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Autumn fun for kids > Fresno, CA
Fun Autumn Activities Indoors and Out
It’s Autumn and that means tons of fun fall activities to do as a family. My creative juices stir this time of year. Maybe it’s the changing colors and the warm smells of cinnamon, apples and pumpkin pie. If you’re looking for fun things to do with the kids, this is the perfect time of year. Some of our favorites involve apples, leaves, and pumpkins. Getting outside together seems to be the theme, and what better way to celebrate a new season than by getting out and appreciating it in all its glory? Whether you’re looking to make a day trip or staying home, there are activities to suit your needs.
Apple picking is a popular way to spend a day together. We enjoy driving an hour or two and finding a U-Pick farm that carries our favorite apples. If you’re not sure which your favorite is, why not have an apple tasting first? So much learning can happen on an apple picking outing. Our kids loved picking the apples and my husband taught them to rub the apple against their clothing to “shiny them up.” Of course, they taste tested a few along the way. Some farms have cider pressing, candle dipping, hayrides, and other activities. I can’t leave without a gallon of cider, an apple caramel pie, and a caramel apple. Once we get the apples home, we let the kids take turns putting the apples onto the old-fashioned apple peeler and watch their excitement at getting a completely intact spiral peel. Next, we get out Aunt Betty’s apple pie recipe, and start baking. This is a family tradition everyone will look forward to and enjoy each year.
You can have just as much fun staying home, too. With gas prices still high and everyone trying to find ways to cut back, it makes sense to stay close to home. Keep it outside and focus on the changes around your neighborhood. On our walk to the local bakery last week, we were thrilled to see many yellow and red leaves. We collect them for leaf rubbings (put the leaf under paper, use the side of a crayon-paper peeled off, and rub the paper for a beautiful picture of your leaf) and a variety of other arts and crafts. The kids are bound to ask why the leaves change color in the fall. Don’t fret if you don’t know the answer, here’s a simple explanation to make you look like you really do know everything! Some other fun leaf activities include raking them into a pile or a maze, preserving the leaves, or gluing different leaves onto paper to make animals. There’s always another kid favorite, crunching them underfoot while walking the dog! Here’s a Family Fun article for more fall activity ideas.
Another favorite holiday tradition in our family is going to a pumpkin patch to pick out our collection of pumpkins to carve into jack-o-lanterns. There are a number of pumpkin patches to choose from. We have been to quite a few in the area. Most have so many different kinds of pumpkins varying in shape, size and color. The pumpkins are on the vine, so your family can choose just the right one and cut it from the vine. This place is really an experience. Most have a petting zoo, a picnic area, the haystack castle, and much more. This year we’re thinking of checking out a new one on our short list. For a list of pumpkin patches and even the history behind Halloween, I found this resource worthy of bookmarking.
Another fun activity we do throughout the year, particulary over 3 or 4 day weekends is to take a trip to John’s Incredible Pizza Company. This is the perfect place for fun particulary when the weather won’t permit outdoor activities like apple picking or searching for the great pumpkin. We always suggest making John’s part of your plans at some point throughout the holiday season.
Here’s what your family gets and why we like it so much:
1. John’s Incredible Pizza is giant! You’re not going to run out of space or fun things to do here. John’s is easily the largest indoor play area for kids (or adults) anywhere. Now you can even take an interactive look at what a typical John’s Pizza is like on the inside. If you’ve never been to a John’s Pizza, you’ll be surprised.
2. John’s has many indoor rides and games. These are real indoor rides for kids including the coolest bumper car setup we’ve seen anywhere.
3. They have interactive and fun video and other games
4. Multiple themed dining rooms. Themes range from music videos to cartoons, each is easily the size of a standard restaurant.
5. There is great need for multiple dining rooms due to the all-you-can-eat-buffet. The buffet ties the rides for our favorite part of John’s. Simply said John’s has more pizza flavors than you can imagine, tons of pasta variations and a fantastic salad bar for those seeking a lighter fare. Of course if you dine on the salad bar you’ll have room for the all-you-can-eat dessert section too, which includes soft-serve ice cream, cakes, cookies and more.
John’s Incredible Pizza
7095 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 323-1111
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Kids birthday party places > fun birthday party ideas > Fresno CA
John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
7095 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
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Summer birthdays and birthday parties are great. You never have to go to school on your birthday, the days are longer, and there just seems to be something magical and carefree about summertime. Between swimming lessons and playdates with our playgroup friends we like to keep our kids engaged and active throughout the summer. But it isn’t always easy. Summer weather in Southern California isn’t always as predictable as we’d like it to be. One week we’ll have a heat wave, while the next we’ll have wind, rain and even thunderstorms. This can make planning an event tricky.
When planning any event, particularly one as special as a birthday party, you’ll have to choose the right venue to ensure your party is a success. I go through this dilemma every year with two of my own summer babies to plan parties for. Do you have an outdoor party and subject everyone to possible sweltering heat? Or plan a pool party and then end up with overcast, even monsoon type weather? Either way, if you’re doing it at home or the park there’s a ton of party preparation and set-up and more clean-up afterward. Providing your friends with food and fun can be a tall order. Making sure the weather cooperates is impossible.
