Things to do with kids in Sacramento — December 2026

Through Dec 31

Dinosaur Safari at the Sacramento Zoo

Sacramento Zoo

With admissionAll ages

Wed, Oct 28 · 3:30 PM

Adaptive Drop-In for Youth — Roseville

Maidu Community Center

From $10Ages 6–17

Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 AM

Little Explorers Toddler STEM Play at Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln Public Library

FreeAges 1–4

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM

A Night Before Christmas — Folsom Lake College Dance with MOSAIC

Harris Center for the Arts

Paid

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

Kids Space: Art Afternoon — Arcade Library

Arcade Library

FreeAges 8+

Thu, Nov 5 · 2:00 PM

Minecraft Gaming Club — Orangevale Library

Orangevale Library

FreeAges 6–17

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM

ASL Story & Play — North Highlands-Antelope Library

North Highlands-Antelope Library

FreeAges 0–5

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Disney's Lion King, Jr. (DMTC Young Performers' Theatre)

Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center (DMTC)

From $15All ages

Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM

Family Open Studio (free Friday drop-in)

Davis Arts Center

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 3:00 PM

Old Fashioned Christmas at the Elk Grove Historical Society

Elk Grove Historical Society

Through Dec 13

Scholastic Book Fair at Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:30 PM

B Street Theatre Family Series: 'Tis the Season: Best Of!

The Sofia (B Street Theatre)

From $24Ages 5+

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

First Saturday Family Movie — Del Paso Heights Library

Del Paso Heights Library

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

LEGO Building Afternoon — Rio Linda Library

Rio Linda Library

FreeAges 6–12

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Monthly Family Activity Day at Blue Line Arts

Blue Line Arts

From $5

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Sacramento Holiday Cruise (City Cruises)

L Street Dock, Old Sacramento Waterfront

Paid

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM

Saturday STEAM for Kids — Southgate Library

Southgate Library

FreeAges 6–12

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Story and Play with AAC — Rancho Cordova Library

Rancho Cordova Library

Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM

STEAM Kids at Arden-Dimick Library: Robots and Winter Science

Arden-Dimick Library

FreeAges 5–12

Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM

Cocoa and Canvas for Youth — Roseville Adaptive Programs

Maidu Community Center

From $25Ages 6–17

Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM

Holiday Carriage Rides at El Dorado Hills Town Center

El Dorado Hills Town Center

Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM

Kids' Night Out: Cocoa & Cookies at Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town

PaidAges 4–12

Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM

Read to a Dog — Orangevale Library

Orangevale Library

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM

STEAM for Kids (Fair Oaks)

Fair Oaks Library

FreeAges 6–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Art for All — Valley Hi-North Laguna Library

Valley Hi-North Laguna Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM

Family Art Lab — Sylvan Oaks Library

Sylvan Oaks Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12

Folsom Lake Symphony: Sounds of the Season

Harris Center for the Arts

Paid

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM

LEGO Brick Building — North Natomas Library

North Natomas Library

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Nature Explorers at the Sacramento Zoo

Sacramento Zoo (Education Outpost)

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

STEAM for Kids: Build with LEGO Bricks

Rancho Cordova Library

FreeAges 6–12

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

Sunday Funday: Hands-on Science with WiSE (Davis)

Mary L. Stephens – Davis Branch Library

Free

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM

Intro to Robotics (Placerville)

Placerville Library

Ages 6–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM

Builders Club LEGO Challenge at the Auburn Library

Auburn Library (Placer County Library)

Free

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM

Reading with a Ranger (Placerville)

Placerville Library

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM

STEAM for Kids (Sylvan Oaks)

Sylvan Oaks Library

FreeAges 5–12

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM

Family Art Program — Arden-Dimick Library

Arden-Dimick Library

Free

Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM

Family Movie Time: Abominable — Franklin Library

Franklin Library

Free

Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM

Family Time at Southgate Library

Southgate Library

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM

Lego Block Party (West Sacramento)

Arthur F. Turner Community Library

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM

Parents Night Out at Rollingwood YMCA

Rollingwood YMCA

Ages 5–12

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Family Makerspace Program

Central Library (Sacramento Public Library)

Free

Sat, Dec 19 · 5:00 PM

Holiday at Hogwarts Yule Ball — Foothill Community Center

Foothill Community Center

Sat, Dec 19 · 5:00 PM

Jingle Ball Silent Disco — Roseville

Maidu Community Center

From $20All ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM

Kpop Freebie-Making for Kids and Teens

Arcade Library

FreeAges 8+

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

STEAM - LEGO® Robotics

Orangevale Library

FreeAges 9–14

Sat, Nov 21

STEM Saturday at the Granite Bay Library

Granite Bay Library (Placer County Library)

FreeAges 5–10

Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM

Teen Art Labs: Sculpt with Air Dry Clay

Crocker Art Museum

From $40Ages 13–18

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Third Sunday Drives

California Automobile Museum

With admissionAll ages

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM

High Voltage Holiday Celebration (EDMT)

Harris Center for the Arts

Paid

Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM

LEGO Party | Fiesta LEGO (Winters)

Winters Community Library

FreeAges 6+

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

Winter Break Art Workshops (frames, tote bags, trinket boxes)

Blue Line Arts

From $55

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM

FREE Extended Hours at Sacramento Children's Museum

Sacramento Children's Museum

FreeAges 0–8

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM

Builders Club LEGO Challenge at the Rocklin Library

Rocklin Library (Placer County Library)

Free

Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM

Family Art Lab — Orangevale Library

Orangevale Library

Free

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

Material Explosion: drop-off studio art class (ages 6–10)

Crocker Art Museum

From $40Ages 6–10

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Tractor Tales: Animal Story Time at Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town

With admission