Family Fun in the Bay Area Aug 3 – 11, 2019

Last Updated on August 22, 2019 by marian@celebrate-family.com

My list of featured family and kids friendly fun in the Bay area for Aug 3 – 11, 2019, plus
In This Issue
Free Home Depot Workshops – Kids and Adult for August
#IVoted Video Competition | Deadline to Enter September 6, 2019
Teen Programs at Cal Academy of Sciences – Apply Now!
Family Fun: Martinelli’s Apple Cider Tasting Room
Free Games of Bowling Aug 10 | National Bowling Day
$5 Tickets to 49ers Training Camps/Open Practice Tickets
Now on Sale – Special Events Listing
Discounts & Savings on Family Friendly Fun
Organize School Flyers in 3 Easy Steps
Featured Events Aug 3 – 11, 2019

Family Fun in the Bay Area | Aug 3 – 11, 2019 Home |Santa Clara |SF & San Mateo |Alameda | Next 7 Days | Now on Sale |Free But RSVP Req’d |Teens |Kids 6-12 |Kids 0-5 | HOME 8/3 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/9 8/10 8/11 Our Sponsors – Please Visit Their Sites – Thanks This Week’s Sponsors and Links to their sites: Target Angry Birds Exclusive Showing [LINK] Target Back to School Shopping [LINK] The Lion King Special Edition Simba & Nala Plush [LINK] Save $40 off of $100 at Target  [LINK] ShopDisney: Descendants 3 [LINK] Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment [LINK] Amazon.com:  Organize School Flyers [LINK] Target REDcard [LINK] Target Exclusive – See Angry Birds 2 on August 3rd! Our Featured Sponsor! Use password “Target” to unlock the first screen, add tickets to your order and at checkout use the code “earlybird” to get up to 4 free tickets to see the movie!!!! In This Issue Free Home Depot Workshops – Kids and Adult for August #IVoted Video Competition | Deadline to Enter September 6, 2019 Teen Programs at Cal Academy of Sciences – Apply Now! Family Fun: Martinelli’s Apple Cider Tasting Room Free Games of Bowling Aug 10 | National Bowling Day $5 Tickets to 49ers Training Camps/Open Practice Tickets Now on Sale – Special Events Listing Discounts & Savings on Family Friendly Fun Organize School Flyers in 3 Easy Steps Featured Events Aug 3 – 11, 2019 Shop Descendants 3 on ShopDisney.com Advertisement Descendants 3 Fun at Disney Stores in August! Channel villainous vibes in our fierce finds from Descendents 3. Free Home Depot Workshops – Kids and Adult for August Home Depot Kids Workshop are free “How-To” clinics designed for children ages 5-12. Each month Home Depot hosts 3-4 adult workshops.  Including 1 each month just for women (How to create a Sofa Arm Table). Workshops are FREE But Reservations Required.  There may also be a cost for materials for a project. Check out the Do It Yourself Workshops for Adults for August:  Installing a Toilet – Aug 10: 10 am – 11:30 am Sofa Arm Table – Aug 15: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Vinyl Plank Flooring – Aug 17: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Installing Tile Backsplash – Aug 24: 10-11:30 #IVoted Video Competition | Deadline to Enter September 6, 2019 SCCOE is sponsoring a video competition to help motivate young people in our region and beyond. The winning videos will become part of an educators’ tool kit for High School Voter Education Weeks and shared online to help inspire future voters and motivate eligible voters. Who can enter: junior and high school-aged students in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. Students can enter as groups or individually in two grade-level categories: 6-8 and 9-12. Students/teams will create a video based on the prompt, “Why is voting important?” Deadline to enter: September 6, 2019 Teen Programs at Cal Academy of Sciences – Apply Now! The California Academy of Sciences is now recruiting middle and high school youth for Fall 2019. Applications are open for the Careers in Science and Teen Advocates for Science Communication programs, including a special new option for 6th and 7th graders. Applications close on Monday, August 5 at 11:59 pm. Shop online: Pick up in Store, Drive Up or Delivery Advertisement Family Fun: Martinelli’s Apple Cider Tasting Room Did you know that you can visit Martinelli’s in Watsonville for FREE apple juice samples?   Last week, I had a great time visiting their company store and Tasting Bar.  It was great to look at the history of Martinelli’s, which is over 150 years young but the most fun was…..   tasting their sparkling apple ciders and juices.  So many more than what we can find at our local supermarkets. We tried at least 10 different flavors, including their organic line.   