Take a ride on the Starlight Express, see Santa and visit the animals at the Folsom Zoo’s WILD NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS at the Folsom Zoo. Friday – Sunday
Get your wiggles out at BounceU during BOUNCE N’ BUBBLE or COSMIC GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BOUNCE. Saturday
Examine fossils and learn about the solar system in the Powerhouse Science Center’s brand new EXPEDITION SCIENCE exhibit. Saturday – Sunday
Explore habitats BY THE RIVER’S EDGE with a naturalist or take a stroll and discover WINTER WONDERS at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
ICE SKATE around the downtown rink together at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink. Daily
See the illuminated landscapes and watch the Circus of Lights at GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND. Saturday – Sunday
Learn about festivities from around the world with live music and dance at Crocker Art Museum’s NOON YEAR’S EVE FAMILY FESTIVAL. Monday FREE (wear purple!)
Dance, play and bubble stomp at Sacramento Children’s Museum’s NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY. Monday
Play games, dance and watch the balloon drop at Sunrise Rollerland’s NEW YEAR’S EVE SKATE PARTY. Monday
Enjoy kids activities and watch the fireworks show at Old Sacramento’s NEW YEAR’S EVE SKY SPECTACULAR. Monday FREE
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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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!
