| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Dinosaur Stamp-A-Rama!Presented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center February 11-February 12, 2012 Make your own dinosaur fact book! Children 12 and under use a dozen different dinosaur stamps and match them up with interesting prehistoric facts to construct a personal take-home memento. Remember to bring your camera for the many photo opportunities available in the Blast from the Past! exhibit, featuring rocks, crystals, dinosaurs, and fossils.
Planetarium shows are at 1pm & 3pm for ages 4 and older. | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Family Activity: Nisenan Maidu Village WalkPresented by Effie Yeaw Nature Center at Effie Yeaw Nature Center February 12, 2012 Step back in time as we tour our replica of the village of the Nisensan Maidu people, who had a flourishing culture before the arrival of the European settlers. See how these wonderful people lived in harmony with their environment.
All ages welcome. | Effie Yeaw Nature Center | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
Spin, Pop, BoomPresented by City of Davis Community Services Department at Veterans' Memorial Center Theatre - Davis February 12, 2012 You’ll be spellbound with these cool experiments in physics and chemistry, from volcanic reactions to spinning centrifugal force demonstrations. Learn about the physical forces and molecular interactions in what we see everyday. Observe how chemical reactions make foam shoot up into the air, and how a hand appears to grow. Finally, watch as a swirl of steam, like a genie, dances out of a bottle. | City of Davis Community Services Department | 02/12/12 | Davis |
Fenix Drum & Dance Company PerformancePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library February 16, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate Black History month with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company. Narrative drumming and dance will trace the history of African-Americans from Africa to the New World. | Sacramento Public Library | 02/16/12 | Elk Grove |
The GiverPresented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at B Street Theatre January 14-February 19, 2012 The Giver, adapted by Eric Coble, is based on the story by Lois Lowry. Through this astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
Experience some of history’s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre’s Family Series brings children closer than ever to live performance, engaging their hearts and minds in a way that few other... | B Street Theatre - Family Series | 01/14/12-
02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3Presented by Feld Entertainment at Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) February 15-February 20, 2012 Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3! The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home in... | Feld Entertainment | 02/15/12-
02/20/12 | Sacramento |
Father & Daughter Dinner Dance at Laguna Town Hall February 10-February 24, 2012 Create magical moments with your girl at this year's Father and Daughter Dinner Dance. Dancing, DJ, and a catered dinner will be available. Professional photographs will be available for an additional fee. Pre-registration is required. This year's theme is a black and white starry night. | | 02/10/12-
02/24/12 | Elk Grove |
Daddy & Me StorytimePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library January 21-February 25, 2012 Toddlers and preschoolers (age 1.5-5) are invited to join for a special storytime series just for fathers! Please join each week for engaging songs, stories, fingerplays, flannel boards, and crafts. | Sacramento Public Library | 01/21/12-
02/25/12 | Elk Grove |
Music Fun With Music Matt! Presented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa February 26, 2012 Time for the little ones to tap their feet to some fun musical tunes! That’s right, as part of a continuing monthly offering, kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to participate in a new and exciting “Music Fun With Music Matt” class designed to introduce them to enriching music, instruments, singing and even some dancing, too. Parents are invited to enjoy the show as well or they can choose to explore all that the wellness resort has to offer (daily resort fees apply). | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Reflections from The Past: A Black History CelebrationPresented by House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church and Jodama at Pannell Meadowview Community Center February 26, 2012 The House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church will be hosting their 15th annual Black History Month celebration titled, “Reflections from the Past”. You, your family, friends, staff, congregation and community are cordially invited to come out and help enjoy this educational yet festive event. This event will consist of a large buffet style soul food dinner with a varied menu of true southern cuisine such as fried fish, chicken, hot links, banana pudding, peach cobbler, and much,... | House of Prayer Holy Reformation Church | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Willy Wonka JuniorPresented by Young Actors Stage at 24th Street Theatre February 24-February 26, 2012 It’s a sweet confection of pure imagination! Young Actors Stage presents youth ages 6-14 in Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man & his quest to find an heir. This musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features memorable songs from the classic 1971 film including, “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “I Want it Now” & “The Candy Man.” A scrumptious treat for the entire family! | Young Actors Stage | 02/24/12-
02/26/12 | Sacramento |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz | Maloof Sports & Entertainment | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
The Music Man Jr. Presented by Benvenuti Performing Arts Center at Benvenuti Performing Arts Center February 23-March 3, 2012 Get ready for 76 Trombones in a big parade! From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country. This fun hour and a half long musical is perfect for families and is very kid friendly and features the top talent of the Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Middle School students. | Benvenuti Performing Arts Center | 02/23/12-
03/03/12 | Sacramento |
22nd Annual St. Mark's Preschool Play DayPresented by St. Mark's Preschool and St. Mark's Presents at St. Mark's United Methodist Church March 3, 2012 Come and bring your little ones to St. Mark's Preschool Play Day! There will be carnival games and face painting for kids, prizes, food, and a silent auction. Families may play games and eat a meal for a minimal price. | St. Mark's Preschool | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
Tempera Finger PaintingPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library March 3, 2012 Come wearing play clothes and get ready to get messy! Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join for creative fun with tempera paints. We supply the paper and paints, you bring your creativity. | Sacramento Public Library | 03/03/12 | Elk Grove |
Canine Companions for IndependencePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library March 8, 2012 Please join for a fun, educational program which demonstrates some of the wonderful skills that dogs acquire through the specialized training they receive from Canine Companions for Independence. Nancy Sawhney will bring her dog, Becky, who will show us the many ways that she helps her owner in everyday tasks. Ages 5-12 welcome. | Sacramento Public Library | 03/08/12 | Elk Grove |
| Parent Child Pottery Class | Allied Ceramics Arts Institute | 02/02/12-
03/08/12 | Fair Oaks |
Fairytale Town Goes GreenPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town March 10, 2012 Green matters. If we each do a little, we all do a lot. Join Fairytale Town and several local area organizations and spend the day learning about environmental awareness. This program features educational displays, hands on activities using recycled materials, incentives and information on green programs in your area, and easy tips on how you and your family can go green.
