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The Ultimate Bay Area Family Guide
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Event Date |
Event Name |
Time |
Location |
Price |
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May 1 |
Spring has sprung with thousands of native plants and flowers hugging the hills. Search the hills to identify blooms, practice field sketching techniques, and learn about popular pollinators. After, walk over to the Headlands Native Plant Nursery for a stewardship and seed planting project. |
1-4 pm |
Headlands Institute 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito |
$7/person, children under 4: free |
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May 1 |
Activities for the family include crafts, workshops and eco-booths from family-friendly businesses, including complete information about the store’s new compost diaper service. |
12-3 pm |
Tiny Tots Baby Boutique 138 Railway Ave., Campbell |
Free |
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May 1 |
Frolicsome performances, activities, and crafts including flower-garland making and a traditional May Pole Dance. Participate in crafts and traditional activities, get your face painted and enjoy wonderful food. |
11 am-4 pm |
The Santa Cruz Waldorf School 2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz |
Free |
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May 1 |
Kristi Yamaguchi's Children's Day Festival in Japantown Hands-on craft activities, snack on arare (rice cracker) popcorn, spam sushi and other treats hosted by organizations. Entertainment will also go on throughout the day. |
11 am-4 pm |
Peace Plaza, geary Blvd., San Francisco |
Free |
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May 1 |
Live entertainment, pony rides, magicians, games, arts and crafts, a fire truck, jump houses, a petting zoo, food, and a raffle. |
10 am-4 pm |
Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos |
Free admission, tickets are $1 each. |
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May 1 |
Youth Groups, School Groups, Palo Alto Weekly Float Contest, Kids with Pets, Kids in Costumes, and Kids on Wheels, stilt walkers, clowns, marching bands, entertainers and a town fair after the parade with food, music and games. |
9 am-1 pm |
University Ave., Palo Alto |
Free |
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May 1-2 |
Dancing, drumming, juggling and more
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11 am-6 pm |
Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak St., Oakland |
Free |
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May 2 |
See Me Festival for Young Children Entertainment, activities and health screenings |
11 am-3 pm |
Civic Center Plaza between MacAllister and Grove Streets, San Francisco |
Free |
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May 1-30; Fri.-Sun. only |
Acrobats, aerialists, breakdancers, contortionists and jugglers. |
Fri.: 8 pm, Sat.: 4 and 8 pm, Sun.: 4 pm |
2781 24th St., San Francisco |
$14-35 |
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May 3-June 6 |
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Follow our hero and his faithful dog Snoopy as they visit familiar scenes from the comic's long history. |
Varies |
Campbell Theatre 636 Ward St., Martinez |
$14-22 |
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May 5 |
Pull toy parade! Bring the whole family out to compete in this wild procession of pageantry. We will teach you the basic chassis engineering and then you are set to go wild with artistic additions. Prizes for everyone! |
1-4 pm |
Museum of Children’s Art 538 Ninth St., Oakland
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Adults: $3, Children: $7 |
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May 7-16 |
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. |
Varies |
1401 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose |
$12 |
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May 8 |
Learn about the waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds that visit Richardson Bay in the spring and summer. |
8:30-10:30 am |
Richardson Bay Audubon Center, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd., Tiburon |
Adults: 10, Children: $5 |
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May 8 |
Police, fire and medical demonstrations, activities and info for all ages. |
11 am-3 pm |
700 All America Wy, Sunnyvale |
Free |
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May 8 and 22 |
Many activities for all ages including: Button-making station: Turn a drawing of your favorite tree into wearable art; Tree Toss game; Tree Mural: Help us paint a large tree using sponges and paint; Face-painting booth; Coloring and Arts & Crafts table. |
May 8 from 12-4 pm, May 22 from 10 am-3 pm |
May 8: Tree House in the Glen, 1275 Lincoln Ave., San Jose May 22: Capitol City Flea Market, 3630 Hillcap Ave., San Jose |
Free |
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May 8 |
San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival Magicians, dancing, live music and mariachi bands. |
10 am-6 pm |
Mission Dolores Park 18th and Dolores St., San Francisco |
Free |
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May 8 |
Giveaways, entertainment, and a marketplace geared towards "mamas of all ages and stages." |
10 am-3 pm |
Shops at Fairview 3101 Balfour Rd., Brentwood |
Free |
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May 8 |
Enjoy a concert from Andy Z and the Andyland Band, make a Mother’s Day card. |
11 am-1 pm |
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City |
Free |
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May 8 |
Latin-American Music Youth Ensemble |
7 pm |
La Peña, Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley |
Adults: $10, Children: $5 |
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May 8 |
10:30 am and 12:30 pm |
Palo Alto Children’s Theatre 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto |
Adults: $10, Children: $5 | |
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May 9 |
Asian Art Museum’s annual festival featuring storytelling, performances and kids activities. |
10:30 am-4 pm |
200 Larkin St., San Francisco |
Adults: $7-12; Kids (12 and younger): Free |
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May 9 |
Puppet theatre with Russian folk tales, Russian food, face painting, Russian crafts and live music. |
11 am-5 pm |
Oshman Family JCC 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto |
Adults: $3-5, Kids: Free |
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May 15 |
Live entertainment, ventriloquist, magician, kids fun zone, food and game booth. Over 2,000 free kites for children. |
10 am-3 pm |
Central Park Meadow, Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont |
Free admission. |
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May 15-16 |
Live music, arts and crafts, Kids Zone, Farmer’s Market, food and a classic car show. |
10 am-6 pm |
Castro St., Mountain View |
Free |
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May 15 |
The Science of Ice Cream and Chocolate A tasty event which explores the science of making chocolate and ice cream. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy hands-on science experiments and art activities. Don’t miss the tasting stations! |
10 am-2 pm |
Junior Center of Art and Science 558 Bellevue Ave., Oakland |
$5 in advance, $8 at the door |
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May 15-23 |
Big Horton dreams of equality for all, where a person’s a person, no matter how small. |
Varies |
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St., Mountain View |
Adults: $18, Children: $16 |
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May 15 |
Spring Fling Community Festival Support the arts and other enrichment programs with fun carnival games, jump houses, super slides, activities and snacks for the kids and free entertainment from students, local bands and multi-ethnic performers. |
11 am-5 pm |
Don Callejon School 4176 Lick Mill Blvd., Santa Clara |
Free |
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May 15 |
Parade, live performances, arts and crafts and Asian food. |
11 am-6 pm |
Larkin St. Near the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco |
Free |
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May 15 |
The Mattson Technology ViaVelo San Fernando Street is turned into a car-free promenade to gather to bike, walk, skate, dance or stroll on a sunny May day. Live music and entertainment on two stages for adults and kids. Organic food cooking demonstrations and more. |
10 am-3 pm |
San Fernando St., San Jose |
Free |
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May 16 |
WOOFstock West at the Spring Dog Festival Interactive games, contests, exhibits and sports, parade, prizes, food, music, vendors and adoptable dogs. |
10 am-3 pm |
Soquel High School, 401 Soquel-San Jose Rd., Soquel |
$10/dog |
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May 16 |
Enjoy free admission and free special activities celebrating The Joy of Junk. Collaborate with local artists in learning the fine art of reviving scraps and cast-offs, doohickeys and deelybops. |
11 am-4 pm |
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 Third St., San Francisco |
Free |
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May 16 |
Kids’ obstacle course, family gym, bounce house, Farmer’s Market and teddy bear clinic. |
1-4:30 pm |
Peninsula Jewish Community Center 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City |
Free |
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May 16 and 23 |
Interactive show featuring a villain, a king, a monster and a hero! |
1 and 4 pm |
Under the Sun Studios 2956 Treat Blvd., Suite B, Concord |
$12 |
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May 22 |
Watch Princess and the Frog outdoors with your family. |
8 pm |
Creek Park, 400 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo |
Donations requested: Adults $6, Children $3 |
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May 22 |
Live music and a children’s stage. |
4 pm |
Embarcadero, Pier 30/32, San Francisco |
$15 |
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May 22 |
Bring your dressed up pet or stuffed animal to this fun event with vendor booths, entertainment and food. |
11 am-3 pm |
22 Broadway St., Redwood City |
Free |
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May 23 |
Bring a favorite book to read to a farm animal. There will also be a petting zoo and pony rides. |
10 am-4 pm |
Webb Ranch Produce Stand 2687 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley |
Free |
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May 22-23 |
Family-friendly event showcasing Do It Yourself projects. Lots of interactive activities! |
Sat.: 10 am-8 pm, Sun: 10 am-6 pm |
San Mateo County Event Center |
Adults: $20-25 Students: $10-15 Children (4-12): $5-10 |
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May 22-23 |
Bay Area Storytelling Festival national and regional master storytellers; workshops; a Kid Concert; book and story swap. |
9 am |
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area 6531 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante |
$7-$12/event at the festival, all-day passes are available |
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May 29 |
Asian Pacific Heritage Festival Experience the different traditions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities of the Bay Area through performances, food and the arts. Origami, fish kites and drumming. |
10 am-5 pm |
Bay Area Discovery Museum Fort Baker 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito |
Free Museum admission and events |
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May 29 |
Celebrate Latin American and Caribbean cultures with dancing, food, music and artistry. |
10 am-6 pm |
Harrison St., San Francisco |
Free |
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May 29-31 |
The event both entertains and educates through hands-on exhibits, a wide variety of entertainment (music, dance, animals) and educational activities including: Arts & Sciences, Environmental Awareness, Health & Safety, Sports & Fitness, Adventure and Citizenship & Community. |
10 am-6 pm |
Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord |
Adults: $6 or $5 with a canned food donation. Children under 2 and seniors over 65: Free. |
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May 30 |
Entertainment, flowers, children’s activities and samples from Bay area chefs. |
11 am-6 pm |
Magnolia Ave., Downtown Larkspur |
Free |
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May 30-31 |
San Ramon Art and Wind Festival Hot air balloon launch, kids zone, kite flying demos, carnival rides, trampoline and kite making workshops. |
10 am-5 pm |
San Ramon Central Park 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon |
Parking $5, Free admission |
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May 30 |
10K and 5K Fun Run, live music, mushroom-flavored food and non-mushroom food, climbing wall, kids zone, duck viewing, arts and crafts, rides and games. |
10 am |
305 Vineyard Dr., San Jose |
Free with free parking |
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May 30 |
Get up close and learn more about these animals that cannot be released back into the wild. |
1 pm and 3 pm |
Coyote Point Museum 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo |
$3-7, Children under 2: free. |
May 2010 Bay Area Family Events Calendar