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Riverside Community pick for back-to-school fun and Labor Day kid’s activities:

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
6187 Valley Springs Parkway
Riverside, CA  92507

Summer is my favorite season. Yes, it’s hot, but we get all of those extra daylight hours. Perfect for late afternoon dips in the swimming pool and evening walks with the dog. I remember being excited about school starting again in the fall, but wishing summer could last just a bit longer.

Many kids these days are going back to school already at the end of August. As a parent, I feel like summer just started. When I was at Target today in Riverside I was not prepared for the huge Back-to-School section with all the supplies you’ll ever need, many of them on sale. While you’re there, be sure to see if they have a grade-appropriate checklist available to make your purchase selection easier. Another idea is to make Back-to-School goodie bags for your child’s late summer birthday party. A friend of ours filled pencil boxes with school supplies one year and the kids all loved it.

Fortunately, there is a chance for one last hurrah in summer fun department. Even though school starts at the end of August, kids and parents can look forward to a long holiday weekend that Labor Day brings. This helps ease the transition and gives the kids something to look forward to during their first week at school. Particularly if your child has some apprehension (first day jitters) or difficulty adjusting to the new routine, providing her or him with a fun-filled holiday weekend may be just the thing to keep them going.

For many families, going out on vacation over Labor Day weekend isn’t an option. Gas prices are still high and with the economy faltering most folks are looking for ways to save money, not spend it hand over fist. Besides, if you’re anything like me, the thought of driving in traffic on the freeways and fighting crowds is not my idea of fun family time. We prefer to say close to home and find something the whole family will enjoy.

An outdoor barbeque is a great way to spend Labor Day weekend together. We are fortunate enough to have my folks close by, so we spend the majority of holidays with them. They have the perfect backyard for hanging out, grilling, swimming, and plenty of room for the kids to run around and have a good time. But in the midst of a Southern California heat wave, even a good amount of shade and a cool dip in the pool aren’t always enough.

Sometimes we need to find fun things to do with the kids indoors. Somewhere that is air-conditioned and conveniently has everything we need in one place. The whole family has a great time at John’s Incredible Pizza Co. complete with their all you can eat buffet, wine and beer for adults (2 drink limit), special themed dining rooms, and a huge game and rides room. John’s Fun World side has the feeling of an indoor amusement park. They even have the frog hopper, bowling, bumper cars and a really good dancing bear (mouse over-click play inside box)!

The all-you-can-eat buffet includes pizza, pasta, salad and even a dessert bar with lots of goodies like soft-serve ice cream.  Be sure to try one of their unique pizzas….you will be glad you did.

The themed rooms are really cool and provide an atmosphere for any mood from cartoons to the more laid back cabin fever theme.  Each room is the size of a standard restaurant.

The game room is simply huge.  If you’ve never been to John’s you can check it out here.

For additional information, visit www.johnspizza.com. Be sure to check our their “John’s Rewards” section for incredible ways John’s helps motivate kids to succeed in school with their incentive programs!

Riverside Community pick for back-to-school fun and Labor Day kid’s activities:

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
6187 Valley Springs Parkway
Riverside, CA  92507

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