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Kiddie Koncierge: May Update
What is Kiddie Koncierge?
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Welcome to the Kiddie Koncierge May
Update!
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Make sure to check out the Resources Pages. Here are some
highlights:
Activities at a Glance
Year Round
On-Going (Fridays)
On-Going (Fridays)
Every Other Saturday Through October
Free 1st Friday, May 4th
Saturday, May 5th
Sunday, May 6th
Free 1st Sunday, May 6th
Bank of America FREE Museum Weekend
FREE Admission to Museums for Bank of America Cardholders
(ATM, Check, Credit Card) The first weekend of every month is
FREE admission to selected Bay Area Museums for Bank of
American card holders. Bay Area Museums include:
For details on participating museums and FREE dates, visit http:
//museums.bankofamerica.com/
Thursday May 10th through October 21st
Saturday, May 12th
Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th
Sunday, May 19th
Sundays May 20th, 27th, June 3, 10, 16th (Saturday), and 17th
Friday - Monday, May 25th through 28th
Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th
Saturday - Monday, May 26th - 28th (Memorial Day Weekend)
Sunday, May 27th
Monday, May 28th
Saturday, June 2nd
Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th
Saturday, June 9th
June 9th - 17th
Sunday, June 10th
Friday June 15th
Friday-Sunday, June 15th - 17th
Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th
Saturday June 16th
Sunday, June 17th, Happy Father's Day!
Saturday, June 23rd
Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th
Sunday, June 24th
Saturday, June 30th
Free 1st Sunday, July 1st
June 28th - July 1st
June 20th - July 8th
June 30th - July 4th
June 29th - July 4th
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3rd and 4th
Free 1st Tuesday, July 3rd
Free 1st Wednesday, July 4th
Free 1st Thursday, July 5th
Free 1st Friday, July 6th
Bank of America FREE Museum Weekend
FREE Admission to Museums for Bank of America Cardholders
(ATM, Check, Credit Card) The first weekend of every month is
FREE admission to selected Bay Area Museums for Bank of
American card holders. Bay Area Museums include:
For details on participating museums and FREE dates, visit http:
//museums.bankofamerica.com/
Friday, July 6th
Saturday, July 7th
Sunday, July 1st
The Detes
Year-Round
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (specific farms have different
hours) Pick-Your Own Produce, Brentwood, FREE
(picking is free, but you have to pay for the fruit)
Brentwood has a wonderful activity for the entire family. You grab a
basket and head out into the orchards to pick the freshest fruit
available. Once you have picked your fill, get it weighed and pay
the best price you'll find anywhere for the freshest fruit. Make sure
to check the list of growers for what they offer and make sure that
they have U-Pick available.
Canciamilla Ranch on 401 Eureka Ave (925) 634-5123
These guys offer terrific peaches, nectarines, and plums in a
number of different varieties. This ranch has been featured on the
news as a great place to go.
Visit http://harvest4you.com/ for a list of farms by type of produce, a
map of the area, and a farm locater. Of course, you should
probably check to make sure that the fruit is at its peak before you
head out.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m., Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights
at the de Young $10 adults, $6 kids 13-17, FREE for kids
12 and under
Friday nights, the museum is open late and the de Young folks
spice things up with music, film, dance, and special events. You
can get dinner and cocktails at the cafe to make an evening of it.
To make this a family event, there are hands-on art making
activities for kids and adults. For details, visit the Friday Nights
Web Page
Don't forget the Saturdays at the de Young program which
combines docent tours with artist-supervised art projects on
Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. A
schedule of programs can be found at http://www.famsf.
org/deyoung/calendar/day.asp?categoryid=30 For a reward, you
can march the little artists across JFK Drive to the Koret
Playground to get some ya-yas out.
Seasonal
Sundays Indefinitely
Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Buddy Club, $7.00
(kids < 2 years FREE)
The Buddy Club has an ongoing series of kids’ entertainment at
three locations throughout the Bay Area: the Berkeley JCC, the
Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, and the Randall Museum Theatre
in San Francisco. The Buddy Club shows are appropriate for all
ages and can entertain older kids and adults as well (this isn’t
necessarily baby stuff). Visit their website at www.thebuddyclub.
com (Please do NOT forget the “the” as one of our parents did.
The resulting website is NOT suitable for family viewing). The
shows are entertaining and engaging. The shows are also
suitable for birthday parties. The following are the upcoming
shows.
Marin Buddy Club Shows, Hoytt Theater at the Osher
Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael,
San Francisco Buddy Club Shows, Randall Museum
Theater, 199 Museum Way@ Roosevelt Way, San
Francisco
Note: SF Buddy Club Shows are at 11:00 a.m. Randall Museum
members also enjoy a $2 discount per ticket.
Berkeley Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414
Walnut Street (Between Walnut and Rose),
From Now until December 1st
East Bay Regional Parks Trails Challenge
This one kinda defies classification, but it is a great family activity.
Thousands of people have participated in the Regional Parks
Trails Challenge over the past 15 years--over 6,000 last year alone!
Hike five of the 20 trails listed in the booklet by Dec. 1 and receive a
commemorative pin with the Trails Challenge logo (pins will be
mailed in the fall) plus pick up a free organic cotton T-shirt at a
Regional Parks visitor center. T-shirts will be available for pick up
in April and May only, one per person, two per household while
supplies last. If you can't pick up your shirt, pay mailing costs and
we’ll mail it to you.
The East Bay Regional Parks are encouraging participants to "go
green" this year by downloading the Trails Challenge guidebook
and printing only what you need (booklets are available; costs will
be charged to the participant). Upon registration, participants will
receive instructions on how to download the guidebook and how to
get your free organic cotton T-shirts.
Kaiser Permanente is a major sponsor of this program, enabling
EBRPD to offer materials for free to all Alameda and Contra Costa
county residents and Kaiser employees. Registration is required at
www.ebparks.org. No phone registrations.
