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Kiddie Koncierge: Current 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
June Update!
School's out for summer! No more pencils, no more books, no
more teacher's dirty looks. Just our dirty looks now that the kids
are home for the duration! Lucky for you, we have all sorts of ideas
for things to do to keep us all away from "mother's little helpers"
(how many really dated pop music references can we put in here?)
in our Summer Resources Page . We have compiled all sorts of
helpful lists and resources for your summer enjoyment: Fairs, 4th
of July, Performing Arts, and more. Of course, check back here
from time to time for up to the minute activities for you and your
family.
We have also launched ourselves on Facebook. If you like us, be
our fan! Share us! Pass us around!
Make sure to check out the Resources Pages for a ton of great
ideas. Here are some highlights:
Activities at a Glance
April 4th – Sept 27th
Year Round
Sundays, May 24th - June 21st
Saturday, June 13th
Thursday-Sunday, June 19th - 22th
Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21st (Father's Day Weekend)
Saturday, June 20th
Sunday, June 21st Happy Father's Day!
Sundays, June 21st-Aug 23rd
Saturday, June 27th
Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th
Saturday, July 4th - Happy 4th of July!
Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th
Sunday, July 12th
Wednesday and Thursday, July 15th and 16th
Sunday, July 19th
Saturday-Sunday, July 18th-19th
Sunday, August 9th
Saturday-Sunday, August 15th-16th
Sunday, August 16th
Sunday, September 6th
Labor Day Weekend, September 5th -7th
Roaring Camp Upcoming Events
The Roaring Camp Railroad at the top of the 17 in Felton on your
way to Santa Cruz is worth checking out anyway. Throughout
the summer, there are some cool events coming up. Many of
which will sell out.
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.
4-27Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – Sept 27
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Train Rides, California State
Railroad Museum, Old Town Sacramento, $8 adults,
$3 kids 6-17, kids under 3 FREE
Every weekend through September, experience the sights, smells,
and sounds of a real, working steam locomotive as it pulls vintage
passenger coaches and converted freight cars along the levees of
the Sacramento River on the California State Railroad Museum's
Sacramento Southern Railroad. Climb aboard for a relaxing 40-
minute, 6-mile roundtrip ride. Of course, the real reason to come
up is to check out the California State Railroad Museum which is
an amazing trip through our State’s history as told through its
railways. Full-sized equipment is cool for all ages and for non-
fanatics. Directions and visiting information at http://www.csrmf.
org/doc.asp?id=286
24-21
Sundays May 24 & 31, June 7, 14 , & 21st Saturday
June 13 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: Man of La Mancha, Cushing
Ampitheater, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin
County, $40 adults, $30 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under
are FREE
Don’t know why they didn’t just call it Don Quixote. This is the
classic and inspirational story of a man’s quest to right the wrongs
of the world - all set to a memorable score. Saturday June 13 is
the only Saturday show and has special pricing for seniors and
kids where tickets are $5 off. Order online to save $2. http://www.
mountainplay.org/tickets.html
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.
18-21Thursday-Sunday, June 18th-21st
Thursday - Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday matinee 2:00
Sunday 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Circus Center, San Francisco Presents The annual
Circus Center Student Showcase, 755 Frederick
Street, San Francisco, $25 adults, $15 students (save
$5 by buying tickets in advance)
A couple of times a year, the renowned Circus Center, a school of
the Circus Arts in San Francisco showcases its students and
recent graduates in a wonderful recital. The 2009 recital reveals
what happens when the circus takes over a person's
otherwise humdrum life: The performers come from amazingly
diverse backgrounds and train hard for inconceivable reasons –
and for a few moments of glory! They are young, old, beginners,
and professionals. Graduates of the Circus Center go onto
careers at Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, and many other
world-renowned circuses. Directions at http://www.circuscenter.
org/about/directions.html. Tickets can be purchased by telephone
at (415) 433-1235 and at www.tixbayarea.com
20-21Sat.-Sun, June 20th-21st
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
10:00 a.m. - dusk (dusk = 6:00 p.m. on Sunday),
Northern California Pirate Festival, Vallejo Ferry
Terminal, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, FREE
Nautical Music (= sea shanties), other entertainment (with no "yo
ho!"s but lots of music, comedy, and magic), sword fighting,
cannon battles, sailing, theater, crafts, food (maybe even Pirate
Booty), stuff to buy (again, pirate booty (lower case) - just peel off
the skeleton of the prior owner), and much more, but all with
tongue firmly planted in cheek. Come in costume, encourage your
friends to come in costume while you have a good chuckle), but
have a couple of days of good...er...bad, swashbuckling fun. This
is a terrific event no matter how old you are. Click here for more
details and navigation instructions: http://www.
norcalpiratefestival.com/mainpage.htm
20Saturday, June 20th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum Vertical
Challenge Helicopter Air Show, Hiller Aviation
Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, $17 Adults,
$10 Kids 5-17, kids under 4 FREE
Fascinated by helicopters? This is your event. They will have a
vast assortment of rotary wing aircraft with military and civilian
applications. There will be flying demonstrations, rides (for $40),
and lots of helicopters to crawl over and touch. There will also be
dedicated kids areas with inflatables and lots of activities. Make
sure to check out the rest of the museum too! Lots of great
displays of aviation history with much to touch and interact with.