Puppet Art Theater will be performing The Three Little Pigs with a conservation twist in the Children's... | Fairytale Town | 03/10/12 | Sacramento |
| Cinderella | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 03/11/12 | Folsom |
Anne of Green GablesPresented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre February 18-March 11, 2012 Anne of Green Gables captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne's growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here; her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert and her... | Sutter Street Theatre | 02/18/12-
03/11/12 | Folsom |
Mommy & Me DayPresented by Raley's & Bel Air and Sacramento River Cats at Raley Field March 14, 2012 The Sacramento River Cats and Raley's & Bel-Air team up to host Mommy & Me Day. The event is open for children ages 6 and under and is an exclusive opportunity for parents to enjoy a day at Raley Field with their children. There will be free snacks and drinks provided by Raley's & Bel-Air, a special visit from your favorite mascot, Dinger, and on-field games and activities. Children will enjoy a variety of activities on the baseball field including running the bases and playing... | Raley's & Bel Air | 03/14/12 | West Sacramento |
16th Annual St. Patrick's Day ParadePresented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Old Sacramento State Historic Park March 17, 2012 Hundreds of colorful marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historic re-enactors and a variety of cultural organizations, will all join together to be a part of the 16th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! Always a free event, the parade steps off promptly at 1pm from 2nd & L Streets in Old Sacramento and proceeds throughout the national historic landmark.
Over 60 units with more than 1,000 marchers will be featured. Irish dancers in... | Old Sacramento Business Association | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
The Sleeping Beauty TeaPresented by Stages - Folsom Dance Arts March 18, 2012 The Sleeping Beauty Tea is for all the princesses in the land and their families. Experience an afternoon of fantasy and fun for children of all ages. Enjoy tea and lemonade along with wonderful finger sandwiches, cookies and more! Join in fun kids activities and have your picture taken with cast members from Ballet Folsom's The Sleeping Beauty. Princess costumes are encouraged. | Stages - Folsom Dance Arts | 03/18/12 | Folsom |
Donut DashPresented by Tesco at William Land Park March 24, 2012 Run, jog, or walk 2 miles through shady Land Park to Marie’s Donuts, eat 4 donuts (or 6 donut holes or nothing at all) and then 2 miles back.
All proceeds go to support the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento to help pay for art supplies, toys, movies, video games, etc to benefit the children during their hospital stay.
The start/finish area is near the corner of Freeport Blvd & Sutterville Rd inside William Land Park. | Tesco | 03/24/12 | Sacramento |
Drive For Dollars Golf Event & Benefit: Fun for the Whole Family Presented by Lifepointe Christian Church March 24, 2012 The event includes participation in the following competition categories: Longest Drive, Most Accurate Drive, Putting, and Chipping. The competition will be open to golfers of all ages, and sign-ups will be available to the first 100 golfers. Special contests and prizes for best decorated golf ball/golf bag, and best golf outfit will also be offered. Participants will be able to join in all, or a select few, of the competitions/contests available the day of the event. Prizes will be... | Lifepointe Christian Church | 03/24/12 | Elk Grove |
Free Family Concert Series Presented by Camellia Symphony Orchestra at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria March 25, 2012 Offered as a public service to the Sacramento region, CSO has been presenting this concert series for over 10 years. The concerts are always free and each year they include new artistic collaborations with the local arts community.
