Welcome Sacramento events planning resources & Fun Places to go including free fun events for kids,  and  current  events for children & families in Sacramento. These Sacramento calendar of events for your Sacramento event planning  needs  are, free,  low-cost, fun things-to do. We prefer not to list anything that  requires a fee of over 25.00 for a  family.   A tip is to "Bookmark" this page and use it as your one stop Sacramento event planning resource page. Enjoy finding Sacramento calendar of events  and  activities,  holiday calendar of events, and free family calendar  of events throughout the page.To make your event planning  even  better  we  have included many words in "blue" that lead to other local Sacramento event calendars, and each will open in a new window without you leaving this page, in order that you may find what your family will enjoy. Ready to start having fun? Let’ start hereJ  Receive Updates on Resources and Other Important Announcements Sign up to receive email updates about new resource additions, discontinued resources and free charity  events listed in Sacramento Community Family Resources. *E-mail address: Please send me your newsletter and special offers   Related Pages - Parenting Classes CPS/Family Court Accepted - Free Medical Clinics   Sacramento Community Family Resources gives special thanks to First5 Sacramento for generously contributing much of the Sacramento event information listed. Here is a link to First5 Sacramento Programs for Children (PDF) Sacramento Public Library During the summer months, the Sacramento Public Library offers FREE family events almost each day of the week at most locations. These events offer you and your children something fun to do each weekend. Plus, while you are there check out the new books and videos. A great way to help teach kids responsibility is to sign them up for their own library card, they love going through the "self checkout" using their own card. Below is a link to the Library events page including the locations, times and even a map. Get ready to have a great time! Hagginwood Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off. Wednesdays @ 3:00 July 30: Stories and Puppetry (all ages) July 28 (from 3-6 p.m.): Summer Camp (most appropriate for grades K -4 ) August 4: Fun Science Experiments Saturday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m.: Gyotaku Fish Printing (crafts) (all ages) Click HERE to view all of the Sacramento Public Libraries Free Family Events. REG’s Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing! We have planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE! Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity. Click HERE for the schedule. 200 Free Backpacks - Stuffed with Useful new school supplies Heritage Peak Charter School & Sutter Teen Programs Where: 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 230 Sacramento, CA Ph. 916.451.0401 August 6th 10am - 12pm Carmichael Park FREE Concert in the Park Series Each Saturday and Sunday - 6:00-8:00pm Click HERE for more information. Del Paso Heights Community Farmers Market Robertson Community Center (Norwood ave. & Silver Eagle Road) July 10th - October 30th Saturday's 7:30am - 12:00pm Accepts EBT, WIC Farmers Market vouchers, Seniors Farmers Market Nutrion Coupons. FREE Family Story Time Firehouse Community Center 820 Grand Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838 Ph. 916.567.9567 July 7th - August 11th 6:15pm 6:45pm   Click HERE to view the attractions and entertainment. FREE CFL Bulb - Exchange old incandescent bulb. July 23, Friday @10:00am Outside in front of building A. Click HERE for the flyer. FREE movies, concerts and family events are offered throughout the summer by City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation Community Park Day Movie Nights Summer Concert Series Be sure to check the Special Events Online Calendar including the FREE concert in the park series that are family-friendly July Family Events Calendar by Parents Monthly online magazine, including a Sacramento current events calendar. August Family Events - September Family Events Fairytale Town 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822 Ph. (916) 264-5233 - Office (916) 264-7462   Family Camp Out Price: 20.00 - 30.00 August 6, 5:30PM - 7AM Camp Out Under the Stars at Fairytale Town! Bring your sleeping bags & tents for a memorable night at Humpty's House! This fun filled sleepover includes a special theater performance, arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt adventure, bedtime stories and a sing-a-long. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot early! An evening snack will be served during the theater show and a light breakfast will be served during the theater show and a light breakfast will be provided bright and early. Don't miss your chance to spend the night in Sacramento's land of enchantment. September 12th, FREE admission. Click HERE for more event information. FREE Cooking Events - featuring a traditional cultural recipe with free tastings and healthy lifestyle tips. Every 4th Saturday 10:00am 1:00pm  - August 28 - September 25 - October 23 Grant High School's Garden Cafe, 1221 South Ave. Room W-42, Sacramento, CA 95838 Click HERE for the flyer Omni Youth Programs FREE Family Fun Fest Ph. (916) 362-2000 August 14, 2010 10:00am - 3:00pm @ Carmichael Park - 5750 Grant Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 Bounce Houses - Free Face Painting - Free Goody bags Giveaways - Free Carnival Activities - Classic Cars Food and Beverages - Live music and Youth performers and much, much more!!! Click HERE for the event flyer Gibson Ranch Movie Nights: Join us for movies under the stars at Gibson Ranch Regional Park, 8556 Gibson Ranch Rd, Elverta, CA.  Movies start at dusk; come early to grab the best seats and to enjoy a picnic with food at family friendly prices!  Admission is $6.00 per vehicle.  For more information call (916) 875-6672 or visit www.sacparks.net. August 6th FRIDAY – Flicka 2 (location subject to change) Children's Music Festival August 8th (Sunday) from 6 to 8 pm Grant Park at 22nd and C Street in Midtown Come join Friends of Grant Park for a fun children's music festival featuring the interactive and fun music of Joey Ventittelli! Bring a blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner, your family and your friends and spend the evening enjoying some fun entertainment! Learn About the Birds in Your Neighborhood with the Sacramento Audubon Society! August 20th (Friday) from 10am to 12 noon New Era Community Garden at 208 - 26th Street in Midtown Join Friends of Grant Park and Julie Serences from the Sacramento Audubon Society as we learn about the birds in our neighborhood and do some fun interactive activities! Sacramento365.com is a website designed to serve as the all-inclusive arts and entertainment resource for the greater Sacramento region.Sacramento 365 offers many updated Sacramento free and family events. Each link opens in a new window of their website for you to search through for finding todays events.  Free Events   -  Kids & Families  Old Sacramento Events - Current events calendar for featured events and activities of Old Sacramento. July through August 26 "The above-ground “Street Theatre” program showcases historic re-enactors, 19th century craftsmen and other unique performers who will entertain visitors to Old Sacramento with historic sports, gambling, re-enactments of the Pony Express, military encampments, parades, historic events and other planned and impromptu performances.   The “Street Theatre” activities are FREE to the public..." Sacramento Community Center and Recreational Center swimming pools June 21st City Pools are scheduled to open for recreational swim . For a list of Swimming Pools and Play Pools including hours and locations go to the Department of Parks and Recreation FREE Second Saturday Art Walk Events - August 14th - September 11 - October 9th - November 13th - December 11th. Midtowngrid.com offers a Sacramento Community Event calendar listing FREE tickets and low cost Family events.    Family Fun Day September 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm Games, Prizes, Rafferals, Jump house, Rides and more. Celebrate Natomas Community Festival September 12th, 12:00pm - 8:00pm South Natomas Community Center Park Click HERE for more info. Dare To Be You - FREE Workshop For The Whole Family! 4004 Bruce Way, North Highlands, CA 95660 FREE Family Dinner at 5pm - Workshop from 6pm - 7:30pm FREE childcare and children’s activities related to workshop topic provided by Child Action, Inc. Please call (916) 566-1600 ext.1553 to register for the dinner and workshop. Each: Wednesdays this fall at: Kohler Elementary School The Sac Moms Club -  Updated calendar of day to day events free, low cost and family friendly. 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA. 95814 Ph. (916) 808-7000 "Offers a variety of programs for children, children with  disabilities, and teens and families. Many Sacramento events/activities are FREE or very low-cost. Calendar of Events Free Gallery Activity Packs to in-depth Art Workshops and After-school Programs.  The Crocker Art Museum offers FREE admission on Sundays. KID-friendly  event calendar that will open in a new window. Click HERE for todays Sacramento downtown events calendar.       For the Sacramento events calendar on Craigslist click .HERE eventful - Sacramento events for kids, family and community. Unique calendar of events by month, week and weekend. Includes event concerts, fundraiser and neighborhood events.

