In a time when so many of us parents are recognizing that our kids are not playing outside and using their imaginations like we did when we were kids, this new addition to Sacramento comes as a refreshing opportunity for them to do just that. Sacramento Adventure Playground is powered by Fairytale Town and opened …
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Every summer, my friend from San Diego and I trade off visiting each other and try to create a memorable week with our combined five kids. This year it was my turn to host and in planning our outings, I decided our biggest one should be Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. They had never been and …
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[Updated 2023] Aquatic Centers are like mini water parks with amazing play structures and water slides that kids go crazy for! For just a fraction of a large water park’s price, you can have a ton of fun cooling off! Please check hours and prices on each aquatic complex’s website. Here are the five aquatic …
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Gibson Ranch Park 8556 Gibson Ranch Rd Elverta, CA 95626 $5.00 parking fee per vehicle
So we all know that William Land Park is Sacramento’s hot spot for families with the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, Funderland, a duck pond, playground, play pool, and picnic areas galore. But…did you know that there is a HIDDEN TREASURE as well? The WPA Rock Garden sits undiscovered by most visitors. Right next to the …
I’ve put my Indoor Play Series posts all in one place for those days that are too hot, too cold, or too rainy to play outside! #1 – Indoor Playgrounds, Trampolines, and Inflatables INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS [Several businesses closed during the pandemic, so this post will be updated soon. Please see the INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS page for …
“THE FUNNEST LITTLE PLACE IN THE LAND!” For a kid, there is not much that can beat the MAGIC of an amusement park! The music from the carousel, the thrill of the rides, and the taste of the cotton candy. Heaven! Here in Sacramento, we have a classic landmark that is remembered by our grandparents …
By Guest Blogger Jennifer Bell It’s Sacramento Sidetracks “detour” time! The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a place I’ve wanted to take my kids for years, but we rarely make it as far as the City. I set aside this past Saturday to make it happen, and I’m so glad I did! This little gem …
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 …
By Guest Contributor Jennifer Bell My kids love Science. LOVE it. They probably don’t grasp a lot of the concepts yet, but how can you resist hands-on (and often messy) exhibits??? In order to feed their Science fixation, I’m always on the lookout for new experiences. That’s how we stumbled across World of Wonders in …
