Kids Day: Books & Buds

March 26, 2026

Saturday, April 11th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled day of stories, hands-on activities, and garden-inspired learning at the Sacramento History Museum! This family-friendly event is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of reading and nature in kids of all ages.

Bring your family and friends
for a day of reading, creativity, and hands-on learning
with local authors, museums, and community partners!

Event Highlights:

  • Authors Reading Their Books:
    • Leticia Ordaz – Award-winning author and Emmy Winner, reading The Power of a Sister Circle
    • Enrique Baez – Debut author and Environmental Crusader, reading The Environmental Crusader Could Be Me!
    • Maxton Baez – Young award-winning author, reading The Carousel King and the Space Mission
    • Nicole Mechem – Local author, reading Lizabeth and the Great Tooth Fairy Blunder
    • Carolyn Wooddall, author & co-founder of Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates, reading, A Shelter is……A Dog’s Journey from Shelter to Home
    • Anya Jaleane, a Prolific Author of Children’s Books, Books of Poems, Riddles, and Others
  • Hands-On Activities:
    • Make a  bookmark
    • Museum activity book 
    • Plant a seed to take home
    • Create your own mini book
    • And more fun activities for kids and families
  • Free Book Giveaway:
    Thanks to a generous donation from The Book Den, each child can take home one free book while supplies last.