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A World Nursery Rhyme Week celebration with singing, reading and rhyme activities for kids and families. Thursday to Sunday, November 12-15, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, at Fairytale Town in Sacramento, with pa…
Hands-on STEAM session for school-age kids ages 5-12 focused on robotics. Kids explore Cubelets, Hexbugs and Ozobots in this monthly second-Thursday program. It takes place Thursday, November 12 from…
Read-aloud time with a dog for kids ages 6-12. Struggling and reluctant readers are encouraged to come, as are kids who want extra practice. Drop in on Thursday, November 12 from 3:30-4:30 pm at the A…
Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish for kids ages 0-5. Each 30-minute session has stories, songs, rhymes and movement, and it happens on the second Thursday of each month. Join on Thursday, Nov…
A silent disco night for kids 6 to 12, with music on headphones, dancing, games, raffles and refreshments. Friday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Oak Park Community Center in Sacramento, $5. Prereg…
An hour-long Polar Express train ride to the North Pole for families, on select dates from November 13 through December 21. First rides at 10:30 am, leaving from the California State Railroad Museum i…
A gallery walk for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups, full of things to look at and a chance to meet other parents. Friday, November 13, 10:30 am, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.
Story and play session in American Sign Language and spoken English for Deaf and hearing kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Families enjoy bilingual stories, songs, rhymes, movement and play, with ch…
Kids ages 6-12 practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog and its handler. Kids can bring a book or choose one at the library, and struggling or reluctant readers are encouraged to come. It tak…
Teens and adults can make their own zine in this do-it-yourself craft workshop. The library provides materials, instructions and examples, and November's theme is Family/Found Family. It takes place F…
A special exhibit on how Snoopy joined NASA's Apollo 10 mission and the Peanuts link to the race to the Moon, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, for all ages. Open November 14 through December 3…
A character meet-and-greet with cookies for young kids. Saturday, November 14, 9:00-11:00 am, at Arden Park Recreation and Park District in Sacramento, $15.
A guided painting class for families. Saturday, November 14, 12:00-2:00 pm, at Arden Park Recreation and Park District in Sacramento, $36.
Rapunzel Reimagined, a free kids and family program at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Sacramento. Saturday, November 14, 2:00pm-3:00pm. Drop in, no registration.
Families with babies, kids and teens explore culture and art through creative activities, projects and presentations. The program is inspired by Sacramento's diverse communities. It happens Saturday,…
Kids, teens and adults gather for games, crafts and conversation in American Sign Language. It is a social meetup held in ASL. It takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at th…
Kids ages 5 and up build with LEGO bricks on the second Saturday of the month. The library provides the bricks, which were donated by the Friends of the North Natomas Library, and kids bring the creat…
Video Game Arcade, a free teen program at the Del Paso Heights Library in Sacramento. Wednesday, November 18, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Drop in, no registration.
A fall mini golf night for kids 6 to 12, with a meal and prizes. Thursday, November 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Sam and Bonnie Pannell Meadowview Community Center in Sacramento, $5. Preregistration is re…
An evening of indoor and outdoor sports, a movie, food and activities for kids 6 to 12. Thursday, November 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the George Sim Community Center in Sacramento, $5. Preregistration is re…
A homeschool day for K-12 on Sacramento agriculture, plants and animals, with community experts, planetarium shows and hands-on labs. Thursday, November 19, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, at MOSAC in Sacramento.
Kids ages 6-12 explore different STEAM activities and projects covering science, technology, engineering, art and math. Drop-ins are welcome and no registration is necessary. It takes place Thursday,…
Kids explore STEAM activities and learn the basics of robotics and coding with Cubelets. The session is part of a monthly STEAM series with a new theme each month. It takes place Thursday, November 19…
A weekly craft time in the Story Center where kids of any skill level are welcome. Craft time is included with park admission, and adults and kids must be accompanied. It takes place Thursday, Novembe…
A drop-off science night for kids 5 to 12, run by Orangevale Recreation and Park District. Friday, November 20, 6:00-9:00 pm, at the Orangevale Community Center in Orangevale, $40. Registration closes…
Family Game Time, a free kids and family program at the Southgate Library in Sacramento. Friday, November 20, 4:00pm-5:30pm. Drop in, no registration.
