Kiddie Koncierge: March Update
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Welcome to the Kiddie Koncierge
March Update!
March is here with a little moisture, so make sure to check out the
Resources Pages for a ton of great ideas on things to do if your
children (or you) are climbing the walls. Here are some highlights:
- Current Activities - Everything coming up for you and your
family!
- Ice Rinks The outdoor rinks are done for the season, but
the indoor rinks are still around!
- Camps Believe it or not, SUMMER camps are filling up
NOW.
- Winter Performing Arts Schedule There are a lot of great
performances this season. 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!
- We just added the Kiddie Koncierge Santa Barbara guide
for your Spring Break planning enjoyment!
If the weather is nice, there is a lot of great events coming up.
Keep an eye out in a couple of weeks for our annual Easter guide.
What's Left of February
Friday, February 27
- 5:30 p.m., - 9:00 p.m., Awesome Friday Nights, Sequoia
Room at the Lafayette Community Center
Saturday, February 28th
- 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., “It’s a Breeze”, Lawrence
Livermore National Labs Science on Saturdays (SOS)
Lectures, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore,
FREE
Friday, February 27 – Saturday, February 28th
- Friday 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m., and Saturday,
2:00 and 7:00 p.m., Junior Theatre presents Willy Wonka
Jr., Del Valle Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
March at a Glance
Free 1st Sunday, March 1st this month
Free 1st Tuesday, March 3rd this month
Free 1st Wednesday, March 4th this month
Free 1st Thursday, March 5th this month
Free 2nd Sunday, March 8th this month
Free 3rd Wednesday, March 18th this month
February 27-March 15
- San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and other
Bay Area Venues
February 20 - April 12
- Gray's Harbor Historic Seaport Tall Ships in San
Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito, and Redwood City
Sunday, March 1st
- 1:00 p.m., Sleight-of-Hand Expert and Comedian, Tye, the
Magic Guy, Marin Buddy Club Shows, Hoytt Theater at the
Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael,
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series,
Art Sampler Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison Street,
Berkeley, FREE
- 11:00 a.m., SF MOMA Family Studio, Magritte: Magical
Worlds, FREE
Through March
- Annual Elephant Seal Mating, Ano Nuevo State Preserve
- Elephant Seal Mating and Birthing and Gray Whale
Migration, Point Reyes National Seashore
Saturday, March 7th
- 10:30 a.m. Guided Cataract Falls Hike on Mt. Tam
Saturday and Sunday, March 7th-8th
- Mendocino Whale Festival, FREE
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Masque Unit Jr. Theatre Presents
The Emperor’s New Clothes, Showcase Theater, San
Rafael, $8
Saturday and Sundays, March 7th-29th
- Young Performers Theater Presents Aladdin, Fort Mason
Sunday March 8th
- 1:00 p.m., Acrobat/Juggler/Comedian, The Keith Show,
Berkeley, Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414 Walnut
Street (Between Walnut and Rose),
- 11:00 a.m., The Bubble Lady, San Francisco, Buddy Club
Shows, Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way@
Roosevelt Way, San Francisco
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Summer Camp Fair, Scottish Rite
Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland, FREE
Monday, March 9 - Tuesday, March 10
- Mon 7:00 p.m., Tues 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., Thomas &
Friends, A Circus Comes to Town, Marin Veterans'
Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
Sunday, March 14th
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. San Francisco Family Summer
Resource Fair, Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th and
Brannan Streets, FREE
Sunday, March 15th
- 11:00 a.m., SF MOMA Target Family Day, Country
Gentleman, 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, FREE
Thursday, March 19th
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Marin Farm Day at the Marin
Center Exhibit Hall, Marin Civic Center San Rafael. FREE.
