Roast marshmallows and listen to native stories during a FAMILY CAMPFIRE at the Maidu Museum. Friday
Watch Despicable Me 2 under the stars at Fair Oaks’ MOVIE IN THE PARK. Friday FREE
Pan for gold, dress up as a pioneer, and see a cannon fired during Hands on History: MINING THE MINERS at Sutter’s Fort. Saturday
Enjoy a Planes themed show by the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Crew at the Aerospace Museum’s TWILIGHT OPEN COCKPIT NIGHT. Saturday
See a magic show at the Walnut Grove Library, meet animals from around the world at the Courtland Library, and more at Sacramento City Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS. Saturday FREE
Take a tour, meet firefighters and see a fire truck up close at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Be inspired by talented youth at El Dorado Musical Theatre’s JUNGLE BOOK. Saturday – Sunday
Be introduced to art in a fun way on a KIDS & COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE at the Crocker Art Museum. Sunday
Visit the animals, ride the giant slide and be sure to check out the Dream Big exhibit at the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. July 11 – 27
Find out if a turtle can climb out of its shell and if you can really tell the age of rattlesnake by the buttons on its rattle at Effie Yeaw’s SCALE TALES. 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!
