Enjoy stories and take a new one home at LET’S READ TOGETHER STORYTIME in the Placerville Library. Saturday FREE
Celebrate all things Star Wars at several Sacramento Public Libraries for the 1st annual STAR WARS READS DAY. Saturday FREE
Build a fire truck at the Home Depot KIDS WORKSHOP. Saturday FREE
Eat, play, and be entertained at the FIREFIGHTER CHILI COOK-OFF in the mini town of Safetyville USA. Saturday
Watch a pumpkin boat race, play carnival games, and dance to live music at Elk Grove’s GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. Saturday-Sunday FREE
See the NorCal Bats Show, a Raptor Flight Show, and take a guided nature walk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s NATURE FEST. Sunday
Stroll Old Sacramento and watch world class dancers, go to a dance clinic, and craft at SAC WORLD FEST. Sunday FREE
Learn from Camellia Symphony musicians at an Instrument Petting Zoo and then sit for variety of classical music during their FAMILY CONCERT. Sunday FREE
Roll around the rink together at Sunrise Rollerland’s FAMILY SKATE NIGHT. Sunday
Take a tour and learn about art in a fun way at the KIDS AND COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE at the Crocker Art Museum. Sunday
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!
