| Family Fun in the Bay Area | Sep 8-16, 2018
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Thank you to everyone who took me up on the free tickets to Monster Jam last weekend! It is always fun to meet the families that make up the CelebrateFamily community.
Your comments and critiques are appreciated.
Thanks again,
Marian
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| Candytopia Opens in San Francisco |
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Candytopia is an outrageously interactive candy wonderland that transports guests to an imaginative confectionary world with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experiences-you can expect larger-than-life installations inspired by pure, sugary bliss throughout Candytopia’s dozen unique rooms, along with candy samples and lots of fun surprises.
Candytopia celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of our favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth for an experience like none other!
Candytopia is open now until November 30 in San Francisco, just off the Powell Street Bart Station. Tickets are $26 -$34. More info and tickets.
Marian’s Note: Candytopia will be here for Fall Break for San Jose and Thanksgiving Break!
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| Free Admission to Children’s Discovery Museum 9/14 – 9/15 with RSVP |
Free Admission to Children’s Discovery Museum 9/14 – 9/15 with RSVP. RSVP by 9/13. Sponsored by the Imagination Playground, Learn & Play event at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15, 2018.
This event is for educators and parents to learn more about and experience Imagination Playground. Discover firsthand how free play unlocks a child’s imagination and creativity while building social skills, collaboration, confidence, problem solving, determination and more.
Admission for the registered party and up to two (2) additional guests is waived with your RSVP to this event. All participants and guests over the age of 12 months should be included on the RSVP.
*Register by Thursday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.
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| Contest: Create your own PSA video about Mental Health – Girls 18U |
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Kaiser Permanente is working with WorldWideWomen to shine a light on mental health during the 2018 annual Girls’ Festival.
Girls 18 and under can enter the contest by creating their own 30-60 second public service announcements (PSAs) offering a message of hope and support to those living with mental health challenges.
Five finalists will be chosen to show their PSA videos on the Main Stage at the Girls’ festival on October 6th. The winner will receive $500 and the four finalists will receive $200 each! All five finalists will receive 10 free tickets to the WorldWideWomen Girls’ Festival to invite their friends and families.
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| Go Free To Museums When You Want To -Discover and Go |
One of the things that I love about Discover and Go (free museum and attraction passes/discounts) is that you don’t have to wait for a Free Day! You can go when you want to or when you have guests in town. So if you haven’t checked out Discover and Go, do it now. Several Bay area school districts will have their first vacation at the end of September. Also as school begins, some of the locations will be great resources for homework and projects.
Discover and Go has expanded to most of the libraries in the Bay area and also Southern California too. Here are your links for more info.
Discover and Go Partners/Venues: This list changes depending upon which library system you use, but the list is impressive!
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| Free Admission to Cal Academy of Sciences w/Ticket |
Cal Academy of Sciences will offer free admission on September 23, 24 and 25 but
you must reserve your tickets (up to 6) online starting at 10 am on Friday, September 7.
How to Reserve Your Tix
- Sign up for email updates and we’ll keep you posted about free day details.
- Enter the online ticket queue starting at 10 am on Friday, September 7. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Enter your email address to be notified when it’s your turn.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to select your timed-entry tickets (limit six per guest). If your preferred entry time is unavailable, select another time or enter the queue again the following day when the next batch of tickets is released.
- Review your confirmation email for important details. Your ticket is attached to this email. Please make sure to arrive within the one-hour window indicated on your timed-entry ticket, and have your tickets ready to scan, either on your smartphone (brightness up, please!) or printed.
Don’t pay full price! Check out these trusted sites for discounts and savings. Other Discounts for Bay Area Attractions: Groupon | Entertainment Book |Discover & Go Museum Passes | Go San Francisco card | San Francisco City Pass |
| Student Matinees & Student Groups Performances at Berkeley Rep |
For only $10 per student, middle and high school students can attend theatre with their classes as part of the Student Matinee Series-plus, a complimentary chaperone ticket is included with every 10 student tickets purchased. Performances listed as student matinees are reserved exclusively for student groups and include post-show Q&A sessions with the cast. Questions? Email: studentmatinee@berkeleyrep.org or call 510 647-2978.