Saturday and Sunday March 21-22
- Fort Bragg Whale Festival, FREE
Saturday, March 21st
- 1:00 p.m. A Children's Fine Par-Tea, Filoli 86 Canada Road,
Woodside. $24-45
Sunday, March 22nd
- 11:00 a.m., Magician Jay Alexander, San Francisco,
Buddy Club Shows, Randall Museum Theater, 199
Museum Way@ Roosevelt Way, San Francisco
Sunday, April 5th
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series, Fools,
Clowns and Jesters Nevo Education Center, 2071
Addison Street, Berkeley, FREE
Through April 19th
- Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Golden Gate
Express, Conservatory of Flowers, 100 JFK Drive, San
Francisco
Sunday, May 3rd
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series,
Target® Story Builders at Berkeley Rep Nevo Education
Center, 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, FREE
Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY
- Koret Free Museum Day - All over San Francisco
Sundays, May 24th - June 21st
Saturday, June 13th
- Mountain Play Presents The Man of La Mancha, Mount
Tamalpais State Park Amphitheatre
Sunday, June 7th
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series,
Summer Fun, Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison
Street, Berkeley, FREE
The Detes
27-28Fri, Feb 27th – Sat, Feb 28th
Friday 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m., and
Saturday, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Junior Theatre presents Willy Wonka Jr., Del Valle
Theatre, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, $15-17
This kid-friendly musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s timeless tale
of the candy man, Charlie Buckets, Violet, Augustus, Mike TV, the
and all the rest features those great songs from the classic Gene
Wilder movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Tickets are
available at 925-943-SHOW (7469)
More details on the program at http://www.arts-ed.org/calendar.
htm
27-15February 27-March 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and
other Bay Area Venues, Admission (children under 11
free with paid adult admission)
If your kid loves comics or if you are using your kid as an excuse to
attend, this is NorCal’s premiere comics and pop culture
convention. Yeah, the media and Simpson’s paint this crowd with
a rather pejorative brush, but it can be fun. Even if you don’t go to
the convention (why would you miss the ComicCon of the North? If
you pay for one, you get both admissions together), you should
check out the films in the film festival. They are fresh and fun
movies geared to kids.
The festival will continue with films all day Sunday, March 15 at the
Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose (www.cdm.org)
For a full list of films and venues, visit http://www.sfchildrensfilm.
org/. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org/wc/, email
sfchildrensfilm@cox.net or call (760) 453-2922.
Through March
Marine Mammal Migration, Mating, Birthing, and
more: Whales and Elephant Seals at the Point Reyes
National Seashore
The Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the few places on the
Pacific Coast where northern elephant seals and gray whales may
be observed and studied. What is more amazing is that Point
Reyes is about 30 minutes from Marin and an hour from SF or the
East Bay.
The elephant seals' semi-annual sojourns to the shores of Point
Reyes provide a unique opportunity to glimpse the lives and
behaviors of these elusive ocean giants. The Elephant Seal
Overlook near Chimney Rocky is a great place for viewing elephant
seals from December through March. You can see the males
doing their dominance dance and pup birthing. On weekends and
holidays, docents are available to provide guidance.
During the winter, you can also watch the migration of gray whales
as they make their way to Alaska from Baja. Peak Southern
Migration is mid-January and the peak Northern Migration is mid-
March. Late April and Early May offer you the chance to see
mothers and calves close to shore. Best place to watch is from
areas near Chimney Rock and the Lighthouse
NOTE: due to traffic concerns, the roads are closed and shuttle
buses from Drakes Beach provide transportation. For details on
the shuttles, visit http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/shuttle.
htm
For details on watching seals, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_elephantseals.htm
For information on watching whales, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_whales.htm
The National Park Service also offers a number of ranger-lead
programs that provide the most informative ways to explore our
friends on the coast. Click here for more details http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm
1Sunday March 1st
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Berkeley Rep Family Series,
“Art Sampler” Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, the
Berkeley Rep School of Theater, Nevo Education
Center, 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, FREE (with a
children’s book donation)
Learn the art of theatre through play the first Sunday each month
with the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre’s Family Series! These
interactive workshops are designed for families of all ages and
levels (although kids should be at least 7). Family Series
programs encourage arts awareness and exploration, nourish
team work and parent/child bonds and sustain a creative family
environment. In lieu of tuition, families attending these workshops
are asked to bring a children’s book to be donated to local
elementary school libraries. This week's program is focused on
Celebrate Art History Month through storytelling, music, movement,
painting and sculpture. Uncover different ways of telling a story—
then put them all together by turning the room into one giant
collage. Recommended for ages 4 to adult.
