Events
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Kamishibai in the Wonder Cabinet
Presented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 4, 2010 Join CDM for a Japanese storycard (Kamishibai) presentation and a musical instrument demonstration with volunteers from Okasan and Me Inc. Okasan and Me Inc. provides bilingual education for children ages 2–16, including instruction in Japanese, Mandarin, Hawaiian, French, and more. |
Children's Discovery Museum |
09/04/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad - Train Rides
Presented by Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad at Oak Meadow Park June 15-September 6, 2010 The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad has been in operation at Oak Meadow Park and Vasona Park in Los Gatos since 1970. In 2009, the railroad attracted over 115,000 riders. It is known world wide - its story appearing in many magazines and newspapers. More important, however, is the joy that this railroad continues to give to the young and young at heart who enjoy the thrill of riding behind a real steam locomotive! Enjoy summer weekends on the steam train, and the diesel train on the... |
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad |
06/15/10 -
09/06/10 |
Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos |
Labor Day Weekend BBQ Buffet
Presented by Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park at Gilroy Gardens September 4-September 6, 2010 Come celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! We are hosting a special All-You-Can-Eat BBQ in the Events Plaza. BBQ meal tickets will be available online as we get closer to our event. A Membership or separate admission ticket is required for admission to the Park which may be purchased online or at the Front Gate. Park admission is required to participate in BBQ. |
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park |
09/04/10 -
09/06/10 |
Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy |
Thrill Ride... Science of Fun - IMAX Film
Presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation at The Tech Museum of Innovation August 9-September 6, 2010 This white-knuckle adventure puts you in the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created. Exploring the science and psychology behind our need for thrill-seeking, the film traces the history of thrill rides, beginning with early roller coasters. It shows how the development of the motion simulator ride, first designed for the aerospace industry, has become one of the most exciting innovations in recent film history. |
The Tech Museum of Innovation |
08/09/10 -
09/06/10 |
The Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose |
Niles Art Walk
Presented by Niles Main Street Association September 11, 2010 Since the mid-1800's, artists have been attracted to Niles -- whether they were painting, taking photos, or making silent movies. The Niles Art Walk celebrates this long artistic history with displays of antique art work and new presentations displayed in a variety of locations, allowing visitors to enjoy the ambiance of the area's architecture and hill views while enjoying inspiring works of art. |
Niles Main Street Association |
09/11/10 |
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Sixth Annual Healthy Children's Day
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Children's Discovery Museum |
09/11/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Family Discoveries Passport
Presented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum August 30-September 11, 2010 Ready for some adventure? Help Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose celebrate twenty years of inspiring children’s learning and wonder by getting out into the community and making discoveries. Pick up the Family Discoveries passport for tons of ideas for family fun. The mission (should you choose to accept it) is to complete twenty of the activities by September 11th. Participation will qualify entrees for a drawing with all kinds of great prizes. Everyone who enters will win... |
Children's Discovery Museum |
08/30/10 -
09/11/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
New Performing Arts Studio Open House
Presented by Starting Arts September 11, 2010 Starting Arts Studio offers something for everyone with a wide variety of dance, fitness, theatre and art classes for preschoolers, kids, teens and adults, offered seven days a week. You are invited to look around and enjoy free classes and snacks at this event. |
Starting Arts |
09/11/10 |
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Mountain View Art and Wine Festival
Presented by Mountain View Chamber of Commerce September 11-September 12, 2010 One of America’s top art festivals, more than 200,000 arts lovers gather in Silicon Valley’s epicenter for this vibrant multicultural celebration. It features 650 artists and craftmakers showing extraordinary handcrafted wares. Music includes live Motown, rhythm and blues, swing, rock-n-roll, jazz, soul, world-beat, Celtic folk, funk, disco, Latin jazz, rumba flamenco and party music.
There is plenty of festive food and drink, premium wines, microbrews,... |
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce |
09/11/10 -
09/12/10 |
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Presented by Friends of the Palo Alto Library at Cubberley Community Center September 11-September 12, 2010 The Friends of the Palo Alto Library holds a book sale on the second two-day weekend of each month at the Cubberley Community Center. There are great bargains to be had, and proceeds benefit the City of Palo Alto Library. 50,000 wonderful used books, records, videos, magazines, and more are for sale each month. Items include donations from individuals, estates and companies, as well as ones from the Library itself. |
Friends of the Palo Alto Library |
09/11/10 -
09/12/10 |
Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto |
TFC's One Kapamilya Go!
Presented by California's Great America at California's Great America September 12, 2010 Kapamilya -- It's your show! It's your time! It's the grandest, most star-studded, happiest summer fiesta in America! Catch the whole cast of the top-rated wacky talent show, Showtime, hottest love team Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, sexy Angelica Panganiban, comedian Pooh, singing sensations Bugoy Drilon and Jovit Baldivino, and superstar dance crew Jabbawockeez! Enjoy the park's thrills and attractions, Starry Starry Store tiangge, Pinoy food booths, film screenings, and MYX's talent... |
California's Great America |
09/12/10 |
California's Great America, Santa Clara |
Kids in the Garden at Hidden Villa
Presented by Hidden Villa at Hidden Villa September 16, 2010 This program is for kids, ages 3-5, and their parents/caregivers. Participants get to dig in the dirt and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. They get to explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie.
