Author: marian@celebrate-family.com

Family Fun Jan 28-Feb 5, 2017

In this Issue:

White Elephant Sale – 96,000 Sq Feet of Shopping Bliss
Featured Events Jan 28 – Feb 5, 2017
6 Important School Dates to Put on Your Calendar
30 Valentine Activities for Kids
San Jose Emergency Prep Town Hall 2/4/17
Teen Opportunities

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White Elephant Sale – 96,000 Sq Feet of Shopping Bliss

The preview sale is Sunday for the White Elephant Sale in Oakland.  Tickets for the Preview Sale are $16 online (until 5 pm 1/28), and $20 at the door on Sunday.  If you like bargain shopping then this is the day for you.  Wear comfy shoes, bring a list of stuff and reminder the dressing rooms are communal.

Preview Sale is January 29, 2017 and the Regular Weekend (Free Admission) is March 4-5, 2017

Featured Events Jan 28 – Feb 5, 2017

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1/28 @ 11 a Free
1/28 @ 11 a Free
1/28 @ 11 a
1/28 @ 11 a Free
1/28 @ 12 p 10
1/28 @ 12 p Free
1/28 @ 1 p $3 – $5
1/28 @ 5:30 p
1/29 @ 10 a $15 – $20
1/29 @ 10 a
2/4 @ 9 a Free
2/4 @ 9:30 a
2/4 @ 9:30 a Free w/Card
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2/4 @ 10 a Free w/Card
2/4 @ 10:30 a Free
2/4 @ 11 a Free w/card
2/4 @ 11 a
2/4 @ 11:30 a Free
2/4 @ 12 p Free
2/4 @ 12:30 p Free
2/5 @ 10 a Free
2/5 @ 10 a
2/5 @ 11 a Free

Golden State Warriors 2017 Chinese New Year Gear


We feature FANATICS.com because they are sell authentic merchandise for the Warriors, Raiders, Stanford, CAL, Sharks, 49ers, A’s and Giants!

6 Important School Dates to Put on Your Calendar

Wall Calendars at Amazon.com

Here is your reminder to update your 2017 calendars with important school dates.  Read the full post on SiliconValley Mom.com

6 Important School Dates to Put on Your Calendar by SiliconValleyMom.com

Golden State Warriors 2017 All Star Jersey & T-Shirts
We feature FANATICS.com because they are sell authentic merchandise for the Warriors, Raiders, Stanford, CAL, Sharks, 49ers, A’s and Giants!

30 Valentine Activities for Kids

30 Valentine Activities for Kids: This mother-lode of 30 Valentine Activities for KidsValentine activities for kids (toddlers, preschoolers, and any other hands-on kids) covers everything from cards to treats. With 30 Valentine activities for kids here, this should keep us all busy until St. Patrick’s Day!

30 Valentine Activities for Kids from TinkerLab

 

 

Family TV with Prime VideoAmazon Original Kids Series: RONJA, THE ROBBER’S DAUGHTER

San Jose Emergency Prep Town Hall 2/4/17

Time to review and practice. The Town Hall will kick off at 9:00 a.m. at the Cypress Community Building and will feature; Office of Emergency Services, San José Fire Department, and San José Police discussing their how they respond and their roles during local disasters. After the Town Hall, San José Prepared will be offering emergency preparedness training for residents. For more information, you can contact Ed Brooks in the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901 or by email at: ed.brooks@sanjoseca.gov

Teen Opportunities

  • Education Summit | CSU East Bay – Saturday , February 04 , 2017 | Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Cost: Free  Link
  • Summer Jobs – Start Applying now to Great America and Raging Waters. Save the date: Great America opens March 25, 2017.
  • San Jose Young Placemakers pilot project: New 10 week program at Park & Rec. Participants will identify neglected spaces within San José and implement their own placemaking “activation” (bringing public activity into a given space (i.e. a park, a street, a building, etc.). DTE: January 31st, 2017 by 5:00 PM. Link
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour Comes to the Bay Area

The Harlem Globetrotters return to the Bay Area with 7 games, Saturday, January 14th through Sunday, January 22nd. Witness some of the world’s best athletes execute unbelievable feats of ball handling… trick shots… and comedy. It’s the team’s most epic tour and a lifelong memory in the making.