This year, the family concerts will include an instrument petting zoo and a visual art element presented by I Can Do THAT! (formerly Very Special Arts) who will offer “Funshops” for children to create art related to the musical... | Camellia Symphony Orchestra | 03/25/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Symphonic Winds: Simply Sousa!Presented by Sacramento Symphonic Winds at La Sierra Community Center March 25, 2012 Bring the entire family to this exhilarating concert entitled Simply Sousa. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds, a 60-piece adult community band conducted by Dr. Les Lehr, is featuring soloists Dave Rollins, trombone, playing "Blue Bells of Scotland" by Arthur Pryor, and Larry Hudson, trumpet, playing "Napoli" by Herman Bellstedt. Other selections will include "There was a Composer of Genius..." by Daniel Kallman, and the music of John Philip Sousa including... | Sacramento Symphonic Winds | 03/25/12 | Carmichael |
| Preschool Storytime | Sacramento Public Library | 01/03/12-
03/27/12 | Elk Grove |
| Stay & Play Storytime | Sacramento Public Library | 01/04/12-
03/28/12 | Elk Grove |
Makamae Melia O' Polynesia 11th Year Anniversary LuauPresented by Makamae Melia O'Polynesia March 31, 2012 Aloha! Enjoy all the pleasures of a luau right here in Sacramento! This year's theme is Noho'ana Makamae which means "treasured way of life." There will be authentic Hawaiian cuisine, Makamae Ho'ike, and lots of hula dancing! For those with picky little ones there is a kid's plate availible which includes chicken fingers, salad, and fruit. | Makamae Melia O'Polynesia | 03/31/12 | Elk Grove |
Alice in WonderlandPresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre March 17-March 31, 2012 Based on the books of Lewis Carroll, come take a trip with Alice down the Rabbit hole, have tea with the Mad Hatter, and play croquet with the Red Queen. Fun for all! | Runaway Stage Productions | 03/17/12-
03/31/12 | Sacramento |
| Peter Pan The Musical | River City Theatre Company | 03/23/12-
03/31/12 | Sacramento |
Goldilocks and the Three BearsPresented by Chautauqua Playhouse at Chautauqua Playhouse March 17-April 7, 2012 Chautauqua Playhouse presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The porridge, the three beds, a broken chair, and father bear and mama bear are angry. Baby Bear cries! Goldilocks makes a mess!
Adapted and directed by Marie Raymond. | Chautauqua Playhouse | 03/17/12-
04/07/12 | Carmichael |
Spring EGGstravaganza at Elk Grove Regional Park April 7, 2012 Celebrate spring! Join the CSD for an egg hunt and spring activities with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy the day with your kids and family while participating in multiple carnival games including a Egg Scramble and an Egg Drop! | | 04/07/12 | Elk Grove |
Spring EggstravaganzaPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town April 7-April 8, 2012 Join for this popular fun-filled family weekend featuring egg hunts, prizes and spring-themed hands-on activities. For an additional cost, get your picture taken with Peter Cottontail! Egg hunt areas are separated by age groups as follows: age 0-3, age 4-6, & age 7-12. Puppet Art Theater will be performing Bunny Boot Camp in the Children's Theater. | Fairytale Town | 04/07/12-
04/08/12 | Sacramento |
It's MagicPresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center April 13, 2012 A lineup of some of the world’s top professional magicians takes the stage in this annual live spectacle produced by Milt Larson (founder of Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle). The show has delighted magic enthusiasts of all ages for more than five decades. The liveliest lineup of magic acts this side of Las Vegas. It’s a must for magic buffs of all ages! | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 04/13/12 | Folsom |
Big Time Speedway Spring Season OpenerPresented by Big Time Speedway at Prairie City OHV Park April 14, 2012 This event will be featuring the Top 8 riders already seeded from the 2011 Invitational:
B. Janniro,
B. Bast,
C. Venegas,
D. Ermolenko,
G. Hooten,
C. Kerr,
T. Hedden,
B. Yarrow,
plus wild card B. Hamill.
One East Coast Rider and two more will be added. The 12 top professional "elite" riders will be competing for the $5,000 purse! There will also be a 12 rider premier race with seperate purse and prizes.... | Big Time Speedway | 04/14/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Young Tom EdisonPresented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at B Street Theatre March 10-April 15, 2012 Young Tom Edison, by Buck Bucksfield, tells the adventurous and educational tale of how a young boy, hard of hearing and contemptuous of book-learning, became America’s most famous inventor.
