Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 November

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of my knowledge (based on when I came to know about it) and for reference only. Even though I will try to keep the latest information posted here, but Changes/Cancellations/etc. may happen without notice to the information provided here. I can not be held liable for any kind of loss/injury caused by using this information or for any changes in the pricing/details/schedules or any kind of misinterpretation of the information here or for any thing. I am in no way involved in organizing these activities - I am merely providing the information as I know purely from the point of view of spreading the information and probably having a good time in case some of us happen to be at any of these events at the same time.

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2010

November

(My Dad's Second Birthday)

• 20: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: SnowMan:
  
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: Nov 20
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: FREE
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make the Snowman - actually this seems to be a repeat project from last year as I remember my son already having such a snowman already at home.
  




• 14: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Nov 14
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in November, the date is 14 (I guess :-).
  




• 13: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Periscope:
  
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: Nov 13
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: FREE
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make the Periscope.
  




• 11: Free National Parks Entrance:
  Where: Participating National Parks [http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm]
  When: Nov 11
  Time: No Information.
  Cost: No Information.
  Free entrance to the US national parks is being provided by the participating national parks on this date - make best use of it.
  




• 06: Toys'R'Us - Ultimate Kickoff to Christmas w/Geoffrey-the-Giraffe
  Where: Participating Toys'R'Us Stores
  When: Nov 06
  Time: 12 noon to 3 PM
  Cost: FREE
  Supposed to be fun event for kids - Don't know much about this event - as always, Toys'R'Us dosn't detail much about their events - what you may expect at this event:
  * Try out this season's hottest toys
  * Create your Holiday WishList
  * Free Giveaways
  




• 06: Home Depot FREE Kids Workshop - Spice Rack
  
  Where: Participating Home Depot Stores
  When: Nov 06
  Time: 9 AM to 12 noon
  Cost: FREE
  Designed for children aged 5 to 12, these FREE workshops offer interesting activities for kids to build themselves - in November on this date, kids make a Spice Rack - did sombody say Mother's day is around the corner?
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 October

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of my knowledge (based on when I came to know about it) and for reference only. Even though I will try to keep the latest information posted here, but Changes/Cancellations/etc. may happen without notice to the information provided here. I can not be held liable for any kind of loss/injury caused by using this information or for any changes in the pricing/details/schedules or any kind of misinterpretation of the information here or for any thing. I am in no way involved in organizing these activities - I am merely providing the information as I know purely from the point of view of spreading the information and probably having a good time in case some of us happen to be at any of these events at the same time.

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2010

October

(My Dad's First Birthday)

• 29 - 31: DIWALI MELA:
  
  
  Where: Sunnyvale Temple (420 Persian Dr, Sunnyvale)
  When: Oct 29 (8PM - 12 midnight)& 30 (11AM to 12 midnight) & 31 (9:30AM to 5PM)
  Cost: FREE Parking - Entrance $7 per person per day
  Specials:
  __Rath Yatra: Sat: 11AM to 12PM
  __Talent Contest: Sun: 9:30AM to 11:30AM
  __Antakshri: Sun: 11:30AM to 1:30PM
  Diwali celebrations enormisity and elegance in India is far more than the Chinese New Year or Independence day celebrations here in US. Even though the celebrations here in US for Diwali are no comparison to what they are back in India, but this Diwali Fair held in Hindu Temple is a fair attempt to reproduce the euphoria and nostalgia of being back in India at this time. The fair opens on Fri evening and goes till midnight on Fri, then whole day Sat and closes finally at 5PM on Sun - all this time, there will be lots of good Indian food, Indian cultural programs, Indian arts & crafts for sale, etc., etc. I plan to take Aakarsh there on Sat atleast.
  
  AND one more SPECIAL: A Good friend of ours is exhibiting an exclusive Indian (especially Lukhnowi) designer garments at one of the stalls in this Diwali mela - this particular stall goes by the name "Semushi" - directly brought from India on 10/29 morning - be sure to check it out - you can mention my blog name but no promises for discounts)
  




• 31: Halloween Celebrations w/Gigante
  
  
  
  
  Where: @San Jose Sharks Stadium
  When: Oct 31 (12 noon - 4 PM)
  Cost: FREE Parking - FREE Entry
  Specials:
  This year is the fourth year San Jose Giants will be hosting this party in collaboration with Comcast (as per information with me). This was a hit with the kids last year also - the biggest halloween celebrations that we have been to ever - the whole stadium was converted into a big playground for the kids with jumper houses, a big hay maze and Gigante and other characters to take pictures with + free face painting, balloon toys, pumpkin decoration and lots of other stuff including trick-n-treating games and a small petting zoo. Aakarsh loved it and enjoyed even more when his friends also joined later in the evening.
  Another main thing was the big costume parade which saw around 500 kids participating in the kids costume contest and judged by 3 judges including Barack Obama and Gigante himself!
  Some pictures from last year are shown above.
  