11-21Sundays, March 11th - Oct 21st
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Pier 39, San
Francisco, FREE
As part of Mayor Newsom's efforts to get people out of their homes
and out of their cars and into the fresh air, streets around Pier 39
on the Embarcadero from Pier 39 to China Basin and Terry
Francois Blvd. will be closed for a day of fun, entertainment, and
family activities including biking, roller skating, lots of dance, face
painting, slides, games, classes, music and more. For a map and
complete details, visit http://sundaystreetssf.com
Future dates include:
Sunday, May 6 Mission
Sunday, June 3 Mission, along Valencia and 24th Streets
Sunday, July 1 Mission
Sunday, July 22 Bayview/Dogpatch
Sunday, August 5 Mission
Sunday, August 26 Chinatown
Sunday, September 9 Western Addition/N. Panhandle Alamo
Square
Sunday, October 21 Outer Mission/Excelsior
2Wednesday, May 2nd
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Kindergarten Information Night,
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, FREE
This annual event is provided as a community service by the
Claude and Louise Rosenberg Early Childhood Education
Program at the JCCSF. This event is available to the public at no
charge and is an opportunity for parents whose children are ages
three and above, to gather information from over 60
representatives from Bay Area public and independent schools
about their Kindergarten programs. No registration is necessary.
Adults only please. For more information contact Linda Toschi-
Chambers at 415-292-1283 or email her at lchambers@jccsf.org
10Thursday, May 10th Onwards
Plantosaurus Rex, Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John
F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco,
Adults $5-$7, Kids 12-17, $3.00 - $5.00, Kids 5-11 $1.50
- $2.00, Kids 4 and under FREE
Step back in time … WAY back in time as the Conservatory of
Flowers transports you to a real life land of the lost in its newest
exhibition Plantosaurus Rex. It’s a prehistoric paradise of plants
from the time of the dinosaurs when giant ferns, spiky horsetails
and primitive cycads grew in lush abundance and fed many of the
monstrous reptiles that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Under a canopy of conifers and Gingko, visitors encounter model
dinosaurs like the armored Stegosaurus foraging for the
vegetation they loved best while learning about the symbiotic
relationship between ancient flora and fauna. But beware — the
predators have come to Golden Gate Park too! A giant T. rex has
smashed through the roof of the Conservatory to look for potential
snacks!
Inside the exhibition, a path through the past takes the curious on a
fascinating journey along the timeline of plant evolution as the
green, leafy Jurassic period gave way to an explosion of flowering
plants in the Cretaceous. All visitors receive a free booklet guide
with paid admission to help them navigate this fascinating story of
prehistoric plants, complete with exhibit activity suggestions for
young paleontologists.
And as always, the Conservatory is a bargain for families -- just $2
for kids 5-11!
For more details, visit www.conservatoryofflowers.org
12Saturday, May 12th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m., Almost Mother's Day Kid's
Concert Starring Andy Z & the Andyland Band,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City,
FREE
If you have never caught Andy Z, he is a terrific performer with
music that is not just geared towards the toddlers. It is kids’ music
that you as a parent can enjoy without dental work afterwards.
Enjoy a fun kid's concert, Starring Andy Z and the Andyland Band!
Your child may also create a Mother's Day Gift at our craft area
(opens at 10:30am). For details, visit http://www.redwoodcity.
org/events/mothersday.htm
19Sunday, May 19th MOTHERS DAY!
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Asian Art Museum Family
Festival: Land of the Thunder Dragon, Asian Art
Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, FREE
This Sunday is special for a number of reasons: it is Mother's Day,
the Koret Free Family Day, and the Asian Art Museum Family
Festival. This year's festival is themed by the current Bhutan exhibit
and will offer performances, hands-on activities (cloth painting,
lotus flower sculpting), stories, and more all guided by the colorful
traditions and mythology of this remote kingdom. For details, visit
http://www.asianart.org/family.htm#familyfestival
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Farm Tour, Deer Hollow Farm,
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Cristo
Rey Drive, Los Altos, Adults $5, Kids under 2 FREE
What better way to usher in the Spring than a trip to a homestead
farm to visit sheep, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, and all manner of
fowl? This is a working farm and visitors can learn about farming,
tending to the animals, the century-old buildings, and more. The
tours are 45 minutes, but visitors are encouraged to explore the
County park and open space abutting the preserve. For details
and directions, visit http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.
us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=127&targetid=46 or http:
//www.fodhf.org/farm_tour_2010_flyer.pdf.
If you don't want to travel that far south, don't forget the Little Farm at
Tilden Park which is open every day www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
19-20Sat & Sunday, May 19th-20th
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. on Sunday), Maker
Faire 2009, San Mateo County Event Center, 2495
South Delaware Street, San Mateo, Admission: Early
Bird (through May 12th): $20/Adult, $10/Student,
$5/Youth; Standard: $25/Adult, $15/Student,
$10/Youth, Two day passes available. Plan ahead:
Parking is $15, Children 3 and under are FREE
This is one of the Bay Area’s coolest events for innovative thinkers
and those who like to see what those creative minds make. The
Maker’s Faire is an entertaining two day family friendly event to
celebrate the Do-It Yourself movement with a bunch of makers,
doers, and thinkers. The Faire is for creative, resourceful people of
all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make
things, including arts, crafts, engineering, food, green products,
music, technology and more. There are all sorts of interactive
displays and demonstrations and even a room called Make Play
Day full of stuff where you can either watch or make something
cool. For details, directions, tickets, and schedules, visit www.
makerfaire.com/
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Craneway Pavillion,
Richmond
Most of these events are geared for kids 9 and older. Sunday
afternoon’s 1:00 p.m. performance is better suited for younger
children. With the disclaimer aside, this is a unique event to
celebrate the spoken word. Outstanding storytellers from around
the world visit the Bay Area each Spring to bring to life tales old and
new: folk tales, family stories, fables, recollections, ghost stories,
tall tales, fairy tales, and classic stories from many many cultures.
Join them for a weekend of outdoor concerts of oral storytelling,
and treat your imagination to the power and elegance of the well-
told story. Featured tellers for 2009 include Judith Black, Doug
Elliott, Jay O'Callahan, Antonio Rocha, and Gayle Ross.
For details and schedule, visit www.bayareastorytelling.org/ For
directions, visit www.bayareastorytelling.org/directions.html
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 (Sat) and 5:30 p.m. (Sun),
Himalayan Fair, Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave @
Berryman, Berkeley, FREE
This fair highlights the culture, arts, crafts, music, dance, and food
of the Himalayan peoples. Sure, the crunch factor is pretty high,
but it is a lot of fun even if you don’t own a single thing woven out of
hemp. The kids love all of the dancing, colors, and people. The
good thing is that this fair is pretty authentic. The people there are
largely people who grew up there and moved here. Details,
schedule, and directions can be found at http://www.
himalayanfair.net/Default.htm Plan on a healthy walk as parking
will be challenging.
