Karen Solomon, author of The affordable Bastard’s guide to San Francisco, utilized to work with Whitney years back when the Web was fresh as well as before they were both mamas (when I still lived across the Bay in San Francisco as well as dated all the wrong guys *sigh*).
If you’re coming to BlogHer with kids next week, we hope you enjoy Karen’s suggestions!
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Sunday: Whip Cracking as well as Juggling classes at Circus Center
Crack that whip. Juggle that ball. Ladies, gentlemen, as well as kids of all ages are welcome not just to watch the circus arts at this full-time institution offering a myriad of classes, however likewise to take part as well as discover a few tricks. as well as Sunday evenings, genuine circus understanding can be yours for the cost of a bag of peanuts. At 6:00pm, anyone is welcome to get their whip cracking skills cracking, as well as at 7:00, an extra four dollars buys three hours of juggling instruction. Drop-ins are welcome. You may not fly with the air with the biggest of ease, however hey, it’s much better than being shot out of a cannon”¦
755 Frederick St., SF
(415) 759-8123
Sundays, 6:00 as well as 7:00pm
$4 per class ($8 for both)
info@circuscenter.org
Monday: A Yerba Buena gardens blowout
Spend a day in penny-pinching splendor in SF’s multifaceted Yerba Buena gardens area. Picnic or relax on the yard between YB as well as the Metreon, making sure to inspect out the Martin Luther King, Jr. waterfall. A short stint in the Metreon ”“ the City’s own failed mall-of-the-future, will produce free video games in the Sony Playstation store. If you can pry the youngsters away, there’s an excellent playground on the rooftop of Yerba Buena ”“ with a close-by ice skating rink as well as bowling alley if you’re as much as a splurge. If not, the $3 antique carousel in front of Zeum is an similarly entertaining tryst.
Centered around Yerba Buena center for the Arts
Mission between 3rd as well as 4th, SF
(415) 978.2700
Mostly free
Tuesday: infant Brigade movies at the Vogue
Comedy or tragedy, somebody is bound to cry at this film screening”¦or laugh so difficult they wet their pants. The beauty part is that it’s OK, since you as well as your infant are in the business of other parents as well as infants who understand. The volume is a touch lower, the lights a touch higher, as well as you as well as Junior can embark upon a Hollywood getaway without the danger of being shushed.
Vogue Theatre
3290 Sacramento St., SF
415.346.2274
11am, however always contact us to confirm
$8.25
Wednesday: The Koret Children’s Quarter (formerly the Children’s Playground)
Four million dollars later, SF has a brand spankin’ new (July, 2007) enormous playspace in one of our biggest parks, as well as it’s getting school-aged thumbs-up evaluations at every turn. specify of the art climbing rope structures, top-notch play equipment, as well as tons of eco-friendly area make this a must-visit for the season. And, carousel aficionados will definitely want a spin or two on the kaleidoscopic relic nearby.
Golden entrance Park
Martin Luther King Drive as well as Bowling eco-friendly Drive
(415) 812-2725 (for the carousel)
Free
Thursday: Randall museum
In addition to being an extremely great museum geared toward preschool youngsters with a great playground, a nice outside hike, as well as great deals of hands-on activities, they likewise offer routine as well as drop-in arts as well as craft classes in clay, woodworking, as well as magic lessons by the barrel. In addition, youngsters are welcome to find feed their little animal petting zoo of bunnies, birds, as well as reptiles, jiggle as well as wiggle in the earthquake simulator, or operate their impressive design train city (Saturdays only).
199 museum Way, SF
(415) 554-9600
Free admission, most classes $4
Friday: Musee Mecanique
Laughing Sal, an eight-foot mechanical puppet behind glass type the turn of the century, is just downright weird as she cackles away. however this completely unique arcade of automated flip books, hand-powered robots, as well as entire carnivals made of lit-up toothpicks is totally fascinating, as well as a wonderful historical window into exactly how people got their jollies along the waterfront before the advent of electronic video games (though a few of those are on hand, too). This is absolutely a must-see, not just for youngsters of all ages, however even for adults. It’s even worth braving the tourism as well as web traffic of Fisherman’s Wharf ”“ yes, it’s that good. finest of all, it costs nothing to walk in the door, pocket modification to make the magic happen, and, much better still, if you time it right, you can enjoy the player pianos on somebody else’s coinage.
Pier 45, Shed A (at the end of Taylor Street), SF
(415) 346-2000
Free admission; most amusements$.25
Saturday: animation Art museum Cartooning Classes
Included in the cost of museum admission, the class charge likewise covers direction as well as all material costs. youngsters aged 8-14 are motivated to find discover about this exciting, kid-friendly medium, one panel at a time. topics covered include character design, storyboarding, as well as the development of their own mini-comic book. The calendar modifications often, so contact us to inquire about upcoming classes. likewise note that weeklong summertime camps are likewise offered for approximately $100 for five days of instruction.
655 objective St., SF
415-CAR-TOON
Most Saturdays, times vary, as well as reservations are accepted
$5
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