• 30: Sunnyvale Halloween Pet Parade:
  
  Where: Sunnyvale Downtown
  When: Oct 30, SAT: 11 am - 12:30 pm
  Cost: Admission FREE.
  11:00 am - 12:30 am: Parade
  11:30 am - 04:30 pm: Pets Faire
  Must See - MUST PARTICIPATE EVENT. Suppossed to be an annual event termed as "eye candy" for whole family. Pet and human costumes, American Pet Idol talent contest, etc. shall make this event more colorful. Last year we ENJOYED this EVENT very much - AND participated !!!
  http://downtownsunnyvale.com/index.php?year=2010&month=10&day=30
  




• 28-30: Michael's FREE Event
  Venue: Participating Michael's locations
  Time: THUR, Oct 28, 6PM - 8PM: Free Halloween Mask Make-It Take-It
  Time: FRI, Oct 29, 6PM - 8PM: Halloween Treat Bag Make-It Take-It (purchase bag)
  Time: SAT, Oct 30, 10AM - 2PM: Free Family Halloween Event
  Cost: Some are FREE
  Mostly kids get some small free-bees too.
  




• 23-24: Michael's FREE Event: Boo-tiful T-shirt Make-It, Take It
  Venue: Participating Michael's locations
  Time: SAT, Oct 23, 10AM - 2 PM: Boo-tiful T-shirt
  Time: SAT, Oct 23, 2PM - 4 PM: Free Halloween Glow Explosion Make-It Take It
  Time: SUN, Oct 24, 1PM - 4 PM: Free Make-It Take-It Bead Event
  Cost: Not Sure (purchase T-shirt)
  Boo-tiful T-shirt Make-It, Take It (purchase t-shirt)
  Free Halloween Glow Explosion Make-It Take It
  Free Make-It Take-It Bead Event
  Mostly kids get some small free-bees too.
  




• 23: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center
  Singers: PreetySha and Troupe
  Time: 7 PM - 12: 30 AM
  Cost: $15 per person / Kids under 5 - Free / parking free
  www.giftofvision.org/events/Events.htm
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.
  




• 23: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Flapping Bat:
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: FREE
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make the Flapping Bat.
  Having gone to the similar event on Oct 10, I dont want to miss out the fun my son will have at this event.
  




• 17: DUSSEHRA: RAVANA DAHAN (RAVAN BURNING):
  
  Venue: 3676 Delaware Drive, Fremont, CA
  Time: 2 PM - 2:30 PM
  Cost: FREE
  Bring your kids to see the Ravana actually being burnt down - that's as close as it can get in terms of traditions back in India. The last time we were there, the Ravan was around 10 feet tall and it was a good experience - Aakarsh enjoyed that time.
  




• 16 & 17: Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival:
  Where: Historic Main Street, Half Moon Bay
  When: Oct 16 & 17; Saturday & Sunday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (both days)
  Cost: Admission FREE / Parking - no information.
  Saturday, October 16
  7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
  9 a.m. Festival Opens
  10 a.m. Costume Contest
  12 noon Comcast Great Pumpkin Parade
  2 p.m. Pie Eating Contest,(age 11 and under)
  2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest,(age 12 and over)
  5 p.m. Festival Closes
  Sunday, October 17
  7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
  8 a.m. Pumpkin Run/Walk on Coastside Trail
  Kids Fun Run, 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk.
  9 a.m. Festival Opens
  10 a.m. Pumpkin Carving For Fun (not a contest)
  2 p.m. Pie Eating Contest,(age 11 and under)
  2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest,(age 12 and over)
  5 p.m. Festival Closes
  PLUS: Pumpkin Patches, Marching band, Pumpkin carving, Haunted Barn, Giant pumpkin photos, etc.
  http://www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest/schedule.html
  




• 16 & 17: OktoberFest Celebrations - German Style:
  Where: Historic Downtown Campbell
  When: Oct 16 (10am - 6pm) & 17 (10am - 5pm)
  Cost: Admission FREE / Parking FREE.
  Supposedly the most authentic Oktober Fest celebrations (German Style) in the Bay Area - not sure how many kids oriented events will be there - but I guess it wont harm to checkout something boasting of being the most authentic !
  http://www.campbellchamber.com/pages/specialevents/oktoberfest.htm
  




• 16: Michael's FREE Event: Wilton Halloween Treats Demo
  Venue: Participating Michael's locations
  Time: Saturday, Oct 16, 1 PM - 3 PM
  Cost: Not Sure
  Mostly kids get some small free-bees too.
  




• 16: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
  Singers: Dhol Baje Entertainment
  Time: 7 PM - 12: 30 AM
  Cost: $15 per person / Kids under 5 - Free / parking free
  www.giftofvision.org/events/Events.htm
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.
  




• 16: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Centerville Junior High School, 37720 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA
  Singers: Sharvari Dixit and Troupe (afaik)
  Time: 7.00 PM to 11.30 PM
  Cost: $15 per person ($10 if group of 10 or more) / Kids under 10 - Free
  www.vibhadandia.org
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.
  




• 10: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Oct 10
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in October, the date is 10 (I guess :-).
  




• 09: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center
  Singers: PreetySha and Troupe
  Time: 7 PM - 12: 30 AM
  Cost: $15 per person / Kids under 5 - Free / parking free
  www.giftofvision.org/events/Events.htm
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.
  




• 09: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Centerville Junior High School, 37720 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA
  Singers: Sharvari Dixit and Troupe (afaik)
  Time: 7.00 PM to 11.30 PM
  Cost: $15 per person ($10 if group of 10 or more) / Kids under 10 - Free
  www.vibhadandia.org
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.
  




• 09: Michael's FREE Event: Great Pumpkin Event
  Venue: Participating Michael's locations
  Time: Saturday, Oct 09, 10 AM - 2 PM
  Cost: Not Sure (purchase craft pumpkin)
  Mostly kids get some small free-bees too.
  