Upcoming dates include
April 5, 2009: Fools, Clowns and Jesters
May 3, 2009: Target® Story Builders at Berkeley Rep
June 7, 2009: Summer fun
All Sunday workshops are held at the Berkeley Rep School of
Theatre at the Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison Street in
downtown Berkeley. For more information please call Gendell
Hernández at 510 647–2973 or e-mail ghernandez@berkeleyrep.
org.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, The Family Studio:
Magritte: Magical Worlds, 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 for Magritte: Magical Worlds. In
this workshop, you'll play with reality in the style of René Magritte,
building your own self-portrait by altering size, scale, and
perception. Students must bring their own green apples and
bowler (kidding). Join them at 2:00 for a reading of Oh, the Places
You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. For details, visit http://www.sfmoma.
org/events/1362
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
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,
March 1 Sleight-of-Hand Expert and Comedian Tye the Magic
Guy
Tye the Magic Guy is no ordinary magician with a few tricks up his
sleeve. Seventeen years of performing and practicing have made
his hands into dexterous weapons of deception ready to astound
even the most skeptical. His clever style will amaze and amuse
you while his humor and wit will have everyone laughing along.
www.tyethemagicguy.com
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.
March 8: Bubble-icious-ness and craziness with The Bubble
Lady
March 22: Master magician Jay Alexander in his once-a-year
family show
Berkeley Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414
Walnut Street (Between Walnut and Rose),
March 8: Acrobatics, Juggling and Comedy with The Keith
Show.
The Keith Show has it all - balancing, juggling, dare-devil tricks,
and non-stop hilarious comedy! www.keithshow.com
20-12February 20th - April 12th
February 20th - March 6th, Tall Ships, Embarcadero
at Townsend, San Francisco
March 7 – March 25 - April 6, Tall Ships, Jack London
Square, Oakland
March 26 – March 31, Tall Ships 2100 Bridgeway,
Sausalito
April 2- April 12, Tall Ships, 451 Seaport Court,
Redwood City
Gray’s Harbor Historical Seaport Tall Ships Visit the
Bay Area!
We did this last year. While we didn't take the three hour tours, we
did have a great time climbing through the ships and talking with
the crews. Sure the trips can be a little pricey, but you can climb
aboard the square-rig sailing ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady
Washington and learn about maritime history for free (even though
they would appreciate a nominal donation). If your kid loves pirates
or just loves sailing, this is a trip worth making. There are four
ways to experience these beautiful ships:
- Dockside Tour (FREE, but they suggest a donation of $3) –
You can tour the ship and hear what it was like to be a
sailor in the 18th century. Hours for Dockside Tours vary by
day, so check the schedule here http://historicalseaport.
org/store/ship-dates.php
- For those of you who really want to full experience, you can
participate in a series of actual sailing adventures (Beware
the “three-hour tour” if the mate is named “Gilligan”):
- Battle Sail ($40 for children under 12 up to $60 for an
adult), 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily where you will take a three
hour voyage on the Bay where the Hawaiian Chieftain and
the Lady Washington (which actually was used in all the
Pirates of the Caribbean movies) engage in a mock battle
complete with cannons and intricate maneuvering for a
thrilling adventure.
- Adventure Sail ($35 for children under 12 up to $55 for an
adult) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily. For three hours,
passengers can participate in the operation of an 18th
century tall ship. You can, if you like, take the helm raise
sails, and hear stories of how these ships sailed the west
coast in their day.
