Family Fun Things to do in the Bay Area | Aug 4-13, 2017

Last Updated on June 13, 2021 by marian@celebrate-family.com

49er’s Open Practice $5 | Free Teen Night at Cal Academy | Marvel Universe Live! Discounts

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SF 49ers Open Practice at Levi’s Stadium 8/5 $5

SF 49ers Open Practice at Levi’s Stadium 8/5 $5

The event will provide The Faithful with their first opportunity to see the 2017 squad in action. Open to all ages, the practice will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 which will benefit the the 49er’s Foundation.  FOOD is free!  Kids ages 6 and under are free.  Can’t confirm but…but the event ticket may also include free entry into the 49ers Museum.

Please support the Help A Mother Out charity by bringing some diapers for the diaper drive. Or purchase diapers online via Amazon.

Click here to purchase tickets to the SF 49ers Open Practice $5. 

Featured Events: Marvel Universe Live!

Marvel Universe Live! Oracle Arena Dates & Times
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/11 7 pm, Oakland*
Fri, Aug 11
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/12 7 pm, Oakland
Sat, Aug 12
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/12 11 am, Oakland
Sat, Aug 12
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/12 3 pm, Oakland
Sat, Aug 12
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/13 11 am, Oakland
Sun, Aug 13
Marvel Universe Live!, Oracle Arena for 8/13 3 pm, Oakland
Sun, Aug 13

* $37/$39tickets on sale for $15.

 

Marvel Universe Live! SAP Center Dates & Times
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/17 7 pm, San Jose*
Thurs, Aug 17
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/18 7 pm, San Jose
Fri, Aug 18
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/19 7 pm, San Jose
Sat, Aug 19
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/19 11 am, San Jose
Sat, Aug 19
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/19 3 pm, San Jose
Sat, Aug 19
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/20 11 am, San Jose
Sun, Aug 20
Marvel Universe Live!, SAP Center for 8/20 3 pm, San Jose
Sun, Aug 20
* $37/$39tickets on sale for $15.

Play Days at Disney Store | Tickets to San Jose Giants | Sale at Scholastic

Disney Store Summer Play Days

Summer Play Days Event at Disney Stores

 

3 pm, every day at your local participating Disney store. A different event each week and each week, kids get a different patch.  Collect all 10 and get a special Mickey and Minnie patch at the end of the summer.

This week the patch is Iron Man from until 8/8.  The last patch of the set is Stitch.

Click here to visit the Disney Summer Play Days page with more info.

From SiliconValleyMom.com: Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

 

For the second year in a row the San Francisco Greater Bay Area McDonalds owners and operators have gifted us garlic lovers with their signature Gilroy Garlic Fries.

Check out my post as I visit Christopher Ranch to see how the garlic is grown and processed. For a foodie like me, this was heaven.

Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

 

From SiliconValleyMom.com: Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

Have you ever bought garlic at Costco, Whole Foods or Safeway and noticed the brand name Christopher Ranch? If so, you like me are buying the same foods for your family that McDonald’s restaurants in the Bay Area do for their customers.

Let me share with you some of the information about the ingredients and standards that the owners/operators shared with me.

Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

 

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Sensory Friendly Events This Week

The Emoji Movie at CineLux Scotts Valley 

Saturday , Aug 5 , 2017 | Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Cost: Varies

The Emoji Movie at
CineLux Tennant Station

Saturday , Aug 5 , 2017 | Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Cost: Varies

 

Sensory Friendly Sundays Chuck E. Cheese
Select Locations
Sunday , August 06 , 2017  9 am – 11 am | Cost: Free

Family Fun: Home Depot Kids | Sherlock Holmes | Native American Dance

Make a Penske Truck

Home Depot Locations
Saturday, Aug 5, 2017
| Time: 9 am – 12pm
Cost: Free
Aug 4 – Sep 3, 2017
Thurs – Sun at 7:00pm
Eddie Madril, Sewam American Indian Dance | Ashkenaz
Sunday , Aug13 , 2017 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Cost: $8 – $15

Fanatics: Win a Road Trip | Football in Mexico | Back to School Gear
back to school gear

Free Licenses to Acronis True Image 2017

Marian’s Notes: I lost an email address, so if you requested one of the licenses but didn’t get it, please send another email.  Thanks.

