If you are looking for a new and interesting ways to keep your kids busy during the summer, The California Museum’s state symbols program is a rewarding experience. Every Wednesday, a different state symbol is featured through craft projects and complemented with a scavenger hunt through the Museum that kids of all ages can enjoy.
6/30 – Pan for gold
7/7 – Create a dragon
7/14 – Find fossils
7/21 – Design a state seal
7/28 – Quail cuties!
8/4 – Create a bear flag
8/11 – Build a log cabin
8/18 – Plant a redwood
When: Wednesdays, June 30th through August 18th; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: The California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA
Cost: Program FREE with admission (Adults $8.50, Kids 6-13 $6.00, Kids 5 and under FREE)
More info: Call (916) 653-7524 or click here
If you haven’t been there yet, here are some of our photos from a couple different visits to the museum. My kids and their friends have found the exhibits very interesting and had a great time!
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!
