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Rainy-day activities for kids in Sacramento

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Sacramento — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Sacramento. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Arden Fair

    4.2 (19,373)1689 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Sacramento.

  2. 02

    California State Railroad Museum

    4.8 (5,767)125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

    A well-rated museum in Sacramento.

  3. 03

    California State Capitol Museum

    4.7 (6,002)1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

    A well-rated history museum in Sacramento.

  4. 04

    Delta Shores

    4.5 (5,244)8270 Delta Shores Cir S, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Sacramento.

  5. 05

    Cinemark Century Arden XD and ScreenX

    4.7 (7,233)1590 Ethan Wy, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Sacramento.

  6. 06

    Old Sacramento Waterfront

    4.6 (29,122)1014 2nd St #200, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Sacramento.

  7. 07

    Crocker Art Museum

    4.8 (3,802)216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Sacramento.

  8. 08

    West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In

    4.5 (7,133)9616 Oates Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Sacramento.

  9. 09

    DOCO - Downtown Commons

    4.4 (5,852)405 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Sacramento.

  10. 10

    Regal Natomas Marketplace

    4.0 (2,660)3561 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Sacramento.

  11. 11

    SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

    4.4 (1,908)400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA

    A well-rated museum in Sacramento.

  12. 12

    Regal Delta Shores & IMAX

    4.4 (3,434)8136 Delta Shores Cir S, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Sacramento.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Sacramento chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Sacramento, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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