This is one of our favorite Bay Area museums. For details, visit
http://www.hiller.org/vertical-challenge.shtml
21Sunday, June 21st, FATHER'S DAY
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, Target Family Day:
Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams: Inspired by
Nature, Koret Visitor Education Center, 151 Third
Street, San Francisco, FREE
If you haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it.
Not only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
This weekend, join the SF MOMA to celerate Father's Day at
SFMOMA as we look at the work of Adams and O'Keeffe. Through
hands-on art projects, performances, and special presentations,
you'll discover how artists have been influenced by the natural
world. Enjoy a reading of Through Georgia's Eyes, written by
Rachel Rodriguez and illustrated by Julie Paschkis.
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
on family program days. Please note: The Family Studio capacity is
limited. Families will be served as space is available.
For details, visit http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1387
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., FREE Train Rides for Dads at
the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland,
Regular admission applies for the Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is one of our favorite zoos. Thoughtful
environments and the only elephants in the Bay Area. Come for
the animals (for the record, they are a lot more frisky in the
morning) and then you can let Dad ride the trains to his heart's
content since train rides are free all day for Dad. www.oaklandzoo.
org
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults)
The Oakland Aerospace Museum (formerly the Western Aerospace
Museum) is a little-known gem hidden away in a hanger North of
Oakland Airport, almost to Alameda. Besides tons of displays of
military and civilian aircraft and their role in the history of the Bay
Area, there are some rather cool historical aircraft outside to check
out. And on a few days a year, you or your child can hop inside a
few of them and take all sorts of pictures! You can even check out
the Flying Boat featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indy heads
off Nepal to find Miriam. This event reprises Sunday, August
16th. For directions, visit http://www.oaklandaviationmuseum.
org/Directions.htm
Play Catch with Dad before the June 21st Giants-
Rangers Game at AT&T Park! FREE. Entry Deadline
is Monday, June 15th
KNBR and the Giants will offer 68 Dads and their kids the chance
to take the field at AT&T Park prior to the June 21st Father’s Day
Giants/Rangers game to play a little catch. All you have to do is
email dad@knbr.com by Monday, June 15th and tell them why they
should pick you and your family! 68 deserving Dads will get: (4)
game tickets, T-shirts for winning dad and child, and will play
some ball with their kid on the field before the Giants take on the
Rangers on Father’s Day.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum
Helicopter Display ,Hiller Aviation Museum, 601
Skyway Road, San Carlos, $10 Adults, $6 Kids 5-17,
kids under 4 FREE
Miss the air show on Saturday? Not a worry, the helicopters will
still be there for much of Father's Day before they fly off. Even
without the airshow, the Hiller museum is a terrific Father's Day
activity. Lots of great displays of aviation history with much to touch
and interact with. This is one of our favorite Bay Area museums.
For details, visit http://www.hiller.org/index.shtml
21-23Sundays, June 21st-Aug 23rd
2:00 p.m., Stern Grove Festival, 19th Ave. and SLoat,
San Francisco, FREE
Famous for beautiful surroundings, world class music, world class
crowds and parking issues, and chilly, sometimes foggy weather,
the Stern Grove Festival CAN be a great experience if you plan
carefully. A few recommendations:
this year starting with Roberta Flack TODAY!
27Saturday, June 27th
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., San Pablo Police Department
Public Safety Day, San Pablo City Hall Parking Lot,
13831 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo, FREE
The good folks over in San Pablo have planned an amazing safety
event this afternoon. There is truly something for everyone from
roaming around their vehicles and equipment to getting your child
finger printed to getting your dog microchipped and vaccinated to
games, food, an earthquake simulation, and lots more. For more
information call (510) 215-3110.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Peninsula Symphony Family
Concert Featuring Soprano Emily Ford Dirks,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City,
FREE
If you live anywhere near Redwood City, you should take advantage
of their incredible assortment of family events. From concerts to
movies to family days, they have something going most days.
Tonight it is a free family concert on Courthouse Square featuring
the Peninsula Symphony and Soprano Emily Ford Dirks. Bring a
lawn chair, a blanket and either bring your own dinner or visit one
of the many restaurants nearby. For details, visit http://www.
redwoodcity.org/events/cultural.htm. For directions, visit http:
//www.redwoodcity.org/about/location.html
27-28Sat & Sun, June 27th & 28th
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., San Anselmo Art and Wine
Festival - Surf's Up!, San Anselmo Ave. between
Tamalpais and Bolinas, San Anselmo, FREE
This vibrant summertime festival is situated in the picturesque
town of San Anselmo in the heart of Marin County with breathtaking
views of Mount Tamalpais. Some 65,000 attendees come each
year to view original artwork by 200 celebrated artisans; sample
gourmet wine and food; attend performances by acclaimed
entertainers; and visit the childrens’ art activities and rides.
