Family-friendly Weekend Events for January 4, 5 & 6
Friday, January 4
Bring in the kids for Confetti Arts Week at the Habitot Children’s Museum in Berkeley. Enjoy storytelling about ringing in the new year on Friday and Saturday, and scoop up the leftover confetti from New Year's Eve celebrations to create polka-dot collages in the Art Studio. Play with streamers in the Wind Tunnel and watch confetti fly around you. They are located at 2065 Kittredge Street in Berkeley. For more info go to www.habitot.org.
Saturday, January 5
This is the last weekend to see Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, so come and board the Birdwell Island Ferry and discover Clifford’s world. The exhibit last day is Sunday, January 6, so don’t miss it. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is located at East Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road in Sausalito (415) 339-3900. For more info, go to www.badm.org.
Bring the kids to a Sing and Dance with Bonnie Lockhart at the Tiburon-Belvedere Library on Saturday at 11 am. This local musician will encourage kids to sing and dance in this free music program. For ages 0-5. Located in the Founders Room. For more info, go to www.bonnielockhart.com.
The Children's Theatre Association presents the classic fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk each Saturday (through February 16) at 10:30 am and 1 pm at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The performance features humor, songs, delightful costumes, dance routines, and audience participation. For ages 4-9. Museum members $10; Non-members $12. For more information, call (415) 248-2677 www.ctasf.com.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum presents Ballet Lisanga. As part of the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s annual ethnic performance series, World On Stage, Ballet Lisanga presents the African tradition of storytelling. Daily life and culture are interpreted through spirited Congolese and West African dance and music. For ages 3-13. Performance begins at 11:00 am. Members $7.50, general $9.50. For info, call (415) 339-3900 or www.baykidsmuseum.org.
Children’s Story Time and Family Walk takes place on Sunday at 10:30 am at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Story time is at 10:30 am and the walk takes place at 11 am. For more info and directions, go to www.sfbotanicalgarden.org.
Sunday, January 6
The California Academy of Sciences' temporary facility on Howard Street closes permanently at 5 pm on Sunday. Families are invited to festivities that include lectures, slideshows, and arts-and-crafts. Check the website for more details. The new Academy opens in Golden Gate Park in October, 2008. The temporary location is at 875 Howard Street in San Francisco. Programs are free with paid admission. (415) 321-8000 or www.calacademy.org.