2018-19 student matinee scheduleWhy do I list school matinees on CelebrateFamily? Because most organizations will let you buy a minimum of 2 tickets. Which means most kids in the area can see a play, symphony or event. Click here for more information.
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| Special Events Now On Sale! |
| Did you know that most advertising for an event happens about 30 days before the show, but tickets go on sale as early as 6 months before the date? That’s why CelebrateFamily.us has created this “Now on Sale’ page. Find family friendly special events by date. Don’t know the date, but want to see which events are coming to town? See an updated list here. |
| SPONSORED EVENTS |
| Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic Oct 19 – 21, 2018 | |
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| Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic Oct 24 -28, 2018 | SJ |
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| FIND YOUR FUN BY DATE |
| Game of Thrones Live Concert Sep 8, 2018 | SAP |
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| League of Legends (13+) Sept 8-9, 2018 | Oracle Arena |
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| BTS – Love Yourself Tour September 12, 2018 | Oracle |
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| The Wild Kratts Live! October 3, 2018 | Paramount |
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| The Wild Kratts Live! October 4, 2018 | San Jose CPA |
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| Nitro Circus: You Got This Tour October 11, 2018 | SAP |
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| USS Potomac World War II History Cruise Oct 11 |
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| China National Theatre -The Dragon Child Oct 12-13, 2018 | Flint Center |
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| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert November 3-4, 2018 | Center for Performing Arts |
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| Highlighting Teen Events: College Fairs, Concerts and Volunteer Fairs |
| College fairs are important for Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors. Plus, looking for volunteer hours? Connect with Bay Area non-profits at the annual Lexus of Stevens Creek Teen Volunteer Fair |
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ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY
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COST |
| 9/11 5:30 pm |
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Free |
| 9/11 7 pm |
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FBRR |
| 9/12 6 pm |
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Free |
| 9/15 9 am |
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Free |
| 9/16 1:30 pm |
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Varies |
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Featured Events Sept 8-16, 2018
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| DATE/TIME |
ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY
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COST |
| 9/8 10 am |
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Free |
| 9/8 10 am |
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FBRR |
| 9/8 12 pm |
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$25 |
| 9/8 2 pm |
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Free |
| 9/8 2:30 pm |
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Free |
| 9/8 3:30 pm |
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Free |
| 9/8 8 pm |
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Varies |
| 9/9 1:30 pm |
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Free |
| 9/9 11 am |
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Free |
| 9/9 2 PM |
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Free |
| 9/9 5 PM |
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Free |
| 9/9 9:30 AM |
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FBRR |
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| DATE/TIME |
ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY
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COST |
| 9/11 10 am |
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Free |
| 9/11 11 am |
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Free |
| 9/12 10 am |
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Free |
| 9/13 10 am |
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Free |
| 9/13 10:30 am |
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Free |
| 9/13 12:30 pm |
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Free |
| 9/13 6 pm |
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Free |
| 9/13 6 pm |
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Free |
| 9/14 3:30 pm |
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Free |
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| DATE/TIME |
ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY
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COST |
| 9/15 10 am |
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30 |
| 9/15 10:30 am |
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FBRR |
| 9/15 11:30 am |
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Free |
| 9/15 2 pm |
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Free |
| 9/15 3 pm |
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Free |
| 9/15 8:30 am |
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Varies |
| 9/16 1 pm |
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Free |
| 9/16 2 pm |
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Free |
| 9/16 3 pm |
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Free |
| Featured Events for September 16 – 30, 2018 |
Special events for your radar for September. Enjoy!
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ACTIVITY | LOCATION | CITY
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COST |
| 9/16 1:30 pm |
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Varies |
| 9/22 1 PM |
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$10 – $20 |
| 9/22 10 AM |
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Free |
| 9/22 All Day |
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Free |
| 9/22 All Day |
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FBRR |
| 12 AM~ 10 AM |
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FBRR |
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