Roast marshmallows and listen to native stories around the CAMPFIRE at Maidu Museum’s outdoor amphitheatre. Friday
Go on rides, visit the animals and try fun treats at the CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Daily
Bounce, play games and enjoy live music at Growing Brilliant’s KIDS FESTIVAL in Rocklin. Saturday FREE
Cool off at a SPRAYGROUND, AQUATIC CENTER, or CITY POOL. Daily
Meet firemen, tour the station and climb on a fire truck at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Explore ocean specimens, try on an orca costume and take home an orca poster at the Discover Museum’s OCEAN EXPLORATION. Saturday – Sunday
Look for animals on a BEAT THE HEAT nature walk guided by a naturalist or meet LEAPIN’ LIZARDS at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
Be introduced to art in a playful way during the KIDS AND COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE at the Crocker Art Museum. Sunday
Bring a picnic dinner and dance to music of the 60’s at Carmichael’s CONCERT IN THE PARK. Sunday FREE
Learn about INSTRUMENTS OF THE WORLD at the Central Library’s Read to the Rhthym event. 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!
