10 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents in Antelope

Grandparents: We love them, our kids adore them ... and in turn they offer unconditional love (and — if you're lucky — free babysitting!). Grandparents Day is Sunday, Sept. 12 and there's no better way to show the older people in your life how much you and your kids love and appreciate them than spending the day with them. And for those of you grandparents raising your grandkids full-time? We see and very much appreciate you!

Lucky enough to have grandparents who live close by? Here are 10 ideas on how to spend Grandparents Day in Antelope:

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1. Take them out for a special meal in Antelope:

Here are three of our favorite Antelope-owned restaurants:

2. Go for a walk in the woods in Antelope

If your grandparents love fresh air and hiking in the woods, there might be no simpler way to spend the day! Here are some great hiking trails in Antelope that are accessible to all:

Guy West Bridge to Watt Ave Bridge
- This easy 4.9 mile loop trail has a nice paved trail along the river with some nice views from the bridges. The trail has a smooth paved surface and is typically at least eight feet wide. There are offshoot dirt trails that may be narrower and steeper.

Jedediah Smith Trail
- The trail surface is paved asphalt and smooth. It is typically at least 10 feet wide.

William Land Park
- This 2.3 Mile loop trail is good for all skill levels. You could also stop by the Sacramento Zoo or Fairytale town!

3. Plan a picnic in Antelope

Surprise Grandma and Grandpa with a picnic! Here are three great spots in Antelope for a family picnic:

William Land Park is the perfect place for a picnic! See above for directions.
Plan a special Family Picnic with My Pretty Picnic

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4. Let your child share one of their favorite places in Antelope

Does your child have a favorite Antelope trampoline park, amusement park, or Antelope playground? Grandma and Grandpa might love to come along to take part, or if that's too much, simply watch their grandchildren enjoy themselves! Your children, in turn, will probably love to tour Grandma and Grandpa around their favorite place in Antelope. Here are three fun spots in Antelope where kids can play and there is plenty of room for adults to watch (or take part!):

Visit the Aerospace Museum, both kids and grown ups will love exploring the big airplanes together.
Visit Scandia! They have many options that the whole family will love.
Enjoy a movie night at Studio Movie Grill: Dinner and a movie! *try the hummus plate it is AMAZING!

Grandparents live far away?

Let them know you're thinking of them on Grandparents Day! Here are three ways to tell them you love them from a distance:

Make a video

Kids can list all the things they love about grandma and grandpa.

Send them a hug

Tape together a few pieces of newspaper or use the white side of wrapping paper and outline your child with their arms outstretched. Let your kids color themselves in. Fold it up, put it in an envelope, and send that hug to Grandma and Grandpa!

DIY coasters

Grandparents love personalized gifts, so make them DIY coasters, either with your kids' picture or a drawing they've completed. See how to do it here.

5. Let grandparents share one of their favorite places in Antelope

Perhaps your grandparents have a favorite spot or activity in Antelope that you haven't been to before! Let them take you and your kids along to experience what makes it important to them. They'll love introducing you and your kids to their friends and sharing a place that's special.

6. Say hi to the animals in Antelope

Grandparents probably love to see animals as much as their grandkids! Here are three places to go and see the animals in Antelope on Grandparents Day:

Sacramento Zoo: Open from 9-4pm. Advanced Tickets are recommended.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary: Open 10-4pm

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7. Plan a photo scavenger hunt

We developed this fun scavenger hunt for teens and tweens but there's no reason why Grandma and Grandpa can't take part too! Make great memories by taking selfies together, recreating a famous Beatles album cover, and just generally spending the day out and about in Antelope being silly together.

8. Go for ice cream

Who doesn't love a sweet treat? Here are three great Antelope-owned ice cream places we love:

9. Plan a photo shoot

Grandparents love family photos (and who doesn't?!?), so arrange a photo shoot with a Antelope photographer on Grandparents Day, or gift them a certificate to use later. Here is a guide to photographers who specialize in family photos:

Looking for a local photographer? Check out my Photographer guide here.

10. Have older kids make dinner or dessert for them

Help your teens plan a special meal for their grandparents. Here are a few ideas.

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