Experience some of history’s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre’s Family Series brings children closer than ever to live performance, engaging their hearts and minds in a way that few other... | B Street Theatre - Family Series | 03/10/12-
04/15/12 | Sacramento |
ZooZoom RunPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo April 15, 2012 Join the stampede as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the Sacramento Zoo. Are you as fast as a hare or as slow as a tortoise? The course winds through scenic William Land Park along flat, tree-lined streets. This 5K, 10K, and children’s fun run is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Zoological Society. More than 450 animals call the Sacramento Zoo home;... | Sacramento Zoo | 04/15/12 | Sacramento |
Into the WoodsPresented by Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts at Mesa Verde Performing Arts Center April 14-April 15, 2012 Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts presents Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods, with a unique twist of added dance numbers and a fairytale themed bazaar of goodies following the performance.
Into the Woods combines the well-known fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood with the story of the Baker and his Wife. Unfortunately, the Baker and his wife have been cursed with... | Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts | 04/14/12-
04/15/12 | Citrus Heights |
| Lego Block Party | Sacramento Public Library | 01/28/12-
04/21/12 | Elk Grove |
My Colors, My World/Mis Colores, Mi Mundo with ArtBeastPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library April 26, 2012 School-age kids are invited to come celebrate “El Dia de los Ninos.” They will create small paintings featuring favorite colors with watercolors and oil pastels. Kids will then bind their paintings into a small book.
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), is a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates yearly in April. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of... | Sacramento Public Library | 04/26/12 | Elk Grove |
A Race for HopePresented by Another Choice, Another Chance at Elk Grove Regional Park April 28, 2012 Race for Hope invites you to a 5K race, Zumba workout, and WarriorZ extreme challenge. Do you like to push yourself and take your workout to an extreme? Then you will want to participate in Warrior Z Crossfit workout. Your day will begin with a 5K run and then finish with a timed extreme workout.
Come out and compete to be the Warrior Z Crossfit/A Race for Hope 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner! When you win, our youth win. This event is fun for the whole family! Bring your children... | Another Choice, Another Chance | 04/28/12 | Elk Grove |
21st Annual Festival de la FamiliaPresented by Festival de la Familia and California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo April 29, 2012 Come celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Festival de la Familia event--¡Sacramento Calienté!--fresh, fun, and for the family. Festival de la Familia offers a wide range of family friendly, safe events. This annual multi-ethnic Festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures.
At the event, you can:
-Feast on the many Latin flavors and savory dishes
-View colorful arts and crafts--or create your own
-Shop at the open-air Mercado | Festival de la Familia | 04/29/12 | Sacramento |
The Sleeping BeautyPresented by Stages - Folsom Dance Arts at Folsom High School April 28-April 29, 2012 Ballet Folsom presents The Sleeping Beauty with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky; original choreography by Marius Petipa, adapted by Deirdre Hawkins. This classic tale brings to light once again the battle between dark and light forces in a magical Fairy Kingdom in this classical story of a princess and her destiny.
This event takes place at Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theatre on the Folsom High School campus. | Stages - Folsom Dance Arts | 04/28/12-
04/29/12 | Folsom |
May Day 5K/10K Run/WalkPresented by Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center at South Natomas Community Center May 6, 2012 The 3rd Annual Natomas May Day Run/Walk is a fundraiser for Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center. There is a 5K/10K Run/Walk, plus Kid's Fun Run. Come join in promoting a healthy community. Race package includes: race bib, timing, post-race refreshments, and race t-shirt. | Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center | 05/06/12 | South Natomas |
Wundercars ExhibitPresented by California Auto Museum at California Automobile Museum October 1, 2011-May 11, 2012 Wundercars is a long-term exhibit telling the story of the German automobile industry and German cars in America.
Mercedes-Benz is stepping into the spotlight in the California Automobile Museum's ongoing Wundercars that highlights the long and dynamic history of the German automobile. Daimler AG, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious automotive manufacturers. Wundercars will guide visitors from highlight to... | California Auto Museum | 10/01/11-
05/11/12 | Sacramento |
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Laguna Town Hall May 11, 2012 Don't be late for this very important date with your children. Join the CSD for a special 'unbirthday' celebration with hats, tea, and activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. | | 05/11/12 | Elk Grove |
Farms, Friends & FairytalesPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town May 19, 2012 Celebrate agriculture at the fifth annual Farms, Friends & Fairytales event! Arrive early to watch the twin Babydoll sheep, Lucy & Ethel, get sheared, and then watch as a wool spinner spins the wool into thread using an old fashioned spinning wheel! Enjoy agriculture themed hands on activities, a mini-farmer's market, and visit with local area farms and organizations to learn more about California's rich agricultural history. | Fairytale Town | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
The Prince and the PauperPresented by Chautauqua Playhouse at Chautauqua Playhouse May 12-May 26, 2012 Chautauqua Children's Theatre presents The Prince and the Pauper. The prince and the pauper change places. Count Chimp and Mouse-Breath plots to finish the Prince. Can they get away with it?
Adapted and directed by Marie Raymond. | Chautauqua Playhouse | 05/12/12-
05/26/12 | Carmichael |
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