20-27
Sundays May 20 & 27, June 3, 10, & 17. Saturday
June 16 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: The Music Man Cushing Ampitheater,
Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County, $40
adults, $15 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under are FREE
The Mountain Play is special. In good weather (and it frequently
is), the experience is amazing with stunning views of the Pacific.
That being said, make sure to pack layers just in case, watch the
weather reports for heat or rain, leave the lawn chairs at home, and
leave plenty of time to hike in or out as you cannot park up there.
There is a very well organized shuttle service that you can find out
about on the website: http://www.mountainplay.org/directions.
html Food and drink is sold there although people do bring
amazing picnics and awards are given to the most amazing picnic
schlepped up there. For show details and tickets, visit http://new.
mountainplay.org/tickets.html
25-28Friday - Monday, May 25th to 28th
10:00 – 9:00 daily (except for Monday when it closes
at 3:00) The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Old Town
Sacramento, Admission,
The California State Railroad Museum will have a series of kids’
events throughout the Festival. The Railroad Museum is open daily
during the Jubilee, with jazz musicians performing inside the
Museum and complimentary admission offered to Jazz Jubilee
badge holders. There will be a Special Free Children’s Stage and
activity area located on J Street just down from the Eagle Theater
during Jubilee, and several event music venues located in close
proximity to the Railroad Museum. Steam-powered Sacramento
Southern Railroad excursion trains operate Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday only, departing hourly 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (regular ticket
prices apply). Jazz musicians perform aboard the trains this
weekend as well! For more details about the Sacramento Jazz
Jubilee, visit www.sacjazz.com. For information about the Museum,
visit http://www.csrmf.org/doc.asp?id=286. Parking and traffic
may be challenging so plan accordingly.
26-28May 26th-28th (Memorial Day
Weekend)
Civil War Battles, Re-enactments and Train Rides,
Roaring Camp Railroads, Highway 17 at Mt. Hermon
Road, Felton
Visit encampments of Union and Confederate solders and witness
historic battles at one of the longest-running Civil War
reenactments in the West. Be advised that occasional loud cannon
and gunfire may be heard as part of the re-enactment activities
during the day. After seeing the Blue and Greys go at it, take a train
to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz or check out the Redwoods. For
tickets, timetables, and more, visit http://www.roaringcamp.
com/events.html
For directions, visit http://www.roaringcamp.com/maps.html
26-27Sat. & Sun., May 26th and 27th
10:00 – 6:00 p.m. daily with a parade at 9:30 on
Sunday, San Francisco Carnaval, Harrison Street
between 16th and 22nd Street in the Mission District,
San Francisco, FREE
Each year on Memorial Day Weekend, San Francisco's Mission
district is transformed by Carnaval, a Latin celebration of life. The
Grand Carnaval Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday features amazingly-
costumed dancers standing on fantastic floats, surrounded by
drummers, roller-skaters, stilt-walkers and thousands of people
out to enjoy the day.
Caribbean contingents showcase the music and dance of the
Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad. Other parade
groups include Mexican Aztec performers, traditional African
drummers, Polynesian dancers, Japanese drummers, giant
puppets and groups representing Guatemala, Honduras and
Bolivia. Sound systems boom out the latest reggae, hip-hop and
the hottest salsa, samba and soca tunes to create an intoxicating
street party atmosphere. The parade will be run from Harrison and
24th to Mission Street to 17th and Harrison where it ends. For
further details, please visit http://www.carnavalsf.com/ Check
back closer to the date for maps.
27Sunday, May 27th
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Street Fair/ A Taste
of Sausalito, Sausalito, CA, FREE
This event features over 100 fine arts and crafts vendors and food
and entertainment for the entire family. The Fair has a strong focus
on music and dance performances, with three stages of live
entertainment. A special children's area on the lawn at City Hall
provides art and activities for our littlest visitors. There are always
surprises at this event, so don't miss out. The show goes on, rain
or shine.
28Monday, May 28th, MEMORIAL DAY
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Memorial Day Farm Fun Open
House, Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley, FREE
The Little Farm is one of the Bay Area’s finest gems. Live goats,
cows, ducks, rabbits, sheep, chickens, geese, pigs, and a great
nature center to boot. To make a day at the Little Farm even better,
they will have corn grinding, ice cream making, potato sack races,
music, and much more. For directions, visit http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., FREE DAY OPEN HOUSE ON
MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day on the Farm,
Ardenwood Historical Farm, Fremont, FREE
Ardenwood has been mentioned in this space frequently – for
good reason, there is a lot to do revolving around farm life. On this
historic holiday we invite you to the farm for the day. Bring a picnic
and lollygag on the lawn, while your children roll up their sleeves
and help with the morning chores 11am-noon). Ride the horse-
drawn train, tour the Victorian farmhouse and taste some farm
baked cookies from our outdoor country kitchen (11am-1pm). Try
your skills at some oldtime games (noon-1pm). Take a stroll with
an interpreter and learn what life was like long ago. For details
and directions, visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mine Open House, Black
Diamond Mines, Somersville Road in Antioch, $3
For kids 7 and over, take a free self-guided tour to explore 900 feet
of the cool underground workings of the restored 1930s Hazel-
Atlas silica sand mine. Call 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext 4506 or
visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond for details
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Family Fun Memorial Day at the
Crab Cove Visitor Center, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda,
$5 parking
Crab Cove is a hidden gem. It features an 800-gallon aquarium,
interactive stations, and lots of hands-on activities that teach kids
about marine life in the San Francisco Bay. On Memorial Day, they
will have a bay life 'touch-tank,' nature crafts, snake meet and greet,
nature videos, low tide walk, and more. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Low Tide
Mudflat - Rocky Shore Exploration. 1:30 - 2 p.m.: Worm
Composting Demonstration. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: 'Catch of the Day'
program. For information, call (510) 521-6887. Details on the
Center and directions can be found at http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/crab_cove
2Saturday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 13th Annual Chocolate and
Chalk Art Festival, North Shattuck Ave. (@ Vine –
Gourmet Ghetto), Berkeley, FREE
Like chocolate? Like chalk? Like chocolate and chalk together?
