Fri, June 15th – Sun, June 17th
1. Gather round the CAMPFIRE for songs and stories at the Maidu Indian Museum. Fri
2. Watch a parade, live music, and dance at JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL in William Land Park. Fri-Sat Free
3. Learn, play, and enjoy a magic show at Safetyville’s FAMILY SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO. Sat Free
4. Watch the Puppet Company perform the classic PRINCESS AND THE PEA at Franklin Library. Sat Free
5. Meet a resident snake up close and take a nature walk at Effie Yeaw’s SENSATIONAL SNAKES. Sat Free
6. Be introduced to art on the KIDS & COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE at the Crocker. Sun
7. Climb on a fire truck and take a tour at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Sat Free
8. Picnic and dance around at a POPS IN THE PARK summer concert. Sat Free
9. Jump together on giant trampolines at SKY HIGH. Sun Dad Free
10. Check out cool cars both old and new at the CAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM. Sun Dad Free
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!