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Harlem Globetrotters Magic Pass

Get down on the court with the players with a the Harlem Globetrotters Magic Pass. Magic Pass is the pre-game event where your family will hang out with the stars of the team, right on the court, and will have the chance to:

  • Shoot Hoops with Globetrotter Stars
  • Learn Tricks with Globetrotter Stars
  • Get Autographs and Selfies with Globetrotter Stars

Harlem Globetrotters Magic Pass are just $22 per person. All customers must have a game ticket and Magic Pass for entry. Soft/rubber soled shoes must be worn on court.

Score your tickets at Ticketmaster.com. And don’t miss your chance to get in on in the action at SAP Center at San Jose and Oracle Arena, January 14th through 22th!
DATES
Sat., Jan. 14 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sun., Jan. 21 @ 2pm & 7pm
 See Tickets
LOCATION
SAP Center
DATES
Sun., Jan. 15 @ 2pm
Fri., Jan. 20 @ 7:30pm
Sun. Jan. 22 @ 2pm
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Family Fun in the Bay Area Jan 14-22, 2017

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The Harlem Globetrotters will be in the Bay area January 14 – 22, 2017! Catch the action at Oracle Arena and SAP Center.  Don’t forget to purchase your MAGIC Pass for their pre-game show on the Court!
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TIME/DATE COST
1/14@ 2p $17 – $200
1/14@ 7p $17 – $200
1/15@ 2p $17 – $200
1/20@ 7:30p $17 – $200
1/21@ 2p $17 – $200
1/22@ 2p $17 – $200

Volunteer Away Your San Jose Public Library Fines

If you haven’t heard yet, San Jose Public Library is offering a way for library visitors to get rid of their library fines by volunteering in the library at the equivalent of $20 per hour.The first city wide date will be January 21, 2017 to coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but there are several other ‘volunteer away your fines’ dates on the San Jose library event calendar.

Read the full post at SiliconValleyMom.com Volunteer Away Your Fines at San Jose Public Libraries
Featured Events Jan 14 – 21, 2017
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TIME/DATE COST
1/14@ 10a $10 – $15
1/14@ 10a $2
1/14@ 10:30a Varies
1/14@ 10:30a Varies
1/14@ 12p $10 – $17
1/14@ 12p 10
1/14@ 1p $3 – $5
1/14@ 2p Free
1/14@ 2p Free
1/14@ 2p Free
1/14@ 2p Free
1/15@ 11a $10 – $17
1/16@ 12a Free
1/16@ 8a Free
1/16@ 8:30a FBRR
1/16@ 11a Free
1/16@ 11a $10 – $17
1/16@ 11a Free
1/16@ 11a FBRR
1/17@ 11a
1/17@ 5p FBRR
1/18@ 4p
1/19@ 3:30p Free
1/19@ 4p Free
1/19@ 5p Free
1/20@ 5p Free
1/21@ 10a 2
1/21@ 2p
1/22@ 12p Free
1/22@ 3:30p Free
 
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San Jose Downtown Ice Skating Rink – Last Few Days!

The ice skating rink in Downtown San Jose closes this weekend.  Also the rinks in San Francisco.

Check out the last dates and times in my Holiday Skating Rinks
 

San Jose Emergency Prep Town Hall 2/4/17

Time to review and practice. The Town Hall will kick off at 9:00 a.m. at the Cypress Community Building and will feature; Office of Emergency Services, San José Fire Department, and San José Police discussing their how they respond and their roles during local disasters. After the Town Hall, San José Prepared will be offering emergency preparedness training for residents. For more information, you can contact Ed Brooks in the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901 or by email at: ed.brooks@sanjoseca.gov
 
Teen Opportuniites

>> Summer Jobs – Start Applying now to Great America and Raging Waters

>> San Jose Young Placemakers pilot project: New 10 week program at Park & Rec. Participants will identify neglected spaces within San José and implement their own placemaking “activation” (bringing public activity into a given space (i.e. a park, a street, a building, etc.). DTE: January 31st, 2017 by 5:00 PM. Link
 
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10 Places to Go, Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend

The family has arrived and the turkey has been eaten, but there are still a few days to have fun before everyone goes home.  Here are 10 suggestions of places to go and things to do this Thanksgiving holiday in the Bay area.  Have fun!

