Local 4th of July Celebrations

4th of July is always a fun time to spend with family. This year the city's have a lot of fun planned. I have listed what I have been able to find. Have a safe and fun 4th of July!

City of Tracy: Celebrate Independence Day in Tracy as the Tracy Chamber of Commerce and City of Tracy host San Joaquin County's largest Fourth of July event. The Tracy Independence Day celebration is a free daylong celebration with festivities starting at 6 a.m. with a Hot Air Balloon lift-off and a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Tracy Breakfast Lion's Club.

The festivities kick into high gear with a parade through historic downtown Tracy to Lincoln Park for official opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. emceed by Mayor Brent Ives.

Besides, music and entertainment the celebration includes several family friendly activities like a carnival area with rides for children by Fun & Games Rentals, craft booths by Intermission Productions, and bubble pavilion with Sparkles & Ravioli the clowns.

A diverse array of food, commercial vendors and arts & craft purveyors will be on-hand to showcase their talents and goods at the event.

The celebration will conclude with the annual all-American tradition of lighting up the sky with Fireworks at Tracy High School. The football Stadium will open its gates at 7 p.m. for the community to gather on the field to see the show. Seats are also available on the bleachers. There is a entrance fee to the Tracy High Stadium, adults, ages 13 and up are $4, children ages 2-12 are $2 and Seniors, 65 and over are $2. Firework display will be provided by Fireworks & Stage FX America and will begin at 9:30 p.m.

For more information contact the Tracy Chamber of Commerce at (209) 835-2131 or visit www.tracychamber.org

City of Manteca: date:Sunday, July 3, 2011time:4:00 PM to 10:30 PMvenue:Big League Dreamsaddress:1077 Milo Candini Drive Manteca, CA 95337 View map

City of Manteca 2011 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

Fireworks will be launched from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Best viewing is from inside Big League Dreams (admission requied)

This Old-Fashioned Celebration Features:
Children's Activities
Vendor booths
Softball Tournament
Live Family Entertainment
Home Run Derby
Annual Fireworks Show

Sponsored by the City of Manteca in Partnership with Big League Dreams

For more information call Manteca Parks and Recreation (209)-456-8600

Tickets: Adults - $2.00, Ages 13-17 - $1.00, Children 12 and under - Free

City of Modesto: The Jaycees Fourth of July Parade and Independence Day Celebration occurs in downtown Modesto. The celebration continues with the Picnic in the Park in Graceada Park. For more information, click here.

City of Stockton:

Monday, July 04, 2011 4th of July Celebration 11th Annual Open Car Show 8am-3pm, behind the High School 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 8am-3pm, www.j3events.com for information Over 50 Arts, Crafts & Food Booths, open at 9am Bags Tournment 10am-3pm, www.j3events.com, Beer Tent Stockton FFA Pedal Tractor Pull 10:30am, Basketball Court Stockton Lions Famous BBQ Chicken 11am-7:3pm, Park House Pearl City Lions Club Mobile Bingo Beer Tent 11am-Midnight Presentation of the Colors 9pm, Stage Fireworks at Dusk LIVE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT Stockton Community Band 11:45am-12:30pm Little Big Band (Big Band Music) 1pm-3pm Sofa Kings (90's to today) 3:30pm-5:30pm Free Fall (Classic Rock) 6pm-8pm Entertainment sponsored in part by the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Stockton Lions Club, Jo Carroll Energy, Monroe Clinic, Pearl City Elevator, and Johnson Oil.

Some pictures from our adventures so far this Spring/Summer

The boys have also started swim lessons through the city of Tracy. Here Ryan is jumping in with the help of his teacher and the other one is Connor kicking and trying to swing his arms as also.

We also signed up for the summer movie pass through Tracy's Cinemark 14 theater. It's a great way to get the boys used to sitting in a theater and I don't have to worry that we are disturbing anyone because it is full of kids! Here the boys are with their first tickets! We have yet to make it through and entire movie, but I am hopeful that by the end of July we will! Movie theater popcorn has been the one thing that keeps them in their seats the longest.

