Things to Do in Folsom
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Gymboree Play & Music Sacramento
Expert-designed programs help youngsters hone cognitive, social, and physical skills through activities that involve parents
Cordova Golf Course
- Sacramento
Golfers hone swings over interspersing lakes, deep bunkers, and contoured greens, as well as a lighted driving range
Country Club Lanes
- Arden - Arcade
Bowling alley with 48 professional lanes and two video arcades hosts single-session games and 15-week leagues
American Visions Art Gallery
- Folsom
Ideal Mother's Day outing pairs instructional painting and 16-ounce glass of wine; includes art supplies, snacks, and a beverage
Sunrise Rollerland
- Citrus Heights
Large wooden rink lit up by flashing lights and a spinning disco ball accommodates skaters of all ages
Arena Softball
- Industrial Area East
Swing away in batting cages with variable pitch speeds; up to 18 party guests play 50 minutes of kickball and divvy up batting-cage tokens
Muay Thai Lao Kickboxing Academy
- Multiple Locations
Courtesy, discipline & respect backbone Laotian art of muay thai that cyclones hands, elbows & knees in self-defense combat workouts
Granite Arch Climbing Center
- Rancho Cordova
Instructors teach the basics of tying in ropes and securing your partner’s rope during the class; day passes include unlimited climbing
Flip 2 It Sports Center
- Industrial Area East
Kids can explore activities during camp, invite friends to jump on the trampoline, or hone gymnastics, tumbling, and dance skills
Dolphin Scuba Center & Swim School
- North Sacramento
PADI-certified instructors demonstrate how to use scuba gear to breathe underwater in a heated indoor pool
Bikram Yoga Folsom
- Folsom
Bikram yoga studio hosting daily 90-minute classes taught by team of certified instructors
Roller King
- Roseville
10 youngsters spend up to 2.5 hours on family-owned indoor roller rink before feasting on ice-cream sundaes & drinks in party room.
The Rink
- La Riviera
Roller-skating with traditional quad skates under a light show to the sounds of DJ’ed music
Granite Bay Pilates and Yoga
- Granite Bay
Students relax and unwind with routines that emphasize proper alignment and create strength and flexibility through Pilates and yoga classes
Lazer X Sacramento
- Arden - Arcade
During games, players face off in a 3,500 sq. ft. laser-tag arena with two levels, mirrors, and other obstacles
Mud Factor
Nighttime 5K run/walk where participants wear glow-in-the-dark accessories and party to electronic dance music at a finish-line dance party
Folsom MMA
- Folsom
Instructors teach calorie-burning muay thai, jujitsu, and grappling techniques on sprawling 2,000-square-foot mat
Saxton Equestrian
- Elk Grove
Accomplished rider, trainer, and stable manager teaches riders of all ages and skill levels lessons customized to address their riding goals
Hot Yoga At Sunrise
- Fair Oaks
An accommodating class schedule features all levels of Vinyasa, yin, Core Power & Bikram-style classes taught by knowledgeable instructors
Anytime Fitness Folsom
- Folsom
Membership grants 24-hour access to the gym's cardio and strength-training equipment for solo workouts or personal-trainer sessions
East Wind Yoga
- Multiple Locations
Instructors lead students through basic, hot, flow, and Yin yoga routines; clients use BOSU balls during Yosu yoga classes
Rollingwood Racquet Club
- Fair Oaks
One or two months of unlimited access to club's amenities, such as tennis or racquetball courts, cardio equipment, and fitness classes
Aerie Yoga
- Industrial Area East
Aerial-yoga classes suspend students from hanging hammocks for stretches, poses & inversions that defy gravity & tone cores
Barre-Flies
- Granite Bay
Exciting fitness classes combine elements from ballet barre work, Pilates, and yoga to improve core strength and flexibility
Arden Hot Yoga
- Arden - Arcade
Spacious hot-yoga studio hosts Vinyasa- and Bikram-style classes seven days a week
Nunez Martial Arts Academy
- Granite Bay
Boot-camp fitness classes shape the body and ramp up metabolism using a constantly varied array of body-weight exercises
Fusion Yoga Studio Sacramento
- Arden - Arcade
Traditional yoga, prenatal yoga, mom & baby yoga, introductory sessions, and other classes
Aha Yoga
- Fair Oaks
Vinyasa, Hot, or Restorative yoga classes taught daily boost flexibility and strength; meditation class imparts breath techniques
Yoga Loka
- East Sacramento
Attentive instructors teach the tenets of yoga philosophy and lead students of all abilities through hot Bikram-style classes
The Village Fitness Studio
- Fair Oaks
Instructors tailor boot-camp classes to participants’ fitness levels, mixing strength-training and conditioning moves in one-hour sessions
Full Throttle Fitness El Dorado Hills
- El Dorado Hills
Fully stocked fitness center with high-impact boot-camp classes, sports training for kids 6–18, and areas for boxing and martials arts
Sky High Sports Sacramento
- Rancho Cordova
Bounce on wall-to-wall trampolines, dodge-ball courts, and a cushiony foam pit; parties include pizza, cleanup, and two hours of jump time
