#family-friendly

#family-friendly

At the Dear 2026 event, you'll write a message to the version of you that's waiting on the other side. Let it be a reminder of the goals, hopes, and moments you want to create.

Founded in 2002 in Northern California by acrobat duo David Jones and Blaze Birge, Flynn Creek Circus tours the Pacific Northwest every year with a different theme. This year's theme, The Bridge, is inspired by Nordic folklore involving a wolf, a troll, and a goat. Traditional-meets-modern circus acts perform under Capitola's classic big top tent, including jugglers, aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and hula hoopers who go by names like The Emperor, The Raven, Ferryman and Red Countess.

When you need a quiet meal near Union Square-or a place to take visiting parents for a solid brunch-Bombay Brasserie fits the bill. Part of a global chain, this Indian-French spot inside the Taj Campton hotel is the first US outpost. The "" influence is limited mostly to a tartine and a crepe on the brunch menu, but the food has enough range to please nearly anyone.

One of the favorite things about Christmas is settling down to watch Christmas movies, free from work and school obligations. It's one of the best ways to just relax during the holiday frenzy. Still, with so many streaming services, figuring out what to watch can be difficult to even figure out what to watch, purely from decision overload. That's why we narrowed down the list for you.

Mozart's opera The Magic Flute is long, running for about three hours, and possesses a famously convoluted plot, laden with esoteric philosophical concepts. It's very much a grown-up affair, but you wouldn't know it from Protein's simplified 75-minute dance-theatre adaptation, which is faithful to the original (well, mostly), highly entertaining and suitable for all ages. Certainly, the audience at the performance of Protein's The Magic Flute I attended at a packed The Place, an even mix of children and adults, appeared rapt throughout

Come out to the Palo Alto Baylands and the EV EcoCenter on December 14, 2025 between 2:00-4:00 PM for a day of outdoor exploration and interactive activities. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the environment in a fun and engaging way. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to spend the day, this event is perfect for all ages.

The Circus Afternoon Tea is the newest afternoon tea offering from the boutique five-star Vintry & Mercer in the City, joining the hotel's acclaimed The Crown Afternoon Tea and The Magic Afternoon Tea. Each themed tea is served in a different space. The Circus Afternoon Tea is served in the Vintry Kitchen on the ground floor, a relaxed cafe that is New York-like in its design, with wooden ceiling fans, glass skylights and lots of green foliage. My teenage son particularly liked the eco-decor.

Saturday, December 6, 5-7PM Enjoy the Hot Cocoa Stroll with family and friends in Downtown Alameda. A variety of businesses will offer a warm welcome and a delectable assortment of sips & nibbles while supplies last. This fun, free, family-friendly tradition is sure to warm your heart! Participating businesses:Alameda Theatre (2317 Central Ave) - Cocoa outside the theatreAlameda Transmission (1919 Park St) - Hot cocoaBead Inspirations (1544 Park St) - Cookies and coupons!

Meet Santa for photos and pick up a Peppermint Bark square, create custom holiday crafts, take a holiday photo and so much more. All Peppermint Bark-themed, and all FREE. Enjoy festive holiday-themed experiences: Santa Photos: Santas back to spread holiday cheer, bring your family for a photo with Santa from 4PM - 7PM Let it Snow: Be transported into a winter wonderland with hourly snowfall at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm DIY Christmas Totes: Select holiday-themed patches to customize a Mini Tote Bag

Ziggy's Roman Cafe debuted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 15 Main St. in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn offering high-quality Italian cuisine and an elevated ambiance designated for any day of the week. Founders Helen Zhang, a former restaurant publicist with 15 years of experience in hospitality public relations, and Igor Hadzismajovic, co-founder of Employees Only cocktail bar, envisioned a local restaurant where children are welcome to enjoy a meal during the day and adults can meet friends for drinks in the evening.

🎄 Join Us for a Magical Evening! ✨The Nob Hill Association is delighted to invite you to our annual Holiday Lighting Celebration at Huntington Park! This cherished tradition is free and open to the entire community. Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with holiday spirit and joyful surprises, including: 🎶 Live holiday music🍪 Festive treats, cookies, and warm seasonal beverages🎨 Family-friendly activities for children of all ages🌟 The enchanting lighting of our beloved park!

