Top Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids in May 2025
Spring in Sacramento is still going strong, with tons of outdoor festivals and fun things to do with kids. May is National Bike Month, and this month, there are several family-friendly biking events in Folsom, West Sacramento, and Safetyville USA.
Foodies will want to venture to Yolo County for BerryFest Strawberry Festival in Woodland. Speaking of berries, it’s prime u-pick strawberry season, and these are the best places to go strawberry picking near Sacramento.
The Sacramento County Fair takes place over five days in May and is a nice warm-up to the California State Fair, later this year. Star Wars fans will appreciate themed events in galaxies not too far away at the Aerospace Museum and Fairytale Town. There are also some fun and free touch-a-truck events in May with Big Truck Day in Elk Grove and Trucktopia in West Sacramento.
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Celebrate the arrival of spring and the Sakura season at the annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025. The free community festival features live music like Taiko drumming, delicious food and drinks, and activities for all ages, like mochi pounding.
The UC Davis California Raptor Center has its free, annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Kids can see raptors and participate in educational activities at this family-friendly event.
Folsom Pedal Quest invites 500 bike riders of all ages to participate in a free self-guided “quest” through the connected bike paths of Folsom on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Kids ages 3-6 can participate in the Balance Bike Bash where they can pedal on balance bikes through Historic Folsom on a course with a pool noodle[…]
May the force be with you at Star Wars Open Cockpit at the Aerospace Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Explore aircraft cockpits in a galaxy far far away alongside costumed characters. Dressing up in galactic gear is encouraged.
The Earl J. Koobs Nature Area will have its monthly Public Open Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. May’s theme is flowers and the day will include kid-friendly flower-themed art and science activities.
The Breathe Bike Festival in West Sacramento kicks off Bike Month with a free community event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. There will be family activities, helmet fittings, a pump track, and more.
The Davis Food Co-op will have a free spring block party for the community on Saturday, May 3, 2025. There will be a petting zoo, games, food, music, and more.
Step into a galaxy far far away on Star Wars Day at Fairytale Town on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Costumed characters will be out in force. There will also be a game and interactive craft.
¡Descubra!, a free family festival will take place at The Crocker Art Museum on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The festival will celebrate the contributions of the Latino community while serving as the closing ceremony for the Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective exhibition.
BerryFest Strawberry Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival in Woodland taking place over Mother’s Day Weekend on May 10 & 11, 2025, celebrating the bounty of strawberry season with a country theme.
Mission Oaks will have its 4th annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Gibbons Park in Carmichael. There will be many activities for kids of all ages including carnival games, a bounce house, petting zoo, crafts, and an obstacle course.
Paddlefest will take place at Lodi Lake on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Test a variety of water vessels or bring your own to explore Lodi Lake at your own pace.
The World Premiere of The First Adventures of The Hardy Boys takes the stage at B Street Theatre from May 10-25, 2025.
Safetyville USA will have a Pancake Palooza on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Breakfast will be served, and bikes will be ridden safely with helmets.
The California Mermaid Convention swims into Rancho Cordova with children’s activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025. This is a family-friendly event that includes specific children’s programming such as kids swimming with mermaids, and participating in games and treasure hunts.
Elk Grove’s free Big Truck Day will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at District 56. In honor of National Public Works Week, kids can explore the big trucks that operate in Elk Grove, play in sand pits, and build mini cities.
Kick off summer at the Sacramento County Fair! The family-friendly fun returns to Cal Expo for five days from May 22-26, 2025.
The annual International Kids Festival is a free family-friendly affair that will take place in Land Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Fog Willow Farms will have its annual Spring Chicken Family Festival beginning Saturday, May 24, 2025, running through Sunday, June 8, 2025. Spring Chicken welcomes many new baby animals to Fog Willow Farms.
Climb aboard the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) for a Memorial Day BBQ train ride from Oak Station to Willow Springs in Folsom on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Golfland Sunsplash Roseville opens its water park for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24, 2025. As the temperatures in Sacramento begin to warm up, cool down with water attractions for all ages at this entertainment center in Roseville.
Climb aboard the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) for a Memorial Day Weekend Brunch Motorcar ride from Oak Station to Willow Springs in Folsom on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will celebrate black bears during Black Bear Awareness Weekend on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and Sunday, June 1, 2025. There will be interactive activities, educational tables, and special black bear feedings and trainings.
Kids can check out different kinds of trucks for free at the 4th annual Trucktopia on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in West Sacramento.
Pop into Bubble Bonanza on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Aerospace Museum. From interactive activities like creating bubble wands, bubble demos, science experiments, and stepping into a giant bubble, kids will be bursting with bubble fun.
The Sacramento Book Festival will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Shepard Garden & Arts Center near McKinley Park in East Sacramento. The festival will have a kids zone and children’s book readings.
The Sacramento Library will kick off its annual Summer Reading Challenge with a free celebration full of family fun in Howe Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Puppet Arts Theater will perform a puppet adaptation of The Three Little Pigs at the Fair Oaks Library on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The show will combine puppetry with theatrical effects like blacklight and digital projected animations.