Go Outside and Play

Visit SaveTheRedwoods.org to take part in Green Friday and get a free pass for one of 116 different California State parks.  Also, the US National Park Service is celebrating 100 years this year.  Visit NPS.gov to find a park.  Admission to a number of US National Parks is free.  If not, borrow a 4th grader and take advantage of Every Kid In A Park.

Mountains and children in background photo. Text says "Hey fourth graders! See America's natural wonders and historic sites for free."

The Nutcracker Ballets

A sure sign that the holidays are here.  Our annual Nutcracker calendar lists ballets, teas and cast parties for companies all over the Bay area. Cost: $10 – $45.  CelebrateFamily.us

Play PinBall at the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda

Admission to the Pacific Pinball Museum includes all you can play at pinball machines.  Use your library card at Discover and Go for admission discounts to the Pacific PinBall Museum and other attractions in the Bay Area. Cost: Free – $20 Pacific Pinball Museum

Go Ice Skating

We’ve listed nine holiday ice rinks in the Bay Area. Try the Hat Trick at Downtown San Jose. One ticket gets you ice skating, the Tech Museum and the San Jose Museum of Fine Art.   Where to Find Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Around the Bay Area

Visit the 49er Museum/Tour Levi’s Stadium

For any fan of the game. Take a behind the scenes tour of the state of the art Levi’s Stadium.  The Stadium tour includes the field level, the Visiting Team locker room, the solar Terrace and much more.

San Franciso 49er Hall of Fame
From A Glimpse of the 49er Museum. Click to view the entire sideshow at 49ers.com

Visit the 49ers Museum which is located at Levi’s Stadium and take pictures with the Super Bowl trophies and rings and my favorite room – the  49ers Hall of Fame.  The Hall contains 26 life size statues  of 49er favorites including Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, The Catch and so much more.  Kids enjoy the lower section where school children are hosted for field trips. Take pictures in the giant 49er helmet. 49ers Museum

 

 

Go to the San Francisco Zoo

Walk off your Thanksgiving dinner and join the #optoutside movement. Connect, care and conserve with us while checking out black swans, black rhinos, black widows and more! Support the zoo and do some holiday shopping at the main Gift Shop from 10:00-1:00 to receive 10% off merchandise, just say the name of one of our reindeer (hint: “Belle”, “Holly” and “Peppermint”) or share a reindeer fun fact. *Certain items excluded from the special – TOM’s shoes, books promotional and clearance.  SFZoo.org

Visit Chuck E.  Cheese

San Jose has a two story Chuck E Cheese just off the 101 and Tully.  Great games for young kids, teens and adults.  Click here for the current coupons: chuckecheese coupons

Take a Holiday Train Ride

Choose from the Polar Express or the Holiday Lights Train (Roaring Camp).  Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz. Your little engineers might also enjoy Billy Jones WildCat Railroad at Vasona Park.

 

 

Visit California Great America Winterfest

Great America will reopen for the holiday season with ice skating, visits from Santa, holiday themed goodies and fun.  Winterfest is free 2016 & 2017 season ticket holders with discounted tickets available online and at Groupon and GoldStar.com

Go to A Movie

In addition to the current family movies of Moana, Doctor Strange and Fantastic Beasts, Disney Screen is showing Sword in the Stone, Three Musketeers, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Prince Caspian.  Disney Screen is $5 for ALL four movies and showing at Century 25 Union Landing in Union City.  Disney Screen

What do you think?  Let us know if we’ve missed any of your favorites!

