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!

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Holiday Theatre Productions in Sacramento

We are lucky to have some fabulous theatre companies in Sacramento (and slightly beyond) that put on quality productions filled with impressive local talent. This is the perfect time of year to see what they have to offer while getting into the holiday spirit! Here are family-friendly live theatre productions happening in Sacramento this holiday …

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See The Nutcracker in Sacramento

Is seeing The Nutcracker a holiday tradition for you? We have two opportunities in Sacramento for you to see amazing productions! Where to see The Nutcracker in Sacramento The Nutcracker by Sacramento Ballet Sacramento Ballet continues its treasured, annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This year SacBallet presents its newest staged production that features …

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Best Places to Play in the Snow: A Guide for Sacramento Families

If you’ve been thinking of taking a trip to the snow this season, now is the perfect time to start planning!  Whether your family is filled with snow novices or experienced skiers, there is a vast selection of places to play in the snow within driving distance of Sacramento. This Guide Includes: Snow play locations …

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Holiday Celebrations in Sacramento the Whole Family can Enjoy

If you are looking for holiday celebrations in Sacramento and beyond that the whole family can enjoy, we’ve got a roundup of amazing local events that include all kinds of activities!  Holiday Celebrations in Sacramento Featured Event 3rd Annual Illumination Holiday Festival When: Saturday, December 3, 2022; 3-8pm Where: 8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk GroveWhat: Celebrate the holiday …

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25 Ways to Celebrate Halloween this Weekend in Sacramento

The feeling of fall is in the air and everyone’s gearing up to wear their costumes! Whether you’re looking for a simple trick-or-treating experience or a full blown celebration, we’ve got a monstrous amount of family-friendly options for you to choose from this weekend in Sacramento! TRICK-or-TREATING + so much more! Music, Dancing, Arts & …

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