Here Comes Summer in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills Communities
May 31, 2017 05:00PM ● By Style
Folsom Parks and Recreation
Looking for inspiration to keep your family entertained this summer? Check out these fun activities and events presented by Folsom Parks and Recreation.
Food Truck Safari
Wednesdays, June 21, July 19 & August 16
SactoMoFo food trucks roll into Folsom City Lions Park from 5-8 p.m. at this monthly event; live music, bounce houses and other activities are also part of the fun.
Storytime at the Zoo
Thursdays, June 22, July 27 & August 24
Little ones will enjoy learning about animals through stories featuring zoo puppets, and they’ll meet a live zoo animal. Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on the zoo’s outdoor canid deck; free with regular zoo admission.
Wacky Dash
August 5
This family-friendly, two-mile obstacle course includes giant inflatables like the Slip ‘n’ Slide and Adrenaline Rush, plus mud pits, foam tunnels, waterslides and more.
Giant Inflatables
Daily through September 4
From 1-6 p.m., these giant floating obstacle courses are exclusive to the Folsom Aquatic Center and provide hours of fun for kids and adults alike.
Summer Concerts in the Park
Fridays, June 2-July 28
These free open-air concerts take place from 7-9 p.m. in Folsom City Lions Park and feature a range of genres—from country to rock and reggae. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from the Rotary Club of Folsom; food trucks from SactoMoFo will be at the June 2 and July 28 concerts.
Little Dippers
Fridays, June 2-August 4
The Folsom Aquatic Center hosts this program from 10:30 a.m. to noon to provide an opportunity for children ages 6 and under to increase their water confidence; parental supervision is required.
For more information about these events and others, visit folsom.ca.us or call 916-355-7285.
By Lesley Miller // Photos courtesy of Folsom Parks and Recreation.
Make June the month you try something new! The El Dorado Hills CSD has an event for all.
EDHCSD SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
JUNE 9 & 23
Head to the EDH Community Park (1021 Harvard Way) at 7 p.m. and listen to top hits from Pop Fiction (June 9) and Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads (June 23).
HUMP DAYS
JUNE 14
Every second Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the EDH Community Park, Food Trucks in the Foothills brings great food, drinks and fun. Proceeds support the EDH Promise Foundation, which serves the community by promoting charitable giving and support.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OFF
JUNE 16-17
Send your kids (ages 6-12) to the CSD gym from 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning, and enjoy a night to yourself! They’ll start with a pizza pig-out, followed by a late-night swim and sleepover. Supervision is provided by Day Camp staff, and pre-registration (fee includes dinner, pool admission, light breakfast and snacks) is required.
OLYMPIC DAY AND EDH BOWMEN
JUNE 24
Get your family off the couch, and bring them to the EDH Bowmen’s Archery Club (3321 El Dorado Hills Boulevard) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about the Olympics and play archery games. No experience or equipment is necessary and admission is free.