Fri, Sept 23 – Sun, Sept 25
1. Bring a picnic dinner and watch TOY STORY 3 in Fremont Park. Fri Free
2. Listen to Kristi Yamaguchi read her book at Fairytale Town’s CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL. Sat-Sun Free
3. Enjoy SHERLOCK HOLMES and the Mystery of the Dark Castle at the 24th Street Theatre. Sat
4. Get your face painted and make a mask at the Colonial Heights’ Library GRAND RE-OPENING. Sat Free
5. Have a bug-filled adventure at Star ECO Station’s CREEPY CRAWLY CREATURE FEATURE. Sat
6. Hear exciting tales from the SACRAMENTO STORYTELLERS at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Sat Free
7. Experience cannon battles and sword fights at a PIRATE FESTIVAL. Sat-Sun Free
8. Learn about stardust and make a comet model at Discovery Museum’s STARDUST AND THE COMETS. Sat-Sun
9. Play games and be entertained at SUNDAY FUNDAY in Rusch Park. Sun Free
10. Check out instruments, make a craft, and hear classical music at a FAMILY CONCERT. Sun Free
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!