4Saturday, July 4th
Independence Day Celebrations!
For a full listing of 4th of July Events in your area, visit our July 4th
Page for details!
11-12Sat and Sun, July 11th and 12th
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 35th Annual Scottish Highland
Games, Dunsmuir Historical Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks
Court, Oakland, $12 per day, adults, $5 children
These events are terrific with lots of bagpipes, crafts, kids activities,
entertainment and demonstrations, as well as sheep dogs and
caber tosses and much more. For details visit http://www.
dunsmuir.org/ScotsgamesFlyer.pdf
12Sunday, July 12th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Trucks, Tractors and Flatbeds, Hands-
On Family Workshop, Blackhawk Museum, 3700
Backhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, $10 adults, $7
students, and FREE for kids 6 and under
Tucked off in the hills East of the 680 in Danville is a pretty cool
auto museum that looks more like the hundreds of office parks in
the area. Once inside, you are treated to some of the most
beautiful specimens of automotive design ever. A few times a
year, this museum has special events including the European
Train Enthusiasts display in December/January and the
occasional Family Funshops. This week's Family Funshop
focuses on the means by which our food gets from field to your
table. There will be farm equipments, animals and produce as
well as lots of hands-on activities. For details and directions, visit
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/plan_trip.html
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Target Family Days: East Indian
Theme, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway,
Redwood City, FREE
Once again, the generous folks at Target are sponsoring a series
of themed family events in Redwood City. The three cultural
themes this year include East Indian-Bollywood, Hawaiian and
Latin Each event includes music, children’s performers, hands-on
activities for kids and more. There will be something for everyone,
as Courthouse Square becomes the center of a magical
assortment of family entertainment. Plus, the street will be closed
to through traffic, making a family outing in Downtown a safe and
gratifying experience.
This week, it is an East Indian Theme featuring Dohlrhythms &
Non Stop Bhagra Indian Dancing & Lessons with the usual raft of
great Cultural Food, Street Artists, Food Demonstrations, Face
Painting, Hands-on Art Projects, Art Stations with FREE projects,
flowers & baked goods for sale, bounce houses & more! For more
details on the entertainment, visit http://www.redwoodcity.
org/events/targetfamilydays.htm
The next events will be Sunday, August 16th and Sunday,
September 13th.
15-16Weds and Thurs, July 15th-16th
11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., The Prescott Circus Theater
Presents Pass It On, Malonga Casquelourd Center for
the Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, FREE
The Prescott Circus is a home grown circus filled with kids from
Oakland who do first class circus acts and have a blast with it.
Their energy and enthusiasm is so infectious that you'll want to join
in! For details on Prescott Circus, visit http://www.prescottcircus.
org/
18-19Sat.-Sun, July 18th-19th
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
19Sunday, July 19th
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Likely along
24th, Valencia, and York in The Mission, 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 in the Mission
from Hampshire and 26th, up York, along 24th between near York
and Valencia, Valencia from 24th to 19th and ending at Dolores
Park 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. Most activities
will be at Garfield Park at 26th and Harrison Streets. For a map
and complete details, visit http://sundaystreetssf.com/?
page_id=474
Future dates include:
Sunday, August 9th along Ocean Beach on the Great Highway
between Golden Gate Park and the Zoo. Visit http:
//sundaystreetssf.com/?page_id=476 for more details closer to
the date.
Sunday, September 6th along Ocean Beach on the Great Highway
between Golden Gate Park and the Zoo. Visit http:
//sundaystreetssf.com/?page_id=478 for more details.
15-16Sat.-Sun, August 15th-16th
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
16Sunday, August 16th
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults)
The Oakland Aerospace Museum (formerly the Western Aerospace
Museum) is a little-known gem hidden away in a hanger North of
Oakland Airport, almost to Alameda. Besides tons of displays of
military and civilian aircraft and their role in the history of the Bay
Area, there are some rather cool historical aircraft outside to check
out. And on a few days a year, you or your child can hop inside a
few of them and take all sorts of pictures! You can even check out
the Flying Boat featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indy heads
off Nepal to find Miriam. For directions, visit http://www.
oaklandaviationmuseum.org/Directions.htm
3-8Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd-8th
8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3rd through
5:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8th, Oakland Bay
Bridge Closed all Labor Day Weekend
Yeah, I know, we have already ended the summer with Labor Day
activities and the summer hasn't even started. BUT, we figure that
getting the word out early never hurts. So, like the past few years
before us, they will be shutting down the Bay Bridge to hack out a
chunk of the Bridge and slide that new piece that they have been
building for the past few months in its place. The attached .pdf file
should give you (and your kids an idea of what they are doing. It is
pretty cool. http://baybridgeinfo.
org/sites/default/files/pdfs/general_info_factsheet.pdf
Things to think ahead
about:
The following events sell out almost instantaneously because they
are wildly popular, so if you are interested, you might wish to book
now before the opportunity passes you by.
Roaring Camp Upcoming Events
The Roaring Camp Railroad at the top of the 17 in Felton on your
way to Santa Cruz is worth checking out anyway. Throughout the
summer, there are some cool events coming up. Many of which
will sell out.