Stop by any time. Samples are free and there are always flavors on sale (as much as BOGO Free).    Martinelli’s Company Store & Tasting Room 345 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 Store Hours Monday-Friday: Open 9AM – 5PM Saturday: Open 10AM – 2PM Sunday: CLOSED (831) 768- 3938 Save $40 When You Spend $100 Advertisement Shop Online: Pick Up at the Store Closest to You or CLOSEST TO SCHOOL! Free Games of Bowling  Aug 10 | National Bowling Day National Bowling Day is August 10 and here are the deals.  AMF | Bowlmor | Bowlero: Sign up for their MVB newsletter and get 2 free games on 8/10. [LINK]     Independent Centers:  Beginning Monday, visit GoBowling.com and download a free game coupon which can be redeemed any day between August 10th and August 31st, 2019. [LINK] $5 Tickets to 49ers Training Camps/Open Practice Tickets Tickets Still Available for Aug 6, 7, and 8th 49ers have set dates and are selling tickets to their Training Camp (Open Practice) at the SAP Performance Facility next to Levi’s Stadium.   Tickets are tickets are $5 each with all funds benefiting the 49ers Foundation. Children under two (2) years of age do not need a ticket for entry. Maximum number of tickets is 4 per person per date.   Now on Sale – Special Events Listing TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Dec 11-12, 2019 | Cirque du Soleil Amaluna | Nov 19 – Jan 12 in SF | SPONSORED EVENTS Monster Jam Triple Threat Series | SAP  | August 30, 2019 Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | Dec 28- Jan 5 Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment | Oracle | Oct 17- 20, 2019 Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment | SAP | Oct 23-27, 2019 Disney Junior Holiday Party! | City National Civic | Dec 19, 2019 EVENTS BY DATE Day Out With Thomas | Roaring Camp| July 26-Aug 4, 2019 JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour | Oracle | August 14, 2019 Silicon Valley Comic Con | McInervy Con Ctr | Aug 16-18, 2019 Josh Grobin | Wente Vineyards |September 6, 2019 KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019 | Shoreline | Sept 8, 2019 Nick Jr. Live | San Jose CPA |San Jose | September 27, 2019 Thomas & Percy’s Halloween | Roaring Camp Oct 12-27, 2019 Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live | Paramount | Oct 15, 2019 Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live | City National | Oct 16, 2019 Peppa Pig: Peppa Pig’s Adventure | City National | Nov 16, 2019 USS Potomac Santa Cruise | December 15 & 21, 2019 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker | Dec 19, 2019 Discounts & Savings on Family Friendly Fun John’s Incredible Pizza Company Discount Tix Monster Jam: Discount Tix CA Great America Discount Tix Gilroy Gardens Discount Tix Universal Studios Discount Tix Silliman Center Discount Tix Raging Waters Discount Tix Aqua Adventure Discount Tix Organize Your School Announcements in 3 Easy Steps Visit Amazon.com for Command hooks, binder clips and school calendar.   This is an easy way to keep school papers and notices organized.  All of the parts and pieces can be found at Amazon.com using this link. I placed this on a wall near the kitchen – some place easy for everyone to see.   Step 1) Use the Command strips to hang a hook for each child, plus (1) for the Calendar and (1) for papers for parents. Step 2) Hang a binder clip on each hook.  Step 3) Clip the Calendar on its hook.  Use the other clips to keep papers organized. Get your kids involved by letting them personalize their clips.   Our Featured Sponsor! Featured Events Aug 3 – 11,  2019 Home | Santa Clara | SF & San Mateo | Alameda | Next 7 Days | Now on Sale | Free But RSVP Req’d | Teens | Kids 6-12 | Kids 0-5 | HOME 8/3 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/9 8/10 8/11 ~~~ THIS WEEKEND ~~~ DATE/TIME ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY COST 8/3 ~ All Day 49ers Training Camp/Open Practice | Santa Clara $5 8/3 ~ 7 p American Youth Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part 1 $1 – $15 8/3 ~ 11 a Church Street Fair | Santa Cruz Civic | Santa Cruz Free 8/3 ~ All Day Day Out with Thomas | Roaring Camp | Felton $20 – $24 8/3 ~ 7 p Free Shakespeare in the Park | As You Like It | Cupertino Free 8/3 ~ 10 a Fremont Festival of the Arts | Downtown Fremont | Fremont Free 8/3 ~ 11 a Kids Crafts: Cool and Crafty Ice Cream Cone Free 8/3 ~ 1 p Music at Menlo Koret Young | CPA at Menlo-Atherton  FBRR 8/3 ~ 5 p Obon Festival | Palo Alto | Palo Alto Free 8/3 ~ 11 a Santa Clara County Fair | Santa Clara Co Fairgrounds  $5 – $10 8/3 ~ All Day Staples Back to School Block Party | Bay Area Wide Free 8/3 ~ 8 p Starlight Cinemas Free Movies in the Park: Wreck It Ralph FBRR 8/3 ~ All Day US Swimming National Championships | Stanford  Varies 8/4 ~ All Day 49ers Training Camp/Open Practice | Santa Clara $5 8/4 ~ 2 p American Youth Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part 1  $1 – $15 8/4 ~ 11 a Church Street Fair | Santa Cruz Civic | Santa Cruz Free 8/4 ~ 2 p Cinderella | Foothill Theater | Los Altos Hills $15 – $32 8/4 ~ All Day Day Out with Thomas | Roaring Camp | Felton $20 – $24 8/4 ~ 2 p Earthquake Hike | Los Trancos Preserve | Palo Alto Free 8/4 ~ 7 p Free Shakespeare in the Park | As You Like It | Cupertino Free 8/4 ~ 10 a Fremont Festival of the Arts | Downtown Fremont | Free 8/4 ~ 11:30 a KidStage at Stern Grove Festival | SF Free 8/4 ~ 10 a Oakland Museum of California – Free Admission | Oakland Free 8/4 ~ 12 p Obon Festival | Palo Alto | Palo Alto Free 8/4 ~ 11 a Santa Clara County Fair | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds  $5 – $10 8/4 ~ 9 a Sensory Friendly Sundays Chuck E. Cheese  Free 8/4 ~ All Day Staples Back to School Block Party | Bay Area Wide Free 8/4 ~ All Day US Swimming National Championships | Stanford | Stanford Varies 8/4 ~ 11 a Y Bike Learn to Ride Program | SF Free ~~~ NEXT WEEK ~~~ DATE/TIME ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY COST 8/6 ~ All Day 2019 National Night Out | RWC |  Varies 8/6 ~ All Day 49ers Training Camp/Open Practice | Santa Clara $5 8/6 ~ 3:30 p Anime and Manga Club for Teens | Alum Rock Lib | SJ Free 8/6 ~ 11 a Contemporary Jewish Museum – Free Admission | SF Free 8/6 ~ 10 a My Museum $2 Tuesday Reduced Admission for Monterey Residents | Monterey $2 8/6 ~ 11 a Pay What You Wish Days | Cartoon Art Museum | SF Free 8/6 ~ All Day Speedo Jr National Championships | Stanford | Stanford Varies 8/6 ~ 11 a StoryTime with Muriel | Bayfair Center | San Leandro Free 8/6 ~ 12:15 p The Lion King | Alamo Drafthouse (Sensory Friendly) |  Varies 8/6 ~ 3:15 p The Lion King | Alamo Drafthouse (Sensory Friendly) | SF Varies 8/8 ~ 11 a 2019 Inclusion Festival | Red Morton Park | RWC Free 8/8 ~ 6:30 p Quakes Free Summer Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Avaya Stadium | SJ Free 8/8 ~ 1 p Summer Fun Thursdays | Sunvalley Shopping Center  FBRR 8/9 ~ 7 p $44 for 4 and BOGO Ticket Friday | SJ Giants | SJ Varies 8/9 ~ 5 p 2019 RWC Family Campout | Red Morton Park | RWC Varies 8/9 ~ 4 p Aqua Adventure Family Fridays – $10 Admission |  $10 8/9 ~ All Day East Bay Regional Park District Anniversary | Free Fridays | Free 8/9 ~ 6:30 p Free Children’s Theater: The Fabulous Fable Factory Free 8/9 ~ 5:30 p Los Altos Hills Family Campout | Purissima Park $25 8/9 ~ 7 p Meet the Author: Mary Pearson | Kepler’s Books FBRR 8/9 ~ 8:15 p Movies in the Park Cupertino: Incredibles 2 |  Free 8/9 ~ 6:30 p Starry, Starry Night | Montalvo Arts Center | Saratoga Varies 8/9 ~ 6:30 p Teen Science Night | CAL Academy of Sciences | SF FBRR ~~~ NEXT WEEKEND ~~~ DATE/TIME ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY COST 8/10 ~ All Day AMF | Bowlero | Bowlmor Free Bowling | Free/Coupon 8/10 ~ All Day Arachnophilia! | Monte Bello Preserve (Reg Opens) | FBRR 8/10 ~ 5:45 p Children’s Fairyland Sleepovers | Children’s Fairyland  $45 8/10 ~ 3 p Descendents 3: Free Disney Store Events for Kids  Free 8/10 ~ 12 p EHP Community Blockfest | EHP | East Palo Alto Free 8/10 ~ 7 p Free Shakespeare in the Park | As You Like It | RWC Free 8/10 ~ 2 p Harry Potter Film & Concert: Prisoner of Azkaban | SF Varies 8/10 ~ 11 a Kids Crafts: Scratch-Your-Own-Tale Storyboards |  Free 8/10 ~ 8:30 a Kids Obstacle Challenge at Coyote Point | San Mateo $36 – $66 8/10 ~ 11 a Presidio Kite Festival | Presidio | SF FBRR 8/10 ~ 11:45 a Sean’s Music Factory: Music for Children | Almaden Lib |  Free 8/10 ~ All Day Speedo Jr National Championships | Stanford |  Varies 8/10 ~ 1 p Train Club Open House | Menlo Park Free 8/11 ~ 5 p $44 for 4 and BOGO Ticket Sunday | SJ Giants | SJ Varies 8/11 ~ 10 a Alameda Mini Maker Faire | Alameda Point | Alameda $5 – $7 8/11 ~ 11 a Family Sundays at Cantor Museum | Stanford | Stanford Free 8/11 ~ 4 p Free Shakespeare in the Park | As You Like It | RWC Free 8/11 ~ 8:30 a Kids Obstacle Challenge at Coyote Point | San Mateo $36 – $66 8/11 ~ 11:30 a KidStage at Stern Grove Festival | SF Free 8/11 ~ 10 a Marine Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Center |  Free Our Featured Sponsor! 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