Goalie Sacramento helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–4:00 PMCrocker Art Camp: Under the Sea and on the ShoreCrocker Art Museum · Ages 6–8
- July 16th1:00 PM–3:00 PMAccess Leisure Sensory SwimCabrillo Pool · Ages 3–12
- July 16th6:00 PM–8:00 PM2026 Vacation Bible School for the Entire FamilyThe Legacy Center Chapel · Ages 3–12
Farmers markets
- Thursday10:30 AM–1:30 PMBodega MarketDowntown · Farmers market
- Thursday8 AM–noonFlorin Certified Farmers' MarketFlorin · Farmers market
- Thursday2:30–5:30 PMSutter Medical Center Sacramento Farmers MarketMidtown · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Play, spray, skateJoseph Reichmuth ParkPocket · adventure and tot play, youth spray pool, skate park, sports fields, courts, and restrooms
- Play, picnic, bocceEast Portal ParkEast Sacramento · adventure and tot play, picnic areas, bocce courts, clubhouse, and softball field
- Themed play, spray, skateC.K. McClatchy ParkFruitridge Broadway · themed adventure and tot play, spray area, skate park, path, sports, garden, and pavilion
Play sports
- SkateboardingGranite Skate ParkGeneral-public skatepark · Protective gear required
- PickleballSouthside Park Pickleball CourtsFour free lighted courts · Reservations unknown
Play in water
- Outdoor poolNorth Natomas Aquatics ComplexZero-depth splash pool, slides, and multiple swim pools · $9 adults; $7 youth · lifeguarded
- Outdoor poolPannell Meadowview PoolZero-entry pool, slide, and lap pool · $5 adults; $3 youth · lifeguarded
- Outdoor poolSouthside PoolZero-entry play pool with fountain feature · $5 adults; $3 youth · lifeguarded
Local libraries
- a full creative studio, Sacramento history archives, and separate kids and teen areasCentral LibraryDowntown
- six language collections, a patio, quiet and study rooms, and hearing-equipped meeting spaceNorth Natomas LibraryNorth Natomas
- a renovated children’s area with magnetic-wall play in a recently restored neighborhood branchColonial Heights LibraryColonial Heights