Can’t-Miss Things to Do with Kids in Sacramento This July 2025
July starts with a bang—fireworks! From Elk Grove to Rancho Cordova to the Folsom Pro Rodeo, there are tons of places to see 4th of July fireworks in Sacramento this holiday.
The month heats up with the annual summer tradition of the California State Fair. If you’re planning on going to the fair, don’t miss out on these money-saving tips for the California State Fair!
Kids will love conquering the interactive and zany obstacles in the Fair Oaks Summer Fun Run, and paddlers of all levels can get on the water during Paddlesplash at Lake Natoma. The new immersive Monet Expo also opens this month.
For even more fun in July, check off all the things in my Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids in Sacramento—your go-to guide for a summer packed with adventure. If you’re looking to save money this summer, bookmark these free summer things to do in Sacramento with kids.
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The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on July 3 & 4, 2025. Visit animals in Land Park on the 4th of July.
With a carnival, circus, and fireworks, Rancho Cordova will have the ultimate two-day family-friendly 4th of July celebration on July 3-4, 2025.
The Folsom Pro Rodeo takes place for three days from July 3-5, 2025. In addition to a thrilling rodeo tradition of bull riding, there is also plenty of family fun that will include fireworks, live music, activities for kids of all ages, and food.
Celebrate 4th of July in Sacramento at the California Automobile Museum. The day will include a Red, White, and Blue mini car show with various automobiles, activities for kids, museum exploration, and food will be available to purchase.
Take the kids to a Fourth of July Carnival for the afternoon on July 4, 2025 at the Christine Thompson Aquatic Center. This family-friendly event will have game booths with prizes, arts and crafts, temporary tattoos, and treats like nachos and ice cream.
Celebrate 4th of July in Elk Grove at the Salute to the Red, White and Blue at Elk Grove Regional Park. A drone show and fireworks show will take place at 9:30pm. There will be food trucks, a bike parade, and a concert before the fireworks.
Climb aboard the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) for a 4th of July Weekend BBQ Express train ride from Oak Station to Willow Springs in Folsom on July 5-6, 2025. Folsom Handcar Derby volunteers will pump your family down the track on an 1800s-style handcar ride!
Blast off to the Aerospace Museum for Roaring Rockets on Saturday, Juy 5, 2025, from 10am to 2pm. The day will be filled with interactive STEM-themed activities.
The 2025 California State Fair returns to Cal Expo from July 11 – 27, 2025. Enjoy pavilions full of exhibits, fair food, rides, entertainment, and so much more.
West Side Story brings “Tonight,” “Maria,” and more of its show stopping songs to Sacramento. As part of Broadway at Music Circus, West Side Story will run from July 11-17, 2025 at the UC Davis Health Pavilion.
A free Party in the Park takes place in Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This family-friendly summer party will have free art activities, games, music, giveaways, and more.
Grow Resilient Families will be providing free music to families on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Belle Cooledge Library.
The annual Ducky Derby at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025. There will be rubber duck races, a BBQ fundraiser, hat contest, and local vendors.
A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove will be having Bluey Day at the bookstore on Saturday, July 12, 2025. A Bluey themed storytime for kids will take place at 11:30am.
Swing over to the Old Sacramento Waterfront for All-Star Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025 for free baseball-themed family fun. This experience aligns with the MLB’s All Star Break and will include batting cages, a Wiffle ball home run derby for kids, baseball cards, and more.
Enjoy a Summer Festival at Space to Play in Elk Grove on Saturday, July 12, 2025. There will be ice cream, games, face painting, arts and crafts, and more. Open play is also included. Registration is required for this event.
Fridays in the Grove: Christmas in July is a free family event happening on Saturday, July 18, 2025 at District 56 in Elk Grove. Get in the holiday spirit with a free pop-up ice skating rink and jolly atmosphere.
Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park in Elk Grove this summer at Laguna Town Hall. Twelfth Night will be performed for the run dates of July 18 – August 3, 2025 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Race over to a free Touch-A-Truck event at Freedom Park in North Highlands on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Kids will be able to get up close to machines and a helicopter will even land at the park (weather pending).
Step into a Claude Monet painting in Monet: The Immersive Experience opening in Sacramento on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The experience is kid-friendly and will be a 360º digital art exhibition. This is a one-of-a-kind VR experience.
BusyKids in Folsom will celebrate its birthday on Sunday, July 20, 2025 with face painting, scavenger hunts, giveaways, and $12 play all day long.
Fly over to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area in Davis for Bats and Crafts on Sunday, July 20, 2025. This event is for young kids who have early bedtimes. There will be bat meet and greets, arts and crafts, games, and other bat-themed things.
Ruby’s Books in Folsom will celebrate the first landing on the Moon with a storytime and activities for kids that are space-themed on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Brett Hoffstadt, a local author, will read his book, Goodnight Moon Base.
Disney’s Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour takes the stage on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Golden 1 Center.
Get on the water during the annual three-day Paddlespash SUP Festival on July 25-27, 2025 at Lake Natoma. All levels of paddlers are welcome to participate. The most popular races are the 2, 5, and 8 mile races. There is also a Grom short course race for kids on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Conquer fun obstacles like an inflatable water slide and navigate through the slime zone during the Fair Oaks Summer Fun on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This 1.2 mile course for kids will take place in Phoenix Park.
Celebrate a vibrant morning of chalk art at Chalk Your Walk on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. This free event will have an art gallery, interactive art projects, games, a sidewalk chalk contest, music, vendors, and more. Limited quantities of Chalk Your Walk Kits will be available.
The Sacramento County Office of Education will host a free Family Fun & Playfest on Saturday July 26, 2025 at Fairytale Town. Note that RSVPs are full for this event. However, families are still welcome to attend, they may just not receive educational materials or food without a registration.
The annual Pear Fair will take place on Sunday, July 27 in the Sacramento River Delta town of Courtland. Entry to the fair is free. There will be a kids’ area with a wide range of fun activities, a Youth Duck Calling, a Fun Run, and more. The Pear Fair parade will also take place[…]
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day on Friday August 29, 2025.
