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Featured Events
Hullabuzzo at San Francisco Zoo ~ San Francisco, May 25-27
What's a Hullabuzoo? It's what you get when you bring an inflatable obstacle course and a climbing wall challenge to your favorite Zoo! In between visits to our collection of endangered and rescued animals, stop into the Pachyderm Building to blow off a little steam in the free inflatable playhouse, where kids can climb, play and shoot baskets. Then picnic on the Patas Lawn to gather your strength before you test your skills on the climbing wall ($3). Every time someone rings the bell at the top of the wall, we'll donate $1 to animal conservation programs. It's all about welcoming the summer with some movement... and a little mayhem.
Family Sunday at SFMOMA ~ San Francisco, May 26
TIME to Move. It’s TIME to make some art. March, glide, and sashay your way to Family Sunday as we count down to our big move.
Family Sundays | Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adult admission: $18 | Kids 12 and under are always FREE!
Framed: Step into Art™ ~ Sausalito, May 25 - September 8
Step into famous paintings and experience art like never before in our newest traveling exhibit a Bay Area Discovery Museum. Enter a world where paintings leap off the canvas and become a large interactive environment for children and families to explore. Art and make believe come alive in this exhibit where children can literally step into famous works of art.
Green Kids Conference ~ Mountain View, June 1
A conference dedicated for children – 3 to 18 years. Our goal is to educate kids and their families on environmental issues, make them aware of available resources and opportunities, and also to promote, encourage, and reward new innovative ideas. For details and registration go to http://greenkidsconference.org. Come and explore your passion for our planet! ***Admission Free***
SF Youth Ballet Presents "Copellia" ~ San Francisco, June 1 & 2
"Copellia" is wonderfully enchanting story, perfect for young audiences! A beautiful doll sits posed on a balcony reading, and a boy named Franz falls deeply in love with her believing she is a real girl. Franz's fiancé, Swanhilda uncovers the dolls identity and hysterical chaos ensues! All is soon forgiven and the ballet concludes with a beautiful wedding celebration. You will not want to miss this family favorite. Tickets $15 http://www.sanfranciscoyouthballet.org
Free Family Day at SFMOMA ~ San Francisco, June 2
It’s TIME to move! Take part in inventive art projects, hands-on gallery activities, and loads of family fun on SFMOMA’s last day in this building. What a way to spend the day! Sunday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is FREE for everyone.
Volleyball Clinic with Marcio Sicoli ~ Redwood City, June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
Join Olympic Gold Medalist Marcio at The Foundry for this limited engagement as he demonstrates what makes him one of the most desirable coaches in the nation. He has coached Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh since 2010 and currently serves as the Assistant Coach at Pepperdine University. Each session will focus on a variety of drills to improve athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes will be placed on courts according to age and ability.
May 2013
MakeArt Origami Bookmarks - San Francisco, May 22
Parent's Night Out at Habitot - Berkeley, May 24
Behind the BLOX Video Game Company Tour - San Mateo, May 24, 31
Celebrating Elephants Day - Oakland, May 25
Sequoia International Festival - Redwood City, May 25
MoodTu Teen Music and Fashion Festival - San Francisco, May 25
Drop-In Science at Randall Museum - San Francisco, May 25
Kidfest - Concord, May 25-27
Family Day at Sienna Ranch - Lafayette, May 26
Gold Panning at OMCA - Oakland, May 26
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, May 26
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival - San Ramon, May 26-27
Frisco Fred's Magic & More - San Francisco, May 30-June 29
Dancing Across Cultures by Presidio Dance Theatre - San Francisco, May 31
Alice in Wonderland by Berkeley Playhouse Youth Stage - Berkeley, May 31-June 4
St. Pius Festival - May 31-June 2
June 2013
Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival - Berkeley, June 1
Green Kids Conference - Mountain View, June 1
Birding for Kids - San Francisco, June 1
Red Panda Acrobats - San Francisco, June 1
Chocolate Bank Robbery Scavenger Hunt - San Francisco, June 1
Kids Expo at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, June 1
Union Street Festival - San Francisco, June 1-2
Star Party at Robert Ferguson Observatory - Kenwood, June 1 & 8
Drop-In Science at Randall Museum - San Francisco, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Free First Sunday at OMCA - Oakland, June 2
Storytime and Family Walk at SF Botanical Garden - San Francisco, June 2 & 16
Junior Ranger Program Kickoff at Shoreline - Mountain View, June 3
JamBand - Atherton, June 4
Family Overnight on the USS Hornet- Alameda, June 7
Unique Derique Acrobats - San Francisco, June 7
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival - San Francisco, June 7-30
Nature for Kids at Mt. Burdell - Novato, June 8
Family Jazz Matinee - San Francisco, June 8
Lynn Douthit School of Dance Performance - San Francisco, June 8
Dia de Portugal Festival - San Jose, June 8
Bear Foot Honey Farm Tour - Santa Rosa, June 8
Live Oak Park Fair - Berkeley, June 8-9
Fairfax Festival - Fairfax, June 8-9
Family Day Kite Festival - San Francisco, June 8-9
San Mateo County Fair - San Mateo, June 8-16
Francisco Street Fair - Berkeley, June 9
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, June 9
Baby Loves Disco - San Francisco, June 9
Western Day at B.O.K. Ranch - Woodside, June 9
Marine Science Sunday - Sausalito, June 10
Happy Birds at Hiller - San Carlos, June 12
