Join us for these family-friendly special events

2026 Events

• January 13: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• January 22: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• January 23: Opening reception for Two Inspirations at the Gallery at 48 Natoma

• February 10: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• February 14 & 15: Owl Be Your Valentine at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

• February 16: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• March 10: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• March 26: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• April 4: Festival of Eggs at Lembi Park

• April 14: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• April 17: Senior Resource Fair at 48 Natoma

• April 18: Earth Day Celebration

• April 23: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• May 9: Folsom’s 80^th Anniversary Celebration at Folsom City Lions Park

• May 12: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• May 23: Rec Swim opens at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center

• May 28: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• June 6 & 7: Black Bear Weekend at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

• June 9: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• June 12: Summer Concert Series at Folsom City Lions Park

• June 19: Family Movie Night at the Andy Morin Sports Complex

• June 25: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• June 26: Summer Concert Series at Folsom City Lions Park

• July 10: Summer Concert Series at Folsom City Lions Park

• July 14: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• June 17: Family Movie Night at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

• July 23: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• July 24: Summer Concert Series at Folsom City Lions Park

• August 1: Family Movie Night at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center

• August 11: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• August 15: National Honey Bee Day at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

• August 27: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• September 8: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• September 24: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• October 3: Bark and Splash at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center

• October 13: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• October 16: Senior Resource Fair at 48 Natoma

• October 22: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 

• November 10: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

• November 11: Veterans Day Parade

• December 4-6, 10-13, & 18-22: Wild Nights & Holiday Lights at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

• December 8: Storytime with the Zoo Docents at Karen's Cafe

Dates and events are subject to change; additional events may be added throughout the year. Event details will be updated as they become available.

Thousands of people join to honor local veterans at the annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade every year. The route begins on East Bidwell Street in front of the Target/Home Goods shopping center and ends at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street.  

The 2026 parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11 beginning at 9 a.m.

Please feel free to reach out to Ted Ocampo at tocampo@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6615 with questions.

Join our special event volunteer crew and help create community and meet new friends. Check back often. Volunteer opportunities are posted prior to many of our special events.

Volunteers are needed for our annual Community Serviced Day!
Lend a hand at the annual Community Service Day! A variety of positions are available. Learn more and register.

 

Partnerships with local and regional businesses help Folsom Parks & Recreation provide community events, programs, classes, and youth/teen day camps. Learn more about our custom partnerships.

Planning an event in Folsom? All information about special event permits, including requirements, application forms, and deadlines, is available through the City of Folsom's official Special Event Permits webpage.