Family-Friendly – kid events, school breaks
The Golden Harvest Parade & Music/Dance Festival returns to Capitol Mall on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Here’s what to expect at Sacramento’s free multicultural event.
Bluey’s Big Play comes to SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento on October 20, 2026. One night, one show, ~50 minutes. Here’s what families need to know about tickets, parking, and timing.
Fairytale Town Winter Wonderland runs December 5–6 and 12–13, 2026, in William Land Park. Here’s what to expect: Santa visits, Mr. Grinch, crafts, and artificial snowfall nightly at 6 PM.
Imaginarium at Cal Expo is Northern California’s largest holiday light festival — ten acres, millions of lights, an ice rink, and Cirque Legacy performances. Here’s what to know before the 2026–27 season opens.
Funderland in William Land Park has been running kid-sized rides since 1946. The 2026 season closes November 29 — here’s what to know before you go.
The Folsom Turkey Trot turns 20 in 2026. Here’s what to know about the Sacramento area’s best Thanksgiving morning races — dates, times, registration costs, and why they sell out early.
Movies Under the Stars returns to Old Sacramento Waterfront every Thursday and Friday in October 2026. Here’s the full film lineup, the extra events, and practical details for planning your night.
Why October through mid-November is the sweet spot for visiting Sacramento’s California State Railroad Museum — before holiday crowds, while excursion trains still run on weekends.
Wild Howl-O-Ween at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is Saturday, October 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes encouraged, $10 admission, rescued animals including tigers and bears. 30 minutes from Sacramento.
Sacramento’s Acorn Day at the State Indian Museum is free on October 10, 2026—with Native California cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, and free admission to Sutter’s Fort next door.