Go Bananas is always a hit! It's not normally as busy as the second picture shows. I think this was when we were having all the rain. Connor is going down the smaller slide head first in the second picture.

Here are some from Classic Gymnastics. Boys LOVE the rope drop into the foam pit!

Here are a couple from the gymnastics class through the city.Love Coach Peggy!

Here we are Blueberry picking at Jessop farms in Ripon. Open until end of July so make sure you don't miss out. When you first get there they have a small putting green and a sandbox area with blue sand! We froze our blueberries and just used some for blueberry pancakes on Sunday, yummy! http://www.jessopfarms.com/U_Pick.html

It's HOT! Water Fun...

When it gets hot you start thinking pool time! Have you been to the City of Livermore's city pool? Check it out! It has a zero entry area and a great slide structure in the middle. http://www.larpd.dst.ca.us/aquatics/rlc.html Open Now!

Tracy: RECREATIONAL SWIM Pinkie Phillips Aquatic Center, 1775 W. Lowell Ave.

Come enjoy a day of swimming and sun at the pool. Children 2 and under

are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Children under 7 are

admitted only when accompanied by a paying adult. Open weekends June

5 through September 5, and weekdays June 7 through August 6.

Fees: $2 per person or $15 for a 10-visit pass. Fees are collected at the

swimming pool.

It's a drive but don't forget about Waterworld in Concord. http://www.waterworldcalifornia.com/

Pleasanton. The Rapids Waterslides http://www.shadowcliffs.com/ Open now!

Antioch Water Park: http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citysvcs/prewett/ Now Open!

Closer to summer the City of Mountain House turns on the water at their park. That's always a fun time!

Have you checked out your cities Activity Guide?

The city of Tracy has a great Summer/Spring Activities Guide http://www.ci.tracy.ca.us/departments/parks/activity_listings/ Earlier this year we did the soccer classes and the boys seemed to really enjoy themselves. I started the parent/tot gymnastics class offered through the city last week and it is great! Coach Peggy is wonderful and patient and the boys love it!

We are doing swim lessons towards the end of this month and I am so excited they are old enough to do it without me getting in the water with them!!

Here is Modesto's : http://www.ci.modesto.ca.us/prnd/activityguide/

Ripon: http://www.cityofripon.org/Recreation/Recreation_Activities.html

Movies on the Plaza- Tracy

The warm weather will be here soon and that means it is time for movies outside! The city of Tracy is hosting three movie nights this year. Event begins at 6:30pm. Movie begins at sunset. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome, no pets.

June 10th- "Cats and Dogs, The Revenge of Kitty Galore"http://captaincritic.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-cats-dogs-revenge-of-kitty.html

July 15th- "Karate Kid"

August 5- "Toy Story 3"

School is almost out, here are some things to check out!

Just a reminder that the Lorikeets are back at Mickey Grove! http://www.mgzoo.com/lorikeet%202011.pdf

Blueberry picking starts today at Jessop farm! Great activity for kids of all ages! http://jessopfarms.com/U_Pick.htm

Have you been wanting to take your young one to the movies but worried about price or them disturbing others? Well Summer time means movie theaters often open up special times for your young ones to enjoy a special show. Search here to find a theater near you that offers this special opportunity. http://www.regmovies.com/s

ummermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=95207

Fun stuff this weekend!

Lot's of fun things going on this weekend !

Children and Youth Day at Pixie Woods

Location: Pixie Woods in Louis Park
Shimizu Drive and Occidental Avenue MAP
Date: 5/14/11
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Prices: Free!
Ticket Info: For more information
call 209-461-2602.
Web site

Children and Youth Day is a free event held at Pixie Woods. Celebrating our 22nd year, children and families are invited to explore fun, hands-on opportunities provided by community agencies and businesses from throughout San Joaquin Valley. Live entertainment and a special reading of "Going on a Bear Hunt" by a local dignitary. Sponsored by the Family Resource and Referral Center and the City of Stockton, Community Services Department. Free Admission!

