Learn how to use a compass and watch a cannon being fired during HANDS ON HISTORY at Sutter’s Fort. Saturday
Visit with a superhero and explore the world of heroes through music at Sacramento Philharmonic’s HEROES! FAMILY CONCERT. Saturday
Enjoy the magic of Disney on Ice DARE TO DREAM starring three favorite princesses at the Sleep Train Arena. Saturday-Monday
Boo the villain and cheer the hero at Chautaqua Playhouse’s PERILS OF PAWLEEN. Saturday
Get up close to Echo at OWL BE SEEING YOU or WALK ON THE WILDSIDE with a naturalist at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday
Relax and make crafts while enjoying warm seasonal drinks at Crocker’s SUNDAY CRAFTERNOON. Sunday
Laugh at the funny perspective of 10-year-old ANASTASIA KRUPNIK at the B Street Theatre. Saturday-Sunday
Have a picnic, climb on the playground, feed the ducks and take a hike at GIBSON RANCH. Daily
Sing and play together during BABY STORYTIME at the Central Library. Sunday
Enjoy INTERNATIONAL STORYTIME with John Boe for both children and adults at the International House in Davis. Sunday
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!
