Toddlers and Preschoolers

Enjoy the Great Outdoors in and Around Sacramento this Spring

Pictured above: Shadow Glen Riding Stables, Sac State Aquatic Center Kayak Rental, Lake Clementine Trail  Spring is the PERFECT time to get outdoors in Sacramento! Not only is everything blooming and colorful but the weather is nice and cool. Take advantage during the months of April and May especially, before the summer heat sets in. …

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Spring Family Fun Guide 2023

Watching the breathtaking waterfall on the Hidden Falls Trail hike.  Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. – Lewis Grizzard The anticipation of spring is more intense this year. With the overabundance of rain we’ve had in Sacramento, I think it is safe to say we are all excited for …

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Fall Fun Guide for Sacramento Families 2022

We love the fall season in Sacramento! Temperatures cool down enough to enjoy the outdoors, sweaters come out of the closet, pumpkin-flavored treats start to pop up everywhere and there are plenty of special events in the pipeline. Our round-up of the best things to do in Sacramento this season will keep your family busy …

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Fairytale Town is Celebrating 60 Years and Expanding!

More space for educational activities, active play, and improved amenities Our beloved Fairytale Town is turning 60 this year and has elaborate plans to expand to better meet the needs of the community! The multi-year, multi-phase campaign will expand the park by one half-acre, allowing more space for active play, early childhood education opportunities, and …

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Spraygrounds in Sacramento

[Updated 2023] If you’ve been following Sacramento Sidetracks through the years, then you know I am always enthusiastic about the spraygrounds we have in our area! They offer the most fabulous FREE way for kids to cool off in the summer! Most of the “spraygrounds”, “splash pads” and “fountains” on this list are located within …

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A New Experience: Sacramento Adventure Playground

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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5 Aquatic Centers in the Greater Sacramento Area

[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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