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 …
I’ve put my Indoor Play Series posts all in one place for those days that are too hot, too cold, or too rainy to play outside! #1 – Indoor Playgrounds, Trampolines, and Inflatables INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS [Several businesses closed during the pandemic, so this post will be updated soon. Please see the INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS page for …
“THE FUNNEST LITTLE PLACE IN THE LAND!” For a kid, there is not much that can beat the MAGIC of an amusement park! The music from the carousel, the thrill of the rides, and the taste of the cotton candy. Heaven! Here in Sacramento, we have a classic landmark that is remembered by our grandparents …
For this ADVENTUROUS DAY TRIP we hit these 3 spots: Indian Grinding Rock State Park, Black Chasm Cavern, and Zen Garden Trail Are you up for a new adventure? I am so excited to share this awesome day trip we recently took! This is one that the ENTIRE family will enjoy. Three unique outdoor experiences in …
By Guest Contributor Jennifer Bell My kids love Science. LOVE it. They probably don’t grasp a lot of the concepts yet, but how can you resist hands-on (and often messy) exhibits??? In order to feed their Science fixation, I’m always on the lookout for new experiences. That’s how we stumbled across World of Wonders in …
“A Living Reptile Museum” Guest post by Jennifer Bell Do your kids LOVE everything creepy and crawly? Does the zoo Reptile House make them giddy? If the answer is yes, then your kids will be thrilled with The Serpentarium in Lodi! While The Serpentarium is actually a reptile store, it is open to the public …
The weather is great right now…so before it gets cloudy and rainy, take advantage and play outside! One of our favorite parks in Sacramento is Southside Park. So if you are looking for a new playground that will excite your kids, try out this SPACE-THEMED one! We love taking a picnic, feeding the ducks, and …
Guest Post By Jennifer Bell With such a variety of things to do with my kids in the Sacramento area, it’s pretty rare that we venture more than thirty minutes away from home. But if you’re up for a little jaunt down the freeway, the Children’s Museum of Stockton is enough fun to fill an …
[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 …
Join Rainbow Kid and Birdy on a journey throughart, time and history that leads to a magical place. Imagine your kids enthusiastically leading YOU through an art museum. Hard to picture? Well, this is the experience that the Crocker Art Museum has so creatively planned for our little ones with STORY TRAIL. I am impressed! …
