Get your face painted, jump and get dinner at FOOD TRUCK MANIA in McKinley Park. Friday
Watch Frozen and swim at DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT at Cottage Pool. Friday
Dance and play to the tunes of talented musicians during Fairytale Town’ CAT & THE FIDDLE MUSIC FESTIVAL. Saturday, Sunday
Take a tour, meet firefighters and see a fire truck up close at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Listen to live music and try banana treats at the 5th annual SACRAMENTO BANANA FESTIVAL in William Land Park. Saturday
Enjoy NATURE STORIES AND CRAFTS at the Placer Nature Center. Saturday
Watch The Nut Job under the stars at SCREEN ON THE GREEN in Glen Hall Park. Saturday FREE
Be inspired and create your own masterpiece at the Crocker Art Museum’s ART BLAST. Sunday
Cool off at a Sprayground, Aquatic Center or City Pool. Daily
See feats of magic and illusions when MAGICAL MARY visits the Central Library. Sunday FREE
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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!
