Julie Burks - Riverpoint Realty

It's a scientific playground at Sacramento's Powerhouse Science Center. Interactive experiences put kids right into an Archaeology Dig to discover fossils and dinosaurs, a space adventure at Space Quest is complete with wearing an astronaut suit and flying a space ship and into a galaxy of stars far, far away at the Planetarium. There's something to do and see for the whole family at this educational attraction.

Music lovers in love: put a romantic spin on your next date and spend a Saturday night being serenaded at East Sacramento's Pops in the Park. Bring your favorite blanket and low-back chairs for comfy sitting. Enjoy holding hands and sitting close together while hearing live music. A neighborhood tradition since 1995, the park has hosted concerts from classic rock-n-roll to electrify/violinist concerts.

You'll feel miles from civilization at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, located at the base of the Sierra foothills. The 18,000-acre state park is home to 75 miles of shoreline around Lake Natoma. Camp out, have a picnic in the great outdoors, hike or bike through the hills, or spend a day on the water fishing, boating, or sailing.