Charlotte's Web of Penzance by PYT - Mountain View, June 12-21
The Bubble Lady - Danville, June 14
Pi Clowns - San Francisco, June 14
Date Night Drop Off at Peakadoodle - San Francisco, June 14
Ghirardelli Square KidsBash- San Francisco, June 15
MakeArt Balsa Wood Greeting Cards - San Francisco, June 15
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy - San Francisco, June 15
Father's Day Camp Out - Hayward, June 15-16
King of the County BBQ & Music Festival - Martinez, June 15-16
North Beach Festival - San Francisco, June 15-16
Pirate Festival - Vallejo, June 15-16
JamBand Family Festival - San Francisco, June 16
Friday Night Family Swim - Pleasant Hill, June 21
Crosspulse Percussion Concert - San Francisco, June 21
Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival - Fremont, June 22
Festival in the Park - San Jose, June 22
Dia de San Juan Puerto Rican Festival - San Jose, June 22
Family Night Hike & Campfire - Sausalito, June 22
Downtown San Mateo Summer Fest - San Mateo, June 22-23
Family Kite Day at Shoreline - Mountain View, June 23
The Cat in the Hat by BACT - Oakland, June 29-August 4
Family Campout - Pleasant Hill, June 29
MakeArt Picture Frames - San Francisco, June 29
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, June 30
July 2013
Oliver by Broadway by the Bay at The Fox ~ Redwood City, July 12-21
Bringing to life Dickens' timeless classic of the young boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart's riveting score includes outstanding musical numbers such as Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, Where is Love?, I'd Do Anything, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. This engaging tale of memorable characters will delight audiences of all ages and reveal the courageous voyage of a child determined to find his way in the world.
The Music Man by CMTSJ ~ San Jose, July 12-21
CMT Rising Stars (ages 8-14) performs The Music Man July 12-21 at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. The Music Man is a five time Tony Award-winning musical classic that has become an all-American theater institution. Presented by the top youth theater in the country, CMT San Jose, The Music Man is built on quirky characters, charmingly predictable situations, and one-of-a-kind nostalgic score featuring all-time favorites “Shipoopi” and “76 Trombones". It's a fun show for the entire family!
Happy Birds at Hiller - San Carlos, July 3 & 24
Fourth of July Celebration - Cupertino, July 4
Fourth of July Festival - El Cerrito, July 4
Unique Derique - San Francisco, July 5
Birding for Kids - San Francisco, July 6
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, July 7
Marine Science Sunday - Sausalito, July 8
The Wiz by Berkeley Playhouse - Berkeley, July 11-August 25
The Gnome Show - Danville, July 12
Moonlight Movie - Pleasant Hill, July 12
Chelle! & Friends - San Francisco, July 12
Charlotte's Web - Palo Alto, July 12-21
Star Party at Robert Ferguson Observatory - Kenwood, July 13
Star Stories at Chabot - Oakland, July 13, 27
Bear Foot Honey Farm Tour - Santa Rosa, July 13
The Gnome Show - Danville, July 14
JamBand Family Festival - San Francisco, July 14
Derby Day - Pleasant Hill, July 19
Crosspulse Percussion Concert - San Francisco, July 19
Marinwood Family Fun Run and Walk - San Rafael, July 20
Family Night Hike and Campfire - Sausalito, July 20
Red Panda Acrobats - San Francisco, July 26
Legally Blonde by PYT - Mountain View, July 26-August 4
Reptile Rally - Hayward, July 27
Summer Scavenger Hunt for Kids - Mountain View, July 28
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, July 28
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, July 28
August 2013
Starmites by Berkeley Playhouse Youth Stage - Berkeley, August 1-2
Brian Scott Comedy Magician - Danville, August 2
Venezuelan Music Project - San Francisco, August 2
Insect Safari at Deer Park - Fairfax, August 3
Birding for Kids - San Francisco, August 3
Family Night Hike and Campfire - Sausalito, August 3
Moonlight Movie - Pleasant Hill, August 9
Chelle! & Friends - San Francisco, August 9
Pistahan Filipino Festival - San Francisco, August 10, 11
Bear Foot Honey Farm Tour - Santa Rosa, August 10
Star Stories at Chabot - Oakland, August 10, 24
Happy Birds at Hiller - San Carlos, August 14-28
Unique Derique - San Francisco, August 16
Hayward Zucchini Festival - Hayward, August 17-18
JamBand Family Festival - San Francisco, August 18
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, August 18
Friday Night Family Swim - Pleasant Hill, August 23
Shoreline Bird Safari for Families - Mountain View, July 28
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, August 25
LEGO KidsFest - San Jose, August 30-September 1
Caterpillar Puppets - San Francisco, August 31
September 2013
Birding for Kids - San Francisco, September 7
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, September 8
Grandparents Day at BADM - Sausalito, September 8
Cupertino Carnival - Cupertino, September 13-15
Bear Foot Honey Farm Tour - Santa Rosa, September 14
Castro Valley Fall Festival - Castro Valley, September 14-15
Train Days at Los Altos History Museum - Los Altos, September 14-15
Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival - San Francisco, September 14-15
Everything Kids Fair - Brentwood, September 21
Fall Festival - Cupertino, September 21
Rancho Day Fiesta - Pacifica, September 21
JamBand Family Festival - San Francisco, September 22
Wildlife Treasures of China Camp - San Rafael, September 28
Cal Performances Free for All - Berkeley, September 29
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, September 29
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, September 29
October 2013
Pinkalicious, the Musical at the Fox ~ Redwood City, October 19 & 20
Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Join us for some fun at the Fox.
