Things to do with Kids in Sacramento

With so many options to choose from, you’ll never run out of  things to do with kids in Sacramento!

Visit an Amusement Park

Seeking a thrilling experience with your family? You’ll love visiting one of these exciting amusement centers! Looking for things to do with kids in Sacramento? You’ll find thrills in our region and beyond with these amazing places for rides and attractions.

Funderland Amusement Park

Visit Funderland Amusement Park! Located in beautiful William Land Park, this local attraction is popular with younger children and has been a Sacramento institution for over 60 years. This family favorite offers amusement rides, a concession stand, and more. To plan your visit, learn about hours and special events, go to the park’s website.

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Visit Scandia Family Fun Center, which offers many exciting ways to catch a thrill in Sacramento. Visitors can choose from the roller coaster, the sky screamer, the raceway or one of the other exhilarating attractions. For a full list of their entertainment options, visit the center’s website.

Try Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Located in nearby Vallejo, this world-class theme park is filled with high-speed roller coasters, exciting rides, live entertainment, shopping, dining and a wide variety of kid-friendly wildlife attractions, too. To plan your family’s visit to this exceptional park, visit the park website.

Gilroy Gardens

Families willing to venture a bit further from Sacramento will not be disappointed with a visit to the unique family attraction, Gilroy Gardens. Featuring 22 themed rides, this one-of-a-kind park is also home to Circus Trees which are featured among the park’s 536-acre premises. This fun park is a must-see for families and definitely worth the drive. To learn more or to plan your visit, go to the park’s website.

Play on a Splash Pad

With warm weather gracing our region for half the year, many families seek relief from the higher temperatures through water-based fun and activities. Many Sacramento communities are home to community splash pads that offer children a fun, safe way to cool down in warmer weather. Looking for things to do with kids in Sacramento? These are our favorite splash pads in the region:

Splash Pad at Morse Community Park

Morse Community Park in Elk Grove is home to one of the largest splash pads in the region. In addition to the splash pad, the park features a large picnic area, basketball, baseball and soccer fields, a dog park, jogging trails, a skate park and restroom facilities. The park can be found at 5540 Bellaterra Drive in Elk Grove, CA. For more information (including a complete list of spray parks in Elk Grove), visit the CSD website.

Seely Neighborhood Park is another popular splash pad for children seeking fun and relief from the heat. The park also features a community playground, picnic and barbeque facilities, and basketball courts. Facilities are easily accessible using off street parking. The Seely Neighborhood Park splash pad is located at 3000 Pope Avenue, Sacramento. For more information, visit the park website.

Bridgeway Lakes Community Park in West Sacramento is an excellent option for families seeking to cool off in the community splash pad. The park is open daily from May 1 through September 30 and is located on 3650 Southport Parkway in West Sacramento. For directions or more information, visit the park website.

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Dine at a Kid-Friendly Restaurant

Eating out doesn’t have to be just for parents’ date night. Dining out as a family can be a great way to spend time together. We’ve put together a list of our favorite places in Sacramento to share a meal with your kids:

Old Spaghetti Factory tops our list of kid-friendly dining establishments in the region. This delicious, fun restaurant has five locations in our region:  2 in Sacramento, 1 in Elk Grove, 1 in Rancho Cordova, and 1 in Roseville. Their festive atmosphere is just the beginning…. your meal includes bread, soup or salad, and dessert! They have a famous kid’s menu plus special treats and fun activities. They encourage families to dine together and strive to make  guests feel at home in their restaurants. To learn more, visit the Old Spaghetti Factory website.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack is situated on the river in Old Sacramento, and the location, ambiance, energy make this restaurant a perfect place to dine with kids in tow. There’s something for everyone on the menu, but the kids menu will please even the pickiest appetite. The views are fantastic, making this a great location for lunch or dinner with the family. To learn more, visit the Joe’s Crab Shack website.

Rick’s Dessert Diner is another kid-approved favorite in Sacramento and is sure to please diners of all ages. Featuring more than 285 varieties of desserts, their menu features delectable items made fresh daily from scratch. Voted “Best of Sacramento” every year since 1986, they offer a retro atmosphere and delicious treats the whole family will enjoy. To learn more, visit Rick’s Dessert Diner’s website.

Do something You’ve Never Done Before!

Step out of your comfort zone and do something you’ve never done before:

Granite Bay Rentals

Rent a boat with your family and enjoy Folsom Lake! Enjoy a fun, affordable day on the water with your family. Folsom Lake State Recreational Area has something for everyone, including a buoyed swim area with lifeguard services, making this a safe location for swimming and playing in the water. Visitors can also enjoy barbecue pits, shade areas and large grassy areas to hold a family picnics during your outing. For more information, visit the Granite Bay Rentals website.

Or, take a rafting trip on the lower American River! Self-guided trips are easy for families and appropriate for kids age 5 and up. These trips are close to home and bring rafters through the natural beauty of the area. Coordinated by American River Raft Rentals, these trips offer convenient access, a spacious park, and offer picnic areas, restrooms and can organize your family’s trip, to plan you trip, visit their website.

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More Things to do in Sacramento with Kids…

Looking for more things to do with kids in Sacramento? Sacramento offers countless opportunities for fun! Check out our other lists of things to do in Sacramento, or browse Places to Go section.