This is your event. OK, don’t eat the chalk. In addition to lots of
food and entertainment, grab some chalk (for free at the
information booths) and join dozens of others in creating your own
sidewalk art. Prizes will be awarded to the best sidewalk chalk art.
For event details, visit http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.
com/chocolate-chalk-art/chocolate-chalk-art.html
That's it for now!
Update!
Make sure to check out our Facebook page. If you like us, be our
fan! Share us! Pass us around!
Make sure to check out the Resources Pages. Here are some
highlights:
- CAMPS! Not just for next summer, but for the winter breaks
as well! - Museums and Other Attractions The Bay Area is rich with
treasures and cool fun things to do! Our lists are broken
down by region! - Check out the NEW Travel Koncierge Travel Ideas page for
tips on how to better enjoy your vacations with your family! - We just added the Kiddie Koncierge Santa Barbara guide
for your vacation planning enjoyment! - We have also added a Family Hiking Page for ideas on
getting those young 'uns out in the fresh air.
Activities at a Glance
Year Round
- Pick Your Own Produce, Brentwood
On-Going (Fridays)
- 5:00 p.m., Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de
Young, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
On-Going (Fridays)
- 5:00 p.m., Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de
Young, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Every Other Saturday Through October
- 10:00 a.m., Pier Crabbing, Fort Point, San Francisco, FREE
but reservations are recommended (415) 556-1693
Free 1st Friday, May 4th
- San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, www.
sjquiltmuseum.org - San Mateo County History Museum, www.historysmc.org
Saturday, May 5th
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Cinco de Mayo Festival, Dolores
Park, (Dolores between 18th and 20th), San Francisco,
FREE - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! At Selected comic book stores
throughout the country, FREE comic books will be
available! Granted, they are special editions, but hey,
don't look a free costumed horse in the mouth! Visit
www.freecomicbookday.com to find a participating store
near you!
Sunday, May 6th
- 10:00 a.m., Celebrate Mama!, Sports Basement at
Ygnacio Plaza, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek,
FREE - 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Word for Word Performing Arts
Company - Stories from Sonoma Mountain, Cal
Performances, Wheeler Auditorium, University of
California, Berkeley http://calperformances.
org/performances/2011-12/first-stage/word-for-word.php - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Streets Alive! Parks Alive! 2600
Block of Broadway, Redwood City, www.streetsalivesmc.
org/ - 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Old Woodside Store Day, Tripp and
Kings Mountain Roads, Woodside, FREE. Lots of hands-on
activities to experience life in the 1880s! http:
//historysmc.org/WSS%20Day%202012%20Revised.pdf
Free 1st Sunday, May 6th
- Asian Art Museum www.asianart.org
- Oakland Museum of California museumca.org
Bank of America FREE Museum Weekend
FREE Admission to Museums for Bank of America Cardholders
(ATM, Check, Credit Card) The first weekend of every month is
FREE admission to selected Bay Area Museums for Bank of
American card holders. Bay Area Museums include:
- Tech Museum of Innovation www.thetech.org
- San Jose Museum of Art www.sjmusart.org
- Legion of Honor www.famsf.org
- deYoung Museum www.famsf.org
- Contemporary Jewish Museum, www.thecjm.org
- Children's Creativity Museum (Formerly Zeum) http:
//creativity.org/ - Chabot Space and Science Center www.chabotspace.org
- The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts
http://californiamuseum.org - Crocker Art Museum www.crockerartmuseum.org
- Discovery Museum Science and Space Center,
Sacramento www.thediscovery.org
For details on participating museums and FREE dates, visit http:
//museums.bankofamerica.com/
Thursday May 10th through October 21st
- Plantosaurus Rex – A living exhibition of prehistoric
plants with models of the dinosaurs that roamed the
earth millions of years ago, Conservatory of Flowers,
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Saturday, May 12th
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Almost Mother's Day Kid's Concert,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Downtown
Redwood City, FREE - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Edible Schoolyard Plant and Spring
Festival, Edible Schoolyard, 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley,
FREE, www.edibleschoolyard.org/plant-sale One of our
very favorite Mother's Day (kinda) events. Lots of great
plants, music, food, and more.
Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th
- 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Saturday), 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Sunday), Bay Area Maker Faire, San Mateo County Event
Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, $30 adults, $20
Student (kids 13-21), $15 (kids 4-12), and FREE for kids 3
and Under), Discounts available for early and advance
purchase. For details, visit http://makerfaire.
com/bayarea/2012/ - Bay Area Story Telling Festival, Craneway Pavilion,
Richmond, www.bayareastorytelling.org/ - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 (Sat) and 5:30 p.m. (Sun), Himalayan
Fair, Live Oak Park, Berkeley, FREE
Sunday, May 19th
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Asian Heritage Street Celebration,
Asian Art Museum Family Day, 200 Larkin Street, FREE,
www.asianart.org/helios/events/index.php?eID=3087 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Spring Farm Tours, Deer Hollow
Farm, Rancho San Antonio County Park, Los Altos, $5
(kids under 5 FREE) - 1:00 p.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Season Opening,
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, FREE
Sundays May 20th, 27th, June 3, 10, 16th (Saturday), and 17th
- 2:00 p.m., Mountain Play Presents, The Music Man,
Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, Mt. Tam, Mil Valley, $15
- $40 (kids 4-13 are half price!), http://new.mountainplay.
org/tickets.html
Friday - Monday, May 25th through 28th
- 10:00 – 9:00 daily (except for Monday when it closes at 3:
00) The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Old Town Sacramento,
Admission
Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th
- 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. daily with a parade at 9:30 on Sunday,
San Francisco Carnaval, Harrison Street between 16th
and 22nd Street in the Mission District, San Francisco,
FREE
Saturday - Monday, May 26th - 28th (Memorial Day Weekend)
- Civil War Battles, Re-enactments and Train Rides,
Roaring Camp Railroads, Highway 17 at Mt. Hermon Road,
Felton
Sunday, May 27th
- Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary, Events all over the
Waterfront from Pier 39 to the Bridge. Fireworks at 9:30
p.m., FREE Full list of events at http://goldengatebridge75.
