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*The Sacramento family event resources below offer Fun Places to go and Events for Children and Families in the Sacramento Community. Sacramento Family Events for free, low-cost, things-to do, in November, December. Find Sacramento events, activities for free Christmas toys & parties including Sacramento holiday events, free family events, Sacramento free Christmas toys, free toy sign-up, toy giveaway, and Christmas parties.

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*When considering to request toys, please remember that these programs are for children who may not otherwise have a christmas. 

 

 

Visit with Santa @ Nimbus Winery

Info, call 916-849-6677.

Hazel & Folsom Blvd
Sat & Sun Dec 6th-21st 1pm-5pm
*Best kept secret is there is never a line to see Santa. Optional photos are $5. Benefits Natoma Assembly #90 Rainbow girls, a Masonic youth order.


 

*Offers an interactive website and wide variety of events in Sacramento.

 

santassecretadventure.com

2460 Delmar Ave, Penryn. Ca.

Ph. (916) 825-0233.

*This is a wonderfully different adventure for children during the holiday season. This event takes place at night on a beautiful equestrian center in Penryn next to Rocklin. Ride in a wonderful horse drawn wagon, story telling around a Christmas fire, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

              


 

  Sacramento Public Library Arcade Learning Library Programs & Events

 2443 Marconi Ave.

Sacramento, CA. 95821 

Main Library Ph. (916) 264-2920 Most Libraries offer the same events, call for the one nearest your location.

*The Arcade Library is offering FREE events and activities for the whole family. CLICK HERE to view their website that includes workshops for *Basic computor class series, *Resume formatting, and much more.

Baby and Toddler Play Group
Event Type: Special Program
Start Time: 10:00 AM

November 10  
Library: Arcade
Description: Bring your infants and toddlers for an hour of informal play and socializing. Toys and refreshments will be provided. 
 Arcade Preschool Storytime
Event Type:
Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs)
Date:  EACH Thursday, October 16, 23...,  and on-going 2008
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Arcade
Description: Children ages 3-5, along with their favorite adults, will enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, games, and crafts in these free 30 minute programs. Join us every week for a different theme!


 

http://www.midtowngrid.com/
Office (916) 455.0460
Direct (916) 595.8850
mail@midtowngrid.com

*Midtowngrid.com offers a Sacramento Community Event calendar listing many free and low cost Family events sponsered by outstanding community organizations.


Donate Your Time
Volunteer Sacramento
There are plenty of local orgs that could use a hand this holiday season. This local website makes volunteering easy to arrange.
Volunteer Center of Sacramento
Sign up online or post your own listing
Click for more information


Crayons to Canvas Art Supply Drive
Gifts for the Stanford Home for Children
Raphael Delgado Studio hosts this ongoing art supply drive to benefit the foster kids living at Sacramento's Stanford Home for Children. The drive will culminate with An Appreciation Art Show for participants on 2nd Saturday in December.
Drop off on Fridays, Saturdays 12noon-7pm
Raphael Delgado Studio
1018 22nd Street (upstairs)
(Midtown, 22nd and J)
Click for more information

 

*Kid's Time at Java Lounge Every Sunday 11am-1pm. Stick around for live music from 2pm-5pm

2416 16th Street, Sacramento, CA. 95818

Ph. (916) 441-3945 


                                      

Click here for the store nearest you.

*"The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children." **This is and ongoing event that takes place each month.


Sacramento State Campus Calendar of Events

Ph. (916) 278-6997

*Click for their schedule of Featured Events and Things to Do. Most events are free and Kids/Family orientated.

  • "...BECAUSE THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE"


    Crocker Art Museum

    216 O Street

    Sacramento, CA. 95814

    Ph. (916) 808-7000

    "The Crocker offers a variety of programs for children, teens and families. From our free Gallery Activity Packs to in-depth Art Workshops

    and After-school Programs, we offer many ways to engage children with art."

    "View a calendar of Youth and Families programs. Also, check out our tips for visiting the Museum with children."

    *Free Gallery Activity Packs

    Make every visit to the Crocker interactive with our free Gallery Activity Packs, which can be checked out at the Front Desk.

    *Calendar of Events

    *Some events are reoccurring and may require a reservation or small fee. Call for more info.


    Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets | 2008 Season

    This event occurs on Tue, Wed, and Thu between 05/01/2008 and 10/31/2008.
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    The Downtown Certified Farmers’ Markets kick off the summer season with the finest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, meats, herbs, and cheeses.

    Weekly | 10 am - 2 pm | May - October
    Roosevelt Park, 10th & P streets: Tuesdays
    Fremont Park, 15th & P streets: Tuesdays
    Cesar Chavez Plaza, 10th & J streets : Wednesdays
    Downtown Plaza, 4th & K streets: Thursdays
    Del Paso Farmers Market

    Del Paseo Heights 7:30a.m. to 12:00 each Saturday from June 14 to November 1 at the Robertson Community Center 3525 Norwood Ave. *Wic & EBT accepted.


 

*This website will provide information of over 26 catagories of events that you can find anywhere in the city.


