Summer is both a magical time of memory making and a daunting time for parents as we try to find ways to keep the kids busy. My mission: to round up all the very best things to do around town in order to ensure you have solutions when you hear “I’m bored” or better yet …
Two exciting things to tell you… 1. This awesome event is FREE! 2. I’m GIVING AWAY 2 children’s books and a Family Pass for 4 on my facebook page! Fairytale Town presents the 18th annual ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival on September 29th & 30th, 10am – 4pm. The annual Festival features readings and presentations from …
[Updated 2023] If you’ve been following Sacramento Sidetracks through the years, then you know I am always enthusiastic about the spraygrounds we have in our area! They offer the most fabulous FREE way for kids to cool off in the summer! Most of the “spraygrounds”, “splash pads” and “fountains” on this list are located within …
This awesome event is FREE and I’m giving away a big PRIZE PACKAGE! Fairytale Town presents the 16th annual ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. The festival features back-to-back readings and presentations from children’s book authors and illustrators, storytelling performances, hands-on literacy activities, and more! Admission is FREE to …
Celebrate Independence Day at a family-friendly 4TH OF JULY EVENT. Friday – Monday Swim and catch a flick at Cottage Pool’s MOVIE NIGHT. Friday Learn safety rules while biking around a miniature town on FAMILY BIKE NIGHT at Safetyville USA. Friday FREE Watch the classic, A WRINKLE IN TIME, on stage at the Sutter Street Theatre. Saturday FREE Enjoy activities and entertainment …
Pet farm animals, make jumbo bubbles at the Wild Science exhibit and go on rides at the SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR. Thursday – Monday Cool off under fountains and slipping down water slides at an AQUATIC CENTER. Saturday – Monday Get a diagnosis or repair for one of your favorite friends at Sacramento Zoo’s STUFFED ANIMAL VET …
We all need a place to take the kids to cool off when it is hot and are extremely lucky that throughout Sacramento, there are 16 wonderful spraygrounds open this summer! Most of these are located within a park that also has a playground and picnic areas, so we are talking hours of fun for …
It’s warming up, the kids are getting excited that school is almost out, and Sacramento businesses are gearing up to provide tons of fun for all of us. It is definitely time to start planning for awesome summer memories! This Summer Fun Guide is one gigantic roundup of water play places, fairs and festivals, movies …
The Nimbus Fish Hatchery is offering a FREE Toddler Time again this Spring! This is such a fantastic outing for little ones since it combines stories, music, crafts, and nature. There will even be fish feeding and the fish food is provided. Toddler Time is Mondays & Tuesdays through mid-June, from 10:30 – 11:00am. Each week …
Two exciting things to tell you… 1. This awesome event is FREE! 2. I’m GIVING AWAY 2 children’s books! (see details below) Fairytale Town presents the 14th annual ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival on September 27 and 28. The annual Festival features readings and presentations from children’s book authors and illustrators, storytelling performances, hands-on literacy activities, …
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