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation. This year's experience includes new themes - explore the future of Oakland, learn about coexisting with wildlife, swim through the reef to see colorful underwater creatures,

Celebrate the season with creativity and community at the International Art Museum of America's Holiday Art Fair! Join us for a vibrant day filled with art, music, and festive cheer as we showcase the incredible work of over 30 talented local vendors and artists. Enjoy browsing unique, handcrafted gifts and stunning artwork, perfect for the holidays, while savoring delicious small bites and grooving to the sounds of a live DJ. Whether you're an art lover, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for a fun day out, this event is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season.

For one day only, Mission Creek is opening its doors. Businesses, artists, and neighbors are sharing their gifts with the community, all for free. What to Expect: Pick up your map and schedule at 17th and Alabama to choose your own adventure and explore everything happening throughout the neighborhood! Why Homecoming? Homecoming is about generosity, belonging, and connection. When we share our gifts, we discover that we already have everything we need.

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens may not be the sort of revolutionary restaurant that would inspire people to trek up to La Cañada Flintridge on its own, but it's absolutely spot-on for the local foothills community. The menu is dense with vegetables, befitting its location in the sprawling Descanso Gardens; the atmosphere feels unpretentious but serene, its forest-like setting versatile enough to handle a book club brunch group, families with kids, or a quiet couples' catch-up at the bar.

Come enjoy a family-friendly evening market in the heart of Cole Valley featuring local makers, merchants, organizations, food, music and oodles of fun for all ages! Check out the neighborhood while sampling the best of Cole Valley's popular eateries and pubs and enjoy live music along with special activities.

Celebrate Halloween with a fun, family-friendly Pumpkin Painting event at Public Market Emeryville! This free, hands-on activity is perfect for all ages and includes up to 40 small pumpkins.

"This is Halloween, this is Halloween..." but with a paintbrush twist! Step into the world of Jack and Sally at our Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Party! Date: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: ewh Food deals & drinks available for purchase All ages welcome! Create your own spooktacular masterpiece inspired by Halloween Town. Whether you're team Pumpkin King or team Sandy Claws, this night is for you!

Casper is the friendliest ghost you'll meet! Back in 1995, he first graced us with his presence on the big screen. Now a Halloween movie staple, this family-friendly film featured zany ghosts, an unforgettable soundtrack, and a dance floor movie scene we're still talking about all these years later. In honor of Casper's 30th anniversary, it's time to finally find out: are you more like Kat or Casper?

Discover the transformative power of color in this two-hour, hands-on watercolor workshop led by local artist Erin Fong. Through guided prompts, you'll explore the hues connected to your emotions, memories, and experiences-and create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. This workshop is designed to nurture creativity, spark connection, and highlight color's ability to positively impact well-being. Open to adults and families (children 8+ with adult supervision) of all artistic levels.

So Timmy Turner from Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Leonardo from TMNT are all in a game together, and no, I'm talking about Fortnite. Not this time. Instead, these and other Nickelodeon cartoon characters are part of Dice of Destiny, a newly released action RPG that plays a lot like Baby's First Diablo, which might be the perfect game for parents and kids to enjoy together. Just don't go in expecting something deep, difficult, or long.

Halloween is one of my favorite times to visit theme parks around the country. Many of the best theme parks in the United States have incredible Halloween-themed parties or haunts to attend, and even better, some are included with your overall ticket into the park. Whether you're looking for kid-friendly destinations like Walt Disney World or Dollywood, or an all-out fright fest at Universal Orlando Resort that brings the intensity level up to 13, there's a theme park Halloween event for all ages.

As a childless woman in my early 30s, I rarely seek out family-friendly beach resorts. But when I was invited to the new Oku Andalusia, I immediately said yes. I'd heard rave reviews about the brand's design-forward outposts in Ibiza, Spain; Bodrum, Turkey; and the Greek island of Kos, all ritzy seaside idylls synonymous with grown-up fun and swanky seaside environs. So even though the new hotel in Andalusia marks Oku's first family-friendly concept, I felt confident I'd find the same chilled-out coastal atmosphere.