However, planning your party at the right venue can make sure your party is a big hit, and as a bonus make your life a whole lot easier. John’s Incredible Pizza Co. offers birthday party packages that can accomplish these goals. This type of party takes the anxiety out of planning your next event. You call and reserve your date, send out invitations (or maybe an electronic invitation at www.evite.com), and make sure you show up at the date of the party. The party leaders at John’s Pizza take care of all of the party room set-up and keep the kids entertained and having fun. The food is buffet style with something everyone will enjoy from salad to pasta and pizza. The games are all inside, including some pretty spectacular indoor activities like glow miniature golf, bowling, and bumper cars. Best of all, when the party is over John’s takes care of the clean-up and you get to go home, relax, and enjoy some family time.
Here are the main reason we really enjoy kids birthday parties at John’s:
First, they provide an all you can eat buffet that includes your favorite pizzas (and some specialty ones), as well as a pasta and salad bar. We mustn’t forget the dessert bar either with soft serve ice cream and other goodies.
Second, there are enough fun rides, games and other activities to keep the kids busy. In fact, John’s easily has sufficient offerings to consume half of a day or more, kind of like an indoor Disneyland with unlimited food.
Third, they provide private party rooms, which is a nice escape from the action to open presents, cut the cake and have that special time for pictures and video.
Last, they take care of the cleanup. All you’ll have to do is pack up the car with gifts and head home.
The price is right too so it just makes sense. You’d probably end up spending more money having a birthday party at home.
Community pick for kids birthday party place Fresno, CA:
John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
7095 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
p. (559) 323-1111
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Fresno CA 4th of July fun things to do > fireworks > family fun
John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is located in Fresno, CA and is our community pick for kids indoor activities this 4th of July weekend. Remember, this type of activity can easily consume a full day so plan accordingly.
John’s Incredible Pizza Company
7095 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 323-1111
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4th of July celebrations and fireworks in Fresno are right around the corner. This year many people are opting to stay home in lieu of the expensive 2-week family vacation but doesn’t mean your holiday fun has to suffer.
Barbeques on the 4th of July are an absolute must otherwise the holiday just wouldn’t feel the same. Most grocery stores are having significant sales this year so check your local paper to see which chain has the best offers and make sure your barbeque has plenty of propane!
This year the Fourth of July falls on a Friday, which makes for a fun and short work week for most.
If your family is like ours you’ll start the day with outdoor games or swimming (if you have a pool) then move to the cookout and ice cold beverages. As the sun begins to set it’ll be time to pack up and get ready for the fireworks show.
This year you can find all of the Fresno County fireworks for the cities of: Clovis, Coalinga, Fowler, Fresno, Kerman, Kingsburg, Orange Cove, Reedley, Sanger, Selma, Shaver Lake on the Fresno county website. Most cities have gates opening between 5-7pm and fireworks starting around 9pm.
The fun part about having the 4th of July on a Friday is you then have the rest of the weekend to have more fun.
The kids will undoubtedly need to get out for some physical activity and other fun things on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to approach 100 degrees this holiday weekend so you might plan some indoor activities to keep the kids (and you) cool.
If the kids have the desire to have just plain fun with rides and games there are many options around California for parks, but again you’ll likely be dealing with intense heat. If you’re like us and you have a little one in a stroller, it’s just not an option.
Which leads us to the idea of kids indoor parks and playgrounds. We consider these to be a “must-have” in California. Fortunately, John’s Incredible Pizza Co. answered that call.
Here’s what you get and why we and our group of friends like it so much:
* John’s Incredible Pizza is huge! You’re not going to run out of space or fun things to do here. John’s is easily the largest indoor fun place for kids anywhere. Now you can even take an interactive look at what a typical John’s Pizza is like on the inside.
* John’s has many indoor rides and games. These are real indoor rides for kids, like the twister that spins you around at what feels like several hundred miles per hour and the coolest bumper car setup we’ve seen anywhere. The Fresno location also features laser tag, thunder alley bowling, and the virtual roller coaster.
* Interactive and fun video and other games
* Multiple themed dining rooms. Themes range from music videos to cartoons, each is easily the size of a standard restaurant.
* The reason for multiple dining rooms would be the all-you-can-eat-buffet. The buffet ties the rides for our favorite part of John’s. Simply said John’s has more pizza flavors than you can imagine, tons of pasta variations and a fantastic salad bar for those seeking a lighter fare. Of course if you dine on the salad bar you’ll have room for the all-you-can-eat dessert section too, which includes soft-serve ice cream, cakes, cookies and more.
John’s Incredible Pizza Co. is located in Fresno, CA and is our community pick for kids indoor activities this 4th of July. Remember, this type of activity can easily consume a full day so plan accordingly.
John’s Incredible Pizza Company
7095 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 323-1111
Take a look inside!
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