Go on a hayride, climb Coyote Mountain and visit the petting zoo at Bishop’s PUMPKIN FARM. Saturday – Sunday
Check out all kinds of dogs and their talents at DOGGIE DAY IN THE PARK. Saturday FREE
Listen to a reading of GOODNIGHT GOON: A PETRIFYING PARODY at Barnes & Noble’s storytime. Saturday FREE
Wear a costume, make a mask and take a ride in a classic car during HEROES AND ROGUES WEEKEND at the California Automobile Museum. Saturday – Sunday
See trains and live steam engines at High-Hand Nursery’s TRAIN DAY. Saturday
Enjoy live music, a bounce house and food trucks at Natomas POPS IN THE PARK. Saturday FREE
Learn about EXPANDING POLYMERS through squishy water beads at the Powerhouse Science Museum. Saturday – Sunday
Sing, craft and meet Clifford the Big Red Dog during KIDSFEST at Cal Expo. Saturday – Sunday
Take a BIRDING FOR FAMILIES nature walk or meet and learn about scaly SUN SEEKERS at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE ($5 parking donation)
Tour the Crocker Art Museum on a KIDS & COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE. Sunday
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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!