 

*You can click here for Netmom.com that offers a lot of safe Websites for Kids including Babies and Toddlers, Preschool Kids, Elemetary Kids, and great websites for Families!


Fairytale Town

3901 Land Park Drive

Sacramento, CA. 95822

Ph. (916) 264-5233 - Office (916) 264-7462


Type of Visitor

Regular Admission

Zoo Combo
Day Pass

Group of 25
or more*

Field Trip
Rates
Adults$4.50, weekends & holidays $13.00, weekends & holidays $3.25, weekends $2.00, weekdays only
($3.00 in May)
$3.75, weekdays$12.00, weekdays$2.75, weekdays
($3.25 in May)
Children
3-12
$4.50, weekends & holidays$10.50, weekends & holidays $3.25, weekends$2.00, weekdays only
($3.00 in May)
$3.75, weekdays$9.50, weekdays$2.75, weekdays
($3.25 in May)
Children
2 and under
ALWAYS FREE!
MembersFREE!Does not apply
How to purchaseAt the Fairytale Town box office the day you visit.At either the Fairytale Town box office or at the Sacramento Zoo gate the day you visit.Email Reservation Specialist, Michelle Gardner or call (916) 808-8814
*Group rate only applies to groups entering the park at the same time, and is not applicable to birthday parties, ticketed events, or other discounts.


Sacramento Zoo

3930 West Land Park Drive

Sacramento, CA. 95822  MAP

Ph, (916) 808-5888

Click Here for Calendar of Events by Day

Sacramento Zoo Hours - 2008
Guests may stay on Zoo grounds 1 hour after closing time.

July
Open Daily
9am to 4pm

Jul 26: Closing at 1:30pm

August
Open Daily
9am to 4pm

September
Open Daily
9am to 4pm

October
Open Daily
9am to 4pm

Oct 4: Closing at 1:30pm
Oct 31: Closing at 1:30pm

November
Open Daily - Winter Hours
10am to 4pm

Nov 27: ZOO CLOSED
Nov 28: Free Admission Day

December
Open Daily - Winter Hours
10am to 4pm

Dec 24: Closing at 1:30pm
Free Admission Day
Dec 25: ZOO CLOSED

Sacramento Zoo Prices
Want to come all year? Become a Member and enjoy free admission!

Weekdays   

Weekends & Holidays

General Admission$8.50General Admission$9.00
Senior Admisson$7.75Senior Admisson$8.25
Children Ages 3-12$6.00Children Ages 3-12$6.50
Children Ages 0-2FreeChildren Ages 0-2Free


Nimbus Fish Hatchery 

2001 Nimbus Road., Ste. F

Gold River, CA. 95670

Ph. (916) 358-2820

 *Free Entrance All the Time

 

Safetyville U.S.A.

3909 Bradshaw Road

Sacamento, CA. 95827

Ph. (916) 366-7233 or 1(800) 825-7262

*Events, Safetyville Tours, Birthday Parties.

 

Scandia Family Fun Center

5070 Hillsdale Blvd.

Sacramento CA. 95842

Ph. (916) 331-0115

*For fee pricing click here.

 

California State Railroad Museum

111 "I" Street

Sacramento, CA. 95814

Ph. (916) 455-6645 24-hour events/info line.

*Click on the title to view the Sacramento events schedules and fees along with free addmission services.

 

California State Capitol Museum

10th & L Streets

State Capital, Room B-27

Sacramento, CA. 95814

Ph. (916) 324-0333

*Admission is Free - Weekdays: 9 - 5, Weekends: 9 - 5  -  Tours Available Hourly - Groups by Reservation 1(866) 240-4655.

 

Discovery Museum History Center

101 I Street

Sacramento, CA. 95814

Ph. (916) 264-7057 Tours: (916) 264-6896

Museum Hours

*Admission: $5.00 - Adults (Age 18+)  $4.00 - Seniors (Age 60+)  $4.00 - Youth (Age 13-17)  $3.00 - Children (Age four-12)

FREE - Children three or younger. FREE - Members.

 

Discovery Museum Science and Space Center

3615 Auburn Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95821

Ph. (916) 575-3941

Museum Hours

*Admission: $5.00 - Adults (Age 18+) $4.00 - Seniors (Age 60+) $4.00 - Youth (Age 13-17) $3.00 - Children (Age 4-12)
FREE - Children 3 or younger FREE - Members

 

State Indian Museum

2618 K Street (26th & K)

Sacramento, CA. 95816

Ph. (916) 324-0971

*Open daily 10:00 - 5:00p.m except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's day.

 

Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Ancil Hoffman Park; 2850 San Lorenzo Way

Access only through Tarshes Drive

Carmichael, CA.

Ph. (916) 489-4918

*Open every day of the week (Mon-Sun)  Admission to the Nature Center and preserve is FREE.

*Most weekend family programs are free but some require pre-registration and/or fees. Visit the Events and Activities page for further details.

Ancil Hoffman Park entrance fee - $5 per car, free for ARNHA members.

 

 
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