org/celebrate/golden-gate-festival.html - 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Street Fair/ A Taste of
Sausalito, Sausalito, CA, FREE
Monday, May 28th
- 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Memorial Day Farm Fun Open
House, Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley, FREE - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., FREE DAY OPEN HOUSE ON MEMORIAL
DAY Memorial Day on the Farm, Ardenwood Historical
Farm, Fremont, FREE - 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mine Open House, Black Diamond
Mines, Somersville Road in Antioch - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Family Fun Memorial Day at the Crab
Cove Visitor Center, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda
Saturday, June 2nd
- 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival,
North Shattuck Ave. (@ Vine – Gourmet Ghetto), Berkeley,
FREE
Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th
- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Spring Farm Tours, Redwood Hill
Farm, 5480 Thomas Road, Sebastopol, FREE. www.
redwoodhill.com/news Meet the goats, play with the
babies, and try your hand at milking! - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Live Oak Park Fair, 1301 Shattuck
Ave., Berkeley, FREE - 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m., San Francisco Folk Festival,
Presidio Middle School (Geary and 30th), San Francisco,
FREE - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
Sunday, Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music, Redwood Blvd
at 7th Street, Novato, FREE
Saturday, June 9th
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture
Contest, Robert Crown Memorial State Beach, Westline
and Otis Drives, Alameda, FREE - FEE FREE WEEKEND, National Parks Nationwide, FREE
June 9th - 17th
- 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., (12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) San Mateo
County Fair, San Mateo County Fairgrounds, 1346 Saratoga
Ave., San Mateo
Sunday, June 10th
- 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Haight
Street between Golden Gate Park and Ashbury, San
Francisco, FREE, www.haightashburystreetfair.org/ - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Western Day, BOK Ranch, 3674
Sand Hill Road, Woodside, $45 (benefit), http://redwoodcity.
patch.com/events/bok-ranch-27th-annual-western-day - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Creativity Jam, diRosa, 5200
Sonoma Highway, Napa, $10-20 (kids under 3 FREE) www.
dirosaart.org
Friday June 15th
- 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum Vertical
Challenge Evening Show, Hiller Aviation Museum, 601
Skyway Road, San Carlos, www.hiller.org/vertical-challenge.
shtml
Friday-Sunday, June 15th - 17th
- 7:30 p.m. (with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, the 17th),
Wonderland, Circus Center, San Francisco, 755 Frederick
Street, San Francisco, FREE, http://bayarea.ebayclassifieds.
com/announcements/san-francisco/free-circus-show-
wonderland-presented-by-circus-center/?ad=19397635
Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., North Beach Festival, Grant and
Columbus Aves. between Broadway and Filbert, San
Francisco, FREE, http://sresproductions.
com/north_beach_festival.html - 10:00 a.m. - dusk, Northern California Pirate Festival,
Vallejo Ferry Terminal, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, FREE,
www.norcalpiratefestival.com/ - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Marin Art Festival, Lagoon Park, San
Rafael, $10, Kids and parking FREE, www.marinartfestival.
com/
Saturday June 16th
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation MuseumVertical
Challenge, Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San
Carlos, www.hiller.org/vertical-challenge.shtml - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Family Farm Day at Connolly Ranch,
3141 Burns Valley Road, Napa, FREE - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Heritage Day at Borges Ranch, 1035
Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, FREE ($5 shuttle - no
cars are allowed), http://ccmg.ucdavis.edu/?
calitem=162790&g=12498
Sunday, June 17th, Happy Father's Day!
- 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org/Events.html - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., FREE Train Rides for Dads at the
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
Saturday, June 23rd
- 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Summer Sailstice, Encinal Yacht
Club, 1251 Pacific Marina, Alameda, FREE, www.
summersailstice.com/358/ - a day of all things water-sports
related with live music and a coast guard helicopter rescue
demonstration. - 10:00 a.m. Family Fun Day, Sunset Plaza, 7710 Brentwood
Blvd., Brentwood - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Festival, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100
Isherwood Way, Fremont, FREE, www.ebparks.
org/files/HPHP%20Festival%20Event%20Flyer%205-25-
2012a.pdf
Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival,
San Anselmo Ave. Between Tamalpais and Bolinas, San
Anselmo, FREE
Sunday, June 24th
- 10:20 a.m., Ryan's Ride - Part of the Burlingame Criterium,
Downtown Burlingame, FREE (although donations are
strongly encouraged to benefit Ryan's Fund), www.
ryansride.org/
Saturday, June 30th
- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Kidsbash, Ghirardelli Square, 900
North Point Street, San Francisco, FREE. www.
ghirardellisq.com/events/kids-summer-bash/general-
info/kidsbash Geared for kids 10 and younger, this free
event offers terrific entertainment, rides, games, and other
fun activities.
Free 1st Sunday, July 1st
- Asian Art Museum www.asianart.org
- Oakland Museum of California museumca.org
June 28th - July 1st
- 2012 Gymnastics Olympic Trials, HP Pavillion 525 W. Santa
Clara St., San Jose, http://usagym.org/pages/events/trials/.
Witness the formation of the 2012 Olympic Gymnastics
team! Also check out the Visa Fan Fest with activities and
demonstrations.
June 20th - July 8th
- Alameda County Fair, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton
June 30th - July 4th
- Marin County Fair, Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
June 29th - July 4th
- Napa County Fair, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3rd and 4th
- Independence Day Celebrations! Our 4th of July Page is
up! Click Here for details.
