Make a Pumpkin Centerpiece
When: Saturday, November 13; 10 am-12 pm
Where: Michael’s Arts & Crafts
What: Make a pumpkin centerpiece to take home.
Cost: Free
More info: michaels.com
Thanksgiving with Artworks
When: Saturday, November 13th; 2-3:00 pm
Where: Carmichael Library
What: ArtWorks presents the story of the Native American Corn Princess and her sisters, Bean and Squash. Recreate traditional Thanksgiving crafts and treats – popcorn necklaces with dried macaroni, beads, and dried fruits and a cornhusk doll.
Cost: Free
More info: saclibrary.org
Kids Adventure Club
When: Thursday, November 18th; 10-11 am
Where: Sunrise Mall center court, Citrus Heights
What: Interactive Thanksgiving storytelling.
Cost: Free
More Info: sunrisemallonline.com
Thanksgiving Crafts
When: Thursday, November 18; 4-5 pm
Where: Rancho Cordova Library
What: Make fun crafts to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Cost: Free
More info: saclibrary.org
Make Your Own Turkey
When: Thursday, November 18; 4-5:30 pm
Where: North Highlands-Antelope Library
What: Make your own Thanksgiving Turkeys With ordinary materials such as pine cones, paddle-ball paddles, and paper plates.
Cost: Free
More info: saclibrary.org
Gobble-Gobble
When: Saturday, November 20 & Sunday, November 21; 12-4 pm
Where: Discovery Museum Science & Space Center
What: Learn about wild and domesticated turkeys, Turkey craft, and Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt around their acreage.
Cost: Admission Adults $6.00, Kids 4-12 $4.00, Kids 3 and under Free
More info: thediscovery.org
Thanksgiving Crafts
When: Thanksgiving week
Where: ArtBeast Studio
What: Thanksgiving craft materials will be set out in the studio.
Cost: Admission $8.00 per person
More info: artbeaststudio.com
Free Admission Day at Fairytale Town
When: Friday, November 26; 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Fairytale Town
What: Free admission to families who bring in a canned good. All canned goods will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. Arts & craft activity and puppet shows by Puppet Art Theater in the Children’s Theater.
Cost: Free; Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
More info: fairytaletown.org
Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Fair
When: Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27; 10 am – 5 pm
Where: California State Indian Museum
What: Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale. Jewelry, basketry, pottery, hand-painted gourds, ornaments and more.
Cost: Admission $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Kids 6-17, Kids 5 and under Free
More info: parks.ca.gov
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!
