Enjoy some of your favorite characters come to life in Runaway Stage Productions’ HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSS. Saturday
Become NATURE DETECTIVES and search for animal tracks and signs in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center preserve. Saturday FREE
See tons of vehicle action when MONSTER JAM comes to the Sleep Train Arena. Saturday
Go sledding, skiing or throw snowballs on a day trip to the SNOW. Daily
Make your own paper triceratops pillow during TERRIFIC TRICERATOPS weekend at the Powerhouse Science Center. Saturday-Sunday
Welcome the year of the monkey at North Natomas Library’s LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION. Saturday FREE
Explore Asia through stories and activities during UC Davis Arboretum’s STORYTIME THROUGH THE SEASONS. Sunday FREE
Learn about hibernation at NATURE EXPLORERS in Sacramento Zoo’s backyard. Saturday
Use your hands for a project that goes from craft to fine art at Blue Line Arts’ SUPER SUNDAY ACADEMY. Sunday
Stay warm and have fun at one of our favorite places to PLAY INDOORS. Daily
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!
