Go on rides, try new foods and check out the Fur & Feathers exhibit at the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Saturday – Sunday
Learn how to dance and watch performances as you celebrate California’s NATIONAL DAY OF DANCE at Fairytale Town. Saturday
Watch Coco under the stars at SCREEN ON THE GREEN in Gardenland Park. Saturday FREE
Go to a Sacramento Public LIBRARY SUMMER READING EVENT – Summer Water Party, Fenix Drum & Dance: Royal Tea Party, Wild Things, Juggling & Storytelling, and more. Saturday FREE
ICE SKATE around the rink together at Skatetown. Daily
Learn what it’s like to be a firefighter, take a tour and climb on a fire truck at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Cool off at a SPRAYGROUND. Daily FREE
Take a guided BEAT THE HEAT nature walk or meet an owl during WHOO’S THERE? OWLS! at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE ($5 parking donation)
Take a Summer Excursion TRAIN RIDE along the Sacramento River. Saturday – Sunday
Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of Mister Cooper and AKA Live at MUSIC IN THE PARK. 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!
