Love is in the air! If you want to get your kids into the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some activities going on in the next week that are lots of fun for the whole family!
I Heart Sacramento Zoo
When: Sunday, February 9th; 9am-4pm
Where: Sacramento Zoo
What: Join the beloved animals for a fun day organized by the Sacramento Zoo teen volunteers. The event features valentine-themed animal enrichments, informative talks and activity tables.
Cost: Adults $11.25 Kids $7.25
Info: Click here
Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts
When: Saturday, February 7th – Friday, February 14th
Where: Sacramento Libraries
What: Many local libraries have planned fun Valentine’s activities for the kids. Design valentine cards, decorate cookies, make Hershey Kisses flowers, and more.
Cost: FREE
Info: Sacramento Public Library upcoming events page here
Wee Wednesday: Love Fest
When: Wednesday, February 12th; 11am-12pm
Where: Crocker Art Museum
What: Children ages five and younger and their grownups are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this special Wee Wednesday. Enjoy a special sing-along with Kristin Wright, make Valentine’s crafts, and leave valentine hearts for your favorite artworks in the Crocker galleries.
Cost: Free for members and included with general admission for nonmembers.
Info: Click here
Kids Valentines Cookies Decorating Class
When: Thursday, February 13th; 4-5pm
Where: Megan’s Bake Shop
What: Learn how to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies. all supplies included.
Cost: $15.00
Info: Click here
Princess Storytime with Disney on Ice
When: Friday, February 14th; 3:30-4:30pm
Where: North Natomas Library
What: Celebrating Disney on Ice’s Rockin’ Ever After, everyone is welcome to a princess storytime featuring two special guests from the show! Come hear a story read by one of the Disney on Ice skaters, and stay for a meet and greet with a Disney character afterward!
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here
Valentine’s Parents Night Out
When: Friday, February 14th; 6-9pm
Where: Bounce U – Rancho Cordova
What: Drop the kids off at BounceU, “the coolest babysitting service in town” and enjoy a romantic night out with your loved one! Your kids will be fully entertained at BounceU and supervised by our awesome Party Pros. This event is for ages 4 – 12.
Cost: $20 first child, $15 sibling
Info: Click here
Valentine’s Day Drop Off Night
When: Friday, February 14th; 5-9pm
Where: Sacramento Children’s Museum
What: Need time to sneak away from the kids for a special Valentine’s Day date? Drop off your children at SCM for a night of Museum play and fun, along with snacks! Museum staff will host structured activities as well as free museum play.
Cost: $25 for Non-Member Children ($20 for additional siblings)
Info: Click here
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