May 14th Music Concert for kids, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Featuring the Afternaps & The Little Bits with the Bad Goods

Admission $5, Kids 12 and under are free.

Plea for Peace Center

630 E. Weber Ave.

Stockton, CA

Saturday, May 14 - TRACY Farmers Market

Live music in the market by Midnight Breeze Agricultural producers and other vendors will sell fresh produce, bakery treats, local olive oil, honey and cheese, and more. The SATURDAY market will run through November 19.

Where: 10th Street between Central and B Street

When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Who: FAMILY

How:

Cost: FREE

For more info: INFO: 800-949-3276 or www.pcfma.com

Saturday, May 14 - Día de los Niños at the library

The library will celebrate children with crafts, a puppet show and books for kids to take home, sponsored by Target.

Where: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.

When: 2:30 PM

Who: Children

How:

Cost: FREE - SPONSORED BY TARGET

For more info: 937-8221

Elmo and Friends are coming to Stockton!

SESAME STREET LIVE: "ELMO'S HEALTHY HEROES"

May 31-June 1, Stockton

When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy, and hygiene—all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. $12-$60. May 31 show at 7 p.m. June 1 shows at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Stockton Arena, 248 West Fremont Street, Stockton, (209) 373-1400, www.stocktonarena.com

May Events for your Family

May 4th Free Admission (First Wednesday of each month) to the Bay Area Discovery Museum http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/ I know this is a drive but I promise you it is worth the trip! Especially with all this beautiful weather, a trip to the Bay Area this week would be great! There are some great things for kids to do outside.

Third Annual Mother's Day Fair

by MichelleBurns

WHEN:	MAY 7, 2011 10:00 AM TO 02:00 PM
WHERE:	Premier Community Credit Union - Benjamin Holt Service Center
PHONE:	(209) 235-1100
ADDRESS:	3255 W. Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton, CA 95219
URL:	http://www.premierccu.org/
AGES:	NONE
COST:	FREE

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for our 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Fair and give your mother a gift she is sure to love! Enjoy free family pictures, food, drinks, goodie bags, vendor booths, a bounce house, games and much more! This event is free and open to the public so come join us!

May 14th Music Concert for kids, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Featuring the Afternaps & The Little Bits with the Bad Goods

Admission $5, Kids 12 and under are free.

Plea for Peace Center

630 E. Weber Ave.

Stockton, CA

Children & Youth Day

Saturday, May 14

Craft activities, Entertainment, and Information for Children & Youth at Pixie Woods at Louis Park in Stockton.

Where: Pixie Woods at Louis Park in Stockton

When: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 10:30am special reading

Who: Sponsored by Family Resource & referral Center

How: Featuring a special reading of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by a very special dignitary at 10:30am in the Toadstool Theater

Cost: FREE! Regular fees apply to the train, boat & merry go round rides.

For more info: Call 1-800-526-1555

Blueberry Picking Season starts May 23rd at Jessop Farms in Ripon http://jessopfarms.com/

For older kids

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: QUIDAM

May 11-15, Sacramento

A young girl who thinks she's already seen all that life has to offer gets so angry that she shatters her world and enters a new universe called Quidam. She is then joined by new characters who take her on an adventure that is both terrifying and marvelous. $37-$101. Showtimes vary. Power Balance Pavilion (formerly the Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, (916) 928-690

TASTE OF SAN JOAQUIN AND WAY OUT WEST BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

May 21, Stockton

The area's best restaurants share tastes of their local fare with guests, as they enjoy a full lineup of live rock and blues entertainment, kid-friendly activities, a motorcycle display, and a great selection of beer, microbrews, and local wines. The BBQ Championship also features over forty teams who will offer tastes of their award-winning dishes fresh off the grill for only $1 each. $3 admission, kids free. 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Weber Point, 221 North Center St., Stockton, (209) 464-5246, www.tasteofsanjoaquin.com www.tasteofsanjoaquin.com

GLEE LIVE! IN CONCERT!

