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Kid's fairytales come alive at Fairytale Town. The whimsical park is lined with brightly colored storybook-inspired play sets and attractions like King Arthur's Castle and the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Slide. Children's imaginations bring to life their favorite nursery rhymes and the outdoor museum tickles their interest in art, gardening, puppet shows and much more.

Catch an entertaining performance at Sacramento's B Street Theatre, where you'll see emerging playwrights, innovative plays and edgy performances. The company has produced 100 new plays, 60 of which are world, national, West Coast, or regional premieres. See classic plays and first-time debuts that keep the critics raving and audiences coming back for more.

Feel the purple passion at a Sacramento Kings professional basketball game! Loyal fans have filled the stands at Power Balance Pavilion, formerly known as the Arco Arena, since 1985 to cheer the only team in the big-four sports league in the River City. Slamson the Lion is the Kings mascot, and the Kings Dance Team brings excitement to every game! Get your tickets to see the Kings battle on the court with some of the NBA's finest.

Spend some time outdoors and enjoy a nature walk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center located where the Sacramento and American rivers meet. You'll want to bring your binoculars, camera or artist pad to capture the "watchable wildlife" in the area, including wild turkeys, wild birds, deer and snakes. You're sure to appreciate nature even more at this award-winning, 77-acre environmental and cultural education center.