Looking for something to do any day of the week?
Check out these weekly and ongoing events!
MONDAYS
Munchkin Mondays at Sky High Sports
Munchkin Mondays! Toddlers ages 6 and under jump for $5 from 11am-1pm. Also open to the public at regular rates. Not valid on holidays. 853-5867. JumpSkyHigh.com
Pajama Bounce Night
Kids wear their PJ's and receive $ off admission for each child. Regular admission is $8 for ages 2 and over and $5 for children under 2. 3-6pm at Bounce-o-Palace in Folsom. 933-9493. BounceOPalace.com
Sacred Mom and Baby Yoga
Designed to help new mamas recover from pregnancy and the birthing process by strengthening the body, restoring the mind and increasing the bond between baby and mom. 10-11am on Mondays at Sacramento Yoga Center in Sacramento. $15 drop in. 392-9092. SacramentoYogaCenter.com
TUESDAYS
Baby and Me Rhyme Time
Babies (ages 0-24 months) and their caretakers are invited to Robbie Waters Pocket Library for songs and rhymes in this language enrichment program designed to boost brain development. Free. 11-11:30am in Sacramento. 264-2700. SacLibrary.org
Learning Express Storytime
Join Conductor Craig for a few stories, a craft activity and snack. Free. 10am at Learning Express in the Rocky Ridge Town Center in Roseville. 783-6310. Roseville.LearningExpress-Toys.com
Leo's Tales
What is your favorite story? Enjoy a story or two each Tuesday. Free with admission, $7 general, $6 over 60 & military. 10am and 2pm. 638-7225. SacramentoChildrensMuseum.org
Mother Goose on the Loose
Your kiddo (up to age 5) will develop early literacy skills while having fun! This drop-in program combines music, movement, visual literacy and language development to help children get ready to read. Space may be limited. 9:30-10am and 10:30-11am each Tuesday at Riley Library in Roseville. Free. Roseville.ca.us
Read to Rover
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too! Free. 3:30-4:30pm at the Carmichael Library. 264-2700. SacLibrary.org
Weekly Farmer's Market
Local vendors and farmers galore! 8:30am to 1pm every Tuesday in the front parking lot of Whole Foods Market in Roseville. 781-5300. WholeFoodsMarket.com
WEDNESDAYS
Learning Express Storytime
Join StoryTime Queen Colleen for a few stories, a fun craft or art project and snack. Free. 11am at Learning Express in the Westfield Galleria in Roseville. 783-1124. Roseville.LearningExpress-Toys.com
Toddler Time at Sky Zone
Take part in a fun and unique class that allows kids ages 6 and under to jump, roll, crawl, bounce and most importantly, have fun on Sky Zone's all-trampoline walled, playing court! The court is reserved in 1 hour sessions exclusively for little ones and their parents from 1-3pm. Free for parents, $6 each child at Sky Zone in Rocklin. 644-9966. Sacramento.SkyZoneSports.com
Wee Wednesdays
Bring your little one and yourself to this gallery-based art experience for children ages three to five. Free with Museum admission. $6 Adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, free for 6 and under. 808-7000. CrockerArtMuseum.org
THURSDAYS
Cultural Connections
Every Thursday in March visit the Sacramento Children's Museum to learn about Ireland! Free with admission, $7 general, $6 over 60 & military. 2pm. 638-7225. SacramentoChildrensMuseum.org
Free Story and Craft Time
Each Story Time is complete with books, finger plays, songs, dancing, and ends with a fun craft! Free, every Thursday at 10:30am at Me Gusta Kids in the Fountains, Roseville. 787-KIDS. MeGustaKids.com
Kids Adventure Club
Start the fun Thursdays by becoming part of the Sunrise Mall Kids Adventure Club. Participate in awesome activities like make and take crafts, storytelling, sing-a-longs, and more. Free each Thursday morning from 10am to 11am in the Sunrise Mall Center Court near JCPenney. 728-1916. SunriseMallOnline.com
Mr. Cooper's Sing Along Club
Join Mr. Cooper for 30 minutes of music and sing along fun time. This program is for children ages 3 to 7, but all are welcome. Free. 4-4:30pm at the Valley-Hi - North Laguna Library. 264-2700. SacLibrary.org
FRIDAYS
Music and Movement
Join the staff at Sacramento Children's Museum for a Music and Movement class. Free with admission, $7 general, $6 over 60 and military. 10am and 11am. 638-7225. SacramentoChildrensMuseum.org
Story Time at the Aerospace Museum of California
Story Time will focus on space-related or aviation-centric age appropriate books. Once the story is completed, the children will take a tour of the accompanying exhibit in the Museum. Admission to the Museum is free for children 5 and under, however adult admission ($ 8) is required. Free for members. 10-10:30am at the Aerospace Museum. 643-3192. AerospaceMuseumOfCalifornia.org
ON THE WEEKENDS
Baby Lapsit Storytime – Sundays
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Baby Lapsit Storytime is designed to encourage early literacy development through shared reading, songs, games and movement. For birth through 24 months. 12-12:30pm at Central Library in Kids' Place on the lower level. Metered street parking is free on Sundays. 264-2700. SacLibrary.org
Certified Farmers' Market Weekends
Certified Farmers' Markets are "the real thing" -- places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman's additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit. 8am-12pm Saturdays at Country Club Plaza in Sacramento and 8am-12pm Sundays at Sacramento Outdoor Marketplace on X Street. 688-0100. California-Grown.com
Discovery Weekends
Head over to the Discovery Museum for Discovery Weekends. $8 adults, $6 seniors and teens, $5 children ages 4-12, free for children ages 3 and under. 808-3942. TheDiscovery.org
April 14-15 – Dangerous Dilophosaurus! For this weekend only, each child receives a free poster of a Dilophosaurus (while supplies last).
April 21-22 – Recycle + Reuse = New Fun! Celebrate Earth Day and get crafty with recycled materials.
April 28-29 – Loads of Leaves! Make leaf rubbings to take home.
Free Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
Bring the kids in and get creative from 11am-3pm at Lakeshore Learning in Roseville. This month make a Fun Bunny Basket (4/7), a Cowboy Boot Bag (4/14), a Little Gardener Apron (4/21), and a Fancy Feathered Bird (4/28). Free. 774-4304. LakeshoreLearning.com
Excursion Train Rides
Old Sacramento officially springs into action for a new season of popular excursion train service on the Sacramento Southern Railroad. $10 adults, $5 youth (6-17), free (0-5). Weekend excursion trains depart every hour on-the-hour from 11am-5pm. 322-7112. HistoricOldSac.org
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Explore excavated foundations, an open archeological site and enclosed pathways -- all while entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides recount the tales of the devastation, perseverance, and determination that led to California's only successful street-raising project. Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10:30am-3pm. $15 adults, $10 children. Check-in at the Sacramento History Museum. 322-7112. HistoricOldSac.org
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