May 22, Sacramento

This gathering of "gleeks" features 13 cast members from the popular TV show Glee as they perform some of their most beloved musical numbers live, including hits like "Toxic," "My Life Would Suck Without You," and of course, "Don't Stop Believing." $52-$92. 7:30 p.m. Power Balance Pavilion (formerly the Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, (916) 928-6900, www.powerbalancepavilion.com www.powerbalancepavilion.com

THE NEW CHILDREN'S BALLET THEATER

May 26-27, Tracy

Watch San Joaquin's budding ballet stars as they reinterpret three award-winning children's books on stage through the art of dance. The stories include beloved classics like "The Jewel Heart," "Lon Popo: A Red Riding Hood Story from China," and "There's a Nightmare in my Closet." Free. 6:30 p.m. Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6TKT, www.atthegrand.org, www.balletsanjoaquin.com

Easter Events in Local Areas this weekend

Mountain House's 6th Annual Community Great Egg Hunt featuring plastic candy filled eggs all donated by our communities residents for our kids to find is here again!

When: Saturday, April 23rd

Cost: FREE thru donations we are glad this event remains free to our kids again this year!

When: Big Kid Egg Hunt Time: 12noon Arrive by 11:45 am BE ON TIME FOR THIS ONE!

Little Kid Egg Hunt Time: 12:30 Special Toddler & Pre-School Age Egg Hunt and time with the Easter Bunny and Little Chicks after the big kids!

Where: New Location This Year: Central Park Fields (25 E Main Street) in the back by the tennis courts

Bring the whole family, an easter basket and camera!!!

Free Egg Hunt and Family Concert by the Darden Family Fri 4/22 Poet Christain School, 1701 S. Central Ave., Tracy ages 12 and under 12,000 eggs, prizes and free bike raffle. Registration begins at 5 PM and hunt and concert 5 - 6 PM call 833-8423 for more info. Organized by Crossroads Baptist Church of Tracy

Super Franks in Pleasanton

Easter Egg-Stravaganzas Fri & Sat from 10am-4pm

This years celebrations will be our best yet and includes: A special Taught Town session, A Glow in the Dark Easter Egg hunt (10 eggs per child), Fun crafts and music circles, a delicious meal for the kids and a visit from the Easter Bunny, so be sure to bring your camera! All this for only $15! The hunts will include 20 kids each and happen on the hour and half hour.

Classic Gymnastics Easter Egg Hunt this Friday22, 2011 at 6:30pm for ages 3-5 yrs at Classic. Bring your own basket. Everyone is invited to this free event. 6:30-6:50.

Go Bananas in Lathrop is having and Easter Egg hunt on Saturday 23, 2011 7-8:30pm for ages 8 and under. $5 /child.

April 23, 2011 Grace Christian Center and the Search & Rescue Dream Center presents the Community-wide Easter Egg Hunt. Over 10,000 candy filled eggs, hundreds of prizes, free lunch, and exciting entertainment! For info call (209)832-4464 or visit us at www.tracymission.org

NEW Location: Dr. Power's Park, Tracy, Ca.
Date: April 23, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM

This annual event is free and the entire community is invited!

Calvery Church in Modesto is hosting and Eggstreme Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 23 at 10am 25,000 eggs, petting zoo, inflatable jumpers, pony rides and more.

http://www.ctwc.com/

Galt's Magical Place Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday April 23, 2011 6 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $8.50 child, $5 adult
Magical Place
85 Enterprise Court Suite D
Galt, CA
amagicalplace.net

Join the Easter Bunny, Amanda CottonTail and their friends for An Egg Hunt you won't want to miss. Professional photos with the Easter Bunny, Fun Easter Crafts, Story Time with Mrs. McGregor, Meet Cuddlez the Bear, access the Bounce Houses and Arcade Games. The Snack bar will be open. amagicalplace.net
Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 11 a.m.

