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 …
As seen on my Fox40 segment with Sabrina Rodriguez this morning! 1. Sunrise Mall Kids Adventure Club – Thanksgiving Storytelling When: Thursday, November 17; 10-11am Where: Sunrise Mall, Center Court near JCPenney What: Thanksgiving Storytelling. Geared towards kids age zero to five, but all children welcome. Crafts, storytelling, sing-alongs and more every Thursday. Cost: FREE …
[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 …
Fri, Nov 19th – Sun, Nov 21st 1. Slide and jump together at Bounce Spot’s FAMILY BOUNCE NIGHT. Fri 2. See the classic musical, ANNIE, at Davis Musical Theatre. Fri-Sun 3. Make a Turkey Craft at Discovery Museum’s GOBBLE GOBBLE. Sat-Sun 4. Build a Snowman at Lowe’s BUILD AND GROW Clinic. Sat 5. Explore, Sing, …
Pull out the scarves, throw on some skates, and take a twirl around the ice together! It’s time to celebrate the holiday season and what better way to feel in the spirit then on the ice under the twinkling lights? The Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Rink is Sacramento’s original outdoor ice skating rink and has …
After school today, we headed over to Freeport Bakery in the charming Land Park area for a festive treat. The kids could not have been more excited about the Halloween cookies and cupcakes they had to choose from! They each settled on a different cupcake and had to be hushed when they kept shouting “Happy …
Sat, Oct 9th – Sun, Oct 10th 1. Hear stories and take a tour at Maidu Indian Museum’s FAMILY FUN DAY. 2. Build a Fun House Mirror at Lowe’s BUILD AND GROW CLINIC. 3. Play at Fairytale Town for free during the FIRST 5 CHILDREN’S CELEBRATION. 4. Ride bikes with your family and friends at …
Sat, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 3 1. Pick out a pumpkin and walk a hay maze at the GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL of Elk Grove. 2. Eat popcorn and watch the OWLS OF GA’HOOLE in 3-D at the IMAX Theater. 3. Build a Fireboat at Home Depot’s KIDS WORKSHOP. 4. Be amazed at Tony Borders, …
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 …
What a beautiful little zoo! The kids and I ventured there with some good friends for the first time this summer and had a great time! The Folsom Zoo is not a “mainstream” zoo. This unique zoo provides sanctuary to some very special animals. Many were raised and rejected as wild pets. Others were …
