Watch The Incredibles under the stars at a MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK at Village Park in Fair Oaks. Friday FREE
Enjoy IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE storytime at at Barnes & Noble. Saturday FREE
Play pioneer games and see the firing of the cannon during KIDS FUN ON THE FRONTIER at Sutter’s Fort. Saturday
Get some exercise while trying out the gymnastics equipment at International Gymnastics Centre’s SATURDAY SESSION. Saturday
Meet firemen, tour the station and climb on a fire truck at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Get your face painted, join the ice cream dance party, and eat all the ice cream you want at the Sacramento Zoo’s ICE CREAM SAFARI. Saturday
Take a hike and help LET THE RIVER RUN CLEAN or learn about where the resident animals come from during CRITTER CORNER the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
Cool off at a SPRAYGROUND, AQUATIC CENTER, or CITY POOL. Daily
Enjoy music and art, a lego party, sensory matinee, outdoor games, or learn sandwich songs at a SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING EVENT. Saturday FREE
Tour the Crocker Art Museum and learn about art in a playful way on the KIDS & COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE. 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!