Galt Field / Ukau's Field
12395 East Stockton Blvd
Galt, CA 95632

Easter activities:

Saturdays and Sundays, April 16-17 and 23 - 24, from 11am to 3pm
Monday through Friday, April 18th - 22nd from 6-8pm

The Modesto Certified Farmer's Market is located on
16th Street between H Street and I Streets, along side
of the Stanislaus County Library in downtown Modesto. The Farmers Market is hosting and Easter Egg hunt for ages 0-3, 4-7, and 8-10. visit the website for more details http://modestocfm.com/calendar#

Bass Pro Shops
1356 Bass Pro Drive
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 825-8400

Manteca Bass Pro Shops in Manteca is hosting Easter Egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny for those who come out to the store.

April 16th - 24th and bring the kids to take part in the free, fun Easter activities for the family. Crafts, a free 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny and other surprises are in store. And, of course, there’s the time-honored tradition of an old-fashion Easter Egg Hunt. *Free 4x6 Photo with the Easter Bunny- (photo pkgs also available to purchase) *Free Crafts- Foam Easter Eggs = Saturday and Sunday, April 16th and 17th from noon to 3pm Foam magnet Easter Egg = Friday, April 22nd from 6pm-8pm & Saturday and Sunday, April 23rd and 24th from noon to 3pm *Free Egg Hunt for kids ages 2 to 10- Saturdays and Sundays, April 16th 17th and 23rd - 24th, beginning at 1pm for 1 hour

date:Friday, April 22, 2011time:7:00 PM to 8:30 PMvenue:Grand Theatre Center For The Artsaddress:715 Central Avenue Tracy, CA 95376 View mapfrom:Grand Theatre Center For The Arts

Never before have such personalities grabbed the hearts of all ages at Easter time as Zeek and Petunia Bunny. Come share the magic and learn that surprisingly, Peter Cottontail has living grandparents! This high energy musical show included lots of audience participation and an Easter egg hunt.

Location: Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis Theatre

cost:$9.00 - $11.00

Stockton Asparagus Festival April 15th-18th

Stockton is holding it's annual Asparugus Festival this Friday-Sunday! http://www.asparagusfest.com/ Kids can check out Tyson, the skateboarding dog daily at 11, 1 and 3. Sky Dog Arena is sure to hold your toddlers attention. The Skyy Dogs are famous for their incredible disc catching ability, graceful aerobatic skill, and jumping rope. There is also a Velocity Circus with a contortionist. Tons of local fun for the family!

Grand Re-Opening of Classic Gymnastics

Last Friday I took the boys to check out the new expansion of Classic Gymnastics here in Tracy and it looked fantastic!! Classic Gym was hosting a special event that local moms groups including the San Joaquin Mothers of Twins Club coordinate that collects books and pajamas for local children in need. It was a great success and many children now can snuggle in bed with their new pj's and a book!

The boys LOVED the new foam pit but were not quite ready for the swinging rope to drop right in. There was also face painting and a clown doing balloon animals but the boys would not go anywhere near any of that. I thought for sure they would love the balloon animals since they love balloons but alas the clown was the downfall:) So they just ran around like the crazy boys they are under and over everything. The trampolines were a hit as well as well as the hula hoops. Classic gymnastics is a great place to burn off some of that toddler energy!

Tracy Celebrates Sandra Cantu's Birthday

Today Sandra would have turned 10 years old. In an effort to celebrate Sandra's life and memory her family created, "Celebrating Tracy's Children". From what I have already read from news reports on the internet, Sandra's family loved seeing all the children out today laughing, smiling and having so much fun. My friend Renee and I were able to get out with the little ones to a couple of the events today, the Fire Station to check out a real Fire Truck, and the Yogurt shop to have a cool treat. The day was a great success and a wonderful way to honor beautiful Sandra's memory. Here are some pictures.

