Things to do when it's too hot outside to do anything

The news says to expect it to be well over 100 in the Sacramento area and possibly even up to 110 on Wednesday, depending on who you read. So what are you supposed to do to stay cool when it's so hot outside?

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Library Family programs are a fun way to make someone else pay for your air conditioning- Tuesdays at South Natomas Library at 6:30 pm are Family Game night
Thursdays at Central Library at 2:30pm are kids movies
Thursdays at 4pm North Natomas library has different performers and activities for kids

City pools are an easy and cheap way to keep cool! Adults are $2, under $17 is $1. Look at the City's website to find the one closest to you.

Regal Cinemas free family film festival. You can enjoy a family friendly movie every Tues/Wed at 10am throughout the summer.

Need to exercise but can't go outside? Try one of the local malls for an air-conditioned walk! Arden Fair has a Mall-Walker program with prizes and events. While you're there, look into the Arden Fair Kids Club. This weekend, see a kids' magician at Arden at 10am!

If you've never seen the Crocker Art Museum check it out this Sunday! Free hours are available from 10am to 1pm each Sunday, courtesy of Bank of America. If you don't mind the admission fee, Saturday features a family art program from 12pm to 3pm, including a family tour of the museum.

Up for a road trip? Head to Fairfield for the free Jelly Belly tour! Adults and kids will love this tour which includes a birds' eye view of the factory floor and free samples.

Summer Sanity Saver- Free movies!

Regal Cinemas offers free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am all summer long! They're really and truly free, though the snack bar is open so you have to resist the kids pulling on your legs begging for popcorn. We usually buy just the popcorn and make it a movie morning for $5.00. It's the best $5.00 nap you'll ever have! Available at the following Regal Theatres

Regal Natomas and Market Square Arden, Laguna Village and Olympus Point Roseville schedule:

06/17/2008-06/18/2008	Rugrats The Movie (G)
	Nancy Drew (PG)
06/24/2008-06/25/2008	Rugrats In Paris: The Movie (G)
	Shrek The Third (PG)
07/01/2008-07/02/2008	Charlotte's Web (G)
	Flushed Away (PG)
07/08/2008-07/09/2008	Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)
	The Second Junglebook (PG)
07/15/2008-07/16/2008	Wallace And Gromit (G)
	Hook (PG)
07/22/2008-07/23/2008	Muppets Take Manhattan (G)
	Stuart Little (PG)
07/29/2008-07/30/2008	Everyone's Hero (G)
	Bratz (PG)
08/05/2008-08/06/2008	Adventures Of Pipi Longstocking (G)
	Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
08/12/2008-08/13/2008	Doogal (G)
	Are We There Yet? (PG)

Museum Day is coming, plan your attack!

Saturday, February 2nd is Museum Day. If you're new to town or have been here forever, now's your chance to check out some of the lesser-known museums in town for free. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and if you're organized you may be able to get in two or three museums in that time.

My advice for enjoying Museum Day? Skip the biggies. This is not a good day to go to the Zoo or Fairytale Town. The lines will be long, parking will be terrible and you'll be very cranky. It's the perfect day to visit The Aerospace Museum of California or the Towe Auto Museum. Perhaps take a stroll through the historic city cemetery and visit the Governor's Mansion.

For more information and a map of museums, visit the Museum Day website. Go green and use the free shuttle buses for an even more festive experience! RT will run 5 free shuttle loops around town to get you where you need to go without the hassle and traffic.