Best Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids in June 2025
June is bursting with family-friendly festivals that celebrate the diverse communities of the Sacramento region. Kick off Pride Month with a dance party at the Sacramento Children’s Museum, head to Elk Grove Pride for inclusive fun, or line the streets to cheer on the vibrant floats at the Sacramento Pride March & Parade. Keep the celebration going with local favorites like Orangevale’s Summer Palooza and the charm of the Hometown Parade in Folsom to close out the month.
Juneteenth events bring even more community spirit, with celebrations happening at Black Miners Bar in Folsom, a festive block party at 40 Acres in Oak Park, and an evening of fun in West Sacramento.
And that’s just the beginning! For even more June fun, explore the Sactown Supermom Events Calendar and don’t miss the Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids in Sacramento—your go-to guide for a summer packed with adventure.
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Curtis Fest will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Curtis Park. The free family-friendly festival will have a kids zone with free face painting, bubble activities, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Orangevale’s Summer Palooza is a three-day community festival taking place from June 6-8, 2025 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, June 7, 2025 at 9am.
As part of Orangevale’s Summer Palooza, the Red White & Blue Parade will march down Greenback Lane on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9am to 10:30am.
The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, Saturday June 7, 2025. June’s theme is fruits and vegetables and the day will include kid-friendly themed art and science activities.
Get ready for a legendary family foam dart battle! Blaster Blitz goes down in Roseville on June 7, 2025.
Fly over to the Aerospace Museum for the free SMUD Summer STEM Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Bring your dance moves to the Pride with Leo and Friends Dance Party at the Sacramento Children’s Museum on June 7, 2025. The evening of love, family, and community will include a dance party, museum play, and Pride activities.
NatureFest will take place at Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Expect live animal shows, interactive STEAM activities, food trucks and more experiences.
Celebrate hands-on learning at Kids’ Day at the Sacramento History Museum on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This family-friendly event will feature various learning stations from Sacramento museums and organizations.
The annual West Sacramento Juneteenth celebration will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Bridgeway Lake Community Park. This free family-friendly celebration will have activities for kids, music, performances, and the splash pad will stay open late.
Climb aboard the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) for a Father’s Day BBQ Express train ride from Oak Station to Willow Springs in Folsom on June 14-15, 2025. Pump your family down the track on an 1800s-style handcar ride!
Catch ’em all at the Sacramento Poké Fest during the weekend of June 14-15, 2025. This free, family-friendly event will have games for kids, 100+ vendors, Pokémon cards, giveaways, face painting, and Pokémon character appearances including Pikachu.
Note that this event registration is full. The A’s and River Cats will have a free Play Ball Weekend on Saturday, June 14, 2025 for kids ages 4-15. This fun day of baseball will include family-friendly activities, skill stations for baseball and softball, face painting, games, giveaways, and more.
A free Juneteenth Block Party will take place at the 40 Acres Complex on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Oak Park. This family-friendly community celebration will have activities for all ages. Esther’s Park will be transformed into a play space for kids with hands-on activities, games, and tons of fun.
This event was originally June 14 & 15 but has moved to one day on June 14, 2025. The Water Lantern Festival comes to Sacramento on June 14, 2025. Design a lantern with personal letters, notes, and dreams, then launch it into the water for a mesmerizing experience. This is a family-friendly event with food[…]
Start Father’s Day with a peaceful paddle at the Lodi Boathouse on Sunday, June 15, 2025. This will be a family-friendly two-hour paddle.
The Sacramento Pride March & Parade will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11am. The march and parade are free for the community to watch and will include floats, vehicles, music, and a lot of love and support celebrating diverse communities.
123 Andrés, a Grammy-winning musical group, will perform a free children’s concert on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Valley Hi – North Laguna Library. Kids can sing and dance as the energetic concert is performed in English and Spanish.
Celebrate bees and honey at the annual California Honey Festival in downtown Woodland on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Taste honey, observe live bees, and participate in family-friendly fun in the Kid Zone.
An all-you-can-eat Crystal ice cream fantasy awaits during the evening of Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Fairytale Town. It will be a Midsummer Night’s Dream of ice cream combined with a comedic Shakespeare play.
Show your love and support for the local community at Elk Grove Pride at Laguna Town Hall on Friday, June 21, 2025. This year’s theme is “Liberation Means Everyone.” There will be a variety of activities that include live entertainment, food, resources, vendors, and more.
The Placer County Fair will pop up @thegrounds in Roseville for four days from June 26-29, 2025. Kid-friendly highlights will include a carnival and free family fun zone.
The annual Hometown Parade will march through the Historic District in Folsom on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This free, family-friendly tradition will march down four blocks of Sutter Street with floats, vehicles, horses, Wild West reenactors, marching bands, color guards, and more.
A free family-friendly Juneteenth Festival will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Black Miners Bar on Folsom Lake. The celebration will include many kid-friendly activities including a kids zone and petting zoo.