City of Tracy Celebrating Kids! Free Day March 8th

The city of Tracy is celebrating Kids Tuesday, March 8th with free admission or treats at some local favorites. Check out this link to see participating times and locations. Thanks Renee for the tip! http://celebratingchildren.weebly.com/

Some new additions to the blog

So it's been awhile since I last posted. The sun came out for awhile but now the rain and cold has made it's hasty return to remind us Spring is still 21 days away, but I'm not counting. In my eagerness for Spring I am going to post a couple new spots to the blog, some inside fun and some outside. As always if you find or know of a place you think others should know about please let me know. Have fun with your toddlers! (and older)

Manteca Bowling and Family Fun Center http://www.mbffc.net Fun for all ages! Want to see your toddler try to bowl?? Ask them to put the bumper rails up and go for it, but bring the camera and send me a picture for the blog!

Boomers in Modesto. http://www.boomersparks.com/site/modesto This place will be great when it warms up a little. Have you been there?Thoughts?

Pixiewoods in Stockton http://www.stocktongov.com/pixiewoods/index.cfm Have to admit I have not been here but I hear people mention it. Tell us about it, leave a comment.

Mickey Grove Park and Zoo-Lodi

With the weather warming up you may want to start checking out more outdoor fun and at Mickey Grove you get just that! The zoo is small but charming and includes a Lorikeet enclosure where kids can hand feed the birds! Plan a picnic where you can sit by a pond and play on the play structure in between visiting the zoo and the little amusement park. Children under two are free, 3-17 are $2 adults are $4. http://www.mgzoo.com/

Michael's Craft Store

Michaels's craft store in Tracy is holding decorating classes this month for Valentines Day. It looks like most of the projects are geared towards pre-school age (age3+) and look simple and fun. Check it out! http://www.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Michaels-Site/default/StoreEvent-Show?store=1542

Don't Forget Saturday...

a lot of the zoo's and museums in Sacramento are having a FREE ADMISSION. It's going to be beautiful this weekend so have some fun in the sun!

We have a winner!!!

It is Jessica!! So Jessica send me your address and let me know if you would like a Starbucks or GoBananas GC. My email is jenniferspack1@yahoo.com. Congratulations and thanks for following the blog!!

Fun Contest!

I would love to see who is "following" the blog so I have come up with a contest!! Once I get to 20 followers I will have a drawing for ONE lucky winner to receive either a $10 Gift Certificate to Starbucks or to Go Bananas, your choice. So spread the word about the blog so we can share the FUN! Jen

$1 bowling with your kids!

This was shared with me by Tiara~ Thanks!!

Hi! I just found out yesterday that the Tracy bowling alley has $1 games on tuesdays from 10am -5pm. My girlfriends and I took our boys yesterday and they had a blast bowling for an hour.. Only cost us $2 per kid since they bowled two games. You don't have to rent shoes either since they don't have shoes big enough for most kids under 7.

Share your pictures if you go!

$8 for Two Admissions to Children’s Fairyland ($16 Value)

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Thanks to Gina for sharing this great deal!

Heads up on Free Days Next week

Just wanted to let you know that next week is a great time to get out to some great places and it's FREE!!

Wednesday 2/2/11 Free Admission Day at the Sausalito Children's Museum. baykidsmuseum.org

Saturday 2/5/11 Free Admission Day at the Sacramento Zoo saczoo.org and The Discover Museum Sacramento thediscovery.org

What to do this week ending 1/29/11

Things to do This Week ending 1/15/2011

Friday 1/28/11 is FREE ADMISSION to Happy Hollow zoo in San Jose. http://www.hhpz.org

Make sure to sign up for SuperFranks email on their site. Each week you will receive an email with special prices for the week such as $10.99 entrace per child but also includes lunch for the kiddo! http://www.superfranks.com/

Monday: **New** Manteca Funtastic gym has three classes for toddlers. It is $38/ child/month/class. The Monday class is semi-structured. In the first 15 minutes they try to teach rolling, bars, beams, ect. Kids can go play if not interested in the structured time. Tuesday is open play, non structured with two times, 10:30am and 4:30pm. All classes are 45minutes. They have two bounce houses, a swing and a rock wall! http://www.funtastic-gymnastics.com/

Livermore Library story time 10:30am

Open Gym in Tracy at Classic gymnastics for ages 7-14, 8-9pmhttp://classicgymnastics.net/

Tuesday: **New Teddy Bear picnic (gym time) @ Gym Starts in Stockton and Modesto http://gymstars.com Every Tuesday 9:30AM to 11AM at GymStars Stockton. Every Wednesday 10AM to 11:30AM at both GymStars Stockton and GymStars Modesto.

