Try on an astronaut costume and check out the hands on activities during Discovery Museum’s opening weekend of their SPACE QUEST exhibit. Saturday – Sunday
Enjoy stories and snacks at Barnes & Nobles CHILDREN’S STORYTIME. Saturday FREE
Listen to the musical storytelling of Ellis Paul at the Crocker’s FAMILY CONCERT. Saturday
Learn the magical secrets of being a princess at PRINCESS ACADEMY or learn the importance of bravery at SUPER H.E.R.O. SCHOOL at Fairytale Town. Saturday – Sunday
Jump and play at BouceU’s exciting COSMIC GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BOUNCE. Saturday
Watch the classic tale of CINDERELLA and even go on stage at the 24th Street Theatre. Saturday
Step back in time to learn about trappers and see musket demonstrations at Sutter’s Fort’s HANDS ON HISTORY. Saturday
Giggle at the funny perspective of a 10-year-old in ANASTASIA KRUPNIK at the B Street Theatre. Saturday-Sunday
Take a twirl around the rink together for the last weekend of ICE SKATING at the Downtown Ice Rink. Saturday-Monday
Become a nature detective and look for ANIMAL TRACKS & SIGNS or learn about those shelled creatures during TURTLE TALK at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday – Sunday FREE
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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!