• 09: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Fun House Mirror
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make the Fun House Mirror.
  




• 8 - 10: SF Fleet Week & Blue Angels Air Show:
  
  
  Where: Pier39 area in San Francisco
  When: Oct 8, 9 & 10
  Cost: FREE airshow viewing from most of the places (you only pay for specials - like boat rides, visit to ships, food, etc.)
  www.fleetweek.us
  Blue Angels are perhaps one of the best air show fleets in the world - I try not to miss any showing in the bay area or adjoining areas - even the kids should like it - Aaakarsh will like for sure as he is very much fascinated by the airplanes.
  Schedules are as below:
  FRIDAY - Practice Day for Air Show
  1:00pm Practice Starts
  3pm-4pm Blue Angels Practice
  SATURDAY
  9:00am - 4:00pm Space Exhibit at Fort Mason
  10:00am Start of Parade of Fleet Week Ships
  1:00pm-3pm Air Show
  3pm-4pm Blue Angels
  9:30pm (time not exact) Fireworks (sponsored by HornBlowers) at Pier 3
  SUNDAY
  9:00am-3pm Ship Tours
  1:00pm-3pm Air Show
  3pm-4pm Blue Angels
  




• upto 4: FREE Bowling for upto 10 people:
  Where: AMF Moon Lite Lines, Santa Clara
  When: Till Oct 4 (ANY one Day - with me (Ramneek) accompanying you)
  Cost: FREE GAME for upto 10 people - I Have the coupon.
  So, let's plan to hit the Moon Lite lines on a particular day - we are 3 - 7 more friends welcome - pls. reply or leave me a comment.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 August

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of my knowledge (based on when I came to know about it) and for reference only. Even though I will try to keep the latest information posted here, but Changes/Cancellations/etc. may happen without notice to the information provided here. I can not be held liable for any kind of loss/injury caused by using this information or for any changes in the pricing/details/schedules or any kind of misinterpretation of the information here or for any thing. I am in no way involved in organizing these activities - I am merely providing the information as I know purely from the point of view of spreading the information and probably having a good time in case some of us happen to be at any of these events at the same time.

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2010

August

(Indian Independence Month - My Mom's Birthday)

• 18 - 22: Circus: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum's Funundrum:
  Where: HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA
  When: Aug 18 - 22
  Time: Aug 18-20 = 7:30PM / Aug 21-22 = 11AM, 3PM, 7PM
  Cost: Varies based on seating: From $15 to $105
  Last time we watched this few years back - it was great fun - this time it will first instance watching with our son Aakarsh - I am sure he will have a Blast!!!
  




• 14 - 15: Free National Parks Entrance:
  Where: Participating National Parks [http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm]
  When: Aug 14 - 15
  Time: No Information.
  Cost: No Information.
  Free entrance to the US national parks is being provided by the participating national parks on these dates - make best use of it.
  




• 11 - 15: Circus: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum's Funundrum:
  Where: Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA
  When: Aug 11 - 15
  Time: Aug 11-13 = 7:30PM / Aug 14 = 11AM, 3PM, 7PM / Aug 15 = 1PM, 5PM
  Cost: Varies based on seating: From $7.50 to $105
  Last time we watched this few years back - it was great fun - this time it will first instance watching with our son Aakarsh - I am sure he will have a Blast!!!
  




• 08: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Aug 08
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in August, the date is 08 (I guess :-).
  




• 06 - 08: Day Out with THOMAS
  
  Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018
  When: Aug 06 - 08
  Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
  Cost: $18 each / Ages 2 & below are Free.
  http://www.roaringcamp.com/index.html
  25 minutes ride with full size Thomas Tank Engine
  Meet Sir Topham Hatt
  Story telling / Music / Build with Mega Blocks.
  Last year they had kids jumpers, free painting stalls, free-bie collect stalls, etc. too.
  In short, there are lots of activities to Enjoy + PHOTO WITH THOMAS.
  HURRY, register for this early as the tickets for the cabins get sold out early enough - at the time of writing this post, some of the cabins are already sold out at some departure times - and kids generally want to have seats in the front cabin.
  Departure times (train ride is 25 minutes each)
  Fri: 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM
  Sat: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM; 4:00 PM
  Sun: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM
  




• 04 - 18: 50c Movies at Century Capitol 16
  Where: Century Capitol 16, 3680 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA
  When: Aug 04 - 18 [Every Wed morning]
  Time: 10:30 AM showings
  Cost: 10 movies for $5 (if purchased in advance) or $1 per movie at box office
  SCHEDULE
  08/04/2010 Charlotte's Web (G)
  08/11/2010 Madagascar 2 (PG)
  08/18/2010 Cat in the Hat (PG)
  




• 03 - 11: FREE movies at Regal Cinemas
  Where: Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX, 5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin ,CA 94568 [925-560-0900]
  When: Aug 03 - 11 [Every Tue & Wed mornings]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: Free
  http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA
  Hurry in the morning to get a spot ahead in the long lines - as the seating is on first come first served basis.
  SCHEDULE
  08/03/2010-08/05/2010 ARCTIC TALE (G) / Kung Fu Panda (PG)
  08/10/2010-08/12/2010 Clifford's Big Movie (G) / The Spy Next Door (PG)
  




