5+ and runs for 1 hour and 15[…]
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance glides into the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento February 12-16, 2026. Unlock tickets for up to 20% off with the promo code FAMFUN. Mickey and his friends will at a DJ table, remixing Disney tunes.
Little dancers ages 3-8 can twirl over to a Valentine’s Ball at Tutu School Sacramento on Friday, February 13, 2026. Kids can enjoy a ballet lesson, games, a craft, and Valentine’s Day fun with a parent or caregiver.
The Sacramento Ballet will be performing the timeless fairytale of Sleeping Beauty February 13-15, 2026 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center with live music from the from the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
Owl Be Your Valentine at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary takes place on Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2026. Craft a valentine for your favorite zoo animal from 10am to 1pm.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Snoopy and STEAM activities on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Aerospace Museum of California in North Highlands. This will be the last day of the Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibit at the museum. This event is included with regular museum admission.
The 2026 Lunar New Year Tết Festival & Parade takes place on Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2026 at Elk Grove Park. Celebrate the Year of the Horse at this two-day festival with free admission that will combine Lunar New Year with Mardi Gras & an Asian Cajun Village over Valentine’s Day Weekend.[…]
A Lunar New Year celebration will occur at Fairytale Town in Land Park on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Kids can enjoy storytime inside the Story Center and participate in crafts.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert will be performed on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. Children ages 18 months+ will get to enjoy music from the show from a live orchestra at this interactive introductory concert.
A Dinosaur Safari at Sacramento Zoo stomps into Land Park starting Monday, February 16, 2026. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs will be at the Sacramento Zoo through October 5, 2026. A launch party will take place on February 16 with dino-themed prizes and food.
The 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day is Saturday, February 21, 2026, where museums/collections will open their doors for free to the public. This event aims to inspire young kids to pursue careers in science. This event is free and family-friendly. Free parking is also available at all the institutions.
Celebrate Family Day at the Almond Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Esparto Community Park. There will be vendors and valuable resources available to local families, as well as community vendors.
The annual Almond Festival at Séka Hills in Brooks will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026. There will be almond blossom tours, olive oil ice cream sandwiches, food trucks, a cooking demo, live music, vendors, and more. Almond blossom tours are $5 per person for ages 3+ and can only be purchased on-site on[…]
The Crocker Art Museum will have a Black History Month Free Family Festival on Sunday, February 22, 2026. There will be interactive art activities and activations, live music, themed mini-tours, and more that celebrate ongoing contributions from the Black community.
The Sierra 2 Center will host a family-friendly Mad Hatter Tea Party on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1-4pm. Kids can enjoy a whimsical afternoon of tea, treats, character meet and greets, and interactive fun. This event is for all ages.
123 Andrés, a Grammy-winning musical group, will perform a free children’s concert on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Galt – Marian O. Lawrence Library. Kids can sing and dance as the energetic concert is performed in English and Spanish.
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.
The City of Trees Parade celebrates Sacramento in a unique way in the format of Mardi Gras with a festival and parade on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Snuggle with baby goats during the popular Family Goodnight Goats at Spenker Family Farms in Lodi on select dates from February 28 – May 9, 2026. This event is for ages 4+ and children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Help get baby goats to bed by snuggling and reading to them, followed by[…]
