Family-Friendly – kid events, school breaks
The Woodland Opera House brings Annie to its historic Victorian stage November 13–29, 2026. Here’s what to know before making the 25-minute drive from Sacramento.
The Sacred Heart Parish School Holiday Home Tour returns December 4–6, 2026—five Fabulous Forties homes decorated by professionals, plus a boutique, café, and champagne at the school.
The Santa Hustle Roseville 2026 is on December 13 at Vernon Street Town Square in downtown Roseville. Here’s everything you need to know about distances, start times, pricing, and packet pickup.
The Bodies – The Science Within exhibition is at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium through November 29, 2026. Real preserved human specimens, timed entry, 11am–7pm daily. Here’s what to know before you go.
The International Railfair brings 28,000 square feet of model railroad layouts and full-size railroad motorcars to Cal Expo on November 14–15, 2026. Tickets start at $12; kids 12 and under are free.
The State Indian Museum holds its annual Native Arts & Crafts Market on November 28–29, 2026 — the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Native California artisans sell handcrafted baskets, beadwork, jewelry, and more directly from their tables. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth. Here’s what to know.
The Roseville Downtown Holiday Celebration runs December 2–4, 2026, with a free Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, a community Tree Grove on Wednesday, and a $12 North Pole Tavern wine-and-beer event on Friday. Here’s what to know before you go.
Sacramento Ballet opens its 2026–27 season with three October performances at The Sofia: Balanchine’s Four Temperaments, Julia Feldman’s Hearts, and Stanton Welch’s Beatles-scored closer. Dates, showtimes, and what to know.
Diwali 2026 falls on October 20. Here are the two free Sacramento-area celebrations worth putting on your calendar: Elk Grove on October 22 and Rancho Cordova on October 25, with aerial fireworks.
The River Fox Train in West Sacramento runs the Magical Christmas Train every holiday season—an hour-long family ride with elves, hot cocoa, letter-writing to Santa, and a stop at Santa’s Village. Here’s what to expect before you book.