Great Train Robberies
June 27-28 & September 5-6 (Labor Day Weekend)
Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from
the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate
why the West was wild.
Starlight Evenings
June 27, July 4 & 18, August 22 & 29
Wonder at the beauty of a redwood forest lit up at night during a
two-hour round-trip railway excursion from the boardwalk in Santa
Cruz. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring
Camp at 1-831-335-4484.
Twilight Evening Cookout & Hike
July 3, 10, 17, August 7 & 14
Gather family and friends this summer for an outdoor, twilight
evening experience at Roaring Camp. Dine by the campfire on a
hardy Prospector meal prepared in an old-fashion Dutch oven.
After supper, embark on a 45-minute walking tour by flashlight led
by a knowledgeable Eco-Ranger into the Redwood forest of the
Santa Cruz Mountains. Your senses will feel the forest come alive
at night! Meet back at the campfire for stargazing and a cowboy
sing-along with warm peach cobbler, hot coffee and cider for
dessert. It's old-fashioned family fun! Reservations required.
Tickets are $25 per person
4th of July Celebration
July 4
Bop on over to Roaring Camp for a Sock Hop and 50’s family 4th of
July: Hula Hoop contests, games, live music and all-American
barbecue.
July 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st and August 1st and 2nd. Day Out
with Thomas, Roaring Camp, Felton (Santa Cruz Mountains) $18,
If your kid, OK let’s be honest: if your SON loves Thomas and you
know who you are, how about having them enjoy a day with a full-
sized Thomas steam engine that they can take a ride on (well, not
Thomas, exactly, but rail cars attached to) Thomas. The kids can
hang with Sir Topham Hat and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed
activities. Details on the event are at http://www.roaringcamp.
com/thomas/dowt_main.html.
You must have reservations and tickets sell out FAST. So, how do
you get them? Call Ticketweb at (866) 468-3399 or go online at
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?
region=sfbay&query=schedule&venue=roaringcamprr1
Directions to Roaring Camp are at http://www.roaringcamp.
com/maps.html If you miss this one and your family might be
anywhere near one of these places, you can look up any one of a
bunch of “Days Out with Thomas” all over North America. http:
//www.thomasandfriends.com/usa/parents/dowt.html
That's it for now!
June Update!
School's out for summer! No more pencils, no more books, no
more teacher's dirty looks. Just our dirty looks now that the kids
are home for the duration! Lucky for you, we have all sorts of ideas
for things to do to keep us all away from "mother's little helpers"
(how many really dated pop music references can we put in here?)
in our Summer Resources Page . We have compiled all sorts of
helpful lists and resources for your summer enjoyment: Fairs, 4th
of July, Performing Arts, and more. Of course, check back here
from time to time for up to the minute activities for you and your
family.
We have also launched ourselves on Facebook. If you like us, be
our fan! Share us! Pass us around!
Make sure to check out the Resources Pages for a ton of great
ideas. Here are some highlights:
- Current Activities - Everything coming up for you and your
family! - Camps If you don't have plans, boy are you in trouble!
- Performing Arts Schedule Our favorite venues have
updated their 2009-2010 schedules. Make sure to check
out the shows coming up. As usual, stay tuned as we will
be offering free tickets again to our subscribers! Don't miss
out! - 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 Spring Break 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
April 4th – Sept 27th
- 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Opening Weekend for Train
Operations, California State Railroad Museum, Old Town
Sacramento, Admission
Year Round
- Pick Your Own Produce, Brentwood
Sundays, May 24th - June 21st
Saturday, June 13th
- Mountain Play Presents The Man of La Mancha, Mount
Tamalpais State Park Amphitheatre
Thursday-Sunday, June 19th - 22th
- Circus Center Presents The Circus Center Annual
Showcase, Circus Center, 755 Frederick Street, San
Francisco
Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21st (Father's Day Weekend)
- Fee Free Weekends in Your National Parks, Over 100
National Parks Nationwide, FREE - 10:00 a.m. - dusk (dusk = 6:00 p.m. on Sunday), Northern
California Pirate Festival, Vallejo Ferry Terminal, 289 Mare
Island Way, Vallejo, FREE
Saturday, June 20th
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum Vertical
Challenge Helicopter Air Show, Hiller Aviation Museum,
601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, $17 adults, $10 kids, kids
under 4 FREE
Sunday, June 21st Happy Father's Day!
- Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams: Inspired by Nature, SF
MOMA Family Studio, SFMOMA Koret Visitor Education
Center, 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, FREE - 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults) - 4:05 p.m., KNBR/SF Giants Fathers Day Giveaway
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum Helicopter
Display, Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San
Carlos
Sundays, June 21st-Aug 23rd
- 2:00 p.m., Stern Grove Festival, 19th Ave. and Sloat, San
Francisco, FREE
Saturday, June 27th
- 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., San Pablo Police Department
Public Safety Day, San Pablo City Hall Parking Lot, 13831
San Pablo Ave., San Pablo, FREE - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Peninsula Symphony Family
Concert, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood
City, FREE
Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th
- 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival
- Surf's Up!, San Anselmo Ave between Tamalpais and
Bolinas, FREE
Saturday, July 4th - Happy 4th of July!