Here’s wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Marian

Family Fun Nov 23-Dec 4

 

 

What’s In This Week’s Newsletter – View The Entire Newsletter with links.
Featured Events…November 23- Dec 4, 2016
Bay Area Nutcracker Calendar 11/23 -12/3
Coupons and Savings this Week
CA Great America – WinterFest
Nutcracker Ballets 2016
Polar Express Train in Santa Cruz
NCAA & Pac 12 Championships Next Week

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Featured Events  November 23- Dec 4, 2016
TIME/DATE COST
11/25@ 6 PM Free
11/26@ 9 AM Free
11/27@ 10 AM Varies
11/29@ 5 PM Free
12/2@ 2 PM $40 – $75
12/2@ 6 PM $30 – $360
12/3@ 3 PM FBRR
12/4@ 3 PM $40 – $75
Bay Area Nutcracker Calendar 11/23 -12/3
TIME/DATE COST
11/25@ 1 PM $25 – $30
11/25@ 4:30 PM $25 – $35
11/25@ 6 PM $25 – $30
11/25@ 7:30 PM $25 – $35
11/26@ 1 PM $21 – $40
11/26@ 1 PM $25 – $30
11/26@ 2 PM $25 – $35
11/26@ 2 PM $25 – $45
11/26@ 4 PM $10
11/26@ 4:30 PM $25 – $35
11/26@ 4:30 PM $21 – $40
11/26@ 6 PM $25 – $30
11/26@ 7 PM $25 – $45
11/26@ 7:30 PM $25 – $35
11/27@ 12:30 PM $25 – $30
11/27@ 1 PM $21 – $40
11/27@ 2 PM $25 – $45
11/27@ 4 PM $25 – $30
11/27@ 4 PM $10
11/27@ 4:30 PM $25 – $35
11/27@ 4:30 PM $21 – $40
Coupons and Savings this Week
Coupons and savings deals from Sponsor sites! More coupons and Black Friday Cyber Monday in a separate email!
Black Friday Early Access
What’s On the Holiday Calendar 11/23 -12/3
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11/25@ 10 AM $10 – $30
11/25@ 1 PM $25 – $30
11/25@ 4 PM
11/25@ 4:30 P $25 – $35
11/25@ 6 PM
11/25@ 6 PM $25 – $30
11/25@ 7:30 p $25 – $35
11/26@ 10 AM $10 – $30
11/26@ 1 PM $21 – $40
11/26@ 1 PM $25 – $30
11/26@ 2 PM $25 – $35
11/26@ 2 PM $25 – $45
11/26@ 4 PM $10
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11/26@ 4:30 p $21 – $40
11/26@ 6 PM $25 – $30
11/26@ 7 PM $25 – $45
11/26@ 7:30 p $25 – $35
11/27@ 10 AM
11/27@ 10 AM $10 – $30
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11/27@ 1 PM $21 – $40
11/27@ 2 PM $16 – $59
11/27@ 2 PM $25 – $45
11/27@ 4 PM $25 – $30
11/27@ 4 PM $10
11/27@ 4:30 PM $25 – $35
11/27@ 4:30 p $21 – $40
11/29@ 5 PM Free
12/2@ 5:30 PM Free
12/2@ 5:30 PM Free
12/2@ 7 PM $22 – $39
12/2@ 7 PM $20
12/2@ 7 PM $28 – $33
12/3@ 10 AM $10 – $30
12/3@ 11 AM $14 – $22
12/3@ 1 PM $24 – $26
12/3@ 1 PM $20
12/3@ 1 PM $24 – $36
12/3@ 1 PM $28 – $33
12/3@ 2 PM $20 – $25
12/3@ 3 PM FBRR
12/3@ 5 PM $24 – $26
12/3@ 5 PM $24 – $36
12/3@ 6 PM $20
12/3@ 6 PM $25 – $35
12/3@ 7 PM $20 – $25
12/3@ 7 PM $28 – $33
12/4@ 10 AM $10 – $30
12/4@ 1 PM $22 – $39
12/4@ 1 PM $24 – $26
12/4@ 1 PM $24 – $36
12/4@ 1 PM $28 – $33
12/4@ 2 PM $20 – $25
12/4@ 2 PM
12/4@ 4 PM $22 – $39
12/4@ 5 PM $24 – $26
12/4@ 5 PM $24 – $36
12/4@ 7 PM $20 – $25