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Event Date |
Event Name |
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Location |
Price |
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July 1-19, except Mondays |
Carnival rides, food, contests and competitions, and live music. |
Tues.- Thurs. 11 am - 10 pm; Fri.-Sun. 10 am - 10 pm; July 4th - 10 am - 9 pm |
Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton |
$4-10, children under age 6 are admitted free, parking is $8 |
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July 1-15 |
Cool Green Fun. Fireworks, 3-D shows, 28 free carnival rides |
11 am -11 pm |
Marin Civic Center Civic Center Dr., San Rafael |
$12-$14, children under age 4 are admitted free, Parking $6 |
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July 2-5 |
Rides, entertainment, animals, parade, BBQ and attractions. |
July 2-3: 4-11 pm July 4-5: 12–11 pm |
Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga |
$3-7, children under age 6 are admitted free |
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July 3 |
Venezuelan Music Project at Yerba Buena Gardens Show that combines indigenous-Venezuelan, West African and Spanish-European influences. Music and dance and more! |
11 am and 12:15 pm |
Yerba Buena Gardens, on Mission St. between 3rd and 4th, in the Children's Garden, near the carousel
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Free |
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July 3, 10 |
Friday Night Fun at Just Awesome! The Board Game Store Test drive your next game at family game time every Friday night. Pizza is served at 8pm. All ages welcome. Children under 10 years of age must be under adult supervision and adults over 16 must be accompanied by children. |
6-9 pm |
816 Diamond St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 3 |
Family Dance at Bayview Opera House Salsa and jitterbug lessons at 6 pm and an all-ages dance at 7 pm. Live music, dancing, and food. |
6-9 pm |
4705 Third St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 4-5 |
Fillmore Jazz Festival The largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast offers live music from multiple stages, over 8 blocks of fine art, and crafts as well as gourmet food and beverages. |
10 am-6 pm |
Fillmore St., between Jackson and Eddy Streets, San Francisco |
Free |
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July 4 |
4th of July at Berkeley Marina Music, dancers, and jugglers. Children’s activities include Adventure Playgtound, face-painting, sack races, nature sculptures and swimming at the beach. Fireworks go off at 9:35 pm. |
12-10 pm |
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley |
Free |
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July 4 |
4th of July Celebration at Ghirardelli Square Featuring live music from the Fly Right Sisters, Peter and Christine, and the San Francisco Feet Warmers. Entertainment for children provided by the famous balloon artist, Twisty Man. |
12-8 pm |
Ghiradelli Square, 900 N. Point St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 4 |
4th of July Waterfront Celebration at Aquatic Park Family entertainment includes food, live music, kids' activities and a fireworks display. |
2-9 pm |
Fisherman’s Wharf, Jefferson at Hyde St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 4 |
4th of July Waterfront Celebration Live concerts from Take 2 and Tainted Love followed by fireworks at 9:30 pm. |
1-10 pm |
Pier 39, The Emarcadero at Granst Ave., San Francisco
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Free |
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June 21-Aug. 23 |
Live music, completely free. Kids themed art projects each Sunday, 1 hour beofre the concert begins. |
The concerts are on Sundays at 2 pm. The kids activities are from 1-2 pm. |
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco |
Free admission |
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July 11 |
We Love Ocean Beach Family Concert at Park Chalet Head out to Park Chalet for face painting, an outdoor barbeque, and music from Charity Kahn & the JAMband and Frances England. |
Check website |
1000 Great Highway at Ocean Beach, San Francisco |
Free, cost for food |
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July 11-12 |
Scottish Highland Games at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate Highland games, craft booths, vendors, food, Mansion tours, a gathering of the clans, children’s activities, dancing demonstrations, pipe band competitions, and musical performances. |
10 am-6 pm |
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland |
Adults: $12, Children ages 5-13: $5 |
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July 11 |
Balamcoatl: Mesoamerican Music and Dance at Yerba Buena Gardens During the interactive presentation, children have the opportunity to dance inside the jaguar’s paper mâché costume and play instruments. |
12 pm |
Yerba Buena Gardens, on Mission St. between 3rd and 4th, in the Children's Garden, near the carousel
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Free |
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July 12 |
Free Sunday Concerts in Golden Gate Park The Golden Gate Park Band plays a great variety of music that includes classic band favorites, opera, marches, Broadway show tunes, orchestral transcriptions, novelty tunes, folk music, and big band swing. |
1 pm |
Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park, 50 Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco
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Free |
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July 12 |
It's a Free Country Sunday at Three Parkside "If it's twang, it's our thang!" is the motto each Sunday at Thee Parkside. Enjoy the Bay Area's best acts playing country, western, bluegrass, Americana, y'all-ternative, and rockabilly. |
4 pm |
1600 Seventeenth St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 18 |
Free Car Seat Checks at Allston Way Garage in Berkeley Officers from the Berkeley Police Department will administer a car seat safety check. Families can avoid preventable accidents and receive a free pass to Habitot Children’s Museum. |
10 am-12 pm |
5th level of the Allston Way Garage, 2061 Allston Way, Berkeley |
Free; Parking will be validated by Habitot. |
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July 17-19 |
Yes, Sweet Can at Mission Dance Theater This theatrical circus performs their latest show. |
Fri. and Sat.: 7 pm and 9 pm; Sun.: 6 pm and 8 pm |
Dance Mission Theatre 3316 24th St. (at Mission), San Francisco |
$15, ages 4 and up ONLY |
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July 18 |
Magic Show at Noe Valley Branch Library Heather Rogers, Magician, visits the library! The show includes magic, comedy, juggling, lots of audience participation. For ages 4 and older.
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3 pm |
Noe Valley Branch Library, 451 Jersey St., San Francisco |
Free |
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July 18 |
Physics of Toys at the Exploratorium: Seeing Double Learn how toys use mirrors to amuse our minds and alter our views of the world. |
11 am-3 pm |
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco
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Free wikth paid admission |
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July 17-Aug. 23rd, Thursdays through Sundays |
Varies-check website |
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley |
$22-30; Visit the website for discounts | |
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July 19 |
Bernal Children's Day at Bernal Heights Recreation Center Music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food and a bouncer |
10 am-2 pm |
Bernal Heights Recreation Center, 400 Moultrie St., San Francisco
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Free |
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July 19 |
Freedom from Training Wheels at Sunday Streets The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition on the car-free Sunday Streets will help your child learn to ride with training wheels. |
11 am-1 pm |
Golden Gate Park: JFK Dr. between the Conservatory and the skating area just before 8th Ave. |
Free |
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July 25 |
Everyone Can Dance Performance at Unitarian Universalist Center In honor of Disability Pride Month, there will be dance, music, pizza, drinks, and a raffle. Tickets available in advance or at the door. |
5-9 pm |
Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin St. (between Geary Blvd. & Myrtle St.), San Francisco
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$5 suggested donation |
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July 24-26, 31, Aug. 1-2 |
A Day Out with Thomas at Roaring Camp Railroads Train ride with a 15-ton replica of Thomas, meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, and a variety of interactive activities. |
10 am-5 pm |
Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Rd., Felton |
$18 plus a surcharge, event is expected to sell out. |
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July 25-26 |
Splashdown 2009: 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11 at the USS Hornet Educational activities and exhibits. Panel discussions and lecture by Buzz Aldrin. |
10 am-5 pm |
Pier 3, Alameda Point
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$14-20, children 12 and younger free with paying adult |
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July 25-26 |
Giant creature kites as big as houses, kite flying and free kite-making and candy drop for children. |
11 am-5 pm |
Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina |
Free |
July 2009 Bay Area Family Events Calendar