- Check out our July 4th Celebrations Page for all
celebrations in your neighborhood!
Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 35th Annual Scottish Highland
Games, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland
Sunday, July 12th
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trucks, Tractors, and Flatbeds,
Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle,
Danville - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Target Family Days, East Indian
Theme featuring the Dohlrhythms and Non-Stop Bhagra,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, FREE
Wednesday and Thursday, July 15th and 16th
- 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Prescott Circus Theatre
Presents Pass It On, Malonga Casquelourd Center for the
Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, FREE
Sunday, July 19th
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Likely Garfield
Square Park, 26th and Mission, The Mission, San
Francisco, FREE
Saturday-Sunday, July 18th-19th
- Fee Free Weekends in Your National Parks, Over 100
National Parks Nationwide, FREE
Sunday, August 9th
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Great Highway
(along Ocean Beach) between Golden Gate Park and the
Zoo, San Francisco, FREE
Saturday-Sunday, August 15th-16th
- Fee Free Weekends in Your National Parks, Over 100
National Parks Nationwide, FREE
Sunday, August 16th
- 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults)
Sunday, September 6th
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Great Highway
(along Ocean Beach) between Golden Gate Park and the
Zoo, San Francisco, FREE
Labor Day Weekend, September 5th -7th
- Bay Bridge Closure. Click Here for details
Roaring Camp Upcoming Events
The Roaring Camp Railroad at the top of the 17 in Felton on your
way to Santa Cruz is worth checking out anyway. Throughout
the summer, there are some cool events coming up. Many of
which will sell out.
- June 27-28 & September 5-6 (Labor Day Weekend) Great
Train Robberies, Roaring Camp, Felton (Santa Cruz
Mountains) - June 27, July 4 & 18, August 22 & 29 Starlight Evenings,
Roaring Camp, Felton - July 3, 10, 17, August 7 & 14, Twilight Evening Cookout &
Hike, Roaring Camp, Felton - July 4th, 4th of July Celebration, Roaring Camp, Felton
- July 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st and August 1st and 2nd.
Day Out with Thomas, Roaring Camp, Felton
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.
4-27Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – Sept 27
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Train Rides, California State
Railroad Museum, Old Town Sacramento, $8 adults,
$3 kids 6-17, kids under 3 FREE
Every weekend through September, experience the sights, smells,
and sounds of a real, working steam locomotive as it pulls vintage
passenger coaches and converted freight cars along the levees of
the Sacramento River on the California State Railroad Museum's
Sacramento Southern Railroad. Climb aboard for a relaxing 40-
minute, 6-mile roundtrip ride. Of course, the real reason to come
up is to check out the California State Railroad Museum which is
an amazing trip through our State’s history as told through its
railways. Full-sized equipment is cool for all ages and for non-
fanatics. Directions and visiting information at http://www.csrmf.
org/doc.asp?id=286
24-21
Sundays May 24 & 31, June 7, 14 , & 21st Saturday
June 13 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: Man of La Mancha, Cushing
Ampitheater, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin
County, $40 adults, $30 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under
are FREE
Don’t know why they didn’t just call it Don Quixote. This is the
classic and inspirational story of a man’s quest to right the wrongs
of the world - all set to a memorable score. Saturday June 13 is
the only Saturday show and has special pricing for seniors and
kids where tickets are $5 off. Order online to save $2. http://www.
mountainplay.org/tickets.html
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.
18-21Thursday-Sunday, June 18th-21st
Thursday - Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday matinee 2:00
Sunday 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Circus Center, San Francisco Presents The annual
Circus Center Student Showcase, 755 Frederick
Street, San Francisco, $25 adults, $15 students (save
$5 by buying tickets in advance)
A couple of times a year, the renowned Circus Center, a school of
the Circus Arts in San Francisco showcases its students and
recent graduates in a wonderful recital. The 2009 recital reveals
what happens when the circus takes over a person's
otherwise humdrum life: The performers come from amazingly
diverse backgrounds and train hard for inconceivable reasons –
and for a few moments of glory! They are young, old, beginners,
and professionals. Graduates of the Circus Center go onto
careers at Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, and many other
world-renowned circuses. Directions at http://www.circuscenter.
org/about/directions.html. Tickets can be purchased by telephone
at (415) 433-1235 and at www.tixbayarea.com
20-21Sat.-Sun, June 20th-21st
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
10:00 a.m. - dusk (dusk = 6:00 p.m. on Sunday),
Northern California Pirate Festival, Vallejo Ferry
Terminal, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, FREE
Nautical Music (= sea shanties), other entertainment (with no "yo
ho!"s but lots of music, comedy, and magic), sword fighting,
cannon battles, sailing, theater, crafts, food (maybe even Pirate
Booty), stuff to buy (again, pirate booty (lower case) - just peel off
the skeleton of the prior owner), and much more, but all with
tongue firmly planted in cheek. Come in costume, encourage your
friends to come in costume while you have a good chuckle), but
have a couple of days of good...er...bad, swashbuckling fun. This
is a terrific event no matter how old you are. Click here for more
details and navigation instructions: http://www.
