There is no reason to be bored this weekend! If you are looking for somewhere fun to take the kids, Sacramento has Witchapalooza and many other incredible activities to choose from this weekend! Happy Friday!
Witchapalooza
When: Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th; 10am – 8pm
Where: Cal Expo
Cost: $5.00, Kids 12 and under FREE; Parking $10.00
Info: This is the first ever Witchapalooza in Sacramento, California. There will be magicians and performers in several key locations throughout the fair. Local Sacramento vendors will be on hand showcasing their products and services that are related to the fun and mystical. There will be concerts, celebrity guests, exhibitions, costumes, rides, games and more. Concessions will include unique gourmet selections that go beyond traditional “fair foods”. Click here for more info.
Children’s Celebration
When: Saturday, October 10th 10am – 4pm
Where: Fairytale Town
Cost: FREE (Families with children ages 5 and under)
Info: Sponsored by First 5 Sacramento. Informational resources, food, entertainment, puppet shows, zoo animals, color on a giant coloring wall, storytime with Clifford. Call 876-5867 for more info or click here.
“Tale of the Dragon’s Tale” Puppet Show
When: Saturday, October 10th; 10:30 – 11:15am
Where: Koukla Kids, East Sacramento
Price: FREE
Info: The Puppet Art Theater Company presents a zany, updated version of the “Tale of the Dragon’s Tale”. Young audience members join in to help the adventure! Call 254-5437 or click here for more info.
Second Saturday for Families: Top to Bottom Gear
When: Saturday, October 10th; 12pm-3pm
Where: Crocker Art Museum
Price: Free with admission; $6.00 adults, $3.00 students, 5 and under FREE.
Info: Begin your artful adventure with a craft specially designed for kids and their families. Use a variety of papers to create masks, costumes and shoes that will cover your body from top to toe! Call 808-7000 or click here for more info.
Second Saturday on Sutter
When: Second Saturday of each month
Where: Sutter Street in Old Historic Folsom
Price: FREE
Info: This artsy afternoon is filled with live theater, original art, music, wine and chocolate tastings, and much more.
Fountains Kids Club
When: Saturday, October 10th; 10am
Where: The Fountains at Roseville
Price: FREE
Info: Make a back-to-school craft, then play Bingo at 11am to win fabulous prizes! Call 786-2679 or click here for more info.
Uncovering Archaeology
When: Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th; 12:30-3pm
Where: Discovery Museum Science & Space Center
Price: Free with admission; $6.00 adults, $4.00 children, 3 and under FREE.
Info: Dig into science! Uncover the tools and techniques used by archaeologists to learn about the past. Study soil layers, mend broken artifacts and meet real archaeologists. Call 575-3942 or click here for more info.
Salmon Stroll
When: Sunday, October 11th; 10:30am
Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Price: FREE; $5.00 parking.
Info: Take a naturalist-led amble along the American River to look for migrating salmon. Learn about the salmon life cycle and find out why our river’s riffles are a spawning hotbed. Call 489-4918 or click here for more info.
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!