• 03 - 10: $1 Movies at AMC [AMC Summer Movie Camp]
  Where: Participating AMC theatres [http://www.amcentertainment.com/uploadedFiles/Programs_and_Offers/Programs/SMC2010ParicipatingTheatres-Website.pdf]
  When: Aug 03 - 10 [Every Tue morning]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: $1
  http://www.amcentertainment.com/smc/
  Tickets for every Tuesday will be on sale 1 week before the date of showing.
  SCHEDULE
  08/03/2010 The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
  08/10/2010 Surprise Mystery Title
  




• 03 - 05: Free Kids Dance & Music Workshops
  Where: Stern Grove, 19th Ave & Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
  When: Aug 03 to 05
  Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  Cost: FREE Entry (BUT you have to register before-hand)
  http://www.sterngrove.org/kidsday.html
  World Dance Kids Day with Stacey Blakeman of the San Francisco Ballet Center for Dance Education
  




• 03: Home Depot FREE Kids Workshop - School Bus Pencil Organizer
  
  Where: Participating Home Depot Stores
  When: Aug 07
  Time: 9 AM to 12 noon
  Cost: FREE
  Designed for children aged 5 to 12, these FREE workshops offer interesting activities for kids to build themselves - in August on this date, kids make a School Bus Pencil Organizer.
  




• 01: Day Out with THOMAS
  
  Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018
  When: Aug 01
  Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
  Cost: $18 each / Ages 2 & below are Free.
  http://www.roaringcamp.com/index.html
  25 minutes ride with full size Thomas Tank Engine
  Meet Sir Topham Hatt
  Story telling / Music / Build with Mega Blocks.
  Last year they had kids jumpers, free painting stalls, free-bie collect stalls, etc. too.
  In short, there are lots of activities to Enjoy + PHOTO WITH THOMAS.
  HURRY, register for this early as the tickets for the cabins get sold out early enough - at the time of writing this post, some of the cabins are already sold out at some departure times - and kids generally want to have seats in the front cabin.
  Departure times (train ride is 25 minutes each)
  Fri: 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM
  Sat: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM; 4:00 PM
  Sun: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM
  




• 31 - Aug 01: Berkeley Kite Festival
  
  Where: Kite Hill, Chavez State Park, Berkeley, CA
  (Parking: Berkeley Marina, Chavez Park, Berkeley, CA)
  When: July 31 - Aug 01
  Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
  Cost: Free (All day parking $10 at Marina w/ free shuttle to festival)
  http://www.berkeleykites.com/pages.php?pageid=17
  
  Suppossed to be a great attraction for kids and adults alike. With Giant Creature Kites as big as houses and longer than trains, high flying kite fights, free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids this is surely going to be a "MMN" event (Miss Me Not).
  Plus very interesting kites on sale to take home !!
  HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:
  » Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00
  » Free Candy Drops, 2:30
  » Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00
  » Free Rokkaku Battle
  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
  » Worlds Largest Octopus Kite
  » Humongous Kites: Bigger than a house and longer than a train!
  » Team Kite Ballet
  » The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends
  » West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL
  » 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand!
  » Taiko Drummers
  » Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies
  » Giant Kite Sales Tent
  » Manufacturers’ Demonstrations
  » Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop
  » Great Food & Music
  » Arts & Crafts Booths
  » Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 July

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of my knowledge (based on when I came to know about it) and for reference only. Even though I will try to keep the latest information posted here, but Changes/Cancellations/etc. may happen without notice to the information provided here. I can not be held liable for any kind of loss/injury caused by using this information or for any changes in the pricing/details/schedules or any kind of misinterpretation of the information here or for any thing. I am in no way involved in organizing these activities - I am merely providing the information as I know purely from the point of view of spreading the information and probably having a good time in case some of us happen to be at any of these events at the same time.

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2010

July

(Independence Month - Wear the Colors)

• 30 - Aug 1: Day Out with THOMAS
  
  Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018
  When: July 30, 31, Aug 01, 06, 07, 08
  Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
  Cost: $18 each / Ages 2 & below are Free.
  http://www.roaringcamp.com/index.html
  25 minutes ride with full size Thomas Tank Engine
  Meet Sir Topham Hatt
  Story telling / Music / Build with Mega Blocks.
  Last year they had kids jumpers, free painting stalls, free-bie collect stalls, etc. too.
  In short, there are lots of activities to Enjoy + PHOTO WITH THOMAS.
  HURRY, register for this early as the tickets for the cabins get sold out early enough - at the time of writing this post, some of the cabins are already sold out at some departure times - and kids generally want to have seats in the front cabin.
  Departure times (train ride is 25 minutes each)
  Fri: 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM
  Sat: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM; 4:00 PM
  Sun: 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM; 11:45 AM; 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM; 3:00 PM
  




• 31 - Aug 01: Berkeley Kite Festival
  
  Where: Kite Hill, Chavez State Park, Berkeley, CA
  (Parking: Berkeley Marina, Chavez Park, Berkeley, CA)
  When: July 31 - Aug 01
  Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
  Cost: Free (All day parking $10 at Marina w/ free shuttle to festival)
  http://www.berkeleykites.com/pages.php?pageid=17
  
  Suppossed to be a great attraction for kids and adults alike. With Giant Creature Kites as big as houses and longer than trains, high flying kite fights, free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids this is surely going to be a "MMN" event (Miss Me Not).
  Plus very interesting kites on sale to take home !!
  HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:
  » Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00
  » Free Candy Drops, 2:30
  » Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00
  » Free Rokkaku Battle
  EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
  » Worlds Largest Octopus Kite
  » Humongous Kites: Bigger than a house and longer than a train!
  » Team Kite Ballet
  » The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends
  » West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL
  » 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand!
  » Taiko Drummers
  » Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies
  » Giant Kite Sales Tent
  » Manufacturers’ Demonstrations
  » Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop
  » Great Food & Music
  » Arts & Crafts Booths
  » Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht
  




• 24: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: >>>> UFO <<<<
  
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: July 24
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a UFO.
  