norcalpiratefestival.com/mainpage.htm
20Saturday, June 20th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum Vertical
Challenge Helicopter Air Show, Hiller Aviation
Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, $17 Adults,
$10 Kids 5-17, kids under 4 FREE
Fascinated by helicopters? This is your event. They will have a
vast assortment of rotary wing aircraft with military and civilian
applications. There will be flying demonstrations, rides (for $40),
and lots of helicopters to crawl over and touch. There will also be
dedicated kids areas with inflatables and lots of activities. Make
sure to check out the rest of the museum too! Lots of great
displays of aviation history with much to touch and interact with.
This is one of our favorite Bay Area museums. For details, visit
http://www.hiller.org/vertical-challenge.shtml
21Sunday, June 21st, FATHER'S DAY
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, Target Family Day:
Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams: Inspired by
Nature, Koret Visitor Education Center, 151 Third
Street, San Francisco, FREE
If you haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it.
Not only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
This weekend, join the SF MOMA to celerate Father's Day at
SFMOMA as we look at the work of Adams and O'Keeffe. Through
hands-on art projects, performances, and special presentations,
you'll discover how artists have been influenced by the natural
world. Enjoy a reading of Through Georgia's Eyes, written by
Rachel Rodriguez and illustrated by Julie Paschkis.
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
on family program days. Please note: The Family Studio capacity is
limited. Families will be served as space is available.
For details, visit http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1387
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., FREE Train Rides for Dads at
the Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland,
Regular admission applies for the Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is one of our favorite zoos. Thoughtful
environments and the only elephants in the Bay Area. Come for
the animals (for the record, they are a lot more frisky in the
morning) and then you can let Dad ride the trains to his heart's
content since train rides are free all day for Dad. www.oaklandzoo.
org
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults)
The Oakland Aerospace Museum (formerly the Western Aerospace
Museum) is a little-known gem hidden away in a hanger North of
Oakland Airport, almost to Alameda. Besides tons of displays of
military and civilian aircraft and their role in the history of the Bay
Area, there are some rather cool historical aircraft outside to check
out. And on a few days a year, you or your child can hop inside a
few of them and take all sorts of pictures! You can even check out
the Flying Boat featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indy heads
off Nepal to find Miriam. This event reprises Sunday, August
16th. For directions, visit http://www.oaklandaviationmuseum.
org/Directions.htm
Play Catch with Dad before the June 21st Giants-
Rangers Game at AT&T Park! FREE. Entry Deadline
is Monday, June 15th
KNBR and the Giants will offer 68 Dads and their kids the chance
to take the field at AT&T Park prior to the June 21st Father’s Day
Giants/Rangers game to play a little catch. All you have to do is
email dad@knbr.com by Monday, June 15th and tell them why they
should pick you and your family! 68 deserving Dads will get: (4)
game tickets, T-shirts for winning dad and child, and will play
some ball with their kid on the field before the Giants take on the
Rangers on Father’s Day.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hiller Aviation Museum
Helicopter Display ,Hiller Aviation Museum, 601
Skyway Road, San Carlos, $10 Adults, $6 Kids 5-17,
kids under 4 FREE
Miss the air show on Saturday? Not a worry, the helicopters will
still be there for much of Father's Day before they fly off. Even
without the airshow, the Hiller museum is a terrific Father's Day
activity. Lots of great displays of aviation history with much to touch
and interact with. This is one of our favorite Bay Area museums.
For details, visit http://www.hiller.org/index.shtml
21-23Sundays, June 21st-Aug 23rd
2:00 p.m., Stern Grove Festival, 19th Ave. and SLoat,
San Francisco, FREE
Famous for beautiful surroundings, world class music, world class
crowds and parking issues, and chilly, sometimes foggy weather,
the Stern Grove Festival CAN be a great experience if you plan
carefully. A few recommendations:
- Get there early. Parking and seating are first come first
served. If capacity is reached people will be turned away. - Bring something to sit on - blanket, lawn chair, etc. Just
bear in mind that you will have to carry everything in and out,
so plan accordingly. - Dress in layers, it can get cool and foggy.
- Public transportation is recommended since parking in the
area is extremely limited. This page gives you
transportation options http://www.sterngrove.org/getting.
html. - Picnic tables are available by lottery. You have to enter by
the Monday before the concert you wish to have picnic table
seats for. Visit this page for a link to enter for your chance
to win picnic table reservations. www.sterngrove.
org/picnictableseats - Food is available for sale although many bring their own
and the lines can be long.
this year starting with Roberta Flack TODAY!
