Fri July 15 – Sun, July 17
1. Go on rides, eat treats, and see animals at the STATE FAIR. Fri- Sun
2. Experience the last HARRY POTTER movie at the IMAX in 3D. Fri-Sun
3. Roast marshmallows and hear native stories at the Maidu Indian Museum’s CAMPFIRE. Fri
4. Enjoy the classic tale, PETER PAN, at the Davis Musical Theatre Company. Fri-Sun
5. SING, DANCE, CLAP, AND LAUGH with children’s author Jose-Luis Orozco. Sat
6. Play games and learn about the days of old at Sutter’s Fort’s MINING THE MINERS. Sat
7. Help the princess return to her own story at the 24th Street Theatre’s ONCE UPON A STORYTIME. Sat
8. Bounce, craft, and eat while your parents have date night at BounceU’s KID’S NIGHT OUT. Sat
9. Send a plush friend on a STUFFED ANIMAL WORLD TOUR at the Central Library. Sun
10. Watch a River Cats game and celebrate at DINGER’S BIRTHDAY BASH. Sun
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