- Passage Sails – these trips are for when the ships sail
from one port to the next (from SF to Oakland ($67.50) ,
from Oakland to Sausalito ($67.50).
So, bone up on your pirate speak http://www.talklikeapirate.
com/howto.html and check out this cool opportunity. Call (800)
200-5239 for details or go to http://historicalseaport.
org/store/ship-dates.php to book a trip and check availability.
Cool Way to Spend a Sunday:
Why not make a day of it in Jack London Square?
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. traipse aboard the tall ships and
share your tales of the high seas with the crew
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. forage for provisions and lunch at
the Jack London Square Farmers Market then stash the
booty in your car and
- Take in a Family Jazz Matinée at Yoshi’s! For $20
($18 when you have an ever so convenient
child with you – who will cost an additional $5),
You and the family can take in a first class performance at
an awesome performance space. The show begins at 2:
00 p.m. but the line begins before 1:00 p.m. Here’s a hint:
buy your ticket, wait in line, get your hand stamped, take the
little tags they give you, mark your seats, and then grab
lunch at the restaurant (they DO have a nice $6 lunch for the
kids, but the adult food will cost you a lot more) or walk
across the street to Jack London Square or to any of the
dozens of great restaurants like E&J’s Barbecue and grab a
quick bite there before you head back. Of course, the music
is top notch and the performers really play to the audience.
A note on seats: you CAN go for the café tables near the
stage but they can be uncomfortable and the volume can be
loud. There are a bunch of booths just behind the café
tables – a lot more comfortable and roomy. If you can’t quite
get it together to go grab a bite and come back, they DO
have table service with a decent menu. There is a one drink
minimum – even the kids. For a complete listing of acts and
to buy tickets (you can buy tickets at the door), visit
http://yoshis.inticketing.com/evlist.php.
NOTE: if you live in San Francisco, the SF Yoshi’s has a
similar arrangement for Sunday matinees. For a listing of
SF matinees, check out:
http://sfyoshis2.inticketing.com/evlist.php
For directions to Oakland, visit:
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/directions
For directions to San Francisco, visit
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/directions
Note: Parking at Oakland is pretty easy, There is a
validated garage right next to Yoshi’s where it will cost
you about $5.75 for lunch and the show. On a Sunday, you
can also do street parking.
San Francisco’s Yoshi’s has parking under the club. You
can try your luck on the streets, but that could be
challenging.
7Saturday, March 7th
10:30 a.m., California Nature Tours Marin Waterfalls
and Orchids Hike, Rock Springs Parking Lot at Pan
Toll Road, Mount Tam, Marin, $10 for adults, $5 for
teens
A few caveats before I launch into the pitch: This hike is six (6)
miles long so it may not be appropriate for younger hikers. The
outfitter recommends that hikers be 11 or older. Plan for
moisture. 'Nuff said.
Come join a naturalist guided hike from one of the finest nature
tour outfitters in the area for a lush adventure with a dozen or more
waterfalls including Cataract Falls, many many orchids, stunning
views (if the weather permits). With all the rains we are having, the
waterfalls will be lovely. Bring a sack lunch.
For details, directions, and to sign up, visit http://www.
californianaturetours.com/AllTours/MarinWaterfallsOrchidsHike.
html. Ignore the price on the site, this is a special offer.
7-8Saturday and Sunday, March 7th - 8th
Mendocino Whale Festival, FREE
At this time of year about 20,000 gray whales are headed North
from Mexico to their winter home in Alaska. There will be food,
family activities, Coast Guard demonstrations, whale-oriented
educational events, and, best of all, guided whale watching from
the Mendocino Headlands, the Ford House Visitor’s Center, and
the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. It is well worth the drive. http://www.
mendowhale.com/events.htm
Please Note: Fort Bragg will have a similar Festival March
21st and 22nd.