• 22: FREE Tickets: San Jose Giants Home Game
  
  Where: San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose, CA
  When: July 22 (THUR)
  Time: 7 PM
  Cost: Free (Lucky's giving away free tickets to their customers atleast - till supplies last) - tickets are on availability basis - so reach early.
  Not bad for a FREE ticket - Ball Game night - fun for kids and adults - some great BBQ food (ofcourse we have to pay for the food/drinks).
  




• 17 - 18: Train Expo:
  
  Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose - 95111
  When: July 17 - 18
  Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
  Cost: $7 for adults (good for both days) / 12 & under Free
  The Great Train Expo is a national, traveling show that caters to the model railroad enthusiast. The show features 250+ tables of train dealers with 40+ exhibitors from across the country. The show offers a variety of operating model railroad and toy layouts for the entire family to enjoy in many different scales and gauges.
  Operating Model Railroads !
  Trains that kids can play with !!
  A huge riding train for the kids !!!
  Free demonstrations, Door Prizes and more !
  If youre interested in joining a local model railroading club, the Great Train Expo is a great place to visit some of the different local clubs and learn more about them.
  




• 13 - 15: Free Kids Dance & Music Workshops
  Where: Stern Grove, 19th Ave & Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
  When: July 13 to 15
  Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  Cost: FREE Entry (BUT you have to register before-hand)
  http://www.sterngrove.org/kidsday.html
  World Dance Kids Day featuring Bomba dance with Shefali Shah and Hector Lugo, Salsa/Merengue with Mario Luis Alabi and Swing Dance with Hep Jen
  




• 11: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: July 11
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in July, the date is 11 (I guess :-).
  




• 10: Toys 'R' Us Free Event: Thomas Play Date
  Where: Participating Toys 'R' Us locations
  When: July 10
  Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
  Cost: Free
  http://view.ed4.net/v/3B1PMZ/NCR9C/30KJE05/OLT5FE/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?csm=145660040&csc=890371&csa=145496818&csu=895205
  Try to reach early - sometimes the good free stuff is gone if you arrive late.
  Usually (what we saw last year and earlier this year) your kid(s) get some free stuff like coloring pens/pencils/crayons coloring books, stickers, etc. But the free stuff varies on different play-dates - so don't count on what I mention - check-out the official web-site.
  




• 10: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Ball Cup Game
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: July 10
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a Ball Cup Game.
  




• 09 - 11: Second Annual Hot San Jose Nights
  Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111)
  When: July 09 to 11
  Time: 12 PM to 9:00 PM
  Cost: Adults=$12; Kids 15 & under=FREE
  http://www.hotsanjosenights.com
  Features: the famous 10 mile cruise to Capitol Drive In 5:45pm on Friday Evening, indoor AutoRama, outside Show-n-Shine, indoor AuctionRama, indoor VendoRama, full carnival, raffles, Sock Hop, awards, live music including the Joe Sharino Band and the Hot Rods, In the Park Parades on Saturday and Sunday.
  




• 07 - Aug 18: 50c Movies at Century Capitol 16
  Where: Century Capitol 16, 3680 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA
  When: July 07 - Aug 18 [Every Wed morning]
  Time: 10:30 AM showings
  Cost: 10 movies for $5 (if purchased in advance) or $1 per movie at box office
  SCHEDULE
  07/07/2010 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
  07/14/2010 Hotel for Dogs (PG)
  07/21/2010 Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG)
  07/28/2010 Planet 51 (PG)
  08/04/2010 Charlotte's Web (G)
  08/11/2010 Madagascar 2 (PG)
  08/18/2010 Cat in the Hat (PG)
  




• 06 - Aug 10: $1 Movies at AMC [AMC Summer Movie Camp]
  Where: Participating AMC theatres [http://www.amcentertainment.com/uploadedFiles/Programs_and_Offers/Programs/SMC2010ParicipatingTheatres-Website.pdf]
  When: July 06 - Aug 10 [Every Tue morning]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: $1
  http://www.amcentertainment.com/smc/
  Tickets for every Tuesday will be on sale 1 week before the date of showing.
  SCHEDULE
  07/06/2010 Madagascar (PG)
  07/13/2010 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)
  07/20/2010 Hotel for Dogs (PG)
  07/27/2010 Kung Fu Panda(PG)
  08/03/2010 The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
  08/10/2010 Surprise Mystery Title
  




• 04: Fireworks & Day Long Celebrations @PIER39
  Where: PIER39 area, San Francisco
  When: July 04
  Time: 3 PM to 10:00 PM
  Cost: FREE Entry (BUT you have to register before-hand)
  Day-long July 4th Celebrations:
  3 - 5 PM: Soft Rock
  6 - 9:30 PM: Fav 80's hits
  9:30 PM: Fireworks Display in the Sky
  Throughout the Day: Street Performers on Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water Stage
  




• 03: Home Depot FREE Kids Workshop - Periscope
  Where: Participating Home Depot Stores
  When: July 03
  Time: 9 AM to 12 noon
  Cost: FREE
  Designed for children aged 5 to 12, these FREE workshops offer interesting activities for kids to build themselves - in July on this date, kids make a Periscope.
  