Brick House Built
- Lead Hill
While ensuring exercisers stay within their limits, certified coaches lead 45-minute boot-camp classes with constantly changing exercises
Vertical Fitness Studio
- Hillcrest
Extensively certified teachers teach core-strengthening pole-dance routines and gravity-defying aerial-hoop dance techniques
A Casino Event
- Multiple Locations
Taught by a professional bartender, the course covers key cocktail recipes and basic mixology skills; includes two drinks per person
Recinos Muay Thai Academy
- Roseville Heights
Learn striking combos and footwork in muay thai and boxing or wrestling techniques useful against larger opponents in Brazilian jujitsu
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If you've ever tried to beat rush-hour traffic by tethering your car with helium-filled balloons, then you know that hot-air flight should be left to the professionals. The Federal Aviation Administration–certified pilots at Sky Drifters Hot Air Ballooning embark on journeys from the Sierra Nevada foothills daily, and their company has been named one of the 10Best attractions in Sacramento. Whether piloting a small group or private flight, the balloon captains show passengers a bird’s-eye view of the rolling hills, winding rivers and finely crafted comb-overs whose majesty can only be truly appreciated from above. Their aerial transports also play host to weddings in the sky and can provide a lift to those who enjoy BASE jumping from the clouds.
Born into a family of equestrians, Jesslynn Saxton spent her summers on a horse farm, learning to ride at an early age. At 15, after having had some success in riding competitions, she took a job as a stable apprentice and dreamed of opening her own riding school. Today, as the founder of Saxton Equestrian, Jesslynn is an accomplished rider, trainer, and stable manager with more than 20 years of experience. Harboring an innate passion for teaching, she holds lessons and training sessions and volunteers with Project R.I.D.E., a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic riding instruction for persons with disabilities.
Jesslynn’s horse sanctuary, Clay Station Ranch, sits on 23 acres of green pastures, upon which five barns house 40 stalls. The ranch’s two outdoor arenas allow riders to sharpen their skills under blue skies, and a lighted indoor arena features all-weather felt footing, irrigated grass turnouts, wash racks with hot water, viewing areas, and a riders’ lounge, where equestrians can kick back and relax after going on an exhausting ride or failing to teach the horses how to neigh in a British accent.
Everything changed for Bob and Chris Quinlan when they organized a successful pub crawl for their local Rotary club in 2005. The positive reception to their event led the pair to found AppeteasersUSA in 2011, which has since expanded from its initial tour in Folsom to include outings in Northern and Southern California, Washington, and Florida. Across the country, AppeteasersUSA’s savvy guides can be found leading patrons from culinary hot spot to hot spot.
Throughout the four-hour tours, herds of at least 25 tour goers stop at restaurants and bars unique to the area—eschewing chains and large franchises—for 30-minute stints, nibbling on appetizers and noting which kitchen appliances might come to life after the restaurant closes. To wash down savory flavors, patrons can swig discounted drinks at each establishment.
Potter’s wheels whirr inside Lost Arts Ceramics' studio, where artists sit hunched over mounds of damp clay and mold the sticky earth into urns or bowls. The studio, gallery, and school is dedicated to the proliferation of the tactile art—during hands-on pottery classes, couples can create a permanent representation of their all-too-fleeting love, and groups can stop in and craft sculptures or functional art pieces. In the future, Lost Arts plans to expand into a nonprofit art organization, working with children and adults with special needs.
Stadium lights reflect off of the pavement. Engines roar as cars whip around curves and weave in and out, jockeying for pole position just as they cross the finish line. This racing scene is a familiar one at All American Speedway, which has witnessed many of the stock-car world's best drivers take to its paved stage. Their yearly schedule stretches from March until October as spectators young and old watch street-stock cars, modifieds, late models, vintage cars, and even vintage penny farthings circle the high-banked oval track.
The instructors at WakeSUP arm guests with Surftech paddleboards and adjustable SUP paddles and lead expeditions across serene waterways including Folsom Lake, Nimbus Lake, and Lake Natoma. To help guests glide safely across water surfaces, they also hand out neoprene lifejackets from Ho Sports and O’Neill to keep paddlers from being lured beneath the surface by a sea monster’s siren song. All rental gear and boards—which range in size from 9.5 to 12 feet—will be transported to and from the waterway courtesy of WakeSUP.
