#family-activities

#family-activities

Thrive City is rolling out the red carpet and invites you to B.Y.O. Blanket for the Bay Area's biggest movie screen experience! Put on your best outfit and come watch A Minecraft Movie, an adventure-comedy based off the video game! Arrive early and snap a photo at our themed photo op, test your Minecraft knowledge at our trivia station and check out our arts & crafts station. Make sure to bring something warm as the weather can get a little chilly!

Honor our ancestors and connect with our community at this year's Día de Muertos on the Healdsburg Plaza. Community altar Live music performances Classic car show Face painting Games, crafts and free activities for kids Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to experience the magic of Día de Muertos in Healdsburg!

WHERE: The Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CAWHEN: Five weekends from November 23 through December 22 including the Friday after Thanksgiving, from 10 am to 6 pm. Please note, tickets are only available online. Tickets on sale now. Please note that Red Barn Productions, producers of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, is the only official seller. There are no authorized ticket resellers or on-site box office.

Halloween season is here, and New York City is ready to celebrate. Whether your plans include pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, or enjoying cozy fall fun at home, we've rounded up the best ways to make the most of the spooky season. From parades and family festivals to creative at-home ideas and the top spots for candy collecting, this guide has something for everyone - even your pets.

San Jose families have a perfect opportunity to celebrate the spooky season sustainably with Green Halloween at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event turns the zoo into a hub of Halloween excitement, where visitors can watch animals engage with themed enrichments like pumpkins filled with treats. Happy Hollow offers a welcoming space for all ages to enjoy the festivities while supporting local wildlife conservation efforts.

The corn maze adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and mazing your way to Victory Bridge. With corn stalks towering far overhead, it can become easy to get turned around inside the maze and struggle to find the exit-but that's the fun of it after all. Just prepare to persevere as this maze is tricky!

This season, step into Hardy's Holiday Village, a full-scale, snow-dusted village filled with cozy shops that immerses guests in festive cheer. At Wrapped in Wonder, enjoy an intimate 90-minute tour of Hardy's Holiday Village, featuring a visit from Santa Claus, a private performance by the elves, a gingerbread house workshop and other exclusive experiences. As evening falls, adults can head to Nightcap, Nemacolin's nightlife hotspot, for Elves After Dark, a cheeky holiday-themed cabaret show.

For three euphoric months, a newly opened climbing gym near my house allowed me to bring a dozen rowdy toddlers from my kids' friend group to strap into their sit harnesses for a brief, adorably awkward clamber up the rock wall. Alas, all good things must come to an end, especially the ones that should never have been allowed in the first place.

SILENT AUCTION! A silent Art Auction, featuring works from Open Studios artists! This is a great way to preview a cross-section of the participating artists, discover your favorites, and plan which studios to visit. Free reception October 3, 6-8 PM. Shipyard Gallery in Building 101. needed. Live music - Enjoy jazz by Guitar Trifecta and classical music with Charith Premawardhana performances throughout the weekend.

Celebrate Fleet Week at India Basin Waterfront Park with an afternoon of free family fun! Enjoy live performances by Afterthought and The Top Chefs and the US Air Force Band of the Golden West. Also, enjoy free food, jumpy houses, outdoor games, free haircuts, and activities for all ages. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of community and celebration at the waterfront!

"It's hard to believe it's been five long years since the last A Night at the Museum sleepover in February 2020, right before COVID hit, but the wait for this fun-filled family event is finally over! Families can now once again experience the legendary New York City experience at the American Museum of Natural History, where kids can sleep among the massive dinosaurs and get the rare chance to explore the museum after hours."

Can you believe it? Apple picking season is upon us. And while the start of the school year isn't always easy, there's something special about fun fall activities like apple picking that makes this transition a little easier. These farms in Westchester (and the surrounding areas) offer fun experiences for kids of all ages with delicious apple cider donuts, rides, animal experiences, and, of course, apples! Check out our list below of the best places to pick apples in the area!

Discovery Cube Los Angeles - Sylmar: The special exhibit, "Rescue Exhibition," runs through Sept. 1 at the museum ( www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/rescue-exhibition). The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission $20 ages 15-61; $18 ages 62 and older; $17 ages 3-14. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube and www.discoverycube.org Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience: A "sister unit" of Circus Vargas brings the excitement, comedy and magic, 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

The Whale's Tail transforms the JFK Promenade's Golden Mile into an engaging weekend destination with drinks, lawn games, public art, and local food trucks.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ is an interactive show on Disney Jr. that impresses, especially with fun segments like Goofy's wild pizza recipe featuring unconventional ingredients.

The 4th annual Noe Valley Art Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 14th from 10am to 4pm at the Noe Valley Town Square. The event is free to the public.

Every Friday through October 31st, families with children ages 5-9 can enjoy whimsical outdoor activities at Salesforce Park with resident fairies, free of charge.