- June 21, 2009 - ROBERTA FLACK / Davell Crawford
- June 28, 2009 - LES NUBIANS / Rupa and the April Fishes
- July 5, 2009 - SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY / Inouye Jazz
- July 12, 2009 - JOAN BAEZ / Blame Sally
- July 19, 2009 - SERGENT GARCIA / Curumin
- July 26, 2009 - THE LYRICS BORN REVUE, THE MIGHTY
UNDERDOGS, AND MORE - August 2, 2009 - KAILASH KHER’S KAILASA / Delhi 2 Dublin
- August 9, 2009 - TOTÓ LA MOMPOSINA / Nation Beat
- August 16, 2009 - SAN FRANCISCO BALLET / Helgi
Tomasson, Artistic Director - August 23, 2009 - SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
27Saturday, June 27th
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., San Pablo Police Department
Public Safety Day, San Pablo City Hall Parking Lot,
13831 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo, FREE
The good folks over in San Pablo have planned an amazing safety
event this afternoon. There is truly something for everyone from
roaming around their vehicles and equipment to getting your child
finger printed to getting your dog microchipped and vaccinated to
games, food, an earthquake simulation, and lots more. For more
information call (510) 215-3110.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Peninsula Symphony Family
Concert Featuring Soprano Emily Ford Dirks,
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City,
FREE
If you live anywhere near Redwood City, you should take advantage
of their incredible assortment of family events. From concerts to
movies to family days, they have something going most days.
Tonight it is a free family concert on Courthouse Square featuring
the Peninsula Symphony and Soprano Emily Ford Dirks. Bring a
lawn chair, a blanket and either bring your own dinner or visit one
of the many restaurants nearby. For details, visit http://www.
redwoodcity.org/events/cultural.htm. For directions, visit http:
//www.redwoodcity.org/about/location.html
27-28Sat & Sun, June 27th & 28th
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., San Anselmo Art and Wine
Festival - Surf's Up!, San Anselmo Ave. between
Tamalpais and Bolinas, San Anselmo, FREE
This vibrant summertime festival is situated in the picturesque
town of San Anselmo in the heart of Marin County with breathtaking
views of Mount Tamalpais. Some 65,000 attendees come each
year to view original artwork by 200 celebrated artisans; sample
gourmet wine and food; attend performances by acclaimed
entertainers; and visit the childrens’ art activities and rides.
4Saturday, July 4th
Independence Day Celebrations!
For a full listing of 4th of July Events in your area, visit our July 4th
Page for details!
11-12Sat and Sun, July 11th and 12th
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 35th Annual Scottish Highland
Games, Dunsmuir Historical Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks
Court, Oakland, $12 per day, adults, $5 children
These events are terrific with lots of bagpipes, crafts, kids activities,
entertainment and demonstrations, as well as sheep dogs and
caber tosses and much more. For details visit http://www.
dunsmuir.org/ScotsgamesFlyer.pdf
12Sunday, July 12th
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Trucks, Tractors and Flatbeds, Hands-
On Family Workshop, Blackhawk Museum, 3700
Backhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, $10 adults, $7
students, and FREE for kids 6 and under
Tucked off in the hills East of the 680 in Danville is a pretty cool
auto museum that looks more like the hundreds of office parks in
the area. Once inside, you are treated to some of the most
beautiful specimens of automotive design ever. A few times a
year, this museum has special events including the European
Train Enthusiasts display in December/January and the
occasional Family Funshops. This week's Family Funshop
focuses on the means by which our food gets from field to your
table. There will be farm equipments, animals and produce as
well as lots of hands-on activities. For details and directions, visit
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/plan_trip.html
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Target Family Days: East Indian
Theme, Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway,
Redwood City, FREE
Once again, the generous folks at Target are sponsoring a series
of themed family events in Redwood City. The three cultural
themes this year include East Indian-Bollywood, Hawaiian and
Latin Each event includes music, children’s performers, hands-on
activities for kids and more. There will be something for everyone,
as Courthouse Square becomes the center of a magical
assortment of family entertainment. Plus, the street will be closed
to through traffic, making a family outing in Downtown a safe and
gratifying experience.
This week, it is an East Indian Theme featuring Dohlrhythms &
Non Stop Bhagra Indian Dancing & Lessons with the usual raft of
great Cultural Food, Street Artists, Food Demonstrations, Face
Painting, Hands-on Art Projects, Art Stations with FREE projects,
flowers & baked goods for sale, bounce houses & more! For more
details on the entertainment, visit http://www.redwoodcity.
org/events/targetfamilydays.htm
The next events will be Sunday, August 16th and Sunday,
September 13th.
15-16Weds and Thurs, July 15th-16th
11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., The Prescott Circus Theater
Presents Pass It On, Malonga Casquelourd Center for
the Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, FREE
The Prescott Circus is a home grown circus filled with kids from
Oakland who do first class circus acts and have a blast with it.
Their energy and enthusiasm is so infectious that you'll want to join
in! For details on Prescott Circus, visit http://www.prescottcircus.
org/
18-19Sat.-Sun, July 18th-19th
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
19Sunday, July 19th
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday Streets, Likely along
24th, Valencia, and York in The Mission, 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 in the Mission
from Hampshire and 26th, up York, along 24th between near York
and Valencia, Valencia from 24th to 19th and ending at Dolores
Park 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. Most activities
will be at Garfield Park at 26th and Harrison Streets. For a map
and complete details, visit http://sundaystreetssf.com/?
page_id=474
Future dates include:
Sunday, August 9th along Ocean Beach on the Great Highway
between Golden Gate Park and the Zoo. Visit http:
//sundaystreetssf.com/?page_id=476 for more details closer to
the date.
