Enjoy music and activities at Belle Cooledge and the Central Library’s SUMMER READING KICKOFF celebrations. Friday, Sunday FREE
Take a favorite friend to the STUFFED ANIMAL VET CLINIC at the Sacramento Zoo. Saturday
Splash and play together during FAMILY SWIM NIGHT at the Wackford Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove. Saturday (go to pg. 11 at link to see details)
See the structure of butterfly wings and create a butterfly ring at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center’s IT’S BUTTERFLY TIME. Saturday – Sunday
Listen to the reading of Peanut Butter & Cupcake at Barnes & Noble STORYTIME. Saturday FREE (Natomas & Birdcage locations)
Create a clay project at Blue Line Art’s SUPER SUNDAY ART ACADEMY. Sunday
Cool off, picnic and play at a SPRAYGROUND. Daily FREE
Try strawberry treats and listen to live music at EDH Natural Farms’ STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Saturday – Sunday
Learn about reptiles, mammals and birds at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s CRITTERS OF THE AMERICAN RIVER. Sunday FREE
Meet live animals and play games during WILD FAMILY DAY at the UCDavis Arboretum. Sunday FREE
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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!