The Sacramento Zoo 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822 Ph. (916) 808-5888

County of Sacramento Regional Parks  Spring is in the Air - New updates and events! Go Outside and Play! "Visit our parks, recreation sites,  and beautiful open spaces.  Enjoy  the  unparalleled views of the American River Parkway. If  you're looking for fun, adventure, exercise or just a quiet place to relax, we have it all for you."Follow the Regional Parks link to  view the updated Events page and to see the numerous opportunities and park locations for fun and recreation that are offered. Effie Yeaw Nature Center Ancil Hoffman County Park 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA. 95608, Ph. (916) 489-4918 Admission to the Nature Center and preserve is free. Ancil Hoffman Park entrance fee - $5 per car, free for ARNHA members. Most weekend family programs are free but some require pre-registration and/or fees. Sacramento County Regional Parks pass If you are receiving aid from Sacramento County Human Assistance, aid to the Aged, Blind, Disabled, or receiving aid under the CALWORKS program, then you may be eligible for reduced-fee annual pass to Sacramento County Regional Parks. Click HERE for details and the application. Sacramento River Cats Did you know that you can puchase River Cats tickets for as little as 7.00? Put the kids in short pants and flip flops and have a great afternoon of entertainment! Use Sacramento Regional Transit System (RT) - click HERE to view the RT map to Raily Field.  Click HERE for ticket pricing and click HERE for a schedule of Raley Field concerts and events. Sacramento State Campus Calendar of Events Ph. (916) 287-6997 Click HERE for schedule of Featured Events and Things to Do that are listed by catagory of your interest. Most events are FREE and Kids/Family orientated. "...BECAUSE THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE" SACRAMENTO STATE AQUATIC CENTER Sailing - Windsurfing - Water ski - Kayaking - Clubs - Youth programs - Rentals Aquatic Center offers several water activities & events each day. Click  HERE to view the updated Aquatic Center events page.

