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Movies Outdoors, Dancing on the Square, All in Redwood City

June 14, 2013

Have a great night out with your family in Redwood City this summer as their awesome season of outdoor family programming is underway, with the most notable being Movies on the Square every Thursday night through late September. There is plenty of music, too. Courthouse Square hosts Music on the Square each Friday from 6 [...]

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Go Back in Time for the Civil War Days on Angel Island

June 7, 2013

The Union Army needs YOU! This weekend step back in time to the Civil War to witness a battle between the Union and Confederate army on a real, if not unusual, U.S. Army base at Camp Reynolds on Angel Island. Learn what it was to be a soldier in the Civil War, from food, to [...]

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Galileo’s Summer Quest Expands to Almaden Valley

May 30, 2013

When I enrolled my son in Camp Galileo as an entering Kindergartner five year ago, I didn’t know much about the camp.  I knew there was Art and Science.  I knew that my son, who went to a private preschool, needed to make friends with other entering Kinders in our neighborhood.  And I knew that [...]

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Disneyland’s Fantasy Faire is a Must-Stop Destination

May 29, 2013

Disneyland’s new Fantasy Faire is about much more than princess meet-and-greets, even though it is a fabulous spot to get a picture with a favorite Disney princess. Fantasy Faire is a much needed expansion to Fantasyland to showcase some of the well known stories and characters that make Disney so popular, especially with children. It’s [...]

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Travel with Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland

May 28, 2013

Disneyland has debuted Mickey and the Magical Map, a fantastic new live show at the Fantasyland Theatre that appeals to parents and kids alike with a Broadway-style production filled with classic songs that will have you tapping your toes and singing along. There are plenty of “WOW!” moments as the Disney magic flows between live [...]

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Disneyland’s Monstrous Summer Fun Starts This Weekend

May 21, 2013

Monstrous Summer fun kicks off this Friday at Disney Parks with a 24-hour, nonstop event. Disneyland and California Adventure – and Disney World in Orlando, for those on the East Coast – will be open 24 hours beginning at 6 a.m. this Friday. That’s not all, Disneyland is unveiling an all-new, all-ages live show in [...]

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Enough Maker Faire Inspiration to Last a Year

May 20, 2013

The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth, the Maker Faire, did not disappoint with the amount of creativity on display in one space. There were a lot of people in attendance this year – A LOT – and it was hot, but that only meant the organic lemonade was that more refreshing. Old favorites were [...]

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Five Tips for Taking Kids to the Maker Faire

May 17, 2013

The Maker Faire is insanely, incredibly awesome. The day has four main emotions: first, the awesomeness washes over you upon entering, as you see all of the colors, ideas, and nerdiness in its glory; second, the adrenaline hits as you moving to and fro the booths and demos you want to see; third is inspiration, [...]

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Celebrity Story Time at Happy Hollow

May 16, 2013

With all the emphasis on STEM education these days, I’m glad to see that some still understand the importance of reading.  If we don’t get our kids to love to read, then learning science, tech, engineering, or math becomes even more difficult.  But what makes me the most happy is to see professional athletes taking [...]

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San Carlos Hometown Days are Here

May 15, 2013

One of the most family friendly festivals is happening this weekend in San Carlos, beginning with live music on Friday night. The San Carlos Hometown Days take over downtown and the Burton Park area, with a people parade Saturday morning and a pet parade on Sunday. In between there is something for everyone, from a [...]

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