Sacramento, CA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Sacramento
There are 103 kid-friendly places to visit in Sacramento on Mini Navigators, covering arcades (14), museums and educational attractions (14) and amusement parks (11).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Sacramento. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 23 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Sacramento
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 20 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Sacramento
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 15 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Sacramento
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Sacramento
16 categories, 103 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Sacramento
8 of 103, ordered by distance from Sacramento.
Cesar Chavez Park Splash Pad
Downtown Sacramento splash pad; near Crocker Art Museum; free; fountain jets geysers
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
This seasonal outdoor ice rink runs each winter in Ali Youssefi Square right outside Golden 1 Center, giving families a spot to skate together during the holidays…
California State Capitol Museum
The California State Capitol Museum in Sacramento offers free tours of the historic Capitol building and Capitol Park led by expert guides, as well as the option…
Underground Mini Golf Old Sacramento
Underground Mini Golf Old Sacramento is an 18-hole indoor mini golf course in Sacramento, CA themed around the 1849 Gold Rush, where players progress from…
The California Museum
Accepts NARMUncover the lesser told stories of the Golden State at the California Museum—home of the California Hall of Fame located one block south of the State Capitol in…
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Old Sacramento State Historic Park is a 28-acre historic waterfront district in Sacramento, California, featuring over 125 shopping, dining, events, and…
California State Railroad Museum^
Accepts NARMA museum in Sacramento's Old Sacramento district with one of North America's largest collections of historic locomotives and railroad equipment. Families can…
Sacramento History Museum^
Accepts NARMA museum dedicated to Sacramento's past, located in the city center. Visitors explore exhibits about the Gold Rush era, including a recreated 1850s newspaper…
Nearby cities
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Sacramento?
We list 103 kid-friendly places in Sacramento, led by arcades (14) and museums and educational attractions (14). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Sacramento for free?
15 of the places we list in Sacramento are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Sacramento when it is raining?
There are 20 indoor places in Sacramento, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.