A drop-off evening with dinner, crafts and seasonal activities for kids while parents get a night off. Friday, November 20, 5:00-9:00 pm, at the Sacramento Central YMCA on W Street in Sacramento; chec…
A drop-off night for kids 5 to 13 with fall mosaics, a Friendsgiving canvas painting, pizza and a movie. Friday, November 20, 5:30-7:30 pm, at The Hot Spot Studios in Delta Shores, Sacramento, $39 plu…
Families explore process-based art at the library, with programming for toddlers, preschoolers, kids and teens. Materials are provided, and dressing for mess is encouraged. It takes place Friday, Nove…
A hands-on workshop for homeschool families exploring stories, folktales and traditions from cultures around the world. The 45-minute session is taught by Fairytale Town educators in the Story Center…
An evening for kids 3 to 6 with dinner, crafts and games while parents get a night out. Saturday, November 21, 4:30-7:00 pm, at the Orangevale Youth Center in Orangevale, $40. Registration closes Nove…
Art on the Spectrum, a Saturday morning family program at the Crocker Art Museum. Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento; check the museum's event page for who it is d…
Kids ages 9 to 14 design, build and program a robot using the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit. Student instructors lead the groups in a hands-on project that teaches STEAM skills. It takes place Saturday, Novemb…
Kids and teens get an introduction to the library's creative tools, including 3D printers, audio equipment, software, musical instruments, Cricut machines and button makers. The Makerspace program run…
Kids ages 6-12 play and build with LEGO bricks in a drop-in afternoon session. The library provides the bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger kids. It takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026…
A hands-on workshop where you give a pumpkin a floral makeover, for all ages. Sunday, November 22, 2:30-4:30 pm, at The Hot Spot Studios in Delta Shores, Sacramento, $30 a person. Seats are limited.
A three-day Thanksgiving break camp for kids 5 to 12 with games, crafts, outdoor play and themed projects, run by Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District. Monday to Wednesday, November 23-25, 8:00 a…
A short fall break camp at the Sacramento Zoo, Monday to Wednesday, November 23-25, in Land Park, Sacramento. Check the zoo for ages, hours and price.
A day camp for kids ages 4-9 with stories, hands-on learning, creative activities and themes made for each age group. An Afternoon Adventures add-on is offered for a full-day option. Camp runs Monday,…
A hands-on class where kids 5 to 12 build a gingerbread house and take it home. Tuesday, November 24, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Orangevale Community Center in Orangevale, $25. Registration closes November…
Teens ages 13-19 can drop in for a social hangout at the library. The program is open to teens with no registration needed. It takes place Tuesday, November 24, and Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from…
A story time for young kids and their grown-ups in the Story Center. It is hosted with the Maidu Museum at Fairytale Town. It happens Tuesday, November 24 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Fairytale Town i…
STEAM for Kids, a free kids and family program at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library in Sacramento. Saturday, November 28, 3:00pm-4:00pm. Drop in, no registration.
Coding with Lego, a free kids and family program at the Fair Oaks Library in Fair Oaks. Saturday, November 28, 10:30am-11:30am. Drop in, no registration.
Teen Space, a free teen program at the South Natomas Library in Sacramento. Saturday, November 28, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Drop in, no registration.
Families, kids, teens and little ones can make any art they like with paints, modelling clay, markers, air brushing and more. The library sets out the supplies, and the program is made possible by The…
Navidades, a Mexican Christmas folklórico show with dance, live music and holiday traditions, made for the whole family. Sunday, November 29, at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacrame…
Winterfest, a free kids and family program at the Arden-Dimick Library in Sacramento. Wednesday, December 2, 3:30pm-5:00pm. Drop in, no registration.
Minecraft gaming for students ages 6-17 to mine, craft and explore together. Kids play with new friends on the library's own server, and snacks are available for participants. It takes place Thursday,…
Orangevale's community tree lighting, open to all ages. Friday, December 4, 6:00-7:30 pm, at Orangevale Community Center Park in Orangevale. Free.
