Enjoy live music, Old West theatrics and see cowboys on horseback during Old Sacramento’s annual GOLD RUSH DAYS. Saturday – Monday FREE
Check out the chalk masterpieces on the sidewalk, listen to live music and participate in activities at the annual CHALK IT UP FESTIVAL in Fremont Park. Saturday – Monday FREE
Laugh together when fairytale misfits take the stage in SHREK THE MUSICAL at the 24th Street Theatre. Saturday – Sunday
Build a Back-to-school whiteboard at Home Depot’s KIDS WORKSHOP. Saturday FREE
Go on a miniature STEAM TRAIN RIDE through Hagan Park. Saturday FREE (donations appreciated)
Experience the new SCIENCE IN MOTION exhibit and design and test a pinwheel at the Powerhouse Science Center. Saturday
Listen to a reading of the story, IF YOU EVER WANT TO BRING AN ALLIGATOR TO SCHOOL, DON’T! at Barnes & Noble Storytime. Saturday FREE
Get your wiggles out at BounceU’s COSMIC GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BOUNCE. Saturday – Monday
Hike with a naturalist and explore animal habitats during ALONG THE RIVER’S EDGE or investigate animal artifacts and a live animal during SENSATIONAL SENSES at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Sunday FREE ($5 parking donation)
Listen to live bluegrass music, try square dancing and pan for gold during LITTLE BUCKAROOS DAY at the Crocker Art Museum. Monday 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!