• 01 - Aug 10: FREE movies at Regal Cinemas
  Where: Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX, 5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin ,CA 94568 [925-560-0900]
  When: July 01 - Aug 10 [Every Tue & Wed mornings]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: Free
  http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA
  Hurry in the morning to get a spot ahead in the long lines - as the seating is on first come first served basis.
  SCHEDULE
  07/01/2010 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
  07/06/2010-07/08/2010 Tale of Despereaux (G) / Planet 51 (PG)
  07/13/2010-07/15/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G) / Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
  07/20/2010-07/22/2010 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G) / Aliens In The Attic (PG)
  07/27/2010-07/29/2010 March Of The Penguins (G) / Where The Wild Things Are (PG)
  08/03/2010-08/05/2010 ARCTIC TALE (G) / Kung Fu Panda (PG)
  08/10/2010-08/12/2010 Clifford's Big Movie (G) / The Spy Next Door (PG)
  




• 01 - 05: Marin County Fair
  Where: 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903
  When: June 01 to July 05
  Time: 11 AM to 11 PM daily
  Cost: Adults ($15) / Children 4 - 12 ($13)/ Seniors 65 & over ($13)/ 3 & under(FREE)
  On July 1 - Kids 12 & under are FREE.
  http://www.marinfair.org/2010
  Concerts, entertainment, 28 free carnival rides, daily fireworks and exhibits.
  Specials as per me:
  Barnyard acitivities / pets.
  Daily fireworks at 9:30 PM
  3-D World Tour
  Kenya Safari Acrobats
  Film Festival
  




• 01: Free Kids Dance & Music Workshops
  Where: Stern Grove, 19th Ave & Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
  When: June 29 to July 01
  Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
  Cost: FREE Entry (BUT you have to register before-hand)
  http://www.sterngrove.org/kidsday.html
  Presto! Interactive Opera Kids Day with Kristen Jones and Jennifer Ashworth
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 September

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2010

September

(Our Marriage Anniversary - My Brother's & my Best Friend's Birthday)

• 25: Free National Parks Entrance:
  Where: Participating National Parks [http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm]
  When: Sep 25
  Time: No Information.
  Cost: No Information.
  Free entrance to the US national parks is being provided by the participating national parks on this date - make best use of it.
  




• 12: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Sep 12
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in September, the date is 12 (I guess :-).
  




• 04: Home Depot FREE Kids Workshop - Base-Ball Display
  
  Where: Participating Home Depot Stores
  When: Sep 04
  Time: 9 AM to 12 noon
  Cost: FREE
  Designed for children aged 5 to 12, these FREE workshops offer interesting activities for kids to build themselves - in August on this date, kids make a Base-Ball Display.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 June

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2010

June

(Summer is here....lots of activity time....)

• 29 - Aug 10: FREE movies at Regal Cinemas
  Where: Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX, 5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin ,CA 94568 [925-560-0900]
  When: June 29 - Aug 10 [Every Tue & Wed mornings]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: Free
  http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA
  Hurry in the morning to get a spot ahead in the long lines - as the seating is on first come first served basis.
  SCHEDULE
  06/29/2010-07/01/2010 Doogal (G) / Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
  07/06/2010-07/08/2010 Tale of Despereaux (G) / Planet 51 (PG)
  07/13/2010-07/15/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G) / Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
  07/20/2010-07/22/2010 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G) / Aliens In The Attic (PG)
  07/27/2010-07/29/2010 March Of The Penguins (G) / Where The Wild Things Are (PG)
  08/03/2010-08/05/2010 ARCTIC TALE (G) / Kung Fu Panda (PG)
  08/10/2010-08/12/2010 Clifford's Big Movie (G) / The Spy Next Door (PG)
  




• 27: San Francisco's Annual LSBT Parade:
  Where: San Francisco (starts near Civic Center)
  When: June 27
  Time: 10:30 AM onwards (perhaps couple of hours)
  Cost: FREE
  Annual event - not fully suitable for kids, but some portions are certainly enjoyable by kids in terms of the colorful-ness and variety of dressing - the rest shall be enjoyed by the parents perhaps - the parade starts near the Civic Center around 10:30 AM - beware of some almost minimally dressed ones!!
  




• 26: Happy Hollow Zoo Fundraiser Event - Unlimited Ice Cream
  Where: Happy Hollow Zoo, 1300 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA
  When: June 26
  Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
  Cost: $15 for adults / $50 for a 4-pack tickets.
  Many wild ice cream treats at the 4th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari fundraiser at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose. Ticket includes admission to the Park & Zoo including rides, visits with the zoo animals, family activities in the Children's Meadow and all the ice cream you can eat.
  




• 26: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Monster Truck
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: June 26
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a Monster Truck.
  




