Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in sacramento, CA

Coming to Sac this weekend...

September 03, 2009

There are so many amazing Sacramento events for kiddos going on this weekend it's only a matter of taking your pick!  Sacramento's Chalk It Up! festival is a great interactive way to teach kids about art and the 10th annual Gold Rush Days in Old Sac is an amazing real-life history lesson.  Take a look at the variety of events going on this weekend and take your babies to do something wonderful! 

Friday September 4

46^th Annual Greek Festival sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Sacramento. Enjoy a day or three with your family, immersed in Greek culture and food. 11 am – 11 pm (Free admission 9/4, 11 am – 3 pm) For a complete schedule of entertainment, festival menu and $2 off admission coupon visit www.SacramentoGreekFestival.com. Tickets at door: Adults $5; Youth & Seniors $4; Children 11 & Under Free. Sacramento Conventions Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento.

Sacramento’s 10^th Annual Gold Rush Days – Enjoy a fun and exciting event for the whole family! Old Sacramento will "turn back the clock" and transform into a unique historic experience with costume re-enactors, Wild West gun fights, musicians and much more of the Gold Rush era over the four-day event. 9/4, 9 am – 4 pm; 9/5-6, 11 am – 7 pm; 9/7, 11 am – 4 pm. All ages. Free. Located in Old Sacramento. For more info call 916-808-7777 or visit www.SacramentoGoldRushDays.com

Friday Night Concerts in the Park (8/21 – 9/18) - The shows feature local artists representing a range of genres including rock, pop, punk, blues and folk. Enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. 5 – 9 pm. Free. All ages welcomed. Cesar Chavez Plaza, 9^th & J St., Sacramento. For more info visit www.DowntownSac.org/Concerts

Saturday September 5

The Chalk It Up!  Come out and join in the fun this weekend and raises funds for local children’s art education programs. In addition to sidewalk chalk art, the festival features food, arts and crafts and more. 10 am – 6 pm. All ages. Free. 15^th & P Sts., Sacramento. For more info call 916-484-5710 or visit  www.ChalkItUp.org.

Colors of Kids Play Date! - A new way for mothers and children of a variety of ethnicity’s to come together. Have you grown tired of sitting in the house? Enjoy a afternoon in the park for a casual, fun meeting.  Let your kids play and wear themselves out before an afternoon nap while you meet other mothers that are like you! The Group will meet in the grassy area near the water, look for the balloons.  10:30 – 11:30 am. All ages. Free. Howe Park, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento. For more info email ColorsOfKids@yahoo.com

Whole Foods Market Cycling Team Appearance - Bring the whole family and their bikes for a fun filled event!  The Health is Wealth cycling team powered by Whole Foods Market will be making their first appearance at the store!  Participants will have the chance to go through a skills course and a local bike shop will be offering complementary helmet fittings!  This is your chance to get a picture taken with the team with a personalized autograph!  Complementary refreshments will be provided at skills course. 11 am – 1 pm. All ages. Free. Whole Food’s Market, 1001 Galleria Blvd., Roseville.  To keep up with the team visit: www.healthiswealthteam.com.

Museum On Us – Free admission for Bank of America Card holders. The California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts, 1020 O St., Sacramento. For more info call 916-653-7524 or visit www.CaliforniaMuseum.org

Sacramento’s 10^th Annual Gold Rush Days

Sunday, September 6

Crocker Art Museum Free admission Sunday’s. 10 am – 1 pm. All ages welcome. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento. For more info call 916-808-1182 or visit www.CrockerArtMuseum.org

A Fairytale Town Education

by Kim Mordecai

January 16, 2009

It's no secret that I love Fairytale Town. I grew up with a similar venue, Fairyland, in Oakland and have wonderful memories of going there with my father when I was a little girl. However, Fairytale Town is head and shoulders above what I experienced as a child. They have amazing events that focus on really educating children and opening them up to new experiences. I was really impressed and  Read more...

99 Things to do in Sac with your kiddos

by Kim Mordecai

October 15, 2008

Ive been pondering the idea of doing a list of 99 fun things to do in Sacramento with your kids. While I havent hit 99 yet, Ive worked my way to 33 and come up with some darn fun ideas, if I do say so myself. Ride a pony in Land Park Pick thornless blackberries at Amber Oaks Farm Pan for gold at the Folsom History Museum Go to the Train Museum Eat a  Read more...

Mini Detectives

by Kim Mordecai

September 09, 2008

There are few things my boys like better than a good mystery. They have both been obsessed with Scooby Doo since they could walk, both for the comedic value, but also for the excitement of a good mystery. If you have a kiddo who loves treasure hunts and uncovering mysteries, I have a couple of great activities for you. The first doubles as a errand so you can actually entertain the troops  Read more...

Brain food and fun

by Kim Mordecai

September 05, 2008

Teaching your preschooler about valuable subjects such as history, environmentalism, art and music can be a daunting task. When most little ones are more interested in watching Dora, playing train or running around in circles and barking like dogs (as my children are), it can be a challenge to get them to sit still long enough to learn something of value. A great way to give them early  Read more...

Gold Country 101

by Kim Mordecai

June 27, 2008

So I think it's kind of crazy to expect a preschooler to be interested in history. It's a bizarre concept for someone who has spent less than five years on this planet. However, one of my best friends who has a kindergartener was telling me while it annoyed her that her daughter had no interest in the subject, she was grateful she knew a little bit about California history. This, she reminded  Read more...

History in the Making

by Kim Mordecai

June 12, 2008

Ok, so if you are anything like me, you hate history. I know, hate is a strong word, but seriously, one History Channel special on just about any famous person, place or event can send me into a boredom coma. Despite the face that I am sadly proud of my disdain for this important subject, I do realize it is important to teach our kids about people and times past. And it just so happens that the  Read more...