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In this segment, The Raj Report takes you behind the scenes at Coldstone Creamery. Learn how ice cream is made and the tasty perks of being a Coldstone employee.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 – Free, Family Friendly Concert in the Museum’s Park
Get ready for some fun-filled entertainment for the entire family this Saturday, November 19, 2011! Hosted by the San Diego New Children’s Museum, this free and family friendly event, dubbed “The Platt Party” features the entertaining antics of the Platt Brothers. If you got a glimpse of The Platt Brothers and their energizing performance at the Museum’s Block Party, then you know why this group has been invited back for a full-scale celebration. Kids and families can also rock out with a live DJ and get their faces painted for free during this event.
About the Platt Brothers: The Platt Brothers are real-life brothers whose comedic dance and acrobatics have taken them from local San Diego stages to tours across the US, and internationally broadcast performances with Cirque du Soleil, America’s Got Talent, and the Chabad Telethon. Their spirited performances and workshops stress the importance of imagination, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles.
The San Diego New Children’s Museum’s Platt Party free children’s concert takes place on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 12:00 pm (noon) to 4:00 pm in the Park across from the San Diego New Children’s Museum (located at 200 West Island Avenue) in Downtown San Diego and is easily accessible from the MTS Convention Center Trolley stop, Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter. This is a free, family friendly event.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 – Street Fair Includes Shopping and Entertainment
Every November for two decades, the Downtown Encinitas Main Street Association has played host to a premier Street Fair – The Fall Festival. This free, family friendly Festival, previously known as the Poinsettia Festival, is a ready-made bazaar for holiday shoppers and weekend fun seekers. This year, on Sunday, November 20, 2011 fair-goers will enjoy a day where coastal breezes meet people gathering to shop, eat, be entertained and enjoy the community’s Historical district. The Festival will feature over 450 vendor booths showcasing various arts, crafts, gifts, food and more. The 200 shops and 40 restaurants and eateries along the Coast Highway from D to J Streets will be open and ready for business. Live music will be playing at two venues: The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage (located at The Lumberyard) and the Community Stage (close to F Street). Both stages will feature the best in local entertainment.
Entertainment Line Up:
Lumberyard Courtyard Stage -
11:00 am to 1:00 pm – Peter Sprague
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind
Community Stage -
11:00 am to 11:30 am – YMCA Performing Troupe
11:30 am to 12:00 pm – Georgia Schmid Belly Dancing
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – School of Rock (2 performances)
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm – Dance Connection
1:30pm to 2:00 pm – Ke Hulili O Kailani
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm California Music Studios (2 performances)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Encinitas School of Music (2 performances)
3:30pm-4pm Encinitas School of Music
Free Parking at the Encinitas Fall Festival:
The Coast Highway 101 will be closed from D Street to J Street starting at 6:00 am, however many parking facilities will be available for the event within a short walking distance: Moonlight Beach Parking Lot; City Hall Parking Lot on Vulcan Avenue; NCTD Coaster Station Lots at D or E Streets and Vulcan Avenue. There is also free parking now available at Lot B on the corner of E Street and Vulcan Avenue.
Special Event – Test Drive a Mitsubishi i Electric Car:
Mitsubishi Motors North America announced that the all new 100% electric 2012 Mitsubishi i is embarking on a tour of the Pacific Northwest and California. The Encinitas Fall Festival has been chosen as one of the stops! While you’re at the Fall Festival, be sure to stop by the “Mitsubishi i 100% Electric Experience” tour to experience and test drive the Mitsubishi i and learn about the vehicle from an on-site team of Mitsubishi i experts.
The 2011 Encinitas Fall Festival takes place on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm along the Coast Highway from D to J Streets in Downtown Encinitas. This is a free, family friendly event.
November 17–20, 2011 (2-5pm) – Buy One Starbucks Holiday Drink, Get One Free
Kick off the holiday season with a special buy one get one free drink at Starbucks Coffee Company. Head over to Starbucks this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (November 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2011) from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, buy one Holiday Drink, and get a second one for free!
With so many delicious holiday drinks to choose from – Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog Latte – you may be tempted to keep the free Starbucks drink for yourself! (Don’t worry, we won’t tell!)
The Starbucks Buy One Get One Free Offer runs from November 17 to 20, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at participating Starbucks locations. The free drink must be of equal or lesser value to the one purchased.
November 11-13, 2011 – Grab Your Girlfriends and Get Your Groove On at the Head to Toe Women’s Expo!
The Head to Toe Women’s Expo returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds this month, giving mothers, daughters and girlfriends a chance to run wild during a weekend of inspiration, education and entertainment.
The fun begins with exhibits featuring all the luxuries that gals love: apparel, jewelry, handbags, makeup and skin-care products, spa services, health and fitness products, gourmet foods, designer items and services for the home. Add to the mix a fashion show, complimentary wine tasting, a 5K Run/Walk and a chance to win prizes each day, and you’ve got yourself an event to remember!
Pamper yourself with makeovers and facials in Body and Soul City; pound the pavement on Wall Street; hit the Fashion Metropolis and Glitter Sector for some bling; stroll along the Philanthropic Promenade; indulge you taste buds with some gourmet eats in the Culinary Capital; and, get the scoop on what to expect now that you’re expecting at the Baby Bump & Beyond section!
Highlights of this year’s Head to Toe Women’s Expo include:
Girls on the Go 5k Run/Walk(Saturday only) – Scenic and flat course begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds continues along the San Dieguito Boardwalk & Lagoon Trail. Lively post race party inside the Expo. Feather boa and tiara stops! Grab your girlfriend brigade and register early on www.active.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the San Diego County Office of Education Everyone a Reader Volunteer Program.
Cooking and Book Signing by the Pros – The Culinary Stage features San Diego’s finest chefs, including Chef Teiji from the Fish Market Sushi Bar. Chef Teiji will demonstrate how you can get started making Sushi at home. And back by popular demand, Chef Bernard of The Marine Room and The Shores returns to create an original, flavorful selection from the “Flying