Feel the spirit and power of civil rights heroes as their stories are brought to life on the B Street Theatre stage in MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND THE SOUND OF FREEDOM. Saturday – Sunday
Build a solar powered robot or drop off your stuffed animal for a sleepover at a Sacramento Public LIBRARY EVENT. Saturday FREE
Examine photos of rockets from past and present, then make your own and watch it fly in the Powerhouse Science Center’s Design Lab during CREATE AND TAKE. Saturday
Learn about the importance of TURKEY VULTURES at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday FREE ($5 parking donation)
Ice skate around the rink together at ICELAND or SKATETOWN. Daily
Conduct your own science experiment at Sacramento Children’s Museum’s SCIENCE SUNDAY. Sunday
Enjoy Woodland Opera House’s production of SPELLING BEE, complete with audience participation. Friday – Sunday (PG-13)
Be inspired by a work of art to create your own during Crocker Art Museum’s SKETCH IT. Sunday
Go SWIMMING in the winter at the Mike Shellido indoor pool in Roseville during rec hours. Saturday – Sunday
Play flamingo croquet and make a wonderland-themed craft during ALICE IN WONDERLAND DAY at Fairytale Town. 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!
