It’s PUMPKIN PATCH time! Picking out pumpkins together is such a fun fall tradition and we are lucky to have many wonderful pumpkin patches in the greater Sacramento area to choose from. They each have a variety of attractions that make for a super fun outing. Besides picking out that perfect pumpkin, your kids can …
There’s no place like Elk Grove the first weekend in October. CSD organizers are planning to whisk guests away to the mystical land of Oz for the 19th Annual Elk Grove GIANT Pumpkin Festival, October 5-6, from 10 am to 5 pm at Elk Grove Regional Park. Staff and participating businesses have begun planning for …
Enjoy readings from featured authors and fun literacy activities at the SCHOLARSHARE CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL in Fairytale Town. Saturday – Sunday FREE Listen to live music, see animal displays and check out the kids’ zone at the FARM TO FORK FESTIVAL at Capitol Greens. Saturday FREE Meet firefighters and take a tour at a FIRE …
Listen to live music, get your face painted, then watch a MOVIE IN THE PARK. Friday FREE Roast marshmallows and enjoy native stories at Maidu Museum’s family CAMPFIRE. Friday Meet firefighters and take a tour at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE Splash around on the sprayground and enjoy community performances at ELK FEST …
Join BounceU for a special “Support Our Troops” Bounce benefitting the Sacramento Blue Star Moms! The Sacramento Blue Star Moms is a non-profit Veteran service organization in the South Placer County and Sacramento areas. They support all troops regardless of their home town, and send care packages to deployed troops primarily stationed in Afghanistan. The …
Two exciting things to tell you… 1. This awesome event is FREE! 2. I’m GIVING AWAY 2 children’s books! (see details below) Fairytale Town presents the 13th annual ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival on September 28 and 29. The annual Festival features readings and presentations from children’s book authors and illustrators, storytelling performances, hands-on literacy activities, …
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One of my family’s favorite hidden gems is STAR Eco Station in Rocklin. Have you been? STAR Eco Station is an internationally award-winning non-profit environmental education and exotic wildlife rescue center. They offer fun tours year-round that are interesting for both kids and adults. This Sunday, September 22nd from 11am to 3pm, STAR Eco Station …
Build a Classic Fire Truck at Lowe’s BUILD AND GROW CLINIC. Saturday FREE Vote on chili and see interactive fire demos at Safetyville’s annual FIREFIGHTER CHILI COOK-OFF. Saturday Watch Madagascar 3 and eat popcorn under the stars at MOVIE NIGHT in Southside Park. Saturday FREE Build a take-home mini rock starter kit and learn about …
Ride around a miniature town and learn some new safety tips at Safetyville’s FAMILY BIKE NIGHT. Friday FREE Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy Motown Sound at a HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT in Elk Grove. Friday FREE Take a wagon ride and see an old fashioned gunfight in the streets of Old Sacramento during …
Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento are here again this Labor Day weekend, August 30 – September 2! Sacramento’s 14th annual heritage celebration means more than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual festival “turns back the clock,” transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight …
