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Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic!


4 Shows ONLY! December 28 – 29, 2019 in Oakland   5 Shows ONLY! January 4-5, 2020 San Jose!
Get your tickets now for the best seats. Tickets start at $20

Elmo discovers that magic can be found anywhere when you believe in yourself!

When magician extraordinaire Justin visits Sesame Street to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo wants to be part of the big event. But there’s one problem … Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic.

That’s when Elmo teams up with Abby and Justin, embarking on an amazing journey where Elmo will discover the “power of yet” —the lesson that with perseverance and practice, nothing can stand between you and your dream. Along the way, Elmo and Abby, joined by their friends Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Count von Count, and Gonger, discover the many magical moments in everyday life.

In the end, Elmo learns that you can do anything you set your mind to if you just keep trying! Join your favorite Sesame Street friends on this magical adventure when Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic comes to your neighborhood.

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | Oakland
Sesame Street Live!, Dec 28, 2019 10:30 AM
>> Preshow Meet and Greet 9:30 am
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Sesame Street Live!, Dec 28, 2019 2 PM
>> Preshow Meet and Greet 1 pm
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Sesame Street Live!, Dec 29, 2019 10:30 AM
>> Preshow Meet and Greet 9:30 am
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Sesame Street Live!, Dec 29, 2019 2 PM
>> Preshow Meet and Greet 1 pm
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Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | San Jose
Sesame Street Live!, Jan 4, 2020 10:30 AM
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Sesame Street Live!, Jan 4, 2020 5:30 PM
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Sesame Street Live!, Jan 5, 2020 10:30 AM
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Make Your Magic Pre-Show Experience

Meet Elmo and his friends on stage on one of the worlds most recognizable streets! Walk on stage and experience Sesame Street everyone’s favorite street! Meet & Greet is open for 30 minutes.   TICKETS

Other Important Information:  Please note, all ticket holders both adults and children 1 year of age and older are required to purchase a Meet & Greet ticket in order to attend. Tickets to Meet & Greet available only with the purchase of a show ticket to Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic.

Make Your Magic Discount Codes

Below are codes and suggestions for discounts. Discounts come and go and some are while supplies last so I can’t promise that these will be available. These discounts may also work for other locations besides San Jose and Oakland. If you know of a discount that isn’t listed, give a shout out so that we can share it with other families.

10 Frozen 2 Events for Kids and Families

Get ready for Frozen 2, in theaters on November 22nd, with these fun kids and family events featuring the magic and adventure of the new movie.

Get tickets to Frozen II coming to the Bay area November 22nd

Frozen 2 Event at JC Penneys Kids Zone
Saturday, November 09 , 2019 | 11 am – 12 pm | Free

JC Penney’s Kids Zone will be hosting a free Disney Frozen 2 Craft Event on November 9 from 11 am – 12 pm. JC Penney’s will give kids the supplies they need for a craft project.

It will be a fun, free activity for your little one, including free Disney Frozen 2 cinch bag and buttons, Olaf stencil, lanyard, ID badge, and a collector’s pin. And a Project Master Medallion when they complete 6 projects.
Info/Link

Frozen 2 Event Disney Stores
Saturday , November 09, 16 and 23 | Time: 3 pm – 4 pm | Cost: Free But Reservation Required

Join us in store for a Frozen 2 Event. Learn about the story and new characters in Frozen 2. RSVP required!

Attend dressed in your Frozen 2 costume, or purchase one at the event! Check out the Frozen costumes and accessories at the Disney Store!
Info/LINK

Win 4 Tickets to an Advanced Screening of Frozen 2
Monday  November 18, 2019 | 7 pm

Join me for a special advanced screening of Frozen II on Monday, November 18 at 7 pm at AMC Saratoga.  We will sit in the Reserved/VIP section.  Info/Link

Storytime and Activities Featuring Anna, Elsa and the Secret River and Frozen 2 Little Golden Book at Barnes and Noble
November 22nd or 23rd (Check stores for dates.) | 11 am – 12 pm | Free

Get ready for Frozen 2, in theaters on November 22nd, with these two new books featuring the magic and adventure of the new movie.  Info/Link

Frozen 2 Fan Event at AMC Theaters
November 23 | 10 am | Cost: Varies

Costumes are encouraged! In addition to seeing the film, fans also get a collectible character pin along with a special $5+tax Cameo Combo offer.  Info/Link

Disney Frozen Story Time at Target!
Saturday, November 23 | 11 am–2 pm | Cost: Free

Celebrate the launch of Frozen 2 at Target! Every 30 minutes, listen to a Frozen story come to life, courtesy of Google Nest Mini. Plus, demo the newest and coolest Frozen toys, grab giveaways* & more!
*While supplies last; no rain checks.  Info/Link

LEGO Frozen 2 Build Event a Barnes and Noble
November 23 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Cost: Free But Reservations Required

Return to Arendelle with this LEGO build event! Join us to build a castle from Frozen 2 to take home. For ages 8-12. Signup required.  Info/Link

Frozen 2 at AMC Bay 16 (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday, November 23 , 2019 | Time Varies (Check website for times) | Cost: Varies

A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum.  Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen 2 at AMC Mercado 20 (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday, November 23 , 2019 | Time Varies (Check website for times) | Cost: Varies

A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum.  Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen 2 at AMC Bay 16 (Sensory Friendly)
Tuesday, November 26 , 2019 | Time Varies (Check website for times) | Cost: Varies

A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum.  Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II at AMC Mercado 20 (Sensory Friendly)
Tuesday, November 26 , 2019 | Time Varies (Check website for times) | Cost: Varies

A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum.  Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II | Alamo Drafthouse (Sensory Friendly)
Tuesday 11/26/2019| 3:30 pm | Cost: Varies
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II | Alamo Drafthouse (Sensory Friendly)
Tuesday 11/26/2019| 4:15 pm | Cost: Varies
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II at CineLux Almaden Cinema Cafe and Lounge (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday 12/7/2019| 10:30 am | Cost: $5
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II at CineLux Capitola Cafe and Lounge (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday 12/7/2019| 10:30 am | Cost: $5
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II at CineLux Scotts Valley Cinema Cafe and Lounge (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday 12/7/2019| 10:30 am | Cost: $5
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Frozen II at CineLux Tennant Station Stadium 11 (Sensory Friendly)
Saturday 12/7/2019| 10:30 am | Cost: $5
A sensory friendly showing for kids (or adults) on the Autism Spectrum. Lights will be up and sound will be down.  Info/Link

Fire Prevention Event for Families at Lowe’s

Stop by (select) Lowe’s on Saturday, October 12 between 10 am and noon for family-focused fun to teach families about equipping their homes with smoke and CO alarms, as well as planning and practicing a fire escape plan. October is Fire Prevention Month a great time to check your smoke and CO alarms, plus get your kids involved in creating a fire escape plan.

Children will have the opportunity to build a wooden fire truck in a one-time kids’ workshop and will receive firefighter hats, coloring books and educational materials, while supplies last.

In addition, smoke and CO alarms will be on display, including First Alert’s 10-year sealed battery alarms that provide reliable protection for a decade without the hassle of battery replacements.

This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 for most stores (but some stores Oct 8, 16, 18 or 19th) from 10 a.m. to noon at the following California Lowe’s stores:
Antioch, CA, 1951 Auto Center Drive
S. Antioch, CA, 5503 Lone Tree Way
Concord, CA, 1935 Arnold Industrial Way
Dublin, CA, 3750 Dublin Boulevard
Fremont, CA, 43612 Pacific Commons Blvd – (Oct. 8)
Gilroy, CA, 7151 Camino Arroyo
Hanford, CA, 1955 W Lacey Blvd – (Oct. 19)
Livermore, CA, 4255 First Street
Salinas, CA, 107 E. Boranda Road
San Bruno, CA, 1340 El Camino Real
San Francisco, CA, 491 Bayshore Blvd – (Oct. 18)
San Jose, CA, 775 Ridder Park Drive
Sunnyvale, CA, 811 East Arques Avenue – (Oct. 16)
Union City, CA, 32040 Union Landing Blvd.
Vallejo, CA, 401 Columbus Parkway

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2019 Smithsonian Free Museum Day | Bay Area Museums

Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media. Tickets must be printed/downloaded from the Smithsonian Museum Day site.  Get your  tickets early as the site becomes very busy on the Friday before. Click here to print your ticket for Smithsonian Day .

Free Museums in the SF Bay area for Smithsonian Museum Day 2019

Bay Area Museums Participating in Museum Day 2019 (as of 8/25)

Here is a list of museums sorted by CITY then MUSEUM NAME

  • USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum | Alameda | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Lacis Museum of Lace and Textlies** | Berkeley | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Hanford Carnegie Museum | Hanford | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) | Los Gatos | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Moffett Field Historical Society Museum | Mountain View | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art | Napa | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History | Pacific Grove | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sanchez Adobe Historic Site** | Pacifica | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Maidu Museum & Historic Site | Rosevlile | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • National Steinbeck Center | Salinas | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Hliler Aviation Museum | San Carlos | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Clitura Latino Americana** | San Jose | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • The Ira F. Brliliant Center for Beethoven Studies** | San Jose | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • San Jose Museum of Qulits & Textlies | San Jose | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • The Tech Interactive | San Jose | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • CuriOdyssey Science Playground & Zoo | San Mateo | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Luther Burbank Home & Gardens** | Santa Rosa | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Museum of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • American Bookbinders Museum | SF | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • California Historical Society | SF | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Cartoon Art Museum | SF | 11 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m.
  • Chinese Historical Society of America | SF | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Museum of Craft and Design | SF | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum | Vallejo | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

** Free Everyday

How to get Your Tickets for Smithsonian Free Museum Day

  • Click on this link
  • Enter the name of the museum or scroll down the list.
  • Click on GET A TICKET
  • Follow the instructions.
NOTE: You are only allowed to download one ticket to one museum on Museum Day. Once you click “generate ticket,” you won’t be able to change your museum selection. The offer is for U.S. Residents only.

Tickets are available while supplies last so don’t delay.

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San Jose Make Music Day – June 21, 2019

Make Music San Jose returns with over hundred free performances and events at over 40 venues citywide. Make Music San José is part of the international Make Music Day celebration!

With free events from sunrise to sunset, from Alviso to Almaden, Make Music San José has something for everyone. There are multiple ways to join in the fun. Drop in at one of the interactive Play-Along events, which include drop-in music lessons, musical meet-ups, and hosted jam sessions. A searchable listing of all performances and events is online at www.MakeMusicDay.org/SanJose.

Sampling of 2019 Make Music San José events:

Music Fun at Children’s Discovery Museum
Visit the instrument petting zoo, make a rhythm instrument, and groove and dance with live musical artists, including Zydeco for kids with Andre Thierry. This event will be in the outdoor Amphitheatre and does not require Museum admission to participate.
Where: Children’s Discovery Museum’s Cadence Amphitheatre, 180 Woz Way
When: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Maori Rhythm Sticks
Come join in this cultural experience! The focus will be on the rhythmic beat of traditional Maori music. Rhythm sticks will be provided for use during the program while participants learn the popular Maori Stick Game.
Where: Alviso Branch Library, 5050 North First Street
When: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

JTown Artwalk
Come stroll through San José’s Japantown and enjoy musical performances hosted by local businesses as part of the Jtown Artwalk, including Na Kolohe Kane at Santo Market, jazz and ukulele at Roy’s Station, and taiko drumming throughout Japantown.
Where: Japantown, San José
When: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Summer Solstice Yoga and Sound Healing
Join Conscious San José and Be the Change Yoga for a free community yoga class of 108 sun salutations, set to live music and sound healing with musicians Father Earth and 5150 Shaman.
Where: San José City Hall Plaza, 200 East Santa Clara Street
When: 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Gooood Morning San José with Mariachi Azteca
Wake up to summer with coffee and a serenade by Mariachi Azteca roving between the cafés located along the Paseo de San Antonio downtown.
Where: Paseo de San Antonio between Market and Fourth Streets
When: 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Piano in the Park
Come out and play the piano by the lake. A piano will be at Almaden Lake Park all day for visitors to play on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is made possible with support from the Office of San José Councilmember Johnny Khamis.
Where: Almaden Lake Park, 5949 Winfield Blvd
When: All Day!

My San José Song by San José Chamber Orchestra
San José Chamber Orchestra and partners will be performing original songs inspired by San José and submitted by the public as part of the My San José Song project. San José’s own Jackie Gage will be closing out the day with her song “A Secret Place”, which debuted at the 2018 San José Jazz Summerfest. www.mysanjosesong.org
Where: San José City Hall Rotunda, 200 East Santa Clara Street
When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Harmonica Lessons with Aki Kumar
Grab your kids and friends and come out for free harmonica lessons.  San José blues harmonica super star Aki Kumar, known for his unique blend of blues and Bollywood, will give beginner harmonica tips and lead you in a harmonica jam. Free harmonicas courtesy of Hohner Harmonicas.
Where: San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro Street
When: noon to 1:00 pm

Do You Know San José? – Make Music San José Edition with the SJZ Boom Box
Enjoy an evening of music and games at Meadowfair Park with the San José Jazz Boom Box and Needle to the Groove Records featuring performances by Miguel Kultura, Marinero, and Valley Wolf. The San José Public Library Maker(space) Ship will also be out with music-related science experiments. This is event is part of the Viva Parks Neighborhood series by the San José Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
Where: Meadowfair Park, Barberry Lane at Corda Drive
When: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

All events are free and open to the public. Check out the full listing of events at www.MakeMusicDay.org/SanJose. Additional events and performances will be taking place at libraries, community centers, coffee shops, parks, paseos, and even at the Mineta San José International Airport.

Thank you to the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs for a great day!