Sunday, September 6th along Ocean Beach on the Great Highway
between Golden Gate Park and the Zoo. Visit http:
//sundaystreetssf.com/?page_id=478 for more details.
15-16Sat.-Sun, August 15th-16th
FEE-FREE WEEKENDS, National Parks Nationwide,
FREE
In an effort to help out cash-strapped Americans and vendors
suffering from flagging attendance at national parks nationwide,
the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for over 100
parks nationwide including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Lassen. A
complete list is here: http://www.nps.
gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm.
Of course, bear in mind that these parks will likely be crowded for
these free weekends, so plan accordingly. Still, it is a great
gesture. For more details and other FEE-FREE dates, visit http:
//www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Make sure to check
out the special offers at the bottom of the page.
16Sunday, August 16th
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Open Cockpit Days, Oakland
Aerospace Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Bldg. 621,
Oakland, FREE for kids ($5 for the adults)
The Oakland Aerospace Museum (formerly the Western Aerospace
Museum) is a little-known gem hidden away in a hanger North of
Oakland Airport, almost to Alameda. Besides tons of displays of
military and civilian aircraft and their role in the history of the Bay
Area, there are some rather cool historical aircraft outside to check
out. And on a few days a year, you or your child can hop inside a
few of them and take all sorts of pictures! You can even check out
the Flying Boat featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indy heads
off Nepal to find Miriam. For directions, visit http://www.
oaklandaviationmuseum.org/Directions.htm
3-8Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd-8th
8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3rd through
5:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8th, Oakland Bay
Bridge Closed all Labor Day Weekend
Yeah, I know, we have already ended the summer with Labor Day
activities and the summer hasn't even started. BUT, we figure that
getting the word out early never hurts. So, like the past few years
before us, they will be shutting down the Bay Bridge to hack out a
chunk of the Bridge and slide that new piece that they have been
building for the past few months in its place. The attached .pdf file
should give you (and your kids an idea of what they are doing. It is
pretty cool. http://baybridgeinfo.
org/sites/default/files/pdfs/general_info_factsheet.pdf
Things to think ahead
about:
The following events sell out almost instantaneously because they
are wildly popular, so if you are interested, you might wish to book
now before the opportunity passes you by.
Roaring Camp Upcoming Events
The Roaring Camp Railroad at the top of the 17 in Felton on your
way to Santa Cruz is worth checking out anyway. Throughout the
summer, there are some cool events coming up. Many of which
will sell out.
Great Train Robberies
June 27-28 & September 5-6 (Labor Day Weekend)
Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from
the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate
why the West was wild.
Starlight Evenings
June 27, July 4 & 18, August 22 & 29
Wonder at the beauty of a redwood forest lit up at night during a
two-hour round-trip railway excursion from the boardwalk in Santa
Cruz. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring
Camp at 1-831-335-4484.
Twilight Evening Cookout & Hike
July 3, 10, 17, August 7 & 14
Gather family and friends this summer for an outdoor, twilight
evening experience at Roaring Camp. Dine by the campfire on a
hardy Prospector meal prepared in an old-fashion Dutch oven.
After supper, embark on a 45-minute walking tour by flashlight led
by a knowledgeable Eco-Ranger into the Redwood forest of the
Santa Cruz Mountains. Your senses will feel the forest come alive
at night! Meet back at the campfire for stargazing and a cowboy
sing-along with warm peach cobbler, hot coffee and cider for
dessert. It's old-fashioned family fun! Reservations required.
Tickets are $25 per person
4th of July Celebration
July 4
Bop on over to Roaring Camp for a Sock Hop and 50’s family 4th of
July: Hula Hoop contests, games, live music and all-American
barbecue.
July 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st and August 1st and 2nd. Day Out
with Thomas, Roaring Camp, Felton (Santa Cruz Mountains) $18,
If your kid, OK let’s be honest: if your SON loves Thomas and you
know who you are, how about having them enjoy a day with a full-
sized Thomas steam engine that they can take a ride on (well, not
Thomas, exactly, but rail cars attached to) Thomas. The kids can
hang with Sir Topham Hat and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed
activities. Details on the event are at http://www.roaringcamp.
com/thomas/dowt_main.html.
You must have reservations and tickets sell out FAST. So, how do
you get them? Call Ticketweb at (866) 468-3399 or go online at
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?
region=sfbay&query=schedule&venue=roaringcamprr1
Directions to Roaring Camp are at http://www.roaringcamp.
com/maps.html If you miss this one and your family might be
anywhere near one of these places, you can look up any one of a
bunch of “Days Out with Thomas” all over North America. http:
//www.thomasandfriends.com/usa/parents/dowt.html
That's it for now!
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