Here are some fun ideas for celebrating fall, indoor options for rainy days, and things to do in between holiday events. Many of these links go to reviews I’ve written in the past about our experiences and so be sure to double check hours and admission prices as things may have changed since we visited. …
[Updated October 2018]This is the best time of the year to visit the Nimbus Fish Hatchery! It’s SALMON SEASON and there is so much to see and learn! Laura Drath, the Fish and Wildlife Interpreter for the Nimbus Fish Hatchery was kind enough to give me the inside scoop on what is happening and the …
For this ADVENTUROUS DAY TRIP we hit these 3 spots: Indian Grinding Rock State Park, Black Chasm Cavern, and Zen Garden Trail Are you up for a new adventure? I am so excited to share this awesome day trip we recently took! This is one that the ENTIRE family will enjoy. Three unique outdoor experiences in …
[Published 2011/ Updated 2022] If you ask Sacramento families what the perfect traditional Fall outing is, more than likely the answer you will hear is…APPLE HILL! It is hard for me to admit that in the eight years that we have lived in Sacramento, we have never once been to Apple Hill! Every Fall I …
The CBS Local website is not only a good place to get your local news, but their “Best of” section is a great resource for places to go in Sacramento! I am thrilled to say that I was recently asked by CBS to contribute to their “Best of Family & Pets” category and have been …
Are you ready for this? An overwhelming amount of Parties, Festivals, and Trick-or-Treating events are taking place in Sacramento in the next couple weeks. If your kids love Halloween and you want them to wear their costumes more than once…no problem! Here are your choices of super fun things to do: Haunted Factory Tours When: …
A pumpkin patch and carnival all rolled up in one. Dave’s Pumpkin Patch has the feel of an old family farm and enough attractions to keep your kids busy for hours! Our family visited over the weekend to check it out and could not have had more fun! The farm sits right next to the …
Nothing says it’s Fall like going to a Pumpkin Patch! Whether you simply want to pick out that perfect pumpkin to carve or make a day of it by enjoying the other attractions, there are many wonderful patches in the Sacramento area. We’ve enjoyed Dave’s Pumpkin Patch and the Silverbend Pumpkin Patch with our kids …
Yesterday morning I decided that staying in was not an option for the boys and I. We took advantage of the gorgeous sunshine and went to McKinley Park. In my opinion, it is the best park in Sacramento! I recently saw that Sacramento News & Review listed it as Best Picnic Spot and Best Playground. …
We have been lucky with such great weather this year. I can’t believe that I am still wearing my flip-flops! So before it gets too cold to do anything outside, take advantage and do some of these fun things with your kids. Some of these activities are even more enjoyable without the sun beating down …
