KIDS
Afternoon Art: Straw Rockets Create a straw rocket and have a blast this summer. 1-4 p.m. Sat., July 14. $5-$10. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, S.F. 415-554-9600. www.ran dallmuseum.org Circus Caps for Sale Presented by Children’s Fairyland and Circus Center. When a mischievous monkey steals the cap off a cap seller’s head, the resulting chase is a delightful romp that leads right into the circus ring. Recommended for ages 3-10. 10:30 a.m. Sat.-Sun., July 14-15. Through July 29. $20, includes park admission. Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. www.fairyland.org CMT San Jose Presents: The Wiz Youth musical theater production. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., July 13-14; 2 p.m. Sat., July 14; 1 and 6 p.m. Sun., July 15. $20. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. www.cmtsj.org Community With bags fusing Xtech: into together waterproof Upcycle Night: strips Expand old fabric of plastic plastic by with colorful a clothes patterns iron. to Design fuse into inflatable pillows and other whimsical objects to take home. All ages. Pay what you wish admission from 5-9 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Fri., July 13. Free. Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. 415-5284444. www.exploratorium.edu Creative Shenanigans Family Celebrate Fun: Shark Shark Awareness Day by making a shark costume and taking photos. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., July 14. Free. Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave., S.F.. www.pre sidio.gov Explorables: Feeling Pressured Hovercrafts Make a and mini-hovercraft with a CD and balloon, and watch it sail across the floor on a cushion of air; Feel the squeeze caused by changes in atmospheric pressure. 1-4 p.m. Sat., July 14. Included with museum admission. Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. 415-528-4444. www.explora torium.edu Fairyland Summer Sleepover Experience the magic of Fairyland in the moonlight. Pitch your tent in the Teddy Bear Picnic Area and have dinner, rides, and live entertainment under the stars. Wake up for coffee, and continental breakfast. Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m.; dinner at 6:30; rides open through 9 p.m. Check out between 8 and 8:30 a.m. 5:45-p.m. Sat., July 14-9 a.m. Sun., July 15. $30-$55. Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. www.fairyland. org Family Fun Day Enjoy the exhibitions and make art. For ages 4-12 with adult companion. 2-4 p.m. Sat., July 14. $5. Peninsula Museum of Art, 1777 California Dr., Burlingame. 650-692-2101. www.peninsu lamuseum.org Family Sundown Safari Family campout at the Oakland Zoo. Check in at 5 p.m.; pizza dinner; guided twilight tour; enrichment treats; Wildlife Theater show with Suellen Primost and the Nylon Zoo; campfire s’mores; breakfast; morning tour of the Zoo. Activities are geared toward ages 4-10, but older siblings are welcome. 5 p.m. Sat., July 14- 10 a.m. Sun., July 15. $80-$90. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 510-632-9525. www.oaklandzoo.org Hula Hoop with Cherry Hoops For ages 6 and older. 1 p.m. Thurs., July 12. Free. S.F. Public Library, Marina branch, 1890 Chestnut St., S.F. 415-3552823. www.sfpl.org Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players 2 p.m. Sun., July 15. $15-$30. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. live.stanford.edu Kids Dholrhythms Days at Stern Interactive Grove: arts education program featuring Indian bhangra dance. For ages 4-11. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs, July 12. Free, registration required. Stern Grove, 2750 19th Ave., S.F. www.sterngrove.org Kidstage Festival Hands-on at Stern Grove art; musical instrument exploration station; dance workshops with local teaching artists. “Bhangra With Dholrhythms.” Noon Sun., July 15. Free. Stern Grove, 2750 19th Ave., S.F.. www.sterngrove.org Live archaeologists Archaeology are Dig working Presidio on a long-term research project to excavate El Presidio de San Francisco, the Spanish-colonial site buried just below the ground in front of the Presidio Officers’ Club. Stop by to see archaeology in action and ask questions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri-Sat. July 13-14. Through Oct 20. Free. Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave., S.F.. www.presidio.gov Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon the Musical Book by Jenny Laird, and Will Osborne; Lyrics by Randy Courts, and Will Osborne; Music by Randy Courts.6:30 p.m. Thurs.Sun., July 12-15. $12-$14. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Suite 1, Palo Alto. www.city ofpaloalto.org Marin Market Country With face Mart painting, Farmer’s kid’s music/story time, arts and craft activities, pony rides, live music, Wildcare animal ambassadors visit, produce vendors. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., July 14. Free. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Meet the Animals: Live Animals help visitors learn about and appreciate California’s diverse wildlife. 2 p.m. Sat., July 14. Free. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, S.F. www.ran dallmuseum.org Meet This summer, the Berenstain favorite Bears storybook characters will visit the museum. Meet and greet: 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., noon and 1:15 p.m.; story time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Included with museum admission. Sat.-Sun., July 14-15. Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito. www.bayareadisco verymuseum.org Movies on the Square: Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along (PG. 2017. 129 min.) 8:45 p.m. Thurs., July 12. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwood city.org/moviesonthesquare Music Fun Under the Sun: Nathalia Bring a picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s FoodShed) and join outdoor lunchtime concerts at Cadence Amphitheatre throughout the summer. Noon Sat., July 14. Included with museum admission. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. www.cdm.org Pete the Cat Bay Area Children’s Theatre presents the story of an ill-mannered rockand-roll cat who helps his new owner to pass second grade. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sat.Sun., July 14-15. $22-$27. Bay Area Children’s Theatre Center, 2055 Center St., Berkeley. bactheatre.org Rugs and Bugs “A Journey Through Worlds of Science and Magic” with author Ilona Bray. For ages 8-11. 2 p.m. Sun., July 15. Free. Diesel Larkspur, 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. www.dieselbookstore. com Second Saturday Cartoonist: Annie Wong Meet, watch, and talk to Headexplodie. 1-3 p.m. Sat., July 14. Included with museum admission. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. www.schulzmuseum.org Story Walk “Fruits Time and and Family Veggies: Nature Zora’s Zucchini.” For ages 4-8 and caregivers. Story time lasts approximately 30 minutes. The tour leaves the Library at 11a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sun., July 15. $0-$8. Helen Crocker Russell Library, S.F. Botanical Garden, Ninth Ave. at Lincoln Way, S.F. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org Summer “The Incredibles.” Movie Date Movie Night screening; arts and crafts activities; pizza; popcorn; sing along. For ages 3-8. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., July 13. $45. The Rabbit Hole, 800 Diamond St., S.F. www.therabbitholesf.com Summertime Slime Time Make stretchable, play slime with food coloring, Elmer’s glue, and liquid starch. For ages 7-10. Space limited. Registration required: 415-557-4554. 3 p.m. Thurs., July 12. Free. S.F. Public Library, Main branch, 100 Larkin St., S.F.www.sfpl.org Sunday Streets: Mission District Sunday Streets returns to the sunny Mission District for a second round of car-free streets. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., July 15. Free. Valencia St. from Duboce Ave. to 26th St., S.F. www.sundaystreetssf.com Transcendence Company Under Family the Stars: Presents: Night Theatre Fantastical “Broadway Fantastical Family choreographed Night.” Directed by Matthew and Rossoff. Musical Director Alejandro Senior. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., July 13-14. $45-$150. Jack London Historical Park, 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen. www.transcendence theatre.org Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Chelle! and Friends Join a Mardi Gras style dance party with live music. 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Fri., July 13. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, 760 Howard St., S.F. 415-543-1718. www.ybgfestival.org