Monday, May 23, 2011

Movies on the Plaza- Tracy

The warm weather will be here soon and that means it is time for movies outside! The city of Tracy is hosting three movie nights this year. Event begins at 6:30pm. Movie begins at sunset. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome, no pets.

June 10th- "Cats and Dogs, The Revenge of Kitty Galore"http://captaincritic.blogspot.com/2010/07/review-cats-dogs-revenge-of-kitty.html

July 15th- "Karate Kid"

August 5- "Toy Story 3"

School is almost out, here are some things to check out!

Just a reminder that the Lorikeets are back at Mickey Grove! http://www.mgzoo.com/lorikeet%202011.pdf

Blueberry picking starts today at Jessop farm! Great activity for kids of all ages! http://jessopfarms.com/U_Pick.htm

Have you been wanting to take your young one to the movies but worried about price or them disturbing others? Well Summer time means movie theaters often open up special times for your young ones to enjoy a special show. Search here to find a theater near you that offers this special opportunity. http://www.regmovies.com/s
ummermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=95207


Thursday, May 12, 2011

Fun stuff this weekend!

Lot's of fun things going on this weekend !


Children and Youth Day at Pixie Woods

Location: Pixie Woods in Louis Park
Shimizu Drive and Occidental Avenue MAP
Date: 5/14/11
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Prices: Free!
Ticket Info: For more information
call 209-461-2602.
Web site

Children and Youth Day is a free event held at Pixie Woods. Celebrating our 22nd year, children and families are invited to explore fun, hands-on opportunities provided by community agencies and businesses from throughout San Joaquin Valley. Live entertainment and a special reading of "Going on a Bear Hunt" by a local dignitary. Sponsored by the Family Resource and Referral Center and the City of Stockton, Community Services Department. Free Admission!

May 14th Music Concert for kids, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Featuring the Afternaps & The Little Bits with the Bad Goods
Admission $5, Kids 12 and under are free.
Plea for Peace Center
630 E. Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA

Saturday, May 14 - TRACY Farmers Market

Live music in the market by Midnight Breeze Agricultural producers and other vendors will sell fresh produce, bakery treats, local olive oil, honey and cheese, and more. The SATURDAY market will run through November 19.
Where: 10th Street between Central and B Street
When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: FAMILY
How:

Cost: FREE
For more info: INFO: 800-949-3276 or www.pcfma.com


Saturday, May 14 - Día de los Niños at the library

The library will celebrate children with crafts, a puppet show and books for kids to take home, sponsored by Target.
Where: Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave.
When: 2:30 PM
Who: Children
How:
Cost: FREE - SPONSORED BY TARGET
For more info: 937-8221

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Elmo and Friends are coming to Stockton!

SESAME STREET LIVE: "ELMO'S HEALTHY HEROES"

May 31-June 1, Stockton

When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy, and hygiene—all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. $12-$60. May 31 show at 7 p.m. June 1 shows at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Stockton Arena, 248 West Fremont Street, Stockton, (209) 373-1400, www.stocktonarena.com

May Events for your Family

May 4th Free Admission (First Wednesday of each month) to the Bay Area Discovery Museum http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/ I know this is a drive but I promise you it is worth the trip! Especially with all this beautiful weather, a trip to the Bay Area this week would be great! There are some great things for kids to do outside.

Third Annual Mother's Day Fair

WHEN:MAY 7, 2011
10:00 AM TO 02:00 PM
WHERE:Premier Community Credit Union - Benjamin Holt Service Center
PHONE:(209) 235-1100
ADDRESS:3255 W. Benjamin Holt Drive
Stockton, CA 95219
URL:http://www.premierccu.org/
AGES:NONE
COST:FREE

DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Fair and give your mother a gift she is sure to love! Enjoy free family pictures, food, drinks, goodie bags, vendor booths, a bounce house, games and much more! This event is free and open to the public so come join us!

May 14th Music Concert for kids, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Featuring the Afternaps & The Little Bits with the Bad Goods
Admission $5, Kids 12 and under are free.
Plea for Peace Center
630 E. Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA

Children & Youth Day

Saturday, May 14

Craft activities, Entertainment, and Information for Children & Youth at Pixie Woods at Louis Park in Stockton.
Where: Pixie Woods at Louis Park in Stockton
When: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 10:30am special reading
Who: Sponsored by Family Resource & referral Center
How: Featuring a special reading of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by a very special dignitary at 10:30am in the Toadstool Theater
Cost: FREE! Regular fees apply to the train, boat & merry go round rides.
For more info: Call 1-800-526-1555

Blueberry Picking Season starts May 23rd at Jessop Farms in Ripon http://jessopfarms.com/

For older kids

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: QUIDAM

May 11-15, Sacramento

A young girl who thinks she's already seen all that life has to offer gets so angry that she shatters her world and enters a new universe called Quidam. She is then joined by new characters who take her on an adventure that is both terrifying and marvelous. $37-$101. Showtimes vary. Power Balance Pavilion (formerly the Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, (916) 928-690

TASTE OF SAN JOAQUIN AND WAY OUT WEST BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

May 21, Stockton

The area's best restaurants share tastes of their local fare with guests, as they enjoy a full lineup of live rock and blues entertainment, kid-friendly activities, a motorcycle display, and a great selection of beer, microbrews, and local wines. The BBQ Championship also features over forty teams who will offer tastes of their award-winning dishes fresh off the grill for only $1 each. $3 admission, kids free. 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Weber Point, 221 North Center St., Stockton, (209) 464-5246, www.tasteofsanjoaquin.com www.tasteofsanjoaquin.com

GLEE LIVE! IN CONCERT!

May 22, Sacramento

This gathering of "gleeks" features 13 cast members from the popular TV show Glee as they perform some of their most beloved musical numbers live, including hits like "Toxic," "My Life Would Suck Without You," and of course, "Don't Stop Believing." $52-$92. 7:30 p.m. Power Balance Pavilion (formerly the Arco Arena), One Sports Parkway, Sacramento, (916) 928-6900, www.powerbalancepavilion.com www.powerbalancepavilion.com

THE NEW CHILDREN'S BALLET THEATER

May 26-27, Tracy

Watch San Joaquin's budding ballet stars as they reinterpret three award-winning children's books on stage through the art of dance. The stories include beloved classics like "The Jewel Heart," "Lon Popo: A Red Riding Hood Story from China," and "There's a Nightmare in my Closet." Free. 6:30 p.m. Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., Tracy, (209) 831-6TKT, www.atthegrand.org, www.balletsanjoaquin.com