Fri, Sept 16 – Sun, Sept 18
1. Roast marshmallows and listen to native stories at Maidu Museum’s FAMILY CAMPFIRE. Fri
2. See high-wire artists and motorcyclists at the RINGLING BROTHERS BARNUM & BAILEY circus. Fri-Sun
3. Get a close look at a red-tailed hawk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s HAWK TALK. Sat
4. Bounce and see a puppet show at the FAIR OAKS CHICKEN FESTIVAL. Sat
5. Take a hike, sing, and craft at Placer Nature Center’s SEEDS ABOUND. Sat
6. Discover living creatures under the microscope at IT’S A SMALL, SMALL WORLD. Sat-Sun
7. Watch jousting and eat a turkey leg at the RENAISSANCE FAIRE. Sat-Sun
8. Swim, dance, and craft at SUMMER SPLASH. Sun
9. Join a Honey Bear Race and eat honey pancakes at the Granite Bay HONEY FESTIVAL. Sun
10. Celebrate JOHNNY APPLESEED’S BIRTHDAY at Apple Hill. 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!
