๐ Notables ๐
๐ Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Feb 14-15) | Millbrae Downtown | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | Info
Lion and dragon dances, firecracker displays, multicultural performances, vendors, kids' fun area with bouncing houses, and festive food!
Some indoor play spaces for a rainy Presidents' Day (๐ต)
Kiddo Adventure Indoor Playground** | San Mateo
Safari Run | San Mateo
Imagination City** | San Mateo
La Petite Playhouse | Redwood City (Klabbit tip: They usually post on Facebook when they reach capacityโcheck their page before heading over!)
Half Moon Play | Half Moon Bay
**Advance booking available (and highly recommended for rainy holidays!)
๐๏ธ And in case you missed it, how to get free NYT access through the public library system!
โจ Upcoming Events โจ
๐ ๐ Main Stage: Goodnight Moon | Multiple showtimes through Feb 22 | Palo Alto Children's Theatre | ๐ถ All Ages | ๐ต | Info Enchanting musical adaptation of the timeless bedtime tale! The little bunny's bedroom comes to life on stage.
โธ๏ธ Disney On Ice: Let's Dance! | Feb 19-22 SAP Center, San Jose | Feb 26-Mar 1 Oakland Arena | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | ๐ต | Info Dance along with your favorite Disney characters on ice!
๐พ PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" | March 7-8 | San Jose Civic Theater | ๐ง All Ages | ๐ต | Info Chase, Marshall, Skye and the Mighty Pups save Adventure City with heroic action, catchy tunes, and interactive fun!
๐ฉฐ SF Ballet Don Quixote Dance-Alongs | Sunday, March 15 | SF Ballet Building, SF | ๐ถ Ages 3-7 & ๐ฆ Ages 5-22+ | ๐ต $25 | Info Interactive 60-minute workshops exploring ballet through dance, crafts, and fun! Family sessions at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am (ages 3-7). Sensory Friendly sessions at 1pm (ages 5-12) and 2:15pm (ages 13+). Wear comfortable clothes; costumes welcome!
Saturday, February 14
๐จ Kids Club: Valentine's Keychain & Mardi Gras Mask | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Michaels - San Mateo | Michaels - Redwood City | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | Info
Make a heart-shaped keychain with pony beads, a foam mask, or both! All supplies free.
๐ Pinstripes Kids Club | 10:00 AM | Pinstripes Hillsdale | ๐ง Kids | ๐ต $7.18 | Info
Cookie decorating and Valentine's card crafting! Kids club tickets include complimentary kids brunch following the activities (separate reservation required).
๐ ๐ท Lunar New Year at Gamble Garden | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gamble Garden, Palo Alto | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | ๐ Registration Required | Info
Lunar New Year lion dance, garden tours, scavenger hunts, crafts, storytimes, and more! Register for 10am, 10:30am, or 11am slots.
๐ Black History Month Storytime + Craft | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | San Mateo Main Library | ๐ถ Ages 0-11 | Free | Info
Celebrate Black joy, culture, and brilliance with stories featuring Black voices and creativity!
๐ ๐จ Kid Makers: Hearts & Crafts | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Schaberg Branch Library, Redwood City | ๐ง Ages 5-9 | Free | Info
Create Valentine's Day themed crafts!
๐ ๐ฆ Natural Bridges Migration Festival | 11:00 AM | Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | Info
Celebrate the departure of Monarch butterflies! Live music, food for sale, arts and crafts, face painting, talks about sharks, whales and more!
๐ ๐ Valentine's Day Bouquets with Pixie Pop Ups | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Googleโs The Huddle, Mountain View | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | Info
Free flower arranging workshop! Create a seasonal bouquet with locally sourced blooms. First come, first served.
๐ ๐ฎ Weekend Farm Tour | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | ๐ต $18/person | Info
Get close with cows, pigs, chickens, goats, and sheep! Explore the organic garden and learn about composting. Wear closed-toed shoes.
๐ ๐งถ DIY Crochet Hearts | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Brisbane Library | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All Ages | Free | ๐ Registration Required | Info
Learn to crochet small hearts on Valentine's Day! Beginners to experts welcome. Supplies provided.
๐จ Portrait Drawing Basics | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Foster City Library | ๐ง Kids, Teens & Families | Free | ๐ Registration Required | Info
Learn to capture facial features, draw eyes, noses, lips, and different face shapes with step-by-step instructions!
๐ ๐ต SF Symphony: Music for Families | 2:00 PM | Davies Symphony Hall, SF | ๐ง Ages 5-12 | ๐ต Kids Half Off | Info
San Francisco Symphony performs love-themed classics! Lobby activities include instrument petting zoo and coloring station.
โ๏ธ Kids Night Out: Valentine's Night | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hiller Aviation Museum | ๐ง Ages 5-10 | ๐ต $75 ($68 Members) | ๐ Registration Required | Info
Drop-off night with crafts, flight simulators, open cockpit exploration, movie, and pizza dinner! Check in by 6pm, pickup after 8pm.
๐๏ธ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like open sewing time, free art projects, various story times, and much more.
Sunday, February 15
๐ง Brunch & Burn: CorePower Yoga | 9:15 AM Check-in | Pinstripes Hillsdale | ๐ฆ Ages 16+ | ๐ต $7.18 | Info
For the adults, a yoga class 9:30-10:30am followed by complimentary mimosa (21+). Brunch available 10am-3pm (pay at door). Bring a mat and water!
๐ค Kid Makers: LEGO Robotics League | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Redwood City Downtown Library | ๐ง Grades 3-8 | Free | Info
Build and program robots with LEGO Spike Kits! Individual and team challenges. First 14 participants, arrive by 12:45pm.
๐ Sunday Makebreak: Spring Charm Bracelet | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Michaels - San Mateo | Michaels - Redwood City | ๐ฆ Ages 13+ | ๐ต Charms Only | Info
Make beaded charm bracelets! Purchase your charms, Michaels provides the rest of the supplies free.
๐ป Kid Makers: Coding Club | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Redwood City Downtown Library | ๐ถ Ages 4+ | Free | Info
Learn to code in the Makerspace! All experience levels welcome. Children under 10 need a parent present.
๐๏ธ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like LEGO robotics, coding club, Michaelโs store crafts, storytimes, and more!
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