The George Sim Community Center's yearly holiday celebration, with crafts, cookies and photos with Santa, for all ages. Friday, December 4, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the George Sim Community Center in Sacramen…
A holiday trivia night for families, in teams of up to 6, with a hot chocolate bar, for ages 6 and up. Friday, December 4, 6:00-7:30 pm, at the Coloma Community Center in Sacramento. Free; space is li…
A two-hour drop-off morning for kids 3 to 5 with winter crafts, hands-on STEM activities, games and a light snack. Friday, December 4, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, at the South Natomas Community Center in Sacram…
Kids who love anime and manga can chat with other fans, play video games and enjoy anime-themed crafts. A new special activity is offered every month. It meets Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM t…
A book fair for all ages with books, pens, bookmarks, erasers and gadgets. It is set up inside the Story Center. It runs Friday, December 4 and Sunday, December 13 at Fairytale Town in Sacramento. Che…
A DUPLO building afternoon for kids 3 to 5, with age-appropriate games and a light snack, led by center staff. Saturday, December 5, 1:00-3:00 pm, at the Oak Park Community Center in Sacramento, $5.
Fairytale Town's holiday event over two weekends, December 5-6 and 12-13, at Fairytale Town in Land Park, Sacramento. Early bird tickets are sold online.
STEAM: Build with LEGO Bricks, a free kids and family program at the Rio Linda Library in Rio Linda. Saturday, December 5, 2:00pm-3:30pm. Drop in, no registration.
Hands-on STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for kids ages 0-12. The program is a partnership between the library and high school students from the School of Engineering…
Families with babies, kids and teens can watch a family movie on the first Saturday of the month. Light snacks and refreshments are provided. It is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM…
Teen Space, a free teen program at the Fair Oaks Library in Fair Oaks. Thursday, December 10, 3:00pm-4:00pm. Drop in, no registration.
Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish for kids ages 0-5. Each 30-minute session has stories, songs, rhymes and movement, and it happens on the second Thursday of each month. Join on Thursday, Dec…
Hands-on STEAM session for school-age kids ages 5-12 focused on winter science. Kids try snow dough, colorful ice, winter salt painting and more in this monthly second-Thursday program. It takes place…
Kids ages 6-12 make ornaments and gifts with beads, junk jewelry, corks, pinecones and more. It is part of the monthly STEAM series, and drop-ins are welcome with no registration necessary. It takes p…
A Spanish-language movie night showing Rio, for kids 5 to 12, from The Spanish Classroom. Friday, December 11, 6:00-9:00 pm, at the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael, $40.
STEAM for Kids, a free kids and family program at the Fair Oaks Library in Fair Oaks. Friday, December 11, 4:00pm-5:30pm. Drop in, no registration.
Teen Workshop: How to Make a Short Film, a free teen program at the Arden-Dimick Library in Sacramento. Friday, December 11, 4:00pm-6:00pm. Drop in, no registration.
Teens and adults can make their own zine in this do-it-yourself craft workshop. The library provides materials, instructions and examples, and December's theme is Comfort. It takes place Friday, Decem…
A drop-off evening for kids ages 4-12 with craft projects, games and dinner. Fairytale Town staff supervise every activity, and parents are welcome to stay. It is Friday, December 11 from 5:00 PM to 8…
A holiday workshop where kids 5 to 12 paint their own Nutcracker or Sugar Plum Fairy. Saturday, December 12, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael, $75.
25-minute holiday sleigh rides through Arden Park, booked by time slot from 5:30 pm, December 12-19, $85 a ride. Most slots fill fast; the district keeps a free waitlist for openings.
Kids, teens and adults gather for games, crafts and conversation in American Sign Language. It is a social meetup held in ASL. It takes place Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at th…
Kids build with LEGO bricks in a free creative session, recommended for ages 5 and up because of the small pieces. The bricks are provided and kids bring the creativity, with the bricks donated by the…
A chance for kids and families to meet author Crystel Patterson in the Story Center. It takes place Saturday, December 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fairytale Town in Sacramento. Check with Fairytale…
Teens ages 13-19 test their gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. Drop-ins are welcome and no registration is required. It takes place Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Del…
A drop-off holiday crafts night for kids 5 to 12. Friday, December 18, 6:00-9:00 pm, at the Orangevale Community Center in Orangevale, $40. Registration closes December 9.
