Summer Fun Guide 2023
Summer is both a magical time of memory making and a daunting time for parents as we try to find ways to keep the kids
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SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Spraygrounds in Sacramento
[Updated 2023] If you’ve been following Sacramento Sidetracks through the years, then you know I am always enthusiastic about the spraygrounds we have in our
Summer $1 Movies
[updated for 2017] This is always a great way to stay cool and treat the kids to the big screen without breaking the bank! Both
5 Aquatic Centers in the Greater Sacramento Area
[Updated 2023] Aquatic Centers are like mini water parks with amazing play structures and water slides that kids go crazy for! For just a fraction
My Summer To Do List in the Sac Bee
I am thrilled to share with you that on the 4th of July, my first freelance article for the Sacramento Bee was published! In the
ADVENTURES WE RECOMMEND
Dinner and Miniature Golfing at Rock & Brews
One Stop for Dinner and Entertainment! Every time we’ve driven past Cal Expo and seen the Rock & Brews sign, we’ve been reminded to go
Kayaking on Lake Natoma
I am excited to share with you our favorite place to go kayaking! Well, I should probably say our ONLY place for going kayaking. This
Saturday Morning Midtown Farmer’s Market
Live music, treats from local vendors, unique arts and crafts, fresh produce and flowers, cute dogs EVERYWHERE…the Midtown Farmers Market has all the makings of
Horseback Riding at Shadow Glen Riding Stables
Shadow Glen Riding Stables is pleased to offer scenic one-hour and two-hour western trail rides along the American River at Lake Natoma. All horseback rides
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
“I was so excited to go to iFly for my birthday because it was a new experience and it sounded super amazing. When it was
A New Experience: Sacramento Adventure Playground
In a time when so many of us parents are recognizing that our kids are not playing outside and using their imaginations like we did
PLACES TO GO WITH KIDS
Spring Family Fun Guide 2023
Watching the breathtaking waterfall on the Hidden Falls Trail hike. Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. – Lewis Grizzard
Black Chasm Cavern Day Trip
For this ADVENTUROUS DAY TRIP we hit these 3 spots: Indian Grinding Rock State Park, Black Chasm Cavern, and Zen Garden Trail Are you up for
Story Trail and Tot Land at the Crocker
Join Rainbow Kid and Birdy on a journey throughart, time and history that leads to a magical place. Imagine your kids enthusiastically leading YOU through
THINGS TO DO WITH TEENS
Enjoy the Great Outdoors in and Around Sacramento this Spring
Pictured above: Shadow Glen Riding Stables, Sac State Aquatic Center Kayak Rental, Lake Clementine Trail Spring is the PERFECT time to get outdoors in Sacramento!
Spring Family Fun Guide 2023
Watching the breathtaking waterfall on the Hidden Falls Trail hike. Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. – Lewis Grizzard
Hike to a Waterfall: The Hidden Falls Trail near Auburn
Did you know that you could hike to a gorgeous waterfall within an hour of Sacramento? We were thrilled to find the Hidden Falls Trail!
winter 2024
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I'm Keilah.
I created Sacramento Sidetracks in 2009 as an online resource for local parents like me, looking for ways to have fun with their kids. As the years have gone by, I have found that planning outings for my family is about more than just having fun. We have things to look forward to, we connect as a family while we’re “playing” and we create memories to look back on. My hope is that by sharing my love for exploring our beautiful hometown, I can make it easier for you and your family to find adventure together.
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