7-8Saturday & Sunday, March 7th-8th
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Masque Unit Jr. Theatre
Presents The Emperor’s New Clothes, Showcase
Theater, Marin Center, San Rafael, $8
The Emperor’s New Clothes is Masque Unit Jr. Theatre of Marin’s
46th annual musical production for young children. Based on the
popular Hans Christian Andersen story, Masque brings to life the
hilarity of an overly fashion-conscious Emperor, and his royal court,
interacting with two swindlers posing as tailors. The “tailors”
promise to make the Emperor the finest clothes imaginable for his
upcoming court procession. The cloth, they explain, is invisible to
anyone who is either dimwitted or unfit for his position. In the end,
the honest members of the court prove that it is important to stand
up for what you believe even if it means taking a big risk. The
catchy tunes and comedic dialogue will delight audiences young
and old alike. To buy tickets, visit http://www.co.marin.ca.
us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_tickets.cfm?
BOff_only=Yes&Calley=397
7-29Saturdays & Sundays, March 1st – 29th
1:00 p.m. “Aladdin” Young Performers Theater, Fort
Mason Center, Building C, San Francisco $10 adults,
$7 for children under 13
Hammy.... What's that dusty old lamp doing there? Aladdin decides
to polish it up and lo and behold, a genie pops out! You'll find
yourself on the magic carpet as you follow Aladdin on his
adventures with the Sultan, Genie and the Sorcerer. There are
spells, potions and exotic adventures in this funny and fast-paced
script. A magnificent play of beauty, magic and mystery.
Tickets and reservations at http://www.ypt.org/tickets.htm and
directions can be found at http://www.ypt.org/map.htm
8Sunday, March 8
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Summer Camp Fair, Scottish Rite Center,
1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland, FREE
If you haven't made summer plans yet, check out the free camp fair
sponsored by the American Association of University Women. It
covers 100 camps for preschool to high school to special needs
kids in all areas from drama and sports to robotics. For more info,
visit www.aauw-op.com Another couple of good resources are of
course, our Camps Page and the Summer Camp Website: http:
//tlent.home.igc.org/Day_Camp.html It is great, it talks about
content, age, cost, hours, and in some cases, opinions. A broader,
but not as comprehensive site provides useful links to sites
providing summer camp info for ALL parents – East Bay and
otherwise): http://tlent.home.igc.org/Summer_Camp_Home.html
9-10Monday, March 9 - Tuesday, March 10
Mon 7:00 p.m., Tues 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., Thomas &
Friends, A Circus Comes to Town, Marin Veterans'
Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San
Rafael, $12.50 - 55
Thomas the Tank Engine™, Percy, James, Gordon, Sir Top ham
Hat and townspeople from the Island of Sodor live and in person!
They’re joined by a colorful cast of circus performers in an
engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and
cooperation. The all-new 90- minute musical adventure is a
fabulous stage show experience for the whole family, packed with
audience sing-along, high- energy dancing and thrilling adventures.
Tickets to this event can be purchased through the Box Office http:
//www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/cu/Main/mc/mc_tickets.cfm?
CalKey=398 and ticketmaster. http://www.ticketmaster.
com/venue/229472?brand=marincenter
14Sunday, March 14th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. San Francisco Family Summer
Resource Fair, Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th
and Brannan Streets, FREE
San Francisco families (and others too), can come to this
showcase of a lot of the great things that kids and families can do
over the summer including activities, camps, arts, sports and jobs.
There will be kid’s activities and a climbing wall throughout the day
and massages for the moms and dads! Seriously! For more
details, call 311 (the new SF services hotline) or go to www.sfkids.
org.
