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Wonderade Punch List
Sacramento Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Saturday is sunny and about 74, Sunday cloudy and near 75, with no rain either day, so stay outside. Saturday runs from Li'l Sprouts pumpkin painting to the Automobile Museum trunk or treat, YOGA TOTS in Tahoe Park and Halloween at the Circus, and Sunday is an easy YOGA TOTS morning.
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The weather read
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Saturday
74° / 49°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Sunday
75° / 56°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 9 to 10:30 am |
Little ones get to paint paper pumpkins out on the farm at Soil Born's American River Ranch. It's open sun out there, so bring hats and clothes that can take a splash of paint.
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, Rancho Cordova · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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A trunk or treat at a car museum feels just right: costumes, candy and plenty of cars to admire. The listing has no set time, so check hours before you head over.
California Automobile Museum · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
A little yoga in Tahoe Park lets small kids stretch and wiggle outside. No time is listed, so confirm before you go, and bring water and sun hats.
Tahoe Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| 5 to 6:30 pm |
Fairytale Town goes circus for Halloween, a cozy early evening outing for little ones in costume. Book ahead and plan on about 90 minutes there.
Fairytale Town, Sacramento · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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Also Saturday: Sacramento Autism Trunk Or Treat at Southside Community Church is a good swap for families who want a trunk or treat set up with autistic kids in mind. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
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Sunday morning yoga in Tahoe Park is an easy, low key start to the day for toddlers. Times aren't posted, so check first, and pack sunscreen for the open sun.
Tahoe Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: STUNNA CHIPS ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT FRIGHT FEST 2026 at 1600 Exposition Blvd runs $0 to $13, and it may be an evening event, so check hours before you go. ($0 to $13 · Outdoors, open sun)
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Dinner, sorted · Safeway
Fish Taco Night
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Extra jumbo shrimp at Safeway is this week's best protein for the money, with a lot of protein for every dollar. Fish taco night lets everyone build their own, and the avocados on sale make an easy topping. |
| Waterfront Bistro Extra Jumbo Raw Shrimp 16 to 20-ct. |
$5.00 lb |
| Hass Avocado |
4 for $5.00 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Peel the shrimp if needed, toss with oil, salt and chili powder, and sear in a hot skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink. Pile into warm tortillas with sliced avocado.
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Runner-up dinner · Safeway
Pork Night
Meaty pork back ribs are the runner up on protein per dollar, still a lot of protein for the money. Ribs make a hands-on dinner everyone digs into, and SugarBee apples and frozen potatoes round it out. Signature SELECT Extra Meaty Pork Loin Back Ribs ($4.99 lb), SugarBee Apples ($2.99 lb), Signature SELECT Frozen Potatoes 20 to 32-oz. ($3.99 ea), Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad ($8.99 lb).
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The weekend bonus
Pick out a specialty pumpkin and turn Saturday afternoon into a carving or painting session at the kitchen table. Save the seeds to roast while you're at it.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Roast: 2 lbs for Safeway · about 36 g protein per $ |
$5.00 |
| O Organics Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Safeway · about 11 g protein per $ |
$8.99 lb |
| C. Worthy Salmon Fillets 10-oz. Frozen Safeway · about 6 g protein per $ |
$9.99 ea |
| Signature SELECT Whole Roasted Chicken 30-oz. Safeway |
$5.00 ea |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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