Free 1st Tuesday, July 3rd
- Cartoon Art Museum www.cartoonart.org technically,
this is "Pay What You Wish Day" - De Young www.famsf.org
- Legion of Honor www.famsf.org
- SF MOMA www.sfmoma.org
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts www.ybca.org
- Conservatory of Flowers, www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Free 1st Wednesday, July 4th
- Exploratorium www.exploratorium.edu
- Bay Area Discovery Museum www.baykidsmuseum.org
- San Francisco Zoo (CANCELLED This Month) SFzoo.org
Free 1st Thursday, July 5th
- Berkeley Art Museum www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
- Burlingame Pez Museum www.spectrumnet.com/pez/
Free 1st Friday, July 6th
- San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, www.
sjquiltmuseum.org - San Mateo County History Museum, www.historysmc.org
Bank of America FREE Museum Weekend
FREE Admission to Museums for Bank of America Cardholders
(ATM, Check, Credit Card) The first weekend of every month is
FREE admission to selected Bay Area Museums for Bank of
American card holders. Bay Area Museums include:
- Tech Museum of Innovation www.thetech.org
- San Jose Museum of Art www.sjmusart.org
- Legion of Honor www.famsf.org
- deYoung Museum www.famsf.org
- Contemporary Jewish Museum, www.thecjm.org
- Children's Creativity Museum (Formerly Zeum) http:
//creativity.org/ - Chabot Space and Science Center www.chabotspace.org
- The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts
http://californiamuseum.org - Crocker Art Museum www.crockerartmuseum.org
- Discovery Museum Science and Space Center,
Sacramento www.thediscovery.org
For details on participating museums and FREE dates, visit http:
//museums.bankofamerica.com/
Friday, July 6th
- 7:30 p.m., Cirque Musica with the San Francisco
Symphony, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave.,
San Francisco, $12.50 - $67.00 (kids 17 and under are
half price!) www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2011-
2012/Cirque-Musica-with-the-San-Francisco-Symphony.
aspx
Saturday, July 7th
- 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Truckee AirFair and Family Festival,
Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Airport Road, FREE,
Truckee, www.truckeetahoeairfair.com
Sunday, July 1st
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Mission, San
Francisco, FREE - 2:00 p.m., San Francisco Symphony, Music for Families,
the Bernstein Beat, Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness,
San Francisco, $15-57, www.sfsymphony.
org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=50384
The Detes
Year-Round
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (specific farms have different
hours) Pick-Your Own Produce, Brentwood, FREE
(picking is free, but you have to pay for the fruit)
Brentwood has a wonderful activity for the entire family. You grab a
basket and head out into the orchards to pick the freshest fruit
available. Once you have picked your fill, get it weighed and pay
the best price you'll find anywhere for the freshest fruit. Make sure
to check the list of growers for what they offer and make sure that
they have U-Pick available.
Canciamilla Ranch on 401 Eureka Ave (925) 634-5123
These guys offer terrific peaches, nectarines, and plums in a
number of different varieties. This ranch has been featured on the
news as a great place to go.
Visit http://harvest4you.com/ for a list of farms by type of produce, a
map of the area, and a farm locater. Of course, you should
probably check to make sure that the fruit is at its peak before you
head out.
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m., Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights
at the de Young $10 adults, $6 kids 13-17, FREE for kids
12 and under
Friday nights, the museum is open late and the de Young folks
spice things up with music, film, dance, and special events. You
can get dinner and cocktails at the cafe to make an evening of it.
To make this a family event, there are hands-on art making
activities for kids and adults. For details, visit the Friday Nights
Web Page
Don't forget the Saturdays at the de Young program which
combines docent tours with artist-supervised art projects on
Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. A
schedule of programs can be found at http://www.famsf.
org/deyoung/calendar/day.asp?categoryid=30 For a reward, you
can march the little artists across JFK Drive to the Koret
Playground to get some ya-yas out.
Seasonal
Sundays Indefinitely
Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Buddy Club, $7.00
(kids < 2 years FREE)
The Buddy Club has an ongoing series of kids’ entertainment at
three locations throughout the Bay Area: the Berkeley JCC, the
Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, and the Randall Museum Theatre
in San Francisco. The Buddy Club shows are appropriate for all
ages and can entertain older kids and adults as well (this isn’t
necessarily baby stuff). Visit their website at www.thebuddyclub.
com (Please do NOT forget the “the” as one of our parents did.
The resulting website is NOT suitable for family viewing). The
shows are entertaining and engaging. The shows are also
suitable for birthday parties. The following are the upcoming
shows.
Marin Buddy Club Shows, Hoytt Theater at the Osher
Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael,
San Francisco Buddy Club Shows, Randall Museum
Theater, 199 Museum Way@ Roosevelt Way, San
Francisco
Note: SF Buddy Club Shows are at 11:00 a.m. Randall Museum
members also enjoy a $2 discount per ticket.
Berkeley Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414
Walnut Street (Between Walnut and Rose),
From Now until December 1st
East Bay Regional Parks Trails Challenge
This one kinda defies classification, but it is a great family activity.
Thousands of people have participated in the Regional Parks
Trails Challenge over the past 15 years--over 6,000 last year alone!
Hike five of the 20 trails listed in the booklet by Dec. 1 and receive a
commemorative pin with the Trails Challenge logo (pins will be
mailed in the fall) plus pick up a free organic cotton T-shirt at a
Regional Parks visitor center. T-shirts will be available for pick up
in April and May only, one per person, two per household while
supplies last. If you can't pick up your shirt, pay mailing costs and
we’ll mail it to you.
The East Bay Regional Parks are encouraging participants to "go
green" this year by downloading the Trails Challenge guidebook
and printing only what you need (booklets are available; costs will
be charged to the participant). Upon registration, participants will
receive instructions on how to download the guidebook and how to
get your free organic cotton T-shirts.
Kaiser Permanente is a major sponsor of this program, enabling
EBRPD to offer materials for free to all Alameda and Contra Costa
county residents and Kaiser employees. Registration is required at
www.ebparks.org. No phone registrations.
11-21Sundays, March 11th - Oct 21st
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Pier 39, San
Francisco, FREE
As part of Mayor Newsom's efforts to get people out of their homes
and out of their cars and into the fresh air, streets around Pier 39
on the Embarcadero from Pier 39 to China Basin and Terry
Francois Blvd. will be closed for a day of fun, entertainment, and
family activities including biking, roller skating, lots of dance, face
painting, slides, games, classes, music and more. For a map and
complete details, visit http://sundaystreetssf.com
Future dates include:
Sunday, May 6 Mission
Sunday, June 3 Mission, along Valencia and 24th Streets
Sunday, July 1 Mission
Sunday, July 22 Bayview/Dogpatch
Sunday, August 5 Mission
Sunday, August 26 Chinatown
Sunday, September 9 Western Addition/N. Panhandle Alamo
Square
Sunday, October 21 Outer Mission/Excelsior
2Wednesday, May 2nd
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Kindergarten Information Night,
JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, FREE
This annual event is provided as a community service by the
Claude and Louise Rosenberg Early Childhood Education
Program at the JCCSF. This event is available to the public at no
charge and is an opportunity for parents whose children are ages
three and above, to gather information from over 60
representatives from Bay Area public and independent schools
about their Kindergarten programs. No registration is necessary.