School House Rock - Pleasanton, October 10-20
Frankenstein by PYT - Mountain View, October 11-12
Diwali Festival - Cupertino, October 12
Venetia Valley Fall Carnival - San Rafael, October 12
Bear Foot Honey Farm Tour - Santa Rosa, October 12
Fiesta on the Hill - San Francisco, October 20
Sulphur Creeks UnHaunted House - Hayward, October 25-26
Halloween at Deer Park - Fairfax, October 26
JamBand Family Festival - San Francisco, October 27
Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens - San Francisco, October 27
Sunday Streets - San Francisco, October 27
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, October 27
November 2013
Birding the Terwilliger Trail - Novato, November 2
Turk & Runt by PYT - Mountain View, November 8, 9
Peter Pan by PYT - Mountain View, November 9-17
A Year with Frog and Toad by BACT - Berkeley, November 17-December 14
Imago Theatre Frogz - Berkeley, November 23, 24
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, November 24
Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland - San Rafael, November 29
The Velveteen Rabbit by ODC - San Francisco, November 29-December 15
December 2013
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Cupertino, December 6
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by PYT - Mountain View, December 6-7
Exploring Baltimore Canyon - Kentfield, December 7
Union Street Holiday Celebration - San Francisco, December 7
Family Dance Class with ODC - San Francisco, December 29
Mother Natures's Holiday Gifts - Hayward, December 30
January 2014
Gooney Bird Greene by PYT - January 17-18
February 2014
March 2014
The Sound of Music by PYT - Mountain View, March 1-9
April 2014
Fun with Frances by PYT - Mountain View, April 18-19
On-Going
La Pena Saturday Morning Shows - Berkeley, most Saturdays
Silly Sunday Kids Shows at Ashkenaz - Berkeley, most Sundays
Family Fun Night at Aran's Art Studio - Castro Valley, most Saturdays
Astronomy Shows at Fujitsu Planetarium - Cupertino, most Saturdays
Hidden Villa Weekend Farm Tours - Los Altos Hills, most weekends
Booksmart Art - Morgan Hill, 4th Saturdays
Community Game Night at Booksmart - Morgan Hill, 1st Mondays
Peralta Hacienda Family Fun Days - Oakland, 2nd Saturdays
Drop-in Science at Randall Museum - San Francisco, most Saturdays
Drop-in Art Making and Family Adventures at Contemporary Jewish Museum - San Francisco, most Sundays
Family Studio at SFMOMA - San Francisco, every Sunday
Friday Night Jiggle Jam at Carmel Blue - San Francisco, most Fridays
Paxton Gate Storytime - San Francisco, Thursdays
Pixie Hall Studios Family Art Open Studio - San Francisco, Saturdays
Red Hill Books Story Hour - San Francisco
San Francisco Zoo Children's Programs - San Francisco
Tree Frog Treks Kids Play Nights - San Francisco, Saturdays
Family Funday at SF Botanical Garden - San Francisco, 1st and 3rd Sunday
Childrens Activities at King Library - San Jose, Most Saturdays
Family Fun at Intel Museum - Santa Clara, most Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Hands on Science Classes at Intel Museum - Santa Clara, days vary
Lakeshore Learning Store Free Art Workshops - San Jose, San Leandro, Walnut Creek, most Saturdays
Marine Science Sundays - Sausalito, 2nd Sundays
Family Sundays at Cantor Arts Center - Stanford
Home Depot Kids Workshops - throughout Bay Area, 1st Saturdays
Lowes Build and Grow Workshops - throughout Bay Area, select Saturdays
Stroller Hikes - Bay Area