Roy De Forrest
Country Dog Gentlemen
1972
Paiting Polymer on Canvas
15Sunday, March 15th
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, Target Family Day:
Country Dog Gentleman, Koret Visitor Education
Center, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, FREE
No, this is not the SF version of Slum Dog Millionaire. The Country
Dog Gentlemen program is the launch of SF MOMA's interactive
online feature for families. Dog characters from Roy De Forest's
painting Country Dog Gentlemen will guide you through the
museum's collection via a series of fun engaging activities. 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.
http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1364
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
19Thursday, March 19th
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Marin Farm Day at the Marin
Center Exhibit Hall, Marin Civic Center San Rafael.
FREE
For 25 years, thousands of school children flock to the Marin Civic
Center to learn about agriculture, health, farm animals, gardens,
and the environment. Children can get up front and personal with
cows, horses, ponies, goats, sheep, a sheep dog, poultry, rabbits,
and more.
Directions are at http://www.co.marin.ca.
us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_directions.cfm?mHd=3. Better
directions are at http://www.danceoutre.org/directions.html
21Saturday, March 21st
1:00 p.m. A Children's Fine Par-Tea, Filoli 86 Canada
Road, Woodside. $24-45
Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties or anyone, really! Bring a special
child and share a special afternoon of delectable delights and fun
activities. Teas are not recommended for children under 6 years of
age. Reservations are necessary and can be made by phone.
Please mark your calendar. Teas are a ticketless event and are
non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Filoli, by the way, reopens February 10th. A property of the National
Trust for Historic Preservation, Filoli is a wonderous 654 acre
estate 30 miles south of San Francisco. A grand Georgian
mansion sits amongst amazing gardens where hundreds of rare
flowers, plants and trees flourish. Wander through the estate on
the brick paths that invite visitors to explore the grace and beauty of
Filoli.
Filoli is a special place and is worth a visit no matter what time of
year. Call (650) 364-8300 for information and reservations. For
directions, visit http://www.filoli.org/plan-your-visit/directions.html
24-21Sundays 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, and order by
MARCH 231st to save an additional $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.
10Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY!
KORET FREE Museum Day, 17 Museums all over the
San Francisco Bay Area, FREE!
Every so often, the ever wonderful Koret Foundation gives the
greater Bay Area a very generous Mothers Day Gift: FREE
admission to one of 17 museums all over the Bay area. This
year's list includes:
- Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
- Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
- Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
- Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
- M.H. de Young Museum, San Francisco
- Exploratorium, San Francisco
- Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley
- Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
- Legion of Honor, San Francisco
- Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
- Oakland Museum, Oakland
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco
(SFMOMA)
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Jose Museum of Art
- IMAX Movie at the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose
- Zeum, San Francisco
For more details, visit http://www.koretmuseumdays.org/
For info on specific museums, visit our Museums Pages!
That’s it for now!
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Other Events From Past Kiddie Koncierges
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 through the end of April 2009 is FREE admission to selected Bay Area Museums for Bank of American card holders. Bay Area Museums include:
- Tech Museum of Innovation,
- San Jose Museum of Art,
- Yerba Buena Center for the
Arts,
- deYoung Museum,
- Museum of the African
Diaspora,
- Explorit Science Center (Davis),
For details on participating museums and FREE dates, visit http://promotions. bankofamerica.com/museums/
January – March, Ano Nuevo State Reserve Annual Elephant Seal Mating and Birthing (Click here for details)
From Now until December 1st East Bay Regional Parks Trails Challenge (Click here for details)
Through April 19th Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p. m., The Golden Gate Express, Conservatory of Flowers, (Click here for details)
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On Going It’s the weekend and your kids are climbing the walls. At a loss for something to do? The following are events that are happening every week.
Saturdays
- Viewing and Doing Art, de
Young, San Francisco
- Saturdays are Special, Randall
Museum, San Francisco FREE
Sundays
- Children’s Fairyland, Oakland
- Drop In Art, Contemporary
Jewish Museum, San Francisco
- Family Fun Days, JCC SF, San
Francisco
- Family Studio, SF MOMA, San
Francisco
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Tall Ships return to San Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito and Redwood City