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

Weekend Treats

June 17, 2009

Yay - here comes the weekend!  While our weekend will be full of gardening, father's day festivities and possibly a trip to the movies, if you have a little spare time there is a ton of fun kid's activities going on in Sacramento.  A free family movie in the park, storytime at Effie Yeaw Nature Center and family fun day at the Central Library just to name a few. 

 

If you are looking for a special treat to give dad for father's day, the ultimate gift according to my boys is chocolate cake for breakfast.  You could also have a family picnic on the river - a great place to pick up kid-friendly, healthy picnic goodies is Trader Joe's.  They have a never-ending supply of treats like peanut butter filled pretzels, crisp pink lady apples and freshly made sandwiches and fruit salads ready to go.  Check out www.traderjoes.com for more picnic ideas and check out the list below for a comprehensive list of activities.  Have fun!

 

Saturday the 20th

 

Steps Therapy Inc is holding a Free Screening Day. Make an appointment if you have concerns about your child’s: sensory motor delays, speech delays, developmental Delays, gross motor difficulties or fine motor difficulties. Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists (Speech Therapists) will be on hand to provide screenings for children ages 6 months to 10 years. Come find out more about the Social Sense^TM social intelligence groups being held this summer. Call to set up your appointment time 916-415-0119. Step Therapy Inc.,  6960 Destiny Dr., Ste 117, Rocklin www.StepsTherapyInc.com 

FREE family movie in the park at Cresthaven Park (401 Community Dr.,Roseville)sponsored by Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (RCONA). It will begin at sundown on a 30ft. screen!  Bring a lawn chair or sleeping bag and your pocket change if you wish.  Ice cream, popcorn, and cool drinks will be sold at the park.  Surf's Up will be shown.

Physics of Toys: Toys of Summer. The Exploratorium presents Physics of Toys, an interactive laboratory that explores the toys of summer in a one-on-one workshop in which children and adults alike investigate the science of everyday things. Take home what you make! 11 am – 3 pm. Included in the price of admission. General $14; Students 18+ (w/ id) & Seniors $11; Youth 13 – 17 $11; Children 4 – 12 $9; Children 3 & under Free. Tues. – Sun. 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Mon. except for certain holidays. Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. For more info call 415-561-0360 or visit www.Exploratorium.edu

 

Summertime Stories – Visit the Effie Yeaw Nature Center to hear some sunny stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers Guild. 1:30 pm. Free. Parking fee $5 or Free to ARNHA members. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. For more info call 916-489-4918 or visit www.EffieYeaw.org

 

Green Home Workshop - This workshop, taught by a LEED accredited professional, is a whole-home approach to increasing energy efficiency and utilizing alternative energy. Topic’s will be discussed on how to evaluate your home's energy usage and apply strategies like insulation, weatherization, lighting, and solar energy. As well as go over federal, state and utility incentives that you can take advantage of to start living greener. 2:30 – 5:30 pm. Sacramento Natural Food Co-op Community Learning Ctr. & Cooking School, 1914 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento. All ages. $10 donation, benefits Shriner’s Children Hospital. For more info call 916-455-2667 or visit www.SacFoodCoOp.com 

 

Sunday the 21st

 

Fun Day! at the Central Library. 1 pm. All ages. Free. Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento. For more info call 916-264-2700 or visit www.SacLibrary.org

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