things to do

Play carnival games, get your face painted and go on rides at Funderland’s HOPE FOR HANK. Friday ($5 Unlimited Ride Wristbands) Watch live performances and bounce at CELEBRATE SACRAMENTO in William Land Park. Saturday FREE Tour the California State Railroad Museum and enjoy rail-related activities on NATIONAL TRAIN DAY. Saturday FREE    Make a...

Meet firefighters and take a tour at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE Enjoy a day of art, music and dance at the Sacramento Zoo’s WHERE THE WILD KIDS ARE. Saturday Build a fairy house and find out what the magical surprise is on a FAIRY HUNT throughout Midtown. Saturday FREE    Build...

Pet barn animals, take a train ride and rock with Radio Disney at Rancho Cordova’s KIDS DAY IN THE PARK. Saturday FREE Enjoy Mexican folk music with rhymes, musical instruments, and sweet characters during a FAMILY CONCERT at Belle Cooledge Library. Saturday FREE See a boy battle a shark and make friends with a...

Spring is all about rediscovering Mother Nature! Right now is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors in our area. I have rounded up 15 of the best places to see nature, breathe fresh air, get some exercise…and have tons of fun! 1. Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2. Gibson Ranch 3. Sacramento Zoo...

See live animal shows and get your face painted at the CELEBRATE THE EARTH FESTIVAL in Roseville. Saturday FREE Make a musical instrument, enjoy live performances, and play games at FAMILY FUN FEST inside Fairytale Town. Saturday (enter to win a 4-pack before Thurs midnight!) Learn earth-friendly lessons through fun activities at Sacramento Children’s...

Find deals together on clothes, toys, and more at the huge JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS Spring Sale in Folsom. Friday – Sunday Learn how to fish, play fish games, and have your face painted at the 5th annual FLY FISH-O-RAMA in Howe Park. Saturday FREE Brush up on nutrition, learn how to garden, and play...

What an exciting week is upon us! There are all kinds of great activities to keep the kids busy while out of school for Spring Break and an abundance of ways celebrate Easter! I’ve rounded up FUN outings for every day of the week! MONDAY Photo with the Easter Bunny @ Jelly Belly Factory;...

Meet the Easter Bunny, go on an egg hunt, and make Easter crafts at FUNDERLAND’S EASTER BASH. Friday – Sunday Bounce, play games and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at EGG-O-RAMA in Howe Park. Saturday Hunt for Easter eggs and see Radio Disney’s Rockin’ Road Show  at El Dorado Town Center’s...

Dress up in your party clothes and drink from a chocolate fountain with mom at GIRLS NIGHT OUT. Friday Celebrate the luck of the Irish with the annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE in Old Sacramento. Saturday FREE See a musket demonstration and climb into a covered wagon at HANDS ON HISTORY in Sutter’s Fort....

Celebrate your favorite Seuss books with guest readers and crafts during the 3rd Annual Steinberg SEUSSICAL STORY HOUR at the Pocket-Greenhaven Library. Saturday FREE Enjoy the talents of local singing groups at the CALIFORNIA CAPITAL SHOW CHOIR FESTIVAL. Saturday Build a Monster Jam Truck at Lowe’s BUILD AND GROW CLINIC. Saturday FREE Craft a...