Families can get creative with clay during Playhouse and Playdough at The Crocker Art Museum on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Inspiration may strike after children will watch clips and then get to create their own clay characters and accessories as they bring clay to life.
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.
Ring in 2026 at a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 at The Crocker Art Museum. Little ones can enjoy this free celebration at the early time of 10:30am with live performances and music, storytimes, interactive activities, and more.
Trick Art Treat takes place at the Crocker Art Museum on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This Halloween-themed event will have an artsy twist for kids of all ages. Enjoy trick-or-treating for art supplies, hands-on art activities, slime, interactive performances by the Sacramento Ballet Second Company, a brass band second line, and more.
CrockerCon takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Crocker Art Museum. This free family festival will celebrate cartoons, comics, and pop culture. Come to CrockerCon in cosplay, interact with comic book creators, and explore over 60 exhibitors.
Summer Family Friday will take place at The Crocker Art Museum every fourth Friday of the summer in 2025 from May through August for kids ages 6-10. Each month will have a different theme.
The Crocker Art Museum screens Movies Off the Wall in the summer. Films will be showed in the museum's outdoor courtyard against the building's notable architecture. Seating is provided for the movie showings. The 2025 movie theme is musicals.
¡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.
Babies up to 18 months old are invited on a visually captivating gallery walk through the Crocker for Baby Loves Art. Parents and caregivers also get the opportunity to connect with their babies and each other.
Artful Tot is an ongoing monthly program at the Crocker Art Museum for toddlers, ages 19-36 months old. Artful Tot is included with museum admission.