Sat, July 30 – Sun, July 31
1. Enjoy live music, art, and face painting at the annual SACRAMENTO TOMATOFEST. Fri-Sun
2. Last weekend to pet animals and go on rides at the STATE FAIR. Fri- Sun
3. Create an UNDER THE SEA scene at Lakeshore Learning. Sat
4. Discover what makes a critter’s habitat at Effie Yeaw’s HOME SWEET HABITAT. Sat
5. Laugh with Mr. Steve at the Arden Fair Barnes & Noble STORYTIME. Sat
6. Sing and dance with OCTOPRETZEL on the Mother Goose Stage at Fairytale Town. Sun
7. Help the princess return to her own story at the 24th Street Theatre’s ONCE UPON A STORYTIME. Sat
8. Learn to ballroom dance at the Central Library’s BABY BALLROOM class. Sun
9. Have a picnic dinner with your family at MUSIC IN THE PARK. Sun
10. Eat pear treats, make crafts, and see a circus show at the Courtland PEAR FAIR. Sun
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!
