Saturday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 9
1. Meet the characters of Cars 2 in person at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch GRAND OPENING DAY PARTY. Sat
2. Watch artists and be one at the NATOMAS HARVEST THE ARTS FESTIVAL. Sat-Sun Free
3. Enjoy the singing and dancing of Davis Musical Theatre’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Sat-Sun
4. Taste chili and meet heroes at the FIREFIGHTER CHILI COOK-OFF in Safetyville. Sat
5. Take an AUTUMN NATURE WALK and observe how animals prepare for winter. Sat Free
6. Be inspired at the Crocker Art Museum’s DROP, YAK, SPLAT adventure for families. Sat
7. Have your face painted and enjoy music for kids at the Fountain’s HARVEST FESTIVAL. Sun Free
8. Have some pre-Halloween fun at Placer Nature Center’s SPOOKY CRITTERS. Sun
9. Get creative at j27 Gallery’s KIDS’ OOEY GOOEY CRAFT DAY. Sun Free
10. Revel in the delightful comedy THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES. Sun
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!
