Arghhh! The pirates have set sail and are approachin’ the shores of the 17th Annual CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove. This weekend Elk Grove’s largest family event returns with a theme that’s puttin’ pumpkins and piracy together for family fun. Captains, first mates and scallywags of all ages are invited to run aground …
It’s Pumpkin Patch time! 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 Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm with our kids in past years. Don’t forget to …
Fri, Sept 23 – Sun, Sept 25 1. Bring a picnic dinner and watch TOY STORY 3 in Fremont Park. Fri Free 2. Listen to Kristi Yamaguchi read her book at Fairytale Town’s CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL. Sat-Sun Free 3. Enjoy SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Mystery of the Dark Castle at the 24th Street Theatre. Sat …
Fri, Sept 16 – Sun, Sept 18 1. Roast marshmallows and listen to native stories at Maidu Museum’s FAMILY CAMPFIRE. Fri 2. See high-wire artists and motorcyclists at the RINGLING BROTHERS BARNUM & BAILEY circus. Fri-Sun 3. Get a close look at a red-tailed hawk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s HAWK TALK. Sat 4. Bounce …
Have some family fun and support the kids of Sutterville Elementary School this Sunday at Summer Splash! From 1pm – 5pm at the Natomas Racquet Club, there will be tons of activities to celebrate the end of Summer! Enjoy swimming (heated pool!), water games, music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, an obstacle course, prizes, a …
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 …
Saturday, Sept 3 – Monday, Sept 5 1. See live entertainment and ride a stage coach during GOLD RUSH DAYS in Old Sacramento. Sat-Mon 2. Admire sidewalk art and create your own at the CHALK IT UP FESTIVAL in Fremont Park. Sat-Mon 3. Tour an Indian village and hear traditional stories during FAMILY SATURDAY AT …
Enjoy the glorious sights and sounds this Labor Day weekend, September 3 – 5, as hundreds of sidewalk chalk artists and dozens of live music acts come together for yet another fun-filled, family-friendly Chalk It Up! festival. Chalk-It-Up! is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children’s arts education and art activities. The festival features over …
Spend an evening under the stars and trees at Fairytale Town this Sunday night! The classic movie, Mary Poppins, will be on the big screen! Your kids can play for a bit and then hang out on a blanket with snacks from the Dish and Spoon snack bar. Sounds like fun! When: Sunday, August 28; …
Whether you want to go out because you do not feel like cooking or simply to have fun, Kids Eat Free Days at local restaurants sure make it more affordable to go out as a family! I have rounded up lots of great places to eat and most of these restaurants offer one Kid’s Meal …
