As a working mom, my weekends are spent cramming in as much quality time as I can with my kid. Our norm is Target runs, loitering Barnes and Noble, and walking to the neighborhood parks, but sometimes I like to spice things up and take Aidan to somewhere more exciting. In the last 1-2 years, I’ve discovered a handful of places in Sacramento that are perfect for entertaining small kids. BONUS: Aidan has loved them all! Here are some ideas for fun places to take your kid in Sacramento:
The Sacramento Zoo
A classic kid-friendly place in Sacramento to visit when the weather’s nice and you want your kid to run some energy out. One fun animal activity they have there is feeding the giraffes. Check out their special events calendar to find educational programs and themed days that are included with admission!
Address: 3930 W Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $16.50 // Kids 2-11 $11.50 // Kids 0-1 free
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The Sacramento Children’s Museum
I love this place because there’s a wide variety of activities here for kids of all ages. There’s an art room, water tables, train tables, an area for pretend play, and even an area for babies to play! Great option for when the weather is bad and you’re all itching to get out of the house.
Address: 2701 Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. // Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
Admission: $8.50 // Children under 1 free
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The California State Railroad Museum
If your kid loves trains like mine, then this place is a must! This museum consists of restored train engines and cars that kids can explore. There’s also a playroom on the third floor with tons of train tables to play with. Before you leave, you can grab a train-themed souvenir from the gift shop.
Address: 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $12 // Youth $6 // Children 5 and under are free
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Art Beast
This place is great if your kid loves art and/or getting messy. They have all kinds of art and sensory activities for little artists to choose from. There’s also an outdoor area with water bins and sand boxes for more outdoor sensory play.
Address: 2226 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. // Weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 // 0-11 months free
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Fairytale Town
Another fun outdoor option and it also happens to be across the street from the zoo. This place is basically a giant playground with fairytale-themed slides and play structures for kids to play on. If your kid doesn’t nap anymore, you can make a day of it and do the zoo in the morning, grab lunch somewhere close by, and then hit up Fairytale Town afterward.
Address: 3901 Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (March thru October) // Open Thursday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Nov thru Feb))
Admission: $5 weekdays $6 weekends // Kids 1 and under free
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Funderland Amusement Park
Funderland is a small amusement park that has been around since 1946 and is located close to the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town. The great thing about this particular amusement park is admission and parking are free; all you have to pay for is the rides. If you really want to tire your kids out, hit up the zoo, Fairytale Town, and Funderland all in one day!
Address: 1350 17th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822
Hours: Sa-Su 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. // Th-Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // Closed M-W
Admission: Admission and parking are free; you just have to pay for the rides! Single ride: $2.25 // 10 rides: $19.95 // Unlimited ride wristband: $19.50 // Family value pack of 30 rides: $44.95
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What are some fun kid-friendly places in Sacramento that you would add to this list?
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