Miss Birdie's Picks 2011
Ages: 3 and up
Great America offers 100 acres of fun for the whole family.
Boomerang Bay is open daily from June 4th-August14th, and open on weekends August 20th-September 4th. Enjoy 13 water slides, a wave pool, tubing, a multilevel water fortress, interactive fountains, or lounging poolside.
KidZville is a mini-town built just for kids. Bumper cars, mini-drop rides, small rides, swings, and a giant construction zone playground are all available i...
more»Ages: 3 and up
The Chartreuse Muse is a gallery and art school offering a broad range of art curriculum. Art instruction is available for preschoolers to adult. Material costs are generally covered by tuition fees.
Spring 2012 classes are as follows:
- Mommy & Me class is a monthly class which offers little ones a first taste of art. (PreK-K)
- Art Adventures is a weekly class designed to introduce children to the basic elements of art. (K-8th grade)
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Ages: 3 and up
Looking for some indoor fun? Check out Sky High in Rancho Cordova. You have never seen anything like this - trampoline floors and trampoline walls! While you are there make sure you check out the dodgeball room and the foam pit. There is a special court for little jumpers, ages 8 and under. If you need a break from jumping there are arcade games, air hockey and a large snack bar.
A few things to remember before you go:
- Children u...
Ages: 3 and up
Gilroy Gardens is a unique horticulture theme park with over 40 rides set among full garden displays and exhibits. Typically open from the first of March through the end of August, with weekend operations September through November, the park also runs an annual Holiday Lights attraction during the weekends of December.
Features:
- Splash Garden has four water unique features for full splashing fun.
- Bonfante Falls is a waterfall feature n...
Ages: 6 and up
The McHenry Museum began it's life as Modesto's library, but has since become a living, breathing visual archive of Modesto's rich history. The curators have collected a vast array of early photographs and documents, but have also constructed a replica of a turn-of-the-century Modesto street, complete with dentist office, blacksmith shop and general store. Yet another permanent exhibit features paintings by Virgil W. "Bill" West, w...
more»Ages: 0 and up
The Modesto Certified Farmers Market runs April through December each year. Support local farms, small neighborhood businesses and enjoy starting off the morning with a stroll down the Market's lane! Tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and cheeses are peddled... Morning pastries, fresh bread, local honey and more fill the stalls... It's a foodie's paradise.
Saturday mornings at the Market typically include live musical e...
more»Ages: 0 and up
Pinecrest Campground and Pinecrest Lake are located 30 miles east of Sonora, California, off of Highway 108.
There are 196 campsites available during peak season, which is from April to October. Sites range from 30-40' back-ins, no hook-ups, on five different loops. Loop D is located closest to the lake. Most sites include a paved parking pad, fire ring, picnic table, and a shaded area. The campground has water faucets close to m...
more»Ages: 6 and up
Ripon Powerplay is the Valley's only inline hockey arena, and is located just off Highway 99 in Ripon. Visitors will enjoy hours of play and the center's shop, arcade and snack bar.
There are several different leagues for children; 11 and under, 15 and under, and Copper League. Youth leagues practice once a week and all games are on Friday nights. Before you sign up for a league, check out the Saturday Learn 2 Play program from 1-2...
more»Ages: 4 and up
November 9 - January 16
What's more quintessential holiday fun than outdoor ice skating in the big city during the holiday season? We can't think of anything. The area is filled with holiday buzz as shoppers and families stroll through Union Square to admire the skaters and the magnificent Christmas tree.
Admission is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children eight and under, Monday through Friday until 6pm $9.50 for adults and $5 for ...
more»Ages: 1 and up
Come out and play at the Alameda County Fair, 99 years in the making! The fair is held in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and is one of the state's largest county fairs with nearly a half million families visiting each year.
Large commercial buildings feature vendors selling everything from hot tubs and ladders to feather hair extensions and blenders powerful enough to chop up metal. Festival Square features a ...
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