Outdoor Activities
Ages: 3 and up
Black Chasm Cavern, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Volcano, is a National Natural Landmark. This cavern is one of only 5% of caves in the world feature rare helictite crystal formations.
The Walk Tour takes only 50 minutes and any visitor over the age of three will likely be awe-inspired by the formations. Babies may be carried in a front pack but not a backpack for safety reasons. This is a wonderful place to visit wh...
more»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: 0 and up
Cyclists, joggers and walkers enjoy this 6+ mile paved path along Dry Creek. For mountain biking enthusiasts there are trails off to the sides of the path. There are playgrounds, frisbee golf, picnic areas, and tennis courts. The trail is closed after dark.
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: 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 ...
more»Ages: 0 and up
Matinee performances will feature favorite local children's artists. All performances will be held on the Mother Goose Stage and are free with paid park admission.
Scheduled performers include:
July 10 - Francie Dillon
July 17 - The Hipwaders
July 24 - Mister Cooper
July 31 - Octopretzel
These performances are free with paid park admission. These concerts are sponsored by the Loveall Foundation for Children.
more»Ages: 0 and up
Enjoy classic wintry activities right here in the Central Valley! Dell'Osso Family Farm will banish those winter blues and keep kids of all ages busy throughout the season.
Parking is free, admission is free, and because outside food is allowed, feel free to pack a picnic lunch and a thermos of cocoa. Continue on with the free activities: families can visit the real reindeer family, drive the pedal cars, climb the tire pyramid an...
more»Ages: 0 and up
It's not hard to picture Yosemite National Park in your mind's eye. It's easy to imagine a place of thundering waterfalls, granite crags, towering trees and beautiful wildlife, hundreds of acres wide thanks to the millions of photos taken of this beautiful place; however, it's not until you find yourself there, in the valley or on a trail, taking it all in, that you can really experience Yosemite.
From Modesto, Yosemite is only...
more»- Don’t see what you're looking for?
- Submit a Listing
