Summer FUN has arrived in the 916! Sacramento provides an abundance of outdoor events, festivals, markets, movie nights and concerts. Bust out your calendar and start pencilling things in! Below is a list of things you can do all season long plus a list of upcoming events in Sacramento where your family can get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
We add events as we discover them, so check back often! And, of course, be sure to check in with the events calendar, as there is much more happening in Sacramento for families and kids!
East Sac Pops in the Park | Various Locations
Music starts at 6pm
June 1 | East Portal Park
June 8 | Bertha Henschel Park
June 15 | McKinley Park
June 22 | Glenn Hall Park
Music in the Park | Arden Park Rec and Park District
June 15 and September 21 from 7pm - 9:30pm
Concerts in the Park | Cesar Chavez Plaza
Every Friday through July 26 from 5pm - 9pm
Music in the Park | Curtis Park
Last Sunday of the Month. June 30, July 28, August 25 from 6pm - 8pm.
Rhythm on the River | Drake's: The Barn
Third Thursdays from 5:30pm - 9pm. *Reservations are not required, but encouraged
Soul Fest Summer Music Series | Waterfront Park
Every Sunday from June 9th to August 24th. 10am -1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Friday Night Concerts | Village Green Park Amphitheater, Rancho Cordova
Fridays in August. Music starts at 7pm, food trucks open at 6:30pm.
Celebrate Natomas Music in the park | South Natomas Community Center Park
August 16 from 5pm - 8:30pm. ABBA tribute band "Summer Night City." Food trucks, beer garden and local vendors.
Friday Moonlight Movies | Village Green Park, Rancho Cordova
June 7 | Meet the Robinsons
June 14 | Wall-e
June 21 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
June 28 | Big Hero 6
Movies in the Park | Arden Park Rec and Park District
June 7 | Wonka
August 2 | Elemental
September 6 | High School Musical: SING-A-LONG
October 4 | Sandlot
Float-In Movie Nights | The Little Mermaid
$7-$8. 6:30pm - 10pm. Free ice cream, arts and crafts, temporary tattoo station, themed Photo Booth and royalty decor!
June 7 | Fruitridge Aquatics Center
June 21 | Christine Thompson Aquatic Center
District 1 Aquatic Movie Night | North Natomas Aquatics Center
7pm. Kids' activities, lawn games, free popcorn and water! Movie begins at sundown.
June 29 | Film TBA
Starlight Cinema | Belle Cooledge Community Center
7:30pm - 10pm. Popcorn and light refreshments provided.
June 28 | Kung Fu Panda 4
July 26 | TBA
August 23 | TBA
Summer Movie Night | South Natomas Community Center Park
June 28 | Cars
July 26 | Kung Fu Panda 4
Superhero Float-In Movie Nights
$7-$8. 6:30pm - 10pm. Free ice cream, arts and crafts, temporary tattoo station, themed Photo Booth and superhero decor!
July 5 | Fruitridge Aquatics Center | Lightyear
July 19 | Christine Thompson Aquatic Center | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Barnflix | Drake's: The Barn
Every other Wednesday from May 29 - October 30. Times vary. Check the link for dates and films.
District 1 Movie Nights | North Natomas Aquatics Center
7pm. Kids' activities, lawn games, free popcorn and water! Movie begins at sundown.
July 26 | Film TBA
August 16 | Film TBA
September 13 | Film TBA
Float-In Movie Nights | Brave
$6-$7. $7:30pm - 10pm
August 9 | Christine Thompson Aquatic Center
Family Movie Night | George Sim Community Center
7pm - 9:30pm. Movie starts at sunset. Games, popcorn, ice cream.
August 23 | Film TBA
Movie Night | Tahoe Park
5pm. Food trucks, maker's market and movie
September 27 | TBA
First Fridays Oak Park | Broadway Business Corridor
Meet and greets, food trucks, live music and more
First Fridays through December
Starry Night Markets | Drake's: The Barn
Drinks, vendors, food and music
3rd Fridays through September
Second Saturday Midtown | Midtown
Celebrate Sacramento's vibrant arts community at Midtown Second Saturday, an all-day arts celebration featuring local artists, live music, nightlife, culinary arts, and gallery exhibitions, making it an arts destination like no other. Special family-friendly activities are 12-4pm.
Second Saturdays through October
Natomas Street Eats | Orchard Park
Every second Thursday through September. Food trucks, activities and beer garden
Food Trucks and Maker's Market | Tahoe Park
Fourth Fridays through October
Trucks and Such | Garcia Bend Park
Third Fridays. Food trucks and family-friendly fun
Food Truck Mania | Westlake
Every third Wednesday. Food trucks and music
Natomas Street Eats | Orchard Park
Every second Thursday. Food trucks and music
Midtown Second Saturdays | Locations Vary
Second Saturdays through October. All-day arts celebration featuring local artists, live music, nightlife, culinary arts, family-friendly activities, block parties and gallery exhibitions, making it an arts destination like no other.
Summer of Love of Wine | Old Sugar Mill
Free admission. Music, food, chill vibes. Register in advance for free souvenir wine class and beaded bracelet upon arrival.
Every weekend from July 20 - August 11. 11am - 5pm.
