Join a robot dance party, learn about robots in space and prototype a robotic arm during RAD ROBOTS Weekend at the Powerhouse Science Center. Saturday – Monday
See the quirky story of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH come to life on the Woodland Opera House stage. Saturday – Sunday
Become a nature detective and look for ANIMAL TRACKS AND SIGNS or get a close-up look at a red-tailed hawk during HAWK TALK at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
Watch talented young professionals perform PETER PAN A Musical Adventure. Saturday – Sunday
ICE SKATE around the downtown rink together. Saturday – Monday
Get your wiggles out BOUNCE N’ BUBBLE or COSMIC GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BOUNCE. Saturday – Monday
Learn how to DESIGN YOUR OWN BOARD GAME at the Central Library. Sunday FREE
Watch Parkour and Aerial-Silk performances during the TOTAL HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO at Cal Expo. Saturday – Sunday
Create an art project in one of the Crocker Art Museum’s galleries during SUNDAY PLAYDAY. Sunday
Enjoy the entertaining skills of the HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS at the Golden 1 Center. Monday
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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!