Adults only please. For more information contact Linda Toschi-
Chambers at 415-292-1283 or email her at lchambers@jccsf.org
10Thursday, May 10th Onwards
Plantosaurus Rex, Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John
F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco,
Adults $5-$7, Kids 12-17, $3.00 - $5.00, Kids 5-11 $1.50
- $2.00, Kids 4 and under FREE
Step back in time … WAY back in time as the Conservatory of
Flowers transports you to a real life land of the lost in its newest
exhibition Plantosaurus Rex. It’s a prehistoric paradise of plants
from the time of the dinosaurs when giant ferns, spiky horsetails
and primitive cycads grew in lush abundance and fed many of the
monstrous reptiles that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Under a canopy of conifers and Gingko, visitors encounter model
dinosaurs like the armored Stegosaurus foraging for the
vegetation they loved best while learning about the symbiotic
relationship between ancient flora and fauna. But beware — the
predators have come to Golden Gate Park too! A giant T. rex has
smashed through the roof of the Conservatory to look for potential
snacks!
Inside the exhibition, a path through the past takes the curious on a
fascinating journey along the timeline of plant evolution as the
green, leafy Jurassic period gave way to an explosion of flowering
plants in the Cretaceous. All visitors receive a free booklet guide
with paid admission to help them navigate this fascinating story of
prehistoric plants, complete with exhibit activity suggestions for
young paleontologists.
And as always, the Conservatory is a bargain for families -- just $2
for kids 5-11!
For more details, visit www.conservatoryofflowers.org
12Saturday, May 12th
11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m., Almost Mother's Day Kid's
Concert Starring Andy Z & the Andyland Band,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City,
FREE
If you have never caught Andy Z, he is a terrific performer with
music that is not just geared towards the toddlers. It is kids’ music
that you as a parent can enjoy without dental work afterwards.
Enjoy a fun kid's concert, Starring Andy Z and the Andyland Band!
Your child may also create a Mother's Day Gift at our craft area
(opens at 10:30am). For details, visit http://www.redwoodcity.
org/events/mothersday.htm
19Sunday, May 19th MOTHERS DAY!
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Asian Art Museum Family
Festival: Land of the Thunder Dragon, Asian Art
Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, FREE
This Sunday is special for a number of reasons: it is Mother's Day,
the Koret Free Family Day, and the Asian Art Museum Family
Festival. This year's festival is themed by the current Bhutan exhibit
and will offer performances, hands-on activities (cloth painting,
lotus flower sculpting), stories, and more all guided by the colorful
traditions and mythology of this remote kingdom. For details, visit
http://www.asianart.org/family.htm#familyfestival
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Farm Tour, Deer Hollow Farm,
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Cristo
Rey Drive, Los Altos, Adults $5, Kids under 2 FREE
What better way to usher in the Spring than a trip to a homestead
farm to visit sheep, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, and all manner of
fowl? This is a working farm and visitors can learn about farming,
tending to the animals, the century-old buildings, and more. The
tours are 45 minutes, but visitors are encouraged to explore the
County park and open space abutting the preserve. For details
and directions, visit http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.
us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=127&targetid=46 or http:
//www.fodhf.org/farm_tour_2010_flyer.pdf.
If you don't want to travel that far south, don't forget the Little Farm at
Tilden Park which is open every day www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
19-20Sat & Sunday, May 19th-20th
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. on Sunday), Maker
Faire 2009, San Mateo County Event Center, 2495
South Delaware Street, San Mateo, Admission: Early
Bird (through May 12th): $20/Adult, $10/Student,
$5/Youth; Standard: $25/Adult, $15/Student,
$10/Youth, Two day passes available. Plan ahead:
Parking is $15, Children 3 and under are FREE
This is one of the Bay Area’s coolest events for innovative thinkers
and those who like to see what those creative minds make. The
Maker’s Faire is an entertaining two day family friendly event to
celebrate the Do-It Yourself movement with a bunch of makers,
doers, and thinkers. The Faire is for creative, resourceful people of
all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make
things, including arts, crafts, engineering, food, green products,
music, technology and more. There are all sorts of interactive
displays and demonstrations and even a room called Make Play
Day full of stuff where you can either watch or make something
cool. For details, directions, tickets, and schedules, visit www.
makerfaire.com/
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Craneway Pavillion,
Richmond
Most of these events are geared for kids 9 and older. Sunday
afternoon’s 1:00 p.m. performance is better suited for younger
children. With the disclaimer aside, this is a unique event to
celebrate the spoken word. Outstanding storytellers from around
the world visit the Bay Area each Spring to bring to life tales old and
new: folk tales, family stories, fables, recollections, ghost stories,
tall tales, fairy tales, and classic stories from many many cultures.
Join them for a weekend of outdoor concerts of oral storytelling,
and treat your imagination to the power and elegance of the well-
told story. Featured tellers for 2009 include Judith Black, Doug
Elliott, Jay O'Callahan, Antonio Rocha, and Gayle Ross.
For details and schedule, visit www.bayareastorytelling.org/ For
directions, visit www.bayareastorytelling.org/directions.html
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 (Sat) and 5:30 p.m. (Sun),
Himalayan Fair, Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave @
Berryman, Berkeley, FREE
This fair highlights the culture, arts, crafts, music, dance, and food
of the Himalayan peoples. Sure, the crunch factor is pretty high,
but it is a lot of fun even if you don’t own a single thing woven out of
hemp. The kids love all of the dancing, colors, and people. The
good thing is that this fair is pretty authentic. The people there are
largely people who grew up there and moved here. Details,
schedule, and directions can be found at http://www.
himalayanfair.net/Default.htm Plan on a healthy walk as parking
will be challenging.
20-27
Sundays May 20 & 27, June 3, 10, & 17. Saturday
June 16 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: The Music Man Cushing Ampitheater,
Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County, $40
adults, $15 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under are FREE
The Mountain Play is special. In good weather (and it frequently
is), the experience is amazing with stunning views of the Pacific.
