If you are fearful around the water or have a child who has not let learned how to swim, now's the time to register for a summer session of swim lessons. Sign-ups began in early spring and will continue throughout the season as space is available. From local recreation programs to private swim schools, there are plenty of opportunities to learn.

Depending upon what you're willing to spend and whether or not you can brave a non-heated pool, both group and private lessons are available. For many indoor facilities in the region, swim lessons happen year round after that initial motivational push from summer.

Sign up today at a location close to you and stay safe in the water this summer.

If you're reaching the end of the month with an almost-empty bank account, you don't necessarily need to stay at home and loaf in front of Netflix. There are plenty of free adventures to take in and around Sacramento, some of which do not even require gas money. Check out my new list of six opportunities to go play outside or explore a historical site - for free!

What's your favorite free excursion in the Sacramento region? Send us a photo and you will be included in a future blog post.

If you're a concert goer, then chances are summer's your favorite season. Sacramento pulls out all the stops for one of the best summer concert series around. Best of all, there is more than one to attend. From Davis to Tahoe, from the famed Sacramento Music Festival to local community gatherings, music rules the warm evenings here in the capital city.

Check out our list of the best summer concert series to purchase your tickets and confirm dates/times. Some big names are coming to Sac including Rascal Flatts and Fun. Local groups are also performing at various venues and are worth checking out. You never know - you may be hearing a future rock star in the making.

Sacramento is full of fun things to do during Memorial Day weekend. Check out the Sacramento Music Festival, going into its 40th season in Old Sacramento. Old-timers will remember it as the Jazz Jubilee, and the great jazz music is still there along with some more modern genres.

Memorial Day also means the Sacramento County Fair will be up and running, a perfect opportunity to get some fried food and ride some rides before the State Fair arrives along with the typical heat wave of summer.

What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend? Send me a photo of your family having fun in Sacramento, and you will be featured in a future piece.