Stockon, CA Labor Day Weather – HOT, where to go?

September, 2010
Stockon, CA Labor Day Weather – HOT, where to go?

So far the forecast is telling us that the temperatures are going to be over 100 this Labor Day.  That type of temperature is simply unbearable.  In fact, the UV index is so high that you can be burned in just 4 minutes in the sun.  THAT is unbelievably HOT and not healthy for adults or children to be in for too long.

Though we’re sure many have great cookouts planned (great if you have a pool), you might add something else to the mix particularly if you have kids who have just started school and are itching to dip back into summer fun.

Every year we go to John’s Pizza Co. in Stockton.  We’ve been there for birthday parties and one corporate event but typically we go when the weather is just not good enough for the kids to be outside.

Here’s why we enjoy going to John’s and why you might like it too:

1.  If you are hungry, this is the place because they feature an all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, salad, pasta and even dessert.  This means trouble for those of you trying to lose weight but I guess you can always eat from their extensive salad bar!

2.  Parking is easy, which is always a pet peeve of mine when we go to other amusement parks.  At John’s you can just park directly in front and be in the door in a minute or two.

3.  Cost just works out for us.  You pay for the cost of the buffet then for credits to ride the rides and play the games.  It’s incredibly affordable when compared to  something like Disneyland.

4.  The rides and games are simply incredible.  They do a fantastic job of mixing up the choices with the twister, bumper cars, glow golf and many ever-changing games.

And most important for this weekend is the fact that John’s is all indoors.  You can have the fun of an amusement park without getting a sunburn or dealing with excessive heat.  For the kids, it’s just the best option and one you should consider.

This Labor Day weekend give John’s Incredible Pizza in Stockton a try.  They are located at:

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Stockton Activities for Late Summer

August, 2010
Stockton Activities for Late Summer

I love summer and am sad to see it coming to an end.  We swam a lot and went on evening walks.  But we still have about a month to contend with and that means more heat!

It’s difficult to get outside during peak hours of the day when the sun is high and the temperature is unbearable.  Especially with another 100+ degree heat wave coming.  The kids need to get out, and to be honest, I get a serious case of cabin fever some days too.

I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with the kids in Stockton.  Staying fairly close to home is important to me because of ever-increasing gas prices.

For the most part, City activities are over so you’re on your own for the final 30 days!

We need to get out of the heat and find something fun to do indoors where it is cool.  With another heat wave coming, we’re looking for an indoor retreat from the heat.  When the kids were younger we loved taking them to Chuck E Cheese.  That would be more fun for our youngest, but the 78and 9 year olds need something more geared to their age group.

We have found a place that has something to suit each age group and all of it is indoors.  John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is a welcome alternative and has everything you need for a fun day out.  You can even make a daycation out of it.

Pretty much all you’ll need to bring are the kids.  John’s has a wide variety of food to eat and activities that will engage kids of all ages (Moms and Dads, too).  Even their amusement park style rides are indoors!  Some of the rides are geared toward smaller children, so your toddler can be included.

Here’s what we love about John’s Incredible Pizza:

The Food:  We’ll say this is the best food set up for kids and adults anywhere.  John’s offers and all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, pasta, salad and desserts.  For each category they offer many toppings, flavors, combinations and choices.  The kitchen is constantly bringing out hot pizza while replenishing the salad and pasta bar.  Beverages are all-you-can-drink with an additional cost of $1-2.

The Fun:  John’s is unique in that it is completely indoors but offers the fun of outdoor style rides and things to do.  Our two favorite traditional rides are the tea-cups and the bumper cars.  We mix up the ride fun by playing video and other games.  The great part is when the kids get hungry from all the play, you just walk back over to the food side and fill up again.  This is one reason why John’s is perfect as an all-day activity for the kids.

A Break for the Parents:  John’s is a very active environment, but they still offer quiet seating for dining in their multiple themed rooms.  The themes range from cartoons to music videos and one with a more log cabin feel, which is intended to be the most quiet of the bunch.  They also offer beer and wine with a 2 drink limit.

We love John’s and have gone for numerous birthday parties and other events.  If you’ve never been to a John’s Pizza, read the reviews.

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thu:11am-9pm
Fri-Sat:11am-10pm
Sun:11am-9pm

4555 N. Pershing
Stockton, CA 95207
209-954-1111

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Scheduling Your 4th of July Activities – Stockton, California

June 2010
Scheduling Your 4th of July Activities – Stockton, California
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4th of July is always a blast.  We always go to the fireworks, the kids love them.  This year you can find times and dates for city fireworks at the Stockton website or even on Facebook.

The city of Stockton offers a wide variety of family activities, such as day camps, Summer Discovery Camp, Children’s Museum and more.

Even with all of these great and some free activities, we need to get out of the heat and find something fun to do indoors where it is cool particularly in July.  With another heat wave coming, we’re looking for an indoor retreat from the heat.

We have found a place that has something to suit each age group and all of it is in the cool indoors.  John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is a welcome alternative and has everything you need for a fun day out.  You can even make a daycation out of it.  Pretty much all you’ll need to bring are the kids.  John’s has a wide variety of food to eat and activities that will engage kids of all ages (Moms and Dads, too).  Even their amusement park style rides are indoors!  Some of the rides are geared toward smaller children, so your toddler can be included with no worries.

Here’s what we love about John’s Pizza for special events, especially 4th of July 2010 weekend!

-This is the best food set up for kids and adults anywhere.  John’s offers and all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, pasta, salad and desserts.  For each category they offer many toppings, flavors, combinations and choices.  The kitchen is constantly bringing out hot pizza while replenishing the salad and pasta bar.  Beverages are all-you-can-drink with an additional cost of $1-2.

-John’s is unique in that it is completely indoors but offers the fun of outdoor style rides and things to do.  We mix up the ride fun by playing video and other games.  The great part is when the kids get hungry from all the play, you just walk back over to the buffet and fill up again.  This is one reason why John’s is perfect as an all-day activity for the kids.

-John’s is a very active environment, but they still offer quiet seating for dining in their multiple themed rooms.  The themes range from cartoons to music videos and one with a more log cabin feel, which is intended to be the most quiet of the bunch.  They also offer beer and wine with a 2 drink limit.

This Summer and 4th of July (Sunday), remember John’s Pizza for your fun activities!

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
4555 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  92507
(209) 954-1111
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