Every class learns something new about caring for the garden, digs, hoes, and waters, and makes a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow. |
Hidden Villa |
09/16/10 |
Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills |
Bark in the Park 2010
Presented by Naglee Park Campus Community Association September 18, 2010 When you take a dog for a walk, is the dog taking you for the walk? The answer to this question will be evident when dogs and their owners attend Bark in the Park 2010, the largest dog festival in the US. When over 3,700 dogs and 15,000 humans have enjoyed this family oriented, all-day event, it is clear who is taking the lead. Located in an expansive, tree-lined neighborhood park, this fun day features contests, music, celebrities, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services and kids... |
Naglee Park Campus Community Association |
09/18/10 |
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Rockin' Moms - Rock for All Ages
Presented by Rockin’ Moms and Rockin’ Kidz at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo at Kelley Park September 18, 2010 Tiffany Petrossi is a local San Jose singer-songwriter whose music and voice have been compared to Natalie Merchant. She has produced three independent record releases in the singer-songwriter/pop-rock genre (Circles, Sweet Groove, and Caravan) and is the founder of the companies Rockin' Moms and Rockin’ Kidz .
Jackie Rocks is a modern rock band with a dynamic live show that combines the heavy tones of Metal, Punk and Pop. They have been compared to a wide variety of bands such... |
Rockin’ Moms and Rockin’ Kidz |
09/18/10 |
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo at Kelley Park, San Jose |
Paws to Read - Child Reading Event
Presented by City of Palo Alto - Library at Palo Alto Children's Library September 18, 2010 If your child loves dogs, loves to read or needs a little practice with their reading skills, then reading to one of this event's specially trained therapy dogs is a perfect opportunity for your child to have some one-on-one time with a listener who will hang on every word!
This program is designed for kids in grades K-6. |
City of Palo Alto - Library |
09/18/10 |
Palo Alto Children's Library, Palo Alto |
T-Rex Thunderlizard's Wild West Revue - Nick Barone Puppets
Presented by Hayward Public Library at Hayward Main Library September 18, 2010 Nick Barone Puppets presents an all new half-hour musical comedy cowboy variety show of prehistoric proportions. A cast of over twenty friendly dinosaurs, dressed as cowboys, will entertain you with songs, jokes and skits.
This fun-filled romp through the Wild West includes over a dozen different kinds of dinosaurs. It is chock full of dinosaur facts and it's lots of fun to boot! So, saddle on up for a rip-roarin' trip back to the Jurassic! |
Hayward Public Library |
09/18/10 |
Hayward Main Library, Hayward |
34th Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival
Presented by Almaden Valley Women's Club at Almaden Lake Park September 19, 2010 Enjoy the last weekend of summer at the 34th Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival. Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, the festival features 100+ arts and crafts vendors. Live entertainment includes cheer/dance teams from local schools, martial arts exhibitions, local bands, and more!
This year's featured artists are Nixnax, by Nicky Painter; Jerry and Fran Harr; The Expedition, by Stephen Oachs; Irma Longley Oil Paintings; Ed Penniman Watercolors; and Head N Home... |
Almaden Valley Women's Club |
09/19/10 |
Almaden Lake Park, San Jose |
Magical Music with Ellis Paul
Presented by City of Palo Alto - Library at Palo Alto Children's Library September 19, 2010 Ellis Paul, a nationally known folk singer whose music has been described as tender, brilliant and soulful, will perform songs from his Children's CD Dragonfly Races in the Secret Garden behind the Library.
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City of Palo Alto - Library |
09/19/10 |
Palo Alto Children's Library, Palo Alto |
Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival
Presented by City of Santa Clara at Central Park Pavilion - Santa Clara September 18-September 19, 2010 The 2010 Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival will feature the talents of local and regional artists, with nearly 175 booths to visit, twenty-five community groups serving international foods, vintners pouring fine wines, micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on three stages, and the ever-popular Kids Kingdom, set inside the picturesque Central Park.
Entertainment is scheduled to include The Groove Kings, the Joe Sharino Band, the Wilcox High School Dance Team, and many more music... |
City of Santa Clara |
09/18/10 -
09/19/10 |
Central Park Pavilion - Santa Clara, Santa Clara |
Imagination Playground
Presented by ZER01 - The Art and Technology Network at Children's Discovery Museum September 3-September 19, 2010 The 2010 01SJ Biennial theme, “Build Your Own World,” suggests that, “The future is not just about what’s next. It’s also about what we can build to ensure that what’s next matters.” CDM is delighted to participate in the Biennial with two exciting installations, one being Imagination Playground.
