Arrghh! Pirates, princesses, and mermaids are invited to attend the Buccaneer Ball on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Sacramento Children's Museum. Prepare for an evening of fun at the museum. Registration is recommended.
Turtle Travels is a brand-new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children's Museum in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The exhibit will consist of a giant game board that will require interactive stations. Turtle Travels will be on exhibit through January 17, 2027.
The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates the role grandparents play at their annual Butterfly Release on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Butterflies are limited and purchasing in advance is required. This will be an outdoor event that will include art projects, activities, vendors, and more. Butterflies are locally sourced and released back into the wild at the event.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Kids are encouraged to dress for messy fun in either a swimsuit, play clothes, or rain boots. There will be sticky, gooey, messy, and dirty fun. A wash-off station will be available. A change of clothes is also recommended.
Kids can meet working dogs in the Sacramento region during the annual free Dogs with Jobs event at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a free event! Advance registration is recommended as this event fills up.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5pm to 6:30pm. Children and their families can delight in a night of dancing and museum play. Shamrock Shimmy is $3 and pre-registration is required.
Thanks to First Five Sacramento, families with children 5 years old and under receive free admission to the Sacramento Children's Museum on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Museum hours will be extended from 10am to 6pm.
Kids can enjoy New Year's Play at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This New Year's Eve celebration will include hourly bubble stomps and themed activities. There is special $5 admission for the event.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos Community Night at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Kids will be able to add mementos to the museum's ofrenda, enjoy face painting, interactive activities, and participate in a sugar skulls workshop for an additional fee.
Celebrate the Sacramento Children's Museum birthday on Monday, August 25. The museum will host Pop into Sound with a day of music exploration. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure is a new exhibit opening at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, running through February 8, 2026. This new interactive exhibit will celebrate eating healthy fruits and veggies, as well as the importance of drinking water and living an active lifestyle.
Children with special needs and their friends and families can attend Summer Shimmy at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Kids can dance and play during a fun night at the museum. This is a free event with registration.
Prepare for kids to get dirty at Mess Fest at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, June 21, 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.
Kids can meet working dogs in the Sacramento region during the annual free Dogs with Jobs event at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Sacramento Children's Museum will host its annual Shamrock Shimmy for children with special needs on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 5pm to 6:30pm.