Swim and watch Big Hero 6 during a DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT at Cottage Pool. Friday
Enjoy a reading of THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL and a craft at Barnes & Noble. Saturday FREE
Plant seedlings, meet farm animals and explore the American River Ranch during FUN ON THE FARM. Saturday
Build Hulk’s Tank at Lowe’s BUILD & GROW CLINIC. Saturday FREE
Meet firemen, tour the station and climb on a fire truck at Station 19’s FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Watch talented young performers sing and dance in PETER PAN JR. at the 24th Street Theatre. Friday – Sunday
Learn to read animal tracks at DEER TOES AND COYOTE PAWS or relax during NATURE STORY TIME at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
Cool off at a SPRAYGROUND, AQUATIC CENTER, or CITY POOL. Daily
See The Poodlums or Musical Robot perform, join a Drum and Music Circle, meet the Happily Ever Laughter Fairies, and more at a SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING EVENT. Saturday FREE
Be amazed by fire performances at the annual FIRE SPECTACULAR in William Land Park. Saturday
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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!
