Watch Beauty and the Beast under the stars at El Dorado Hills’ OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT. Friday FREE
Cheer on the Pumpkin Regatta racers, enjoy live entertainment and play in the Kids Zone during Elk Grove’s annual GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. Saturday – Sunday FREE (parking $10)
Marvel at the wacky cast of characters that come alive under the big top at CIRCUS VARGAS. Daily through October 15
Enjoy a hay ride, bounce houses and entertainment at Gibson Ranch Park’s PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. Saturday – Sunday
Build a Firehouse Bank at Home Depot’s KIDS WORKSHOP. Saturday FREE
Paint a pumpkin, take a train ride, and visit the zoo during the FOLSOM FAMILY EXPO. Saturday FREE
Celebrate the beginning of Fall with a visit to a PUMPKIN PATCH. Daily
Get in a Halloween mood and learn something new during Powerhouse Science Center’s SCARY CREEPY SCIENCE WEEKEND. Saturday – Sunday.
Visit Keiki Corner for arts & crafts and be entertained at the annual ALOHA FESTIVAL. Sunday FREE (parking $10)
Eat apple treats, take a train ride, navigate a corn maze and pick out a pumpkin at APPLE HILL. Daily
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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!
