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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=3028-30: 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.html16 & 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.htm16: 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 Angelsupto 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.
