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We're talking birds of prey, not Jurassic Park! UC Davis California Raptor Center hosts its spring open house. Enjoy educational talks, self-guided tours and meet live raptor demonstrations. More details here.
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The annual Cushing Crossing returns to Palisades Tahoe, featuring the iconic pond skim where participants attempt to cross icy water in costumes. More details here.
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Free outdoor movie night hosted by Cosumnes Parks & Recreation, showing The Wild Robot (2024). Seating opens at 6 p.m. with the movie starting around sundown. Bring blankets and low-back chairs. More details here.
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Save the Snakes presents a festival dedicated to the slithery creature with a focus on destigmatizing and preserving them. Event includes live snake presentations, kids' activities, demonstrations and food. More details here.
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Friends of the Davis Public Library Book Sale. Bag Day on Sunday: fill a bag of books for $10. More details here.
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Guided tour taking visitors through Colonial Heights gardens with vendors at the headquarters of the event at Colonial Playground. Kids under 16 enter free. More details here.
$7 – $10
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From Yolo County Newsletter by Daniel Hennessy: Sponsored by Davis Sunrise Rotary, the event offers kids the opportunity to “explore, sit in and marvel at various trucks.” It takes place in the parking lot at Veterans Memorial Center in Davis. More details here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for […]
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Free screening of Lilo & Stitch (2025) at the Guild Theater. Registration for seats required. More details here.
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Picnic in the Park at the Davis Farmers Market. Live music, food vendors, local produce and family-friendly activities in Central Park. More details here.
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1 event,Arts and music festival that's been at UC Davis since 1969. The zero-waste green festival features music, food and drink vendors, activities and talks. More details here. |
7 events,Catch the two-day BerryFest Strawberry Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland. Enjoy strawberry-themed foods, live entertainment, carnival rides and family-friendly activities. Children 5 and younger get in free; $7 for 6-13-year-olds and seniors; $14 for 14-59-year-olds. More details here.
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Edge of Spring Fantasy Fair returns for Mother’s Day Weekend 2026 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Enjoy fantasy themed performances, costumed characters, artisan vendors, music and interactive family-friendly experiences. Kids under 6 are free and on Sunday moms get in free with purchase of 1 general admission ticket. More details here.
$14.58
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Li’l Sprouts in the Garden at Soil Born Farms. This session explores cloud types through hands-on science, sensory play, songs and crafts for children ages 3–5 with an adult chaperone. More details here.
$15
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Join Bird Cult Sac and Delta Sector State Parks interpreters for a guided morning outing at Delta Meadows State Park. Delta Meadows encompasses 520 acres of riparian woodlands, emergent wetlands, grasslands and sloughs in the Sacramento-Joaquin Delta. You don't have to be a birder to be a part of this! RSVP soon, form closes at […] Arts and music festival that's been at UC Davis since 1969. The zero-waste green festival features music, food and drink vendors, activities and talks. UC Davis Quad. More details here.
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The Sacramento Italian Cultural Society presents the annual Made in Italy: Italian Car and Motorcycle Festival at the Italian Center in Carmichael. Features an array of new and vintage Italian automotive classic. This year, the festival will have A.P. Giannini's 1933 Lincoln, and the Shelby Cobra and Ferrari GT from Ford v Ferrari. Also features […]
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The Locke Foundation presents the Asian Pacific Spring Festival on Main Street in Locke, martial arts, dance and other music performances. Also includes arts and crafts, and food. More details here.
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6 events,Arts and music festival that's been at UC Davis since 1969. The zero-waste green festival features music, food and drink vendors, activities and talks. UC Davis Quad. More details here.
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From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Help the kids create a perfect gift at the Mother's Day Bouquet and Bracelet Making Workshop at BusyKids Play and Coworking Café in Folsom. More details here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly things to do newsletter here. A free mosaic art workshop at Ri-Nu Imagination Studios, part of the Healing Through the Arts series supported by the city of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. More details here.
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Africa Day Sacramento, presented by Afriicionado — a celebration of African culture, music, food and community at Estate Farms. Features live music, traditional dance, drum circles, spoken word, storytelling, arts and crafts, and vendor booths. All ages welcome. First 50 registrants receive free admission, then cost is $55.20. Cost includes a meal and drink. Children […]
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Picnic in the Park at the Davis Farmers Market. Live music, food vendors, local produce, and family-friendly activities in Central Park. More details here.
