Dance to the Robo Party Band’s music, get your face painted and play at Sacramento Children’s Museum’s $4 FRIDAY. Friday
Take a tour, meet firefighters and see a fire truck up close at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Last weekend to visit the animals, ride the giant slide and be sure to check out the Dream Big exhibit at the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Friday – Sunday
Go to a Harry Potter Party, dance to a children’s rock band – The Hoots, meet mini horses, and more at Sacramento City Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS. Saturday FREE
Meet farm animals and make a fresh snack at Soil Born Farms’ FUN ON THE FARM. Saturday (register online)
Enjoy the butterfly garden and make giant wings to take home at the Discovery Science & Space Museum’s BUTTERFLY BASH. Saturday – Sunday
Watch Gravity under the stars at Roseville’s MOVIE IN THE PARK. Saturday FREE
Receive drawing instruction as you SKETCH IT at your own pace in one of Crocker Art Museum’s galleries. Sunday
Cool off at a Sprayground, Aquatic Center or City Pool. Daily
Take a leisurely morning walk with a naturalist during BEAT THE HEAT or meet resident lizards during CRITTER CORNER at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, 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!
