Tomorrow is a “Target Family Saturday” day at The California Museum. This means admission is FREE! There is a musical theme and families can sing songs in a karaoke lounge, create fun craft instruments, play games, win prizes, and enjoy a variety of live performances that include blues, minstrel, classical, bluegrass and Native American music!
The California State Capitol is beautiful…and a must-see for all that come to visit Sacramento. But even if you are not a tourist, this is an awesome place to take your kids! Our Experience: When my dear friend and her son came up from San Diego to visit us this summer, the Capitol was at …
I can just taste the funnel cake when I think of the fair. Mmmmmmm. The thought of the ferris wheel…games…animals…great music…I am soooo ready! If you haven’t been to our local State Fair at Cal Expo, you must check it out this year! The 2009 California State Fair will run from August 21 – September …
A good friend visited recently from Southern California and after a fun time in Old Sacramento with our kids, we decided to hop over to Denny’s instead of going home to cook. Luckily it was Kids Eat Free Day and we only had to pay for the two of us “grown-ups”! It got me thinking …
Enchanting, magical, romantic…all words used to describe the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove! The Strauss Festival is an outdoor staged dance production at Elk Grove Regional Park that has been running for 22 years. The evening performances feature a choreographed storyline set to music by the family of Austrian composer Johann Strauss, played by a …
Guacamole and live music…does it get any better? Here’s something fun to do with the family tomorrow, Saturday the 18th. The Guac and Roll Festival at Cesar Chavez Park starts at noon and music will start at 3:00 pm. The festival will be featuring Sacramento’s very own Method Echo (http://www.myspace.com/methodecho) with opener Tainted Love (http://www.taintedlove.com/)! …
At Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova sits the cutest little Petting Barn. It is taken care of by the Rancho Cordova Girl Scouts. I was aware that they open on weekends for FREE…but when I called for more information, I was told that every week they hold a Storytime in the Barn. Well, we …
It’s the first annual Downtown Kid’s Week in Sacramento! In an effort to highlight family-friendly activities and businesses within the central city, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership has invited families from around the region to explore local treasures. This fun week will include events, activities, exhibits and special offers at participating museums, theatres and restaurants. I …
School’s out…summer is officially here! If you’re anything like me, you’re hoping to find budget-friendly activities for the kids. I have found that there are many fun things to do with kids in Sacramento that are FREE! Yes, FREE! Here is a list of 12 things to do that are sure to please. Click on …
Ready to have a blast with the family on INDEPENDENCE DAY? Looking for a Parade, a Picnic, Fireworks? Here’s a list of celebrations happening all over Sacramento. With all of these choices, it just might be hard to decide! Happy 4th of July! Cal Expo July 4th Pyrospectacular What: Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at …