• 19 - 20: Pirate Festival - 4th Annual of NorCal
  Where: Vallejo Waterfront, only a few short steps west of the Vallejo Ferry Terminal
  (the Ferry Terminal Address is 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, California)
  When: June 19 - 20
  Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
  Cost: FREE
  http://www.norcalpiratefestival.com
  




• 16 - Aug 18: 50c Movies at Century Capitol 16
  Where: Century Capitol 16, 3680 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA
  Also Century Theatres, GreatMall, Milpitas & in Mountainview and other participating Century Theatres.
  When: June 16 - Aug 18 [Every Wed morning]
  Time: 10:30 AM showings
  Cost: 10 movies for $5 (if purchased in advance) or $1 per movie at box office
  [http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse]
  SCHEDULE
  06/16/2010 Monsters v/s Aliens (PG)
  06/23/2010 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)
  06/30/2010 Tale of Despereaux (PG)
  07/07/2010 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
  07/14/2010 Hotel for Dogs (PG)
  07/21/2010 Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG)
  07/28/2010 Planet 51 (PG)
  08/04/2010 Charlotte's Web (G)
  08/11/2010 Madagascar 2 (PG)
  08/18/2010 Cat in the Hat (PG)
  




• 15 - Aug 10: $1 Movies at AMC [AMC Summer Movie Camp]
  Where: Participating AMC theatres [http://www.amcentertainment.com/uploadedFiles/Programs_and_Offers/Programs/SMC2010ParicipatingTheatres-Website.pdf]
  When: June 15 - Aug 10 [Every Tue morning]
  Time: 10 AM showings
  Cost: $1
  http://www.amcentertainment.com/smc/
  Tickets for every Tuesday will be on sale 1 week before the date of showing.
  SCHEDULE
  06/15/2010 Shrek The Third (PG)
  06/22/2010 Imagine That (PG)
  06/29/2010 Monsters v/s Aliens (PG)
  07/06/2010 Madagascar (PG)
  07/13/2010 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)
  07/20/2010 Hotel for Dogs (PG)
  07/27/2010 Kung Fu Panda(PG)
  08/03/2010 The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
  08/10/2010 Surprise Mystery Title
  




• 13: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: June 13
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in June, the date is 13 (I guess :-).
  




• 12 - 20: San Mateo County Fair
  Where: San Mateo County Fair Grounds, 1346 Saratoga Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
  When: June 12 - 20
  Time: Noon to 10 PM daily (Noon to 11 PM on Fri / Sat)
  Cost: Adults ($10) / Children 6 - 12 ($8)/ Seniors 62 & over ($8)/ 5 & under(FREE)
  On June 14 - Kids 12 & under are FREE.
  https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com
  Concerts, entertainment, Carnival rides, Petting Zoo and Acrobats/Clowns/etc.
  Plus PG&E solar energy projects for kids.
  Your kids are sure to enjoy this - especially the petting zoo with the Llama and the pigs races.
  




• 12: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Picture Frame
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: June 12
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a Picture Frame.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 April

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2010

April

(Finally - the summer is around - and maybe I will visit my parents

• 24: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Bird Feeder
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: Apr 24
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a "Bird Feeder".
  




• 11: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Apr 11
  Time: N/A
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in April, the date is 11 (I guess :-).
  




• 17: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: See-it Grow Planter
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: Apr 17
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a See-it Grow planter - a small pot with one side of transparent glassy plastic sheet.
  




• 10: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Table-top Base-Ball Game
  Where: Participating Lowe's locations
  When: Apr 10
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a table-top Base=Ball game - this is gonna be a big attraction - so better reserve your spot early.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 March

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2010

March

(Eventful Month - My son's Birthday (& mine & my cousin's) -8th: My parent' marriage anniv. -9th: cousin's birthday -10th: Aunt's birthday -12th)

• 27 MARCH: HOLI Celebrations @Stanford
  Venue: Sandhill fields, Stanford University
  Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
  Cost: Kids FREE below 5
  Before 3/20: $14 ($12 student with vallid ID)
  After 3/20: $16 ($14 student with valid ID)
  http://www.ashanet.org/stanford/events/holi2010/index.html
  MUST attend event if you like to have fun.
  Though an indian festival, but enjoyed alike by non-Indians, asians, caucacians, etc.
  Spray water, lots of water, on your friends; smear colored powder on your friends faces; enjoy non-stop music and latest hit songs (I think mainly from Bollywood) and dancing and bhangra.
  There's also a kids corner especially for kids.
  Food available (separate price not included in tickets)
  




• 27 MARCH: Easter / Egg Hunt events
  Multiple Events as detailed below:
  
  
  
  Venue_1: EGG_HUNT: Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: ???
  Easter Egg Hunt @ The Rose Garden Municipal Park: RGNPA Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27 at 10 AM - 11 AM: Meet in the Naglee/Garden corner of the Rose Garden Park, San Jose. Please arrive 10 minutes early!
  
  Venue_2: EGG_HUNT: Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Avenue, San Jose
  Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
  Cost: $5/child
  Spring event with egg hunt, crafts, Easter bunny. Bring your basket! Ages 0-12 and their families, $5/child. For more information, call 408-559-7542.
  
  Venue_3: EASTER_EVENT: Toys'R'Us
  Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
  Cost: ???
  Toys R Us 3D Easter Adventure Event: Fun Activities, Free Gifts & More.
  Check with your local Toys'R'Us store to check if they are participating in this event
  
  Venue_4: EASTER_EVENT: Disney Store
  Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
  Cost: Free
  Easter themed events for kids 3 & up: Coloring fun, bunny masks and much more.
  Check with your local Disney store to check if they are participating in this event
  
  One more coming the week after on Apr 3:
  Venue_5: Central Park, Santa Clara
  Time: 10 AM - ???
  Cost: ???
  Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Apr 3, rain or shine. Parking is limited. Pre-hunt activities will start at 9 am. For a nominal fee participate in carnival games, face painting and get photographs with the Easter Bunny.
  




