Elk Grove Fine Arts Center's mission is to connect with local artists, and art lovers in the Elk…read moreGrove area, and Greater Sacramento Area. The center has a beautiful gallery open to the public, monthly shows, art competitions, classes, and much more!

They do display real fine arts of excellent artists, nice friendly staff. The place is cozy and…read morefull of arts to enjoy, big and small. What I noticed during art competitions is: staff associated with the art center participates in the competitions, also the patrons. In doing this, it doesn't feel right nor fair that most of the staff and patrons won an award for their art pieces. I wish they would set a day for themselves to show off their talents separate from the competitions. Better yet, have their own competition participated by just the staff and patrons. Hope this review does not discourage the art center, but encourage them to do better, there is always room for improvement.

We recently tried Space 4 Art because we thought it might be a great creative outlet for my…read moredaughter, especially since she really enjoys art. Going in, I think we were expecting something a little more free flowing and open creatively, more of an environment where there wasn't really a right or wrong way to create and kids could fully lean into their own ideas and style. What we found was that the class felt a bit more structured than we were personally looking for. That's not necessarily a bad thing at all, and I could definitely see how that style would work really well for kids who prefer more guidance and direction. It just ended up not being the best fit for my daughter's personality and the kind of creative environment we were hoping for. Everyone was nice, and the space itself was welcoming, it just ultimately wasn't quite the art experience we had envisioned for her. Helpful tip: If your child enjoys more structured instruction and guided projects, this may be a really good fit. If they prefer a more open-ended creative style, it's probably worth asking questions about the class format beforehand. Unfortunately it just didn't end up being the right fit for us personally.

Huge fan. The projects they have the kids working on are wonderful. The supplies are endless and…read morethe teachers support and guidance are wonderful. We felt very accepted and immediately part of a special community. Looking forward to trying the pottery class soon.

Color Me Mine Natomas is always a good time! Staff are super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable…read more Store is clean and has a great selection of ceramics.

If I want to paint something for a gift, I go to Color Me Mine in Natomas. The staff is very…read morehelpful.

Just took a one-time wheel throwing class and had a great time. They let you throw as much as you…read morewant and keep 2 pieces at the end. I made about 5 complete ones during the class. Still waiting on the final product. I did a lot better than expected. The instructor, Kalena, was very helpful for our big group. I felt comfortable asking her questions and for help. The studio is pretty hot, so bring lots of water. Nice vibes with plants and cool to see other student work as we walked in.

I experienced the two hour intro class. It was a lot of fun…read moreand the instructor was welcoming. There were about 8 people in total in the session and I felt like the instructor was able to give everyone some tips individually, so that was nice. I would only suggest a bigger sign, it did take me a minute to actually find the correct door. Maybe a picture on the website. The parking situation is odd. Overall I would go back.

MMP is an exceptional program for kids of all experience levels and abilities. The productions are…read moreconsistently top notch. The community is supportive and the kids have such a good time. Kids emerge with dancing and singing skills, but it's so much more. Doing a show together means they make new friends while realizing what they are each capable of! Students can participate one show at a time or join an academy. Traveling and competing is an option but not required. Whether they do one show or stay for a decade, they will get so much out of the experience.

Our youngest daughter wanted to follow in her older sister's footsteps and do children's theater…read more She's not quite old enough to do it alongside her and we've heard great things about Musical Mayhem Productions. Parking is readily available. It's easy to register your child online and they accept payment plans if needed. They're well organized and do a great job overall communicating with the children and parents. You'll need to download the Band app which many other theater companies utilize as well to communicate reminders. Our little one has had pleasant experiences and made new friends. It's built her confidence and she thoroughly enjoys performing. Tickets are reasonably priced and we're looking forward to seeing her in their upcoming Willy Wonka production. It's a great way for children in the Elk Grove area to participate in children's theater. Performances are currently held downtown, but everything is well spelled out beforehand. They're also great at answering questions in a timely manner. They offer a variety of shows, so don't fret if the first one you see isn't up your child's alley.

Need more shade. It's a plot if land with no shaded areas…read more Also the price is pretty expensive compared to other pumpkin patches.

We wanted an alternative to the massive Del Osso farm experience, so we brought the family here on…read morea Sunday. Figured while most folks were home watching football, we'd take the kiddos here. Parking was free and easy, we got here maybe around 11:00am or so. Granted this was the end of September, so probably not the usual rush as we get closer to Halloween. The babies were free, and my senior parents were free as well (I forget the age requirement, but both my folks are in their 80s) $15 entry for my spouse and I, along with our school-aged kid. There was LOTS to do. My kids probably spent a good 30+ minutes each in the corn kernel pit as well as the bouncy area. We rode the tractor as a family around the corn field. Both kids got into the little miniature tractor ride around the lot, played in the western town, pet and fed the goats, and picked out some baby pumpkins for the house. We probably spent a good 2+ hours just hanging out. They got out all the necessary energy out and passed out for the long car ride home. There were plenty of seating options next to each attraction (corn kernel pit, bouncy area, little western town, petting zoo) which I felt was important especially for my folks, meaning you could let the kids roam free and still be within walking distance in case they got unruly. EVERYONE was so welcoming and friendly, from the folks who were at admissions, to the guy driving the tractor, and the folks by the mini-petting zoo. Just overall a really good experience and an off-the beaten path gem in Galt. We noticed an area for food/beverage options, but we had just eaten breakfast nearby, so I can't speak to the food options. After using Yelp for what seems like 20 years now, I rarely feel compelled to write reviews, but a small mom & pop patch like this and the memories for my littles to kick start the season is well-deserving of one. We'll see you again in a few weeks!

Super cute and very affordable. This was my second year taking my daughter. We love it.read more

No farm, just a farm stand with a few pumpkins sitting on hay bales. I do not know where the…read moreother reviewers were or if it was a honest review. Wasted trip. called Cuevas farm stand.

A Nice Surprise To Run Into Art!…read more SITREP We were just walking out of The Jungle Bird when we noticed 2 doors down there was a crowd forming inside this space we've always seen empty before. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ground-swell-sacramento?select=LqpYFO6lYE6RkMAGUF4j5Q Wa-la! So begins the journey of Groundswell Gallery! THE SETUP There was some incredibly beautiful art on the wall to enjoy. My friends took a particular liking to this piece which we all found to be an amazing composition of color and diagrams! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ground-swell-sacramento?select=G5Y4vsqnRC0eRxG4uNDmqA PETRONI VINEYARDS! That's right, wine docent Chante brought some of his team from Petroni Vineyards (in Sonoma Valley) to share their latest vintages. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ground-swell-sacramento?select=T6ejTkpvtXMywIrz-k01lw It made for a rather smooth art appreciation experience! UBER-YELPER DESIREE! And what a treat to run into my fellow yelpie Desiree who was out and about as well with her friends - we were both taking a turn with the wine (though truth be told, we prefer the spirits & brews!). https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ground-swell-sacramento?select=x9yZHs0Y9Bt2WXprbY4G-g THE LOWDOWN Groundswell is a truly welcome addition to the Midtown Grid of Art Appreciation!

As an artist and patron, I was very impressed with Groundswell in Midtown Sacramento. The space,…read moreart and location were a delight. The owners, Jaime and John are warm and welcoming. We visited on the gallery for the Sacramento Second Saturday Art Walk.