**New** Mommy and Me class at Tracy Sutter Hospital ages 0-2, 12pm- 2pm

**New** Funtastic gym toddler class, 10:30 and 4:30

Tracy Library story time 11:15am (highly recommend)

Ripon Library story time 10:30am

Wednesday:**New Teddy Bear picnic (gym time) @ Gym Starts in Stockton and Modesto http://gymstars.com Every Tuesday 9:30AM to 11AM at GymStars Stockton. Every Wednesday 10AM to 11:30AM at both GymStars Stockton and GymStars Modesto.

**New** Play Group at Tracy Sutter Hospital 10:30am-12pm, ages 0-5

** New** Mommy and Me class at Tracy Sutter Hospital 5:30pm- 7:30pm ages 0-2

Go Bananas open for the rest of the week

The Afternaps at Blackwater cafe in Stockton 5-6pm "like" the afternaps on facebook to make sure they are playing at the blackwater cafe. .blackwatercafestockton.com

Thursday: Tracy Barnes and Noble story time 11am-11:30

Open Gym for walking to 6years old 8:45-10am @ classic gym in Tracyhttp://classicgymnastics.net/

Manteca library story time @ 10:30am

Friday: Open Gym for walking to 6years old 9am-10:15 @ Classic gym in Tracy

8pm-10pm for 14years old and up http://classicgymnastics.net/

Escalon Library story time 10:30am

**New** Kids night out at Color Me Mine in Modesto 5:30-8:30 ages 7yrs and uphttp://www.modesto.colormemine.com/Kids.tpl?m=k

Saturday: Discovery Museum in Sacramento Reopens with "Space Quest.http://www.thediscovery.org/at-the-museum/discovery-weekends/activities-calendar

Story time at the Tracy library

Connor
That is the back of Ryan's head on the left:) Seriously this is the best story time. The librarian doing the story time is FANTASTIC! She is so animated when she reads the stories that it really helps keep the kids engaged. She reads about 4 books and after each story she has the kids get up and dance around and release some energy which is great. At the end they all get a stamp on their hands and sent on their merry way. I had to wash Ryan's hands when we got home and he was so upset when he notices that his stamps were gone:( Story time is at 10:30 and 11:15 on Tuesdays.

The Afternap

This picture is from a couple of weeks ago when I took the boys to Blackwater cafe in Stockton to see the afternaps. (Wednesdays from 5-6pm) I know it is a bit of a drive but if your kids like music it is so fun for them. My only issue is that the leader singer does not always show up. So the rest of the band kind of wings it. I don't know about your kids but mine are not the "wing it" kind of kids. They start to get bored and run around and I get annoyed and frustrated trying to keep to toddlers from running all over the place exploring. So I would just call ahead and ask. You can also "like" them on FB and ask if she will be there. I have a really cute video of the boys doing some dancing there but I have to figure out how to uploading it:)

Fun at Gym Stars in Stockton

This foam pit was great and HUGE! Ryan spent a lot of time over here. Renee said at the end she saw Connor go up to the edge, turn around and fall in backwards...that doesn't surprise me at ll, crazy boys!
This is my friend Renee with her daughter Frankie. Great job Frankie!
This swing was crazy fun! The boys went on it about 5 times!
Connor on the slide
At the end they did a little dancing and brought out this parachute. It was fun until Ryan thought it was a great time to start pushing every one over:( Not cool but a teaching moment for him.

So I highly recommend this place! It was $6 to get in for an hour and a half of good times. There is also a bounce house but those pictures were all blurry. Hope to see you there soon. gymstars.com