Weekend Fun For Everyone
/It might rain a bit and be windy this weekend. We might even see bright skies but this is the kind of January weekend we love. Keep your eyes peeled for bright rainbows, spectacular waterfalls and local flora & fauna relishing the winter.
Friday, January 11, 2019
Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
Union Square (map)
A San Francisco holiday tradition in the heart of Union Square offers fun-seekers of all ages a magical adventure beginning on November 7, 2018 to January 21, 2019.
Art Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
de Young Museum (map)
Spark your curiosity at the sixth annual Art Party on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the de Young Museum. Proceeds from the Art Party help support de Youngsters initiatives for families at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Katia And Company Presents: Annie
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Showcase Theater (map)
The classic rags-to-riches musical featuring the plucky orphan Annie on her journey to find her parents and a home.
Lantern Light Festival
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (map)
Lantern Art Festival is a huge light show, Bigger, Better, more beautiful than your traditional light show. Lanterns are built on site up to 30 feet tall.
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Fun Family Fitness Class
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Mill Valley Recreation (map)
Join Coach Tilda for a fun workout for the entire family!
Wonderland: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Grab your flamingo and tumble into Wonderland with Alice to meet all of Lewis Carroll’s irresistible characters in this lively rock and roll re-imagining of his beloved tales.
Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
Union Square (map)
A San Francisco holiday tradition in the heart of Union Square offers fun-seekers of all ages a magical adventure beginning on November 7, 2018 to January 21, 2019.
MOCHA's GRAND OPENING!
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Museum of Children's Arts (map)
Join us for our celebration of our new space in Oakland City Center.
Bread Baking
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hidden Villa (map)
Collect herbs from our education garden, sift flour, knead the dough and enjoy breaking bread in the company of new friends!
Guided Art Hikes: Andy Goldsworthy In The Presidio
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Presidio Officers' Club (map)
This guided hike visits the park’s four installations by the world-renowned artist: Spire(2008), Wood Line (2010), Tree Fall (2013), and Earth Wall (2014).
Family Art Making
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
de Young Museum (map)
Family Art Making offers a free, drop-in art project led by professional teaching artists.
Omochitsuki Mochi Pounding Festival
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Asian Art Museum (map)
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Kagami Kai, an acclaimed mochi group, as it presents the colorful and exciting New Year tradition of mochi pounding to make delectably sweet rice cakes, with lively music, energetic dance and traditional costumes.
Candle Making
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sonoma Mission (map)
Learn where wax for candles came from and make a candle to take home!
El Día De Los Tres Reyes Magos
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose (map)
The Three Kings are widely celebrated by many cultures around the world. Children's Discovery Museum brings to life rich traditions and colorful customs of family, gift-giving, music and arts and crafts based on the Three Kings observances in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Naturalist Creekwalk Tours In Search Of Coho Salmon
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Samuel P. Taylor State Park (map)
Each winter we look forward to following the endangered coho salmon as they return to Lagunitas Creek to spawn.
Katia And Company Presents: Annie
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Showcase Theater (map)
The classic rags-to-riches musical featuring the plucky orphan Annie on her journey to find her parents and a home.
The Original Harlem Globetrotters
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oracle Arena (map)
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the road for their action packed tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.
Moon And Stars: Astronomy Night Hike & Campfire
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
NatureBridge Golden Gate (map)
Amazing stargazing! Using binoculars, a spotting scope, and telescopes, we’ll study the face of the moon and learn more about constellations and the night sky.
Sensory Friendly Film Showings: Mary Poppins Returns
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
AMC Van Ness 14 (map)
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing!
Lantern Light Festival
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (map)
Lantern Art Festival is a huge light show, Bigger, Better, more beautiful than your traditional light show. Lanterns are built on site up to 30 feet tall.
Napa Lighted Art Festival 2019
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Napa (map)
Experience an illuminating art walk during the season of lights.
Night Bloom
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oxbow Commons (map)
Napa Valley’s majestic hot air balloons will be uniquely displayed as part of this year’s Art After Dark experience.
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Terra Mandarin Preschool & TK Open House
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Terra Marin, Mill Valley (map)
We would love to show you our school and how our program inspires and motivates children to love learning.
The Story Of Marin’s Salmon And Steelhead
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area(map)
Rangers Gabe Ngarangad and Craig Solin will lead a family friendly hike along Lagunitas Creek in San Geronimo. If Mother Nature cooperates, we’ll witness one of Marin’s natural treasures.
9th Annual Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count For Kids
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Red Barn (map)
Gather your fledglings for this celebration of nature, parks, education and outdoor family fun.
Family ArtBash Sunday: Grow
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Contemporary Jewish Museum (map)
The CJM’s family festival days bring together all ages for art making, music, activities, dancing, and more!
Marine Science Sundays For 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Marine Mammal Center (map)
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!
Wonderland: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Grab your flamingo and tumble into Wonderland with Alice to meet all of Lewis Carroll’s irresistible characters in this lively rock and roll re-imagining of his beloved tales.
Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
Union Square (map)
A San Francisco holiday tradition in the heart of Union Square offers fun-seekers of all ages a magical adventure beginning on November 7, 2018 to January 21, 2019.
Terra Marin K-8 Open House
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Terra Marin, Mill Valley (map)
We welcome you to our Exploratory Day Open House where children and adults alike will learn, build and create with a variety of activities that showcase just what makes Terra Mandarin Preschool & Terra Marin K-8 special.
Nature Hike
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Vallejo Home Parking Lot (map)
Get out for a winter hike along the lower Montini Preserve Trail.
Migrations, Hibernations & Adaptations
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lawrence Hall of Science (map)
Learn the different ways animals prepare and protect themselves for winter weather!
Story Pirates With Special Guest Dave Foley
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marines' Memorial Theatre (map)
From the creators of the #1 podcast for families comes a hilarious musical sketch comedy show, based on stories written by real kids!
Figmentally: Curious Circus
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mill Valley Library (map)
This unique blend of vaudevillian antics with theater and circus will have the whole family laughing.
The Wonders Of Wool
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Hidden Villa (map)
In this class we will explore the history of wool use around the world, get up close and personal with its providers (our friendly sheep), and use some Hidden Villa wool to create crafts to take home!
Nikolay Khozyainov, Piano
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church (map)
Originally from the far East of Russia, Nikolay Khozyainov is a pianist of precocious and prodigious talent.
Lantern Light Festival
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (map)
Lantern Art Festival is a huge light show, Bigger, Better, more beautiful than your traditional light show. Lanterns are built on site up to 30 feet tall.
Napa Lighted Art Festival 2019
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Napa (map)
Experience an illuminating art walk during the season of lights.
Night Bloom
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oxbow Commons (map)
Napa Valley’s majestic hot air balloons will be uniquely displayed as part of this year’s Art After Dark experience.
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