Things to do with kids in Sacramento this weekend (Nov 13

This weekend with kids in Sacramento, CA: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Nov 14 – Nov 15

International Railfair Model Train Show

Cal Expo, Building C — Sacramento · Sacramento Co. · Sacramento County

28,000 square feet of model railroads, plus full-size railroad motorcars.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Sat $12 (13+, good both days); Sun adults $10, kids 12 and under free; parking $10
Indoors

Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.

Details at Cal Expo ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Dec 21

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

California State Railroad Museum — Sacramento · Sacramento Co. · Sacramento County

Polar Express train ride from Old Sacramento.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at California State Railroad Museum ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 4

Imaginarium Holiday Magic

Cal Expo — Sacramento · Sacramento Co. · Sacramento County

Holiday lights, rides and skating at Cal Expo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Imaginarium ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Sacramento Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyExplore and Learn Playgroup · At 3 Sacramento Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 3 branches

Franklin Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Rio Linda Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Colonial Heights Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

Library event page →

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 9 Sacramento Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 9 branches

Belle Cooledge Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Southgate Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Rancho Cordova Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
South Natomas Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Fri, Nov 13 · 5pm
Franklin Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
North Natomas Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:30amASL Story & Play · North Highlands - Antelope Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 3 Sacramento Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 3 branches

Sylvan Oaks Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Arden - Dimick Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

Library event page →

2:30pmMakerspace @ Central - Drop In · Central Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmRead to a Dog · Orangevale Library 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amDesign Spot @ Arcade - Drop In · Arcade Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace @ Central - Drop In · Central Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime · Colonial Heights Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amArt for All · Valley Hi - North Laguna Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRapunzel Reimagined · Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEAM for Kids · Southgate Library 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEAM for Kids: Play-Doh 3D Art · Rancho Cordova Library 6-10 · Free

3pmASL Social · Arden - Dimick Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Art Lab · Sylvan Oaks Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSTEAM: Build with Lego Bricks · North Natomas Library 6-10 · Free

3:30pmHora de Cuentos Bilingüe ? Bilingual Storytime · Central Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

International Railfair Model Train Show · Cal Expo, Building C · Nov 14 – Nov 15
STEAM for Kids · Elk Grove Library · Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30pm–4:30pm
Explore and Learn Playgroup · Franklin Library · Fri, Dec 11 · 10am–11am
Family Storytime · Belle Cooledge Library · Fri, Dec 11 · 10am–11am
Baby Storytime · Sylvan Oaks Library · Fri, Dec 11 · 10:30am–11:30am
Makerspace @ Central - Drop In · Central Library · Fri, Dec 11 · 2:30pm–5:45pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

International Railfair Model Train Show · Cal Expo, Building C · last day Sun, Nov 15

About this page · weather

This weekend (Nov 13–15) Sacramento, CA has 32 kid-friendly events, 29 of them free. Top picks: International Railfair Model Train Show. Rainy-day options: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride and Design Spot @ Arcade - Drop In. Plus 29 free library programs.

32 family events across the Sacramento area this weekend: 3 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Sacramento Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026