That being said, make sure to pack layers just in case, watch the
weather reports for heat or rain, leave the lawn chairs at home, and
leave plenty of time to hike in or out as you cannot park up there.
There is a very well organized shuttle service that you can find out
about on the website: http://www.mountainplay.org/directions.
html Food and drink is sold there although people do bring
amazing picnics and awards are given to the most amazing picnic
schlepped up there. For show details and tickets, visit http://new.
mountainplay.org/tickets.html
25-28Friday - Monday, May 25th to 28th
10:00 – 9:00 daily (except for Monday when it closes
at 3:00) The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Old Town
Sacramento, Admission,
The California State Railroad Museum will have a series of kids’
events throughout the Festival. The Railroad Museum is open daily
during the Jubilee, with jazz musicians performing inside the
Museum and complimentary admission offered to Jazz Jubilee
badge holders. There will be a Special Free Children’s Stage and
activity area located on J Street just down from the Eagle Theater
during Jubilee, and several event music venues located in close
proximity to the Railroad Museum. Steam-powered Sacramento
Southern Railroad excursion trains operate Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday only, departing hourly 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (regular ticket
prices apply). Jazz musicians perform aboard the trains this
weekend as well! For more details about the Sacramento Jazz
Jubilee, visit www.sacjazz.com. For information about the Museum,
visit http://www.csrmf.org/doc.asp?id=286. Parking and traffic
may be challenging so plan accordingly.
26-28May 26th-28th (Memorial Day
Weekend)
Civil War Battles, Re-enactments and Train Rides,
Roaring Camp Railroads, Highway 17 at Mt. Hermon
Road, Felton
Visit encampments of Union and Confederate solders and witness
historic battles at one of the longest-running Civil War
reenactments in the West. Be advised that occasional loud cannon
and gunfire may be heard as part of the re-enactment activities
during the day. After seeing the Blue and Greys go at it, take a train
to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz or check out the Redwoods. For
tickets, timetables, and more, visit http://www.roaringcamp.
com/events.html
For directions, visit http://www.roaringcamp.com/maps.html
26-27Sat. & Sun., May 26th and 27th
10:00 – 6:00 p.m. daily with a parade at 9:30 on
Sunday, San Francisco Carnaval, Harrison Street
between 16th and 22nd Street in the Mission District,
San Francisco, FREE
Each year on Memorial Day Weekend, San Francisco's Mission
district is transformed by Carnaval, a Latin celebration of life. The
Grand Carnaval Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday features amazingly-
costumed dancers standing on fantastic floats, surrounded by
drummers, roller-skaters, stilt-walkers and thousands of people
out to enjoy the day.
Caribbean contingents showcase the music and dance of the
Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad. Other parade
groups include Mexican Aztec performers, traditional African
drummers, Polynesian dancers, Japanese drummers, giant
puppets and groups representing Guatemala, Honduras and
Bolivia. Sound systems boom out the latest reggae, hip-hop and
the hottest salsa, samba and soca tunes to create an intoxicating
street party atmosphere. The parade will be run from Harrison and
24th to Mission Street to 17th and Harrison where it ends. For
further details, please visit http://www.carnavalsf.com/ Check
back closer to the date for maps.
27Sunday, May 27th
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Caledonia Street Fair/ A Taste
of Sausalito, Sausalito, CA, FREE
This event features over 100 fine arts and crafts vendors and food
and entertainment for the entire family. The Fair has a strong focus
on music and dance performances, with three stages of live
entertainment. A special children's area on the lawn at City Hall
provides art and activities for our littlest visitors. There are always
surprises at this event, so don't miss out. The show goes on, rain
or shine.
28Monday, May 28th, MEMORIAL DAY
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Memorial Day Farm Fun Open
House, Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley, FREE
The Little Farm is one of the Bay Area’s finest gems. Live goats,
cows, ducks, rabbits, sheep, chickens, geese, pigs, and a great
nature center to boot. To make a day at the Little Farm even better,
they will have corn grinding, ice cream making, potato sack races,
music, and much more. For directions, visit http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., FREE DAY OPEN HOUSE ON
MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day on the Farm,
Ardenwood Historical Farm, Fremont, FREE
Ardenwood has been mentioned in this space frequently – for
good reason, there is a lot to do revolving around farm life. On this
historic holiday we invite you to the farm for the day. Bring a picnic
and lollygag on the lawn, while your children roll up their sleeves
and help with the morning chores 11am-noon). Ride the horse-
drawn train, tour the Victorian farmhouse and taste some farm
baked cookies from our outdoor country kitchen (11am-1pm). Try
your skills at some oldtime games (noon-1pm). Take a stroll with
an interpreter and learn what life was like long ago. For details
and directions, visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mine Open House, Black
Diamond Mines, Somersville Road in Antioch, $3
For kids 7 and over, take a free self-guided tour to explore 900 feet
of the cool underground workings of the restored 1930s Hazel-
Atlas silica sand mine. Call 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext 4506 or
visit http://www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond for details
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Family Fun Memorial Day at the
Crab Cove Visitor Center, 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda,
$5 parking
Crab Cove is a hidden gem. It features an 800-gallon aquarium,
interactive stations, and lots of hands-on activities that teach kids
about marine life in the San Francisco Bay. On Memorial Day, they
will have a bay life 'touch-tank,' nature crafts, snake meet and greet,
nature videos, low tide walk, and more. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Low Tide
Mudflat - Rocky Shore Exploration. 1:30 - 2 p.m.: Worm
Composting Demonstration. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: 'Catch of the Day'
program. For information, call (510) 521-6887. Details on the
Center and directions can be found at http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/crab_cove
2Saturday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 13th Annual Chocolate and
Chalk Art Festival, North Shattuck Ave. (@ Vine –
Gourmet Ghetto), Berkeley, FREE
Like chocolate? Like chalk? Like chocolate and chalk together?
This is your event. OK, don’t eat the chalk. In addition to lots of
food and entertainment, grab some chalk (for free at the
information booths) and join dozens of others in creating your own
sidewalk art. Prizes will be awarded to the best sidewalk chalk art.
For event details, visit http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.
com/chocolate-chalk-art/chocolate-chalk-art.html
That's it for now!
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