• 27 MARCH: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Kaleidoscope
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a Kaleidoscope.
  




• 23 MARCH: Free Pastry @Starbucks with purchase
  Venue: Participating Starbucks locations
  Time: opening - 10:30 AM
  Cost: Free with purchase of any handcrafted, brewed or iced beverage
  Get coupon at: http://assets.starbucks.com/assets/1ac43f0b737a4b778Ba9c80ee14715ec.jpg
  HURRY, only till supplies last - I think.
  




• 14: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Mar 14
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in February, the date is Mar 14 (I guess :-).
  




• 13 MARCH: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Table-top basketball game
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a Table Top basket ball game.
  




• 06 MARCH: HOLI Indian Festival of Colors
  Venue: Milpitas Hindu Temple
  Time: Check website
  Cost: I think this is free - only pay for food purchased
  Holi is one of the best Indian Festivals enjoyed by almost all religions and Americans, Asians, everyone alike in US. This year this festival falls on Feb 27 and will be celebrated in Milpitas Hindu Temple on Mar 06.
  http://www.bayvp.org
  The festival is celebrated by applying herbal natural colored powder to other people's faces, and clothes (kind of greeting on this festival). Later everyone enjoys dancing to the latest indian song numbers of the beats of the traditional indian drum music.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 February

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2010

February

(My friend Ravi will again miss his B'day this year - Feb'29 born

• 27 FEBRUARY: Chinese New Year Parade
  Venue: San Francisco (Union Square)
  Time: after 5 PM
  Cost: Free
  As per my information, the Chinese New Year parade (chinese new year was couple of weeks back - but the traditional annual parade is held couple of weeks after the new year annually) will be held in San Francisco on Feb 27 and will be starting after 5 PM or so. I usually go with my family to the Union Square to watch the many different colorful floats, dancers, exhibits that are show-cased on this day as part of the parade: This is one of the must see annual events of San Francisco - I would say.
  




• 27 FEBRUARY: HOLI Indian Festival of Colors
  Venue: Sunnyvale Hindu Temple
  Time: 11 AM - 2:30 PM
  Cost: $7 per person (children under 5 are free)
  Holi is one of the best Indian Festivals enjoyed by almost all religions and Americans, Asians, everyone alike in US. This year this festival fall this Saturday on Feb 27 and will be celebrated in Sunyvale Hindu Temple as per the following agenda (as per the information I received):
  11 am - 1:30 pm: Colors
  1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Lunch
  The festival is celebrated by applying herbal natural colored powder to other people's faces, and clothes (kind of greeting on this festival). Later everyone enjoys dancing to the latest indian song numbers of the beats of the traditional indian drum music. Its all gonna be happenning on the Feb 27 at the above avenue.
  If you can't make it to this event - you will have perhaps two more chances to celebrate it in March (check my posts for upcoming events in March for further details on this).
  




• 27 FEBRUARY: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: LoweBot
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  HURRY, register for this, as I believe this is going to be a big hit - lots of people are going to register for this - so register early enough to save yourself a spot.
  On this date, kids make a LOWE BOT.
  




• 14: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Feb 14
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in February, the date is Feb 14 (I guess :-).
  




• 13 FEBRUARY: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Jewellery Organizer
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make a Jewellery Organizer.
  

Upcoming Activities/Events - 2010 January

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2010

January

(My Wife's B-Day, Our Engagement Anniv., Indian Republic Day)

• 23: FREE: Sprout's Let's Grow: Lend a Helping Hand DVD (R&G) GIVEAWAY
  Venue: Online Contest
  Time: Before Jan 30
  Cost: N/A
  This DVD supposedly introduces your preschooler to five Preschooler favorites- Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angelina the Ballerina and teaches your Preschooler the different ways he/she can be a helper....
  Enter this giveaway at
  http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2010/01/sprouts-lets-grow-lend-helping-hand-dvd.html#comment-form
  




• 23: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Tic-Tac-Toe Game
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free)
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make Tic-Tac-Toe Game.
  




• 15-19: Restaurant.com $25 coupons for ONLY $2
  Venue: Online
  Time: ends on Jan 19
  Cost: Depends on how many coupons you buy
  Restaurant.com is having their big coupon sale again from Jan 15 to Jan 19. $25 restaurant coupons are available for only $2 (other restrictions/conditions apply). Checkout the web-site for further details - "INDULGE".
  




• 10: FREE - Tech Museum Entrance:
  Where: Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose
  When: Jan 10
  Cost: FREE.
  Second Sunday of Every Month - free entrance for all ages - in January, the date is Jan 10 (I guess :-).
  




• 09: Miss Santa Clara Pageant
  Venue: Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara
  Time: Teen Competition @ 2 PM / Miss Competition @ 7 PM
  Cost: $16 per person
  Miss Santa Clara and Santa Clara's Outstanding Teen Competitions are around the corner. For further information checkout: www.misssantaclara.org
  




• 09: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Coin Bank
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Free)
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make a Coin Bank.