Lemos Farms, Half Moon Bay

As promised we hit the 92 early this morning after soccer practice to beat the traffic to HMB. I don't know if it's because this was the first pumpkin patch we ever took my son to but it's definitely become the sentimental favorite. There's definitely enough fun for a full day but what toddler and matching parent last ALL day? :)

Lemos Farms

Last year at around 13 months my son enjoyed:
*trying to "climb" on pumpkins
*train ride w/ parents
*music from the live band
*pumpkin pie

This year at 2 years:
my son enjoys all this place has to offer - his favorites include:
*the pony ride (who knew that he'd allow a stranger "cowboy" lift him on? No parents allowed inside the ring!)
*the hay ride (much longer than the train ride)
*the train ride (despite the very scary skulls/mummies etc...I think the live chickens make up for that)
*train and pumpkin bounce houses
*bikes to play with
*live music to shake his booty

Bring your cash or checkbook - no cards accepted here. I highly recommend that if you have a 2+ year old do the day passes so you don't have to worry about tickets and "budgeting activities". $15 child / $5 adult all day - yes kids are more $$$ :) And - if you fall in love with the place you can host your child's next birthday here - either a train or pony party for a whoppin' $275.

Smithsonian Museum Day

Been itching to get out to your local museum? Smithsonian has a free museum day today and your local museum just might be on their list! Some of the major attractions are already sold out and/or may have long waits but plenty of smaller museums will be easy to manuever with the kids.



Check it out for your free ticket!
*Includes museums nationwide!

Kidaroo Music Festival

Saturday 9.25.2010
11-5
Music festival all day for kids!
Red Tricycle is giving away a 4 pack of tickets - check them out!
General Admission $20
Family 4 pack $60

Fiestas Patrias ~ Redwood City ~ Photos (2010)

We feel so blessed to live in the bay area where so many cultural events are free to the public! I have never seen the courthouse square so packed!




Sonora Santanera
El Mariachi Tapatio (San Jose)

This Weekend! 9/18-9/19

9/18 Redwood City 6:00 ~ Free!
A cultural performance series presentation - Vagabond Opera, a bohemian cabaret. They've been very popular so show up and find a seat early!



TONS of Moon Festivals Going on this weekend - Check out SF, SJ & PA!

SF - Saturday & Sunday 11-6
Chinatown - You are strongly encouraged to use BART or MUNI

SJ - Saturday only
Plaza de Cesar Chavez

PA - Saturday only 4-7:30 pm Free for PAMP members, $5 non-members
Mitchell Park, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

SF: Family Kite Day - Saturday & Sunday 11-6

PV: Horse Party - Sunday only Noon-4
Glen Oaks Equestrian Center

RWC: Come Play at Mezes! KaBoom National Park Play Day! Free! Sunday 1-4
Warren Street and Standish Street
Not your neighborhood? Check KaBoom's website for a play day near you!

This Weekend - New Feature!

The Dreaded Question:

What should we do this weekend? It gets even more complicated when you have a child (or children!) Check in with us for our new weekly feature "This Weekend"!