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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Sacramento, CA

9 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Sacramento

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"The Woodland Opera House" Community Theatre event venue in Woodland, CA🎭 Theater
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Step into California's oldest continuously operating opera house for enchanting family-friendly theater productions that bring stories to life! This charming historic venue offers everything from classic musicals to youth theater programs where kids can perform on a real stage, plus fascinating behind-the-scenes tours that reveal the building's 140+ year history.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours for performances; 30-45 minutes for historical tours
Stone Creek Community Park park in Rancho Cordova, CA🌳 Park
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4.6(979)Free12 mi · Rancho Cordova

Stone Creek Community Park offers a perfect blend of active play and relaxation in Rancho Cordova. With its well-maintained playground equipment, spacious grassy areas for running around, and shaded walking paths for stroller-pushing parents, this neighborhood gem provides everything families need for a few hours of outdoor fun without the overwhelming crowds of larger regional parks.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
The Village Green park in Rancho Cordova, CA🛝 Playground
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4.6(482)Free12 mi · Rancho Cordova

The Village Green in Rancho Cordova is a charming neighborhood park that delivers big on fun for little ones. With recently updated playground equipment, shaded picnic areas perfect for birthday parties or casual playdates, and basketball courts for active kids, it's a community favorite that parents consistently rate highly for its clean, well-maintained facilities and welcoming atmosphere.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
Tower Theatre performing arts theater in Roseville, CA🎭 Theater
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4.6(89)$16 mi · Roseville

The Tower Theatre in downtown Roseville is a beautifully restored historic venue that brings entertainment to life for families. With family-friendly movie screenings, live performances, and community events in a charming vintage setting, it offers a unique alternative to typical multiplex theaters and introduces kids to the magic of classic theater architecture.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on the event (movies run typical length, performances vary)
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash amusement park in Roseville, CA🌊 Water Park
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4.4(5,567)$$$18 mi · Roseville

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash is the ultimate summer playground combining a full water park with year-round entertainment options. Kids can splash through wave pools and lazy rivers during summer months, then transition to mini golf, go-karts, and arcade games when they need a break from the sun or during cooler seasons.

🕑 4-6 hours for water park days, 2-3 hours for mini golf and arcade visits
Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre amphitheatre in Fair Oaks, CA🎭 Theater
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4.7(12)Free13 mi · Fair Oaks

Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre offers families a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to live performances in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Located in a beautiful Fair Oaks park, this community venue hosts summer concerts, theater productions, and family-friendly entertainment that won't break the bank. The outdoor atmosphere means kids can be a bit more wiggly than in traditional theaters, making it perfect for first-time performance experiences.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours depending on the specific performance
Sacramento Children's Musical Theater performing arts theater in Sacramento, CA🎭 Theater
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Sacramento Children's Musical Theater brings the magic of live performance to young audiences with professionally produced shows tailored specifically for kids. With an impressive 4.6-star rating, this beloved theater company presents both classic adaptations and original productions in an environment where children are encouraged to engage with the performing arts. It's a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the world of theater in a welcoming, age-appropriate setting.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours including pre-show arrival and the performance
Marketplace At Birdcage shopping mall in Citrus Heights, CA🎭 Theater
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4.2(4,301)$14 mi · Citrus Heights

Marketplace At Birdcage offers families in Citrus Heights a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to live theater in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Beyond the performing arts venue, this shopping center provides a convenient one-stop destination where parents can catch a youth theater production and handle errands or grab a meal all in one trip.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours for a typical performance, or 3-4 hours if combining theater with shopping and dining
Crazy Pinz Entertainment Center bowling alley in Sacramento, CA🎮 Entertainment
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Crazy Pinz Entertainment Center is Sacramento's ultimate one-stop family fun destination, combining classic bowling with modern attractions like laser tag, arcade games, go-karts, and miniature golf under one roof. With on-site dining options, you can easily spend an entire day here without the kids getting bored, making it perfect for rainy days, birthday parties, or just a high-energy family outing.

🕑 3-4 hours

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