Spring SacAnime will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 24-26, 2026 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Over 100 vendors and cosplayers will be at this family-friendly event. Children ages 11 and under do not require a ticket.
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 a 10-foot, 100 pound alligator.
Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live is zooming into Sacramento from March 20-22, 2026 at Cal Expo. This is an outdoor show that will premiere the all-new Rhinomite™. Expect thrilling stunts and an action-packed event the whole family will love.
Train enthusiasts will enjoy the Great Train Expo on February 28 & March 1, 2026 at Cal Expo. There will be model train displays, a train test track, workshops, and kid-friendly activities like train rides, bounce houses, games, and more.
Kids who love dinosaurs will want to head to Cal Expo for a dino-mite time at Jurassic Quest on Saturday & Sunday, January 3 & 4, 2026. There will be fossil digs, a walk-through dinosaur experience, rideable dinos, and more. A sensory & mobility-friendly session will occur on Sunday from 8am to 9am.
Imaginarium: Utopia returns to Cal Expo and opens in Sacramento on Friday, November 21, 2025. The experience runs through January 4, 2026. Enjoy millions of dazzling holiday lights. A free circus is included with admission. Kids can meet Santa, and there's also an ice skating rink.
The International Rail Fair chugs into Sacramento on Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2025. This event takes place during national model train month and will include kids activities, coloring, vendors, operating layouts, live drawing demonstrations, and more.
The Sacramento Reptile Show returns to Cal Expo on September 27 & 28, 2025. The largest reptile exhibit in Northern California brings tons of reptiles for families to see and interact with, including a chance to meet a real, live 10 ft, 100 lb alligator.
The Sac-Town Rodeo gallops into Sacramento on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This one-day rodeo will take place at Cal Expo and have bull riding, bronc riding, and more.
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.
Kick off summer at the Sacramento County Fair! The family-friendly fun returns to Cal Expo for five days from May 22-26, 2025.
FoodieLand takes place during the weekend of May 9-11, 2025 at Cal Expo. This family-friendly foodie event will have tons of vendors with a diverse range of cuisines to choose from.