Be amazed by BMX freestyle riders and bungee skydivers at RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS XTREME. Thursday – Sunday
Roast marshmallows and enjoy native stories around the CAMPFIRE at the Maidu Museum. Friday
Watch Cinderella under the stars at Rosevilles’ FRIDAY FLICKS or Big Hero 6 at MOVIE IN FREMONT PARK. Friday FREE
Skate around the ice rink together at Skatetown’s SUPER HEROES & VILLAINS night. Friday
Go to a LEGO Builders Ball, play Chess, or celebrate Pirate Day at a Sacramento Public LIBRARY EVENT. Saturday FREE
Dress up as pirates and attend the 2nd annual mother-son BUCCANEER BALL at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Saturday
Learn how to birdwatch during BIRDING FOR FAMILIES or how to pan for gold during EUREKA! at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday, Sunday FREE
Play sports or have a Nerf fight at Olympus Sports Coliseum’s FAMILY FUN NIGHT. Saturday
Watch the classic THE NEVERENDING STORY on stage at Sutter Street Theatre. Saturday
Explore art together on a KIDS & COMPANY GALLERY ADVENTURE at the Crocker Art Museum. 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!
