Family events in Sacramento, CA

Fresh, locally and sustainably grown produce rolls into North Sacramento with the Mobile Farmers Market, a traveling marketplace that makes fruits and vegetables affordable and convenient. It takes place on the first and third Friday of each month and is presented with support from Councilmember Roger Dickinson, the Center for Land-Based Learning, and Sierra Service Project. Designed to ease both financial and physical barriers to healthy food, the market accepts SNAP/EBT and offers a 50 percent discount through Market Match. It creates opportunities for small and beginning farms, connects shoppers with the people who grow their food, and prioritizes culturally relevant crops that can be hard to find in traditional stores while paying farmers a fair price and encouraging community involvement. Most produce is sourced from small farms within 25 miles, and everything offered comes from within 100 miles. Promotional materials are available in Russian, Farsi, and Spanish.

Hosted by the California State Railroad Museum and its Foundation, this excursion boards the Sacramento Southern Railroad, a historic line, for a 50-minute journey along the Sacramento River. Enjoy a relaxed ride and a glimpse of local rail heritage.

Pitchers & Pints brings a relaxed, family-friendly vibe to the park outside Mulligan's Cafe, pairing complimentary bites with drink specials. Expect casual games, fun prizes, and a friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to mingle. On select evenings, Urban Roots hosts a tap takeover with live music, and LPCA members receive a complimentary drink. All are welcome.

Local artisans and makers come together at First United Methodist Church of Sacramento for a welcoming indoor market that highlights creativity and community. Attendees can explore handmade goods and discover thoughtful, one of a kind pieces for gifting or keeping, all while supporting local talent. Enter on the west side of the church. Vendors may sign up only by emailing artasylum.2023(at)gmail.com, and any other invitations or contacts are not authorized.

At Arthur F. Turner Community Library, Yolo County Library, author and artist Nidhi Chanani, creator of Pashmina and Super Boba Cafe, leads an all ages workshop that explains how an idea becomes a book and outlines the process of making a graphic novel from sketches to a finished book.

At Arthur F. Turner Community Library Yolo County Library, families can enjoy a weekly Monday storytime with engaging tales and songs. Everyone is welcome, and the program is especially suited for children ages 1 to 5.

This weekly lap-sit storytime at Arthur F. Turner Community Library features songs, stories, rhymes, and playful activities for babies and their parents or caregivers, fostering early language and social development. The session offers a gentle, welcoming environment for the smallest learners and the adults who care for them.

Let little ones burn off energy during a weekly music and movement session at Arthur F. Turner Community Library Yolo County Library. Families of all kinds are welcome, and the activities are especially suited for children 18 months and older.

Hosted by Animal Den Pet Resort & Spa in partnership with the Sacramento SPCA, this upbeat pool party invites dogs to splash in an in-ground canine pool and enjoy adjacent play yards. Two sessions are available, each providing an hour and a half of open swim, and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $35 per dog, while human companions attend at no cost. All proceeds benefit animals at the Sacramento SPCA. Space is limited to 30 dogs and 60 people per session, so purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged. Proof of current vaccinations is required and records should be submitted ahead of time. Each dog must have one person with them.