Listen to Native American stories under the stars at Maidu Indian Museum’s CAMPFIRE. Friday
Watch talented local students perform the epic tale of survival of the human spirit when LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION opens on the 24th Street Theatre Stage. Friday – Saturday (Note that this show is rated PG-13)
Create your own play structures with recycled materials at Fairytale Town’s POP-UP ADVENTURE PLAY DAY . Saturday FREE
Tour the inside of Fire Station 1 and learn what it’s like to be a firefighter at a FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE. Saturday FREE
Go on rides, see live entertainment and eat fair food at Orangevale POW WOW DAYS. Friday – Sunday
Make a Protoceratops egg that hatches at the Powerhouse Science Center’s DINOSAUR EGG-STRAVAGANZA weekend. Saturday – Sunday
Meet cold-blooded creatures up close during SUN SEEKERS at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Saturday FREE
Learn how traps work, make crafts and see the firing of the cannon during HANDS ON HISTORY at Sutter’s Fort. Saturday
Go along for an enchanting ride with a modern Alice in B Street Theatre’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Saturday – Sunday
See animals from around the world at Central Library’s READ FOR THE WIN WITH WILD THINGS . 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!
