See a live dramatization of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” on the balconies above K Street during the 7th Annual THEATRE OF LIGHTS. Thursday – Sunday FREE
Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express during Barnes & Nobles’ POLAR EXPRESS STORYTIME & PAJAMA PARTY. Friday FREE
Ride the SANTA TRAIN through Hagan Park and get your picture taken with Santa. Saturday – Sunday FREE (Fee for Santa Pictures)
See illuminated season displays, acrobats on ice and go on carnival rides at GLOBAL WINTER WONDERLAND. Daily
Enjoy a synchronized light show, a giant snow hill and meet Santa at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s HOLIDAY IN THE PARK. Daily
Learn about art on a Kids & Company GALLERY ADVENTURE tour at the Crocker Art Museum. Saturday
Take a ride on the Starlight Express, see Santa, visit the animals, and enjoy the music of Christmas carolers at the Folsom Zoo’s WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS. Friday – Saturday
Visit with Santa, make a craft and hear a story during COOKIES WITH SANTA at the Fair Oaks Library. Saturday FREE
Skate around the Downtown Holiday ICE RINK together. Daily
Watch the classic holiday play, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, at B Street Theatre. Saturday – Sunday
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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!