California State Fair | Cal Expo
July 12-28
The City of Sacramento operates 12 neighborhood pools, 4 wading pools, and the North Natomas Aquatics Complex. The North Natomas Aquatics Complex and Clunie Pool are open NOW with specific schedules. Other pools open June 15. Check out this interactive map to see pool locations, hours, and fees as applicable.
Open June 4 - August 14
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 4pm, Weekends: 2pm -5pm
$3/person ($2/person for wading pool only)
Christine Thompson Aquatic Center
Open Daily until August 7. August 8 to August 25 open weekends only. Check website for hours.
2 and older: $5. Under 2: Free
Open weekends only until June 15. June 16 - August 7 open daily. August 8 to August 25 open weekends only. Check website for hours.
2 and older: $2. Under 2: Free
West Sacramento Rec Center Pool
Open June 8 - August 9. Call for fees
Monday to Thursday: 1pm - 5pm, Friday: 1pm - 6pm, Weekends: 12:30pm - 5pm.
Bridgeway Lakes Community Park Spray Ground
May 26 to June 15: 2pm - 6pm
June 16 - September 4: 12pm - 8pm
September 5 - September 30: 2pm - 6pm
City of Sacramento Spray Parks
Through Labor Day: 10am to 8pm
Gardenland Park - 8200 Ramona Avenue
Jefferson Park - 1900 Roma Court
Strawberry Manor Park - 200 Danville Way
Golden Poppy Park - 5765 Tres Pieza Drive
Magnolia Park - 251 Greg Thatch Circle
N. Natomas Regional Park -4989 Natomas Blvd.
Shasta Community Park - 7407 Shasta Avenue
Valley Oak Park - 2780 Marbury Drive
McClatchy Park - 3500 5th Avenue
Guerrero Park - 6000 61st Street
Wild Rose Park - 5200 Kankee Drive
Witter Ranch - 3795 Saintsbury Drive
*FREE POOL DAYS*
June 29 | Mangan Park
Ice cream social and free pool day
July 6 | McClatchy Park
Hiking
Trails in and around Sacramento
Railbikes
River Fox Train | West Sacramento
Water Sports
Wake up Wakeboarding | Sacramento River
Sac State Aquatic Center | Lake Natoma
OARS American River Outpost | American River
American Whitewater Expeditions | American River
Fishing *Be sure to check fishing license requirements
Hagan Community Park, Rancho Cordova *parking fees apply
Mather Regional Park *parking fees apply
William B Pond *parking fees apply
*Attend a Youth Learn To Fish Clinic (ages 5-15) with Fishing in the City on June 15, July 6. August 3, 31. September 14. Pre-registration is required. Get more info and register here!
Yolo County Sunflowers | Mid-June to Mid-July
Turkovich Family Wines | Sunflower field pass and wine tasting
Yolo Ballooning Adventures | Hot air balloons over the sunflower fields
The Park Winters Flower Farm | U-pick
River Fox Train | Cruise through the sunflower fields on rail bikes
Granny Mays Strawberries | Granite Bay, CA
Davis Ranch Produce | Sloughhouse
U-pick June through mid-November
Wilton Family Lavender Farm | Wilton
U-pick lavender blooms, lavender market
Weekends, May through July
Morgan's of California | Winters
U-pick blueberries
Pick N' Cherish | Galt
U-pick cherries (June) and peaches (July)
Yumm Strawberry Farm | West Sacramento and Elk Grove
U-pick Strawberries
Camp Pendola is a traditional resident camp for campers 7 to 17 years old. We offer one week themed sessions during June and July where campers enjoy hiking, archery, arts and crafts, and much more in an outdoor setting.
Discover the magic of Music Together! Sing, dance, play and giggle - together! For kids ages 0-5 years and the grownups who love them!
Teens interested in the visual arts are invited to one or all of these creative workshops. Experiment with diverse media and explore works on view from the Crocker's collection as a point of inspiration to discuss various topics and make art. All supplies are provided, and previous experience is not necessary.
Fancy Feet Dance Academy offers children's dance classes for ages 18 mo-teens in a variety of styles including: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater. We also offer children's birthday parties and camps where children engage in themed crafts, dancing, face painting, games, and loads of fun!!
This week-long, creative adventure will feature structured creative art activities, an open studio, and free play time to allow children aged 8-13 to maximize their creative potential!
Has the prospect of another hot season with bored, screen-absorbed children got you seeking a better solution? We have the perfect opportunity to get your kids aged 7-9 more involved with games, hands-on science experiments, stimulating sports activities blended with musical elements, engaging art classes and more!
Inspiring all people to live a healthy life in spirit, mind and body. At the Y we provide a safe, nurturing and fun environment to engage the interests of kids from K-6th. Our adventures are non-stop and our activities reinforce the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
SwimJam is one week of sessions designed to jump start skill development in a 4:1 student teacher ratio. Levels grouped by beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Are you ready for your child to embark on an exciting linguistic journey? We're thrilled to invite them to be immersed in the rich culture and vibrant language of Spanish with our dynamic full immersion classes. Children ages 3-8 are invited to join us this summer for camp from 8am-12pm
We will continue to update our Macaroni Kid Sacramento Summer Guide with events and attractions as they are posted, so check back often!
Do you know of a family-friendly summer event taking place in Sacramento that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE and we will add it to our list!