A community giveaway of warm clothes, blankets, hygiene products and games, while supplies last, open to everyone. Friday, December 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Oak Park Community Center in Sacramento. Fr…
A holiday-season drop-off evening with dinner, crafts and seasonal activities for kids while parents get a night off. Friday, December 18, 5:00-9:00 pm, at the Sacramento Central YMCA on W Street in S…
Families explore process-based art at the library, with programming for toddlers, preschoolers, kids and teens. Materials are provided, and dressing for mess is encouraged. It takes place Friday, Dece…
Families with kids and preschoolers can enjoy a movie screening or board and card games, Nintendo Switch video games and Ping-Pong. Bring a favorite game to share, or try one from the library. It is F…
A holiday sing-along with hot chocolate from Access Leisure, the city's adaptive recreation program for people with disabilities, ages 3 and up, with friends and family welcome. Saturday, December 19,…
A winter-themed morning of crafts, games and treats for kids 5 and under with a parent or guardian. Saturday, December 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the Sam and Bonnie Pannell Meadowview Community Center…
Kids ages 9 to 14 design, build and program a robot using the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit. Student instructors lead the groups in a hands-on project that teaches STEAM skills. It takes place Saturday, Decemb…
Kids ages 6-12 play and build with LEGO bricks in a drop-in afternoon session. The library provides the bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger kids. It takes place Saturday, December 19, 2026…
A Kpop crafting session for kids and teens ages 8 and up who want to make giveaway items to share with fellow fans. Supplies are provided for coloring and making bracelets, collages, bookmarks, and mo…
A teen field trip to Activate, where teams take on interactive games and glowing obstacle challenges, for ages 12 to 16. Monday, December 21, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, leaving from the North Highlands Recrea…
A three-day youth soccer camp for kids 4 to 12 run by Sacramento Republic FC, with drills and game play on dribbling, passing, receiving and finishing. Monday to Wednesday, December 21-23, 9:00 am-12:…
A five-day competitive fencing training camp over winter break. December 26-30, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, at Premier Fencing Academy on Auburn Blvd in Sacramento, $799.
Kids ages 6-12 explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. It is a drop-in program, so no registration is necessary. It takes place Saturday, Dece…
Teens ages 13-19 can hang out and complete a variety of puzzles together. Light snacks are served, and drop-ins are welcome with no registration needed. It takes place Saturday, December 26, 2026, fro…
A free midday New Year's family festival so younger kids can celebrate too. Thursday, December 31, starting 10:15 am, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Free.
A New Year's Day plunge or slide run for all ages, raising money for Orangevale Parks Fund scholarships. Friday, January 1, 2027, 12:30-1:30 pm, at the Orangevale Community Pool in Orangevale, $5.
Families with babies, kids and teens can watch a family movie on the first Saturday of the month. Light snacks and refreshments are provided. It is Saturday, January 2, 2027, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM a…
A drop-in play and learning program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Activities support early learning skills and give families a chance to meet others and play together. It takes place Wed…
Teens ages 13-19 can study, hang out and meet other teens in a space dedicated to them. Snacks are provided, and the program is supported by the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library. It runs Thurs…
Teens and adults can make their own zine in this do-it-yourself craft workshop. The library provides materials, instructions and examples, and January's theme is Anticipation. It takes place Friday, J…
Kids ages 6-12 can explore different science, technology, engineering, art and math activities and projects. No registration is needed and drop-ins are welcome. It takes place Friday, January 8, 2027,…
Drop-in volunteering for teens ages 13-19, helping with general library support tasks and projects. Participants meet other volunteers and hear first about upcoming special opportunities. It runs Frid…
A hands-on workshop for homeschool families to discover famous artists, movements and techniques, then create their own artwork. The 45-minute session is taught by Fairytale Town educators in the Stor…
A guided painting class for families. Saturday, January 9, 2027, 12:00-2:00 pm, at Arden Park Recreation and Park District in Sacramento, $36.
Kids, teens and adults of all ages and levels gather for games, crafts and conversation in American Sign Language. A voice-off environment is requested. It takes place Saturday, January 9, 2027, from…
A homeschool day for K-12 on designing, testing and engineering, with planetarium shows, labs and exhibits. Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, at MOSAC in Sacramento.
A homeschool day for K-12 about outer space, with planetarium shows and hands-on activities. Thursday, March 11, 2027, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, at MOSAC in Sacramento.