Are you as excited as we are??
This Friday, March 2nd, is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s Birthday AND ALSO our annual National Read Across America Day!
All year long our family enjoys Dr. Seuss books…they are truly our favorites! Today we pulled out all the Dr. Seuss books we own and plan to practice reading all week long with them. The kids are also running around singing Mister Cooper’s “Dr. Seuss is on the Loose!” (if you go to his sing-alongs, you surely know this one, too!). We have learned and been inspired through Dr. Seuss’ wacky and whimsical rhymes…and are looking forward to celebrating!
In the Sacramento area, Fairytale Town, Barnes & Noble, and the Sacramento Public Library are holding some very fun events in Dr. Seuss’ honor!
Here’s the roundup:
Read Around Fairytale Town
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012; 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Fairytale Town, Sacramento
What: Fairytale Town celebrates literacy and the birth of Dr. Seuss with Read Around Fairytale Town. Children’s entertainer, Mister Cooper will bring the stories of Seuss alive with his dynamic performances at 12pm and 2pm on the Mother Goose Stage. Children can create and wear Cat in the Hat hats or Thing One and Thing Two wigs, and participate in literary fun throughout the grounds!
Cost: General Admission
Info: Click here
Barnes & Noble Storytimes
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: Barnes and Noble, Sacramento area locations
What: Rhyme with your storyteller as they read some of your favorite Dr. Seuss Stories!
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here and find the Barnes and Noble location nearest you for details
Library Storytimes and Celebrations
Read Across America: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
When: Thursday, March 1; 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Southgate Library
What: Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here
Seuss Storytime
When: Thursday, March 1; 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: McKinley Library
What: Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs). Celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a reading of his inimitable books and a Seuss-themed craft.
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
When: Thursday, March 1; 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Sylvan Oaks Library
What: Family Program. Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with an exciting program from Artworks and make your own green eggs and ham.
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
When: Thursday, March 1; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Arcade Library
What: Come celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a party in his honor. Listen to Dr. Seuss’s books, take the challenging Seuss quizz, play games related to your favorite Seuss characters, and, as at any birthday party, enjoy yummy treats and exciting prizes!
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Read-a-thon & Party.
When: Thursday, March 1; 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: N.Highlands-Antelope Library
What: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 108th Birthday with reading and listening to our favorite Seuss’ stories such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs & Ham, the Lorax and many others. We’ll enjoy more activities and prizes this year and don’t forget–there will be plenty of cake and soft drinks.
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Dr Seuss’s Birthday Party! Meet NFL Player Lance Briggs
When: Friday, March 2; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Elk Grove Library
What: Celebrate the 108th birthday of author Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with an afternoon of fun family activities! Festivities include:Read to a Dog, Visit with Scooter the Safety Dog, Fun crafts, Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Just for Fun, and Refreshments. At 3:30 pm NFL player Lance Briggs, a graduate of Elk Grove High School, will read his favorite Dr. Seuss story.
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Read Across America – Celebrate Dr. Suess
When: Friday, March 2; 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: McClatchy Library
What: School-Age Program. We call for every child in every community to read with an adult on this special day, March 2nd, the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss. Please join some special guests who will share some hilarious stories. Children will take home a free book for keepsies.
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!
When: Friday, March 2; 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Belle Cooledge Library
What: Join us for a Dr. Seuss birthday party and a celebration of Read Across America! There will be a visit from the Cat in the Hat, games, crafts, and CAKE!
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Read Across America Day: Dr. Seuss Party!
When: Friday, March 2; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fair Oaks Library
What: We’re having a party, it’s truer than true!
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
When: Saturday, March 3; 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: North Natomas Library
What: Family Program. Celebrate the life and books of Dr. Seuss! Stefanie Cruz, FOX 40 News Anchor and author of “Delta And Dawn: Mother and Baby Whales’ Journey”, will read “The Lorax”. No Seuss party would be complete without Seuss themed crafts and, of course, birthday cake. We want to celebrate and party with you!
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party
When: March 3, Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: South Natomas Library
What: Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with us! We’ll have birthday games to play, crafts to make, and special birthday treats. The Cat in the Hat may even drop by to play!
Cost: Free
Info: Click here
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Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
