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Hours of pint-size fun can be found at Sacramento's Funderland Amusement Park, geared for children ages 2-12. Child size rides and attractions include The Dagon Roller Coaster, Spinning Teacup Ride, Oscar the Fish, the Red Baron Plane Ride, and the Wild Stagecoach Ride. Little appetites get big slice of pizza at Funderland's Café.

Hear the sound of music at the California Musical Theatre, Northern California's premiere producer and presenter of musical theater, and the largest nonprofit musical theater in California. For over 50 years, audiences have enjoyed the entertainment of musicals like The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, and Marry Poppins during the summer Music Circus season and the Broadway Series.

Family time is a zoo at the Sacramento Zoo, when you get up close to the wildly inspiring Giraffe Habitat, Tiger Cubs and White-faced Owls. The 14-acre landmark is home to 400 animals and 140 native, rare and endangered species. Catch special events like the Ice Cream Safari and Zoo Parent Picnic. It's a great attraction for family fun.