If you are looking for something fun to do this rainy weekend, head on over to the Aerospace Museum of California and test out their new kids programs. On Saturday, April 7, 2018, the museum will be running several new programs every hour between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and they want your kids to…
Sacramento, California’s capital city, has some great museums, many of which are perfect for families with kids in tow. If your family visits museums regularly, but you haven’t quite made the jump to membership, now may be the perfect time to consider it. March is Museum Membership Month, and Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) are celebrating with…
This Saturday, February 3, 2018, marks the 20th annual Sacramento Museum Day. With over 25 participating museums and destinations, along with local restaurants, it’s going to be an eventful day. Sacramento Museum Day is presented by Sutter Health and sponsored by California Family Fitness. Local museums will be offering FREE or reduced admission to the community…
While Sacramento enjoys plenty of sunshine, we certainly get our share of rainy days this time of year. If you are searching for activities to get the kids moving and learning, take a look at this list of some of our favorite indoor, family-friendly spots. Get Moving. Channel your inner speed racer and challenge your friends…
While Sacramento enjoys great weather and lots of sunshine all year-long (Ok…summer might be just a tad warm), Fall is really one of the best times of the year to get out and explore what the city has to offer. The average temperature from Oct. through Nov. is about 70 degrees, with minimal precipitation. Add…
Sacramento is engulfed in history. Some of California’s most precious history comes straight out of Sacramento’s nearby hills. If you have had a fourth-grader enrolled in a California school, then you were reminded of the importance of James Marshall, John Sutter and everything related to the Gold Rush. In case you need a quick history lesson, the California Gold Rush…
What makes Sacramento the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world? A year-round growing season and ideal climate for, oh, just about 1.5 million acres of farms and ranches growing over 160 crops! But did you know that there’s a cornucopia of ways in which families and kids can dig into all this Farm-to-Fork fun? And the…
Sacramento is a wonderful family town with a plethora of events, activities and venues for children and families. Perhaps one of the most surprising places in Sacramento to welcome children is the West Coast’s oldest public art venue, the Crocker Art Museum. While the Crocker has welcomed children for years, they have really stepped up their game…
With four kids under the age of seven, I’m always looking for new ways to get out of the house AND beat the heat. Tired of splash parks and not wanting to go to an indoor play place, we found ourselves at the Crocker Art Museum. I had been to the Crocker once before, many…
Take a look at this blog post from VisitSacramento.com: Seven of Sacramento’s Best STEM Learning Facilities for Students and Families. Photo: Sierra College Natural History Museum
California: the “Golden State”. Where everyone knows how to surf, lives by the beach and drinks Napa Valley wine. Well, at least that is the stereotype. What most non-Californian’s don’t know is that we are such a diverse group. From Sunny San Diego to the stars of Hollywood, the low desert to the snowy mountain peaks on…
If you haven’t yet had a chance to get out to the Aerospace Museum of California to experience the Da Vinci exhibit Machines in Motion, this just might be the weekend to do so. Kids are FREE with paying adult on March 25 & March 26, 2017. Click here for more information on the exhibit.
It’s President’s Day weekend, the kids are out of school and it’s going to be a wet weekend. Instead of being disappointed that you won’t be able to enjoy the great outdoors, check out some of the fantastic indoor activities you can do with your kiddos. Here are three events or activities you may want to check out…
If you are looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, then check out the 19th annual Sacramento Museum Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017. With over 25 local museums and attractions participating, the community can get into these local sites for free or at a reduced price. This annual event is sponsored by…
Wintertime in Sacramento is a great time to visit your favorite area museum. Here’s what’s new this winter: 1. Fast Tracks: The World of High Speed Rail at the California State Railroad Museum. If you’re a Sacramento area resident, there’s no doubt you’ve been to the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento countless times. But, have you been…
I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone in admitting that I have seen Top Gun a million times and can recite almost every line in that movie! Hollywood has done a good job with introducing us to the world of aviation; Leonardo DiCaprio in “Aviator”, Harrison Ford in “Air Force One” and of course the…
When is the last time you visited historic Folsom and enjoyed downtown Sutter Street? If you are new to the area, visiting Sacramento or just haven’t ventured into Folsom lately, I highly suggest you pack up the kids and make a day trip out of it. Recently, we decided to visit historic Folsom for lunch,…
Is your child a paleontologist in the making? Do they know the difference between a triceratops and a pterodactyl? Or if they are like my little guy, run around the house growling and pretending to be a T-Rex? If so, then get your tickets for this weekend’s Dinosaur Fest at the Sierra College Natural History…
Our Sacramento valley sits upon some fascinating history. From the days of the Gold Rush to the history of the California Railroad, to Sutter’s Fort and the Indian tribes that surrounded us, we have the opportunity to explore and teach our children some of the most amazing historical facts of our region. Recently, we visited…
How about a trip to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for Spring Break? There is no better place to let your kids get up and close and personal with area wildlife. For more information, CLICK HERE: Enjoy Area Wildlife at Sacramento’s Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
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