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Back to the Future: The Musical presented by Broadway Sacramento at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. See website for full show schedule. More details here.
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Food Truck Mania returns to Downtown Roseville with SactoMoFo, bringing a variety of food trucks, live music and family-friendly fun to Vernon Street Town Square. More details here.
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TNA Wrestling presents Thursday Night iMPACT! LIVE on AMC from Sacramento. TNA Wrestling is a touring, televised professional wrestling event. More details here.
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2 events,Three-day California Mermaid Convention starting with a promenade of mermaids in Old Sacramento on Friday then moving to Hagan Community Center in Rancho Cordova Saturday and Sunday. The longest-running mermaid convention on the West Coast features swim events, costuming, vendors, workshops, performances and family-friendly activities. Ticket prices vary by activity. More details here. From Cultural Capital by Chris Macias: Fly the flippers at the Golden State Pinball Festival at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds on May 15–17. Hundreds of pinball machines set to free play. More details here. Want events like this sent directly to your email? Sign up for our weekly things to do newsletter here.
$20 – $60
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3 events,Two-day California Honey Festival at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland. Enjoy honey tastings, live music, cooking demonstrations, educational exhibits and family-friendly activities. Free admission. More details here. |
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The 5th annual Asian Pacific CultureFest, presented by The Creative Space and the city of Elk Grove, celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Features more than 150 AAPI-owned small businesses and organizations, food vendors, food trucks, live cultural performances, art exhibits, live cooking demonstrations, and more. Family and pet friendly. More […]
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This family-friendly tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older and the adults who tag along with them. Free with museum admission; free for members. More details here.
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Free Food Truck Movie Night at Firestone Park in Antelope. Food trucks open at 5 p.m. with the movie beginning at dusk. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. More details here.
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Picnic in the Park at the Davis Farmers Market. Live music, food vendors, local produce and family-friendly activities in Central Park. More details here. |
1 event,The Sacramento County Fair features traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, a carnival and food. Entertainment includes local bands, hypnotists, petting zoos, and rescued exotic animals. Kids under 11 are free. Pre-sale: Ages 12-16 $10. Ages 17+ $12 admission. Fair time admission ages 12-16 $10. 17+ are $14. Carnival wristband $33. More […]
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Step into an enchanting evening of artistry and discovery with Stars of Tomorrow, Sacramento Ballet’s Second Company showcase. In a cabaret-style setting, this captivating performance celebrates the next generation of ballet stars. Witness new works created for our up-and-coming dancers, exquisite classical variations, and selections from the season’s repertoire, each piece a testament to the […]
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Li’l Sprouts in the Garden at Soil Born Farms. Kids are introduced to the phases of the moon through counting, hands-on crafts and creative play designed for ages 3–5 with an adult chaperone. More details here.
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2 events,A free mosaic art workshop at Ri-Nu Imagination Studios, part of the Healing Through the Arts series supported by the city of Rancho Cordova's Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. More details here.
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1 event,Set in a 36-acre park with green space, playgrounds, and walking trails, the festival features carnival rides, live music, food and activities for all ages. Children ages 5 and under enter free; youth ages 6-17 are $3; seniors are $3; general admission is $4. Advance unlimited ride wristband is $30. Parking: $7 general vehicle, $10 […] |
2 events,Set in a 36-acre park with green space, playgrounds, and walking trails, the festival features carnival rides, live music, food and activities for all ages. Children ages 5 and under enter free; youth ages 6-17 are $3; seniors are $3; general admission is $4. Advance unlimited ride wristband is $30. Parking: $7 general vehicle, $10 […] |
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The Sacramento Turn Verein hosts Maifest 2026, a family-friendly spring celebration rooted in German tradition. Features German food and drinks and the Alpentänzer Schuhplattler German Dance Troupe will perform traditional dances around the Maypole accompanied by a live band. Games, crafts, and face-painting for kids and a biergarten for adults. Price: $10 general. Children 12 […]
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Set in a 36-acre park with green space, playgrounds, and walking trails, the festival features carnival rides, live music, food and activities for all ages. Children ages 5 and under enter free; youth ages 6-17 are $3; seniors are $3; general admission is $4. Advance unlimited ride wristband is $30. Parking: $7 general vehicle, $10 […] |