Inspired by mid-century adventure playgrounds, Imagination Playground supports children and adults engaging in imaginative, cooperative play... |
ZER01 - The Art and Technology Network |
09/03/10 -
09/19/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Play Me, I'm Yours
Presented by ZER01 - The Art and Technology Network at Children's Discovery Museum September 3-September 19, 2010 The 2010 01SJ Biennial theme, “Build Your Own World,” suggests that, “The future is not just about what’s next. It’s also about what we can build to ensure that what’s next matters.” CDM is delighted to participate in the Biennial with two exciting installations, one being Play Me, I'm Yours.
As part of the 2010 01SJ Biennial, London artist Luke Jerram will be installing pianos in public places throughout the city. Touring internationally... |
ZER01 - The Art and Technology Network |
09/03/10 -
09/19/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
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Chalk4peace - The Worldwide Chalk Art Project
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Children's Discovery Museum |
09/19/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Mariachi Family Day
Presented by Children\'s Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 19, 2010 Children’s Discovery Museum and the Mexican Heritage Corporation will be teaming up to offer performances and special activities at the Museum as part of the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival. Now in its 19th year, the week-long Festival includes music and educational events. To celebrate Mexico's Bicentennial in 2010, the Festival has expanded to include great cultural programming throughout the year. Mariachi Family Day is sponsored by FIRST 5.
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Children's Discovery Museum |
09/19/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Kids in the Garden at Hidden Villa
Presented by Hidden Villa at Hidden Villa September 23, 2010 This program is for kids, ages 3-5, and their parents/caregivers. Participants get to dig in the dirt and learn about planting and caring for yummy veggies. They get to explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through stories and art with teacher Maggie.
Every class learns something new about caring for the garden, digs, hoes, and waters, and makes a special new plant project to bring home to tend and watch grow. |
Hidden Villa |
09/23/10 |
Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills |
Cars - Screen on the Green
Presented by Town of Los Gatos at Oak Meadow Park September 25, 2010 It's an evening of family fun at Screen on the Green! Our featured film will be Disney's Cars, shown on a 25' inflatable movie screen. For your enjoyment during the film, bring flashlights, blankets and low back chairs.
In addition, the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad will be open for train and carousel rides during the Children’s Activities before the film. All aboard this historic steam engine for a ride around Vasona and Oak Meadow Parks or, giddy up on the William E.... |
Town of Los Gatos |
09/25/10 |
Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos |
Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
Presented by Luna Park Business Association at Backesto Park September 25, 2010 Celebrate the Italian tradition of chalk art at the 3rd Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival. Be a Madonnari for a day and recreate a famous artwork or create your own work of art! Walk-in artists squares are available.
2010's featured chalk artists include Julio Jimenez, Cheryl & Wayne Renshaw, Paul J. Gonzalez and Katrina Loera. This event will showcase food, vendors and entertainment.
In the tradition of the Italian madonnari street painters, participant artists... |
Luna Park Business Association |
09/25/10 |
Backesto Park, San Jose |
26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Presented by Children\'s Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 25, 2010 Each fall, people all over the United States participate in Coastweeks, a three-week celebration of our coastal resources that begins on the third Saturday in September. The kick off for the celebration is Coastal Cleanup Day, when tens of thousands of Californians come together across the state to keep our coasts and inland waterways free of debris. Meet in front of the Museum to help clean our stretch of the Guadalupe River. Bring sunscreen. |
Children's Discovery Museum |
09/25/10 |
Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose |
Taste of Morgan Hill
Presented by Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce September 25-September 26, 2010 Enjoy the flavors of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, musicians and artisians in an exciting festival atmoshere. There will be two stages of live music; a Kids' Zone with rides, crafts, and children's entertainment; a custom and classic car show; a quilt show, and more! |
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce |
09/25/10 -
09/26/10 |
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Silicon Valley Fall Festival
Presented by World Journal, Cupertino Rotary, CUSD at Memorial Park - Cupertino September 25-September 26, 2010 The Silicon Valley Fall Festival is an evolution of the very successful Cupertino Jubilee and Fall Festival that has been held for the past five years. This year the festival will significantly expand its scope with the addition of a partnership with the World Journal, the largest Chinese language newspaper in the Bay Area, adding significant additional attendees through its broad community outreach.
This fun and educational community event features health, education, and... |
World Journal, Cupertino Rotary, CUSD |
09/25/10 -
09/26/10 |
Memorial Park - Cupertino, Cupertino |
Move to Wellness Festival
Presented by El Camino YMCA September 26, 2010 The El Camino YMCA and the City of Mountain View, in collaboration with the El Camino Hospital and the Children’s Health Initiative, have come together to host this free community event. This festival offers fun and interactive health and wellness activities for families and seniors. It will include exercise demonstrations, health screenings, resource fair, separate fun zones for kids and seniors, health insurance sign ups and more. This event is designed to help you live better. |
El Camino YMCA |
09/26/10 |
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