So when was the last time you backed up your computer/phone/table?  Well the folks at Acronis are doing us a good turn by giving me 5 licenses to give away to the CelebrateFamily community.

 

Send me an email to marian [at] celebrate-family.com, if you’d like one.  To see more about what Acronic can do to protect your devices from Ransomware, visit

 

Free Teen Science Night at CAL Academy of Sciences 8/11

Teen Science Night | CAL Academy of Sciences 8/11
Free But Reservations Required

End summer with science: Immerse yourself in the natural world at the California Academy of Sciences’ annual Teen Science Night, a teen takeover night at the museum. Youth (ages 13-18) are invited to come explore the world of science at this free, fun-filled event.

Marian’s Notes: This is a fantastic night for teens at the Cal Academy!  There is time for the kids to explore the Academy, talk to the partner groups and get info on partner organization’s teen programs.  The teens can enjoy the Cal Academy without having to ‘wait in line’ or take a back seat to younger children.

Click here to register via Eventbrite

 

The Cal Academy of Sciences is also part of Discover and Go, free and discount passes to museums and attractions in the Bay area.  Check out this post on Free and Discount Museum Passes: Discover & GO via SiliconValleyMom.

 

More Fun: Free Bowling | Day out with Thomas | SC Fair | Movies in the Park

Free Kids Bowling at Local Bowlmor AMF Locations 8/5

Kids Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th and Saturday, August 19th at various Bowlmor AMF locations nationwide, which includes your local Bowlmor Lanes, Bowlero, Brunswick Zone and AMF centers.

During the Kids Fest Event, kids of the age 15 and younger will receive one free hour of bowling and shoe rental, along with an official Kids Fest sticker. Adults will receive one hour of bowling for just $5, and food and drinks will be discounted as well.
Please visit Bowlmor AMF’s website (https://www.bowlmoramf.com/) to find your closest participating center. From there, check the center’s event page or call the center directly to see what day they will be hosting Kids Fest.

 

Day Out With Thomas – Last Weekend

Join Roaring Camp Railroad as we celebrate friendship by visiting everyone’s #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ for a Day Out With Thomas™.  Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their families to experience a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, the Controller of the Railway.

Be sure to stop by the Thomas & Friends Imagination Station with Thomas-themed activities including stamps, temporary tattoos, and hands-on arts.

Children can ride mini tractors, enjoy play in the bounce house, get their faces painted of their favorite Thomas & Friends characters and much more.  Day Out With Thomas is sure to provide a day of memorable, family fun!

Click here to purchase tickets.

Free Movies in the Park: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | St. James Park

Free outdoor movies come to to St. James Park in San Jose each Saturday in August. Fun and games precedes screenings of four family favorites.

  • Aug. 5: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone,
  • Aug. 12: Cars
  • Aug. 19: Nacho Libre
  • Aug. 26: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Movies are shown at dusk. Each film is preceded by fun and games that start about an hour ahead. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring a sweater or sweatshirt and blankets or chair to sit on.
$5 parking is available after 6 p.m. in city-owned garages, including one on Third Street near St. John Street and at the Market-San Pedro garage. Find more at www.parksj.org.

 

2017 Santa Clara County Fair

Celebrate the Santa Clara County Fair which will run August 3 – August 6, 2017.  Information and discount tickets available at TheFair.org
Hours
Saturday  11 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday  11 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission
$10.00 General (12-64)
$5.00 Youth (5-11)
$5.00 Senior (65+)
Children under 5 – Free Admission
Parking $5.00 per Car

 

Savings/Discounts: $60 Costco | $15 for $40 at Google Exp | $13 Lego Show
$60 One-Year Costco Gold Star Membership with $20 Costco Cash Card and Exclusive Coupons

 

$15 for $40 to Spend on First Order from Google Express

 

Click here for more info

$13 for “Bricks by the Bay”: LEGO Exhibition – Sunday August 6, 2017 / 9:00am-3:00pm (Last Entry at 2:00pm)