Looking for things to do with the family on the 4th of July? Spend the day hanging out at one of these kid-friendly events, neighborhood parades and celebratory festivals. Then end the evening with a patriotic bang of dazzling fireworks in the night sky! Arden-Arcade 15th Annual Spirit of Freedom Parade Parade route – south …
Swim and watch Moana at Cottage Pool’s DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT. Friday Play rodeo-themed games, listen to live music and meet the stars of the Folsom Pro Rodeo at the FAMILY ROUNDUP. Friday FREE Learn to fish during a FREE FISHING CLINIC at Howe Park Pond. Saturday (note: first come, first served) Build a Bug House …
Watch “Finding Dory” under the stars at Rancho Cordova’s MOONLIGHT MOVIE. Friday FREE ….OR see “Secret Life of Pets” at Natoma’s MOVIE IN THE PARK. Friday FREE Go on rides, eat treats and be entertained at the PLACER COUNTY FAIR. Thursday – Sunday Dress up, eat all the ice cream you can eat, see Shakespeare …
Roast marshmallows and enjoy Native American stories around the CAMPFIRE at the Maidu Indian Museum. Friday Watch “Sing” under the stars at Fair Oaks’ MOVIE IN THE PARK. Friday FREE See a magic show, bounce and play games at the ZOO’s 90th BIRTHDAY BASH. Saturday Climb inside all kinds of aircrafts during OPEN COCKPIT DAY …
Watch “Pirates of the Caribbean” under the stars at Rancho Cordova’s MOONLIGHT MOVIE. Friday FREE See “Moana” at Natoma’s MOVIE IN THE PARK. Friday FREE Learn about safety while playing in a miniature city during FAMILY DAY at Safetyville USA. Saturday FREE Use your imagination and create your own play space at Sacramento Adventure Playground’s …
Watch “Up!” under the stars at a MOONLIGHT MOVIE in Village Green Park. Friday FREE Build a TIC TAC TOE game at Home Depot’s KIDS WORKSHOP. Saturday FREE See Puppet Art Theater’s nutty version of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD at Fairytale Town. Saturday – Sunday “Rainbow up” for the Sacramento Pride Parade at Crocker Art Museum’s …
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 busy. My mission: to round up all the very best things to do around town in order to ensure you have solutions when you hear “I’m bored” or better yet …
Pet farm animals, make jumbo bubbles at the Wild Science exhibit and go on rides at the SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR. Thursday – Monday KIDS FREE Cool off under fountains and slipping down water slides at an AQUATIC CENTER. Saturday – Monday Listen to stories and play as you learn about water during Sacramento Zoo’s NATURE EXPLORERS. …
[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 area! They offer the most fabulous FREE way for kids to cool off in the summer! Most of the “spraygrounds”, “splash pads” and “fountains” on this list are located within …
Take a mini train ride, see a fire truck and listen to the Musical Robot band at Sacramento Children’s Museum’s WHEELS DAY. Saturday FREE Go on a BIRDING FOR FAMILIES nature walk or learn the myths of SNAKES ALIVE! at Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE Listen to a reading of the new book, …
