Pet farm animals, make jumbo bubbles at the Wild Science exhibit and go on rides at the SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR. Thursday – Monday
Cool off under fountains and slipping down water slides at an AQUATIC CENTER. Saturday – Monday
Get a diagnosis or repair for one of your favorite friends at Sacramento Zoo’s STUFFED ANIMAL VET CLINIC. Saturday
Enjoy a Sacramento Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM activity or party. Saturday FREE
Picnic in the park and cool off at a Sacramento SPRAYGROUND. Saturday – Monday FREE
Take a BIRDING AND NATURE WALK or learn about WET N WILD POND ANIMALS at Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Sunday FREE
Enjoy live entertainment and games at Crocker Art Museum’s FAMILY PALOOZA. Sunday FREE
Roll around the rink together at Foothill Skate’s MEMORIAL DAY SKATE. Monday Discounted
Kick off summer with a MEMORIAL DAY CRUISE on the Sacramento River aboard the Hornblower. Saturday – Monday
Honor the sacrifices of brave soldiers at the annual MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. Monday FREE
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!
