Rock with the Disney Road Crew, play in the Bobble Lagoon, pet farm animals, and ride a train at KIDS DAY IN THE PARK in Rancho Cordova. Saturday FREE
Learn how to save energy, enjoy live music and see Mad Science at Roseville’s CELEBRATE THE EARTH FESTIVAL. Saturday FREE
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to Folsom Zoo for an examination or repair on STUFFED ANIMAL DAY. Saturday
Meet the beloved storybook character SKIPPYJON JONES at Barnes & Noble in Roseville. Saturday FREE
Watch Mary discover the SECRET GARDEN and save her young cousin in this classic play at Sutter Street Theatre. Saturday, Sunday
Meet real scientists, complete a Science Passport and receive a souvenir pin at Discovery Museum’s MEET A SCIENTIST. Saturday – Sunday
Learn how important frogs are in the web of life, meet some up close and make art celebrating them at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s SAVE THE FROGS DAY. Saturday FREE
Get players’ autographs and run the bases after the game during the River Cats’ SUNDAY FUNDAY at Raley Field. Sunday
Celebrate California Indian culture with tribal dance groups, make a flute or bracelet, and learn acorn grinding at the 27th annual YOMEN: A SPRING CELEBRATION. Sunday FREE
Blast into the world of air pressure, aerodynamics, and physics in the MAD SCIENCE: UP, UP & AWAY show at the Aerospace Museum. Sunday
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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!