Autism Family Bounce Night - First Monday of Each Month 6:30 - 8:30 7.00 per child 5.00 Siblings, Children under 18 months FREE Parents Always Play FREE(El Dorado Hills Facility Third Wednesday of Every Month 6:30 - 8:30pm Public Play Mon. - Wed. 10:00am - 6:00pm 7.00per child Family Fun Night - Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 7.00per child

The  FREE  Kids Workshops  teach  children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this free fun time allows for quality one-on-one  time between adults and children. Mark  your  calendar because the next workshop is July 4th at 9:00am offered at all Home Depot locations and children will build and take home a "Picnic Caddy". Click  the  logo  for  more  information and locations about this popular workshop.  Sacramento, CA AMERICANTOWNS offer many updated free family events and things to do in and around Sacramento. Their link will open in a new window for you to view their list to see if they have anything you like.   This  website  will  provide  information  of over 26 catagories of events that you  can  find  anywhere  in  the  city. Southside Park 2115 6th Street near U Street Follow  the  link  to  see  the  website  and  details  of  playground  that  is fun  for  all  ages  and  ability  levels.

Nimbus Hatchery 2001 Nimbus Road, Suite F, Gold River, CA 95670 Ph. (916) 358-2820 FREE entrance all the time. Scandia Family Fun Center 5070 Hillsdale Blvd., Sacramento CA. 95842 Ph. (916) 331-0115 For fee pricing click here. Go carts, Huge arcade, Miniture golf, Water boats. Safetyville U.S.A. 3909 Bradshaw Road, Sacamento, CA. 95827 Ph. (916) 366-7233 or 1(800) 825-7262 Events, Safetyville Tours, Birthday Parties.  Towe Auto Museum 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 - Ph. (916) 442-6802 - Open 7days 10am - 6pm Events Calendar Age Suitability: All Ages - Tags: family, museum, kids, saturday, safety Includes booths from local organizations, have a safety seat check-up performed, meet local emergency service personnel, and visit the arts and crafts area. "Enjoy the Towe Auto Museum’s exciting collection of over 160 classic cars, race cars, muscle cars, hot rods and early models displayed throughout 72,000 square feet of museum space."  Discovery Museum History Center 101 I Street (Old Sacramento), Sacramento, CA. 95814 Ph. (916) 264-7057 Tours: (916) 264-6896 Admission: $5.00 - Adults (Age 18+)  $4.00 - Seniors (Age 60+)  $4.00 - Youth (Age 13-17)  $3.00 - Children (Age four-12) FREE - Children three or younger. FREE - Members. Discovery Museum Science and Space Center 3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821 Ph. (916) 575-3941 Click HERE for Museum Educational Programs Admission: $5.00 - Adults (Age 18+) $4.00 - Seniors (Age 60+) $4.00 - Youth (Age 13-17) $3.00 - Children (Age 4-12) FREE - Children 3 or younger FREE - Members California State Railroad Museum 111 "I" Street, Sacramento, CA. 95814 Ph. (916) 455-6645 24-hour events/info line. Click on the title to view the Sacramento events schedules and fees along with free addmission services. California State Capitol Museum 10th & L Streets - State Capital, Room B-27, Sacramento, CA. 95814 Ph. (916) 324-0333 Click HERE for museum calendar of daily events. Admission is FREE - Weekdays: 9 - 5, Weekends: 9 - 5  -  Tours Available Hourly - Groups by Reservation 1(866) 240-4655. State Indian Museum 2618 K Street (26th & K), Sacramento, CA. 95816 Ph. (916) 324-0971 Open daily 10:00 - 5:00p.m except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's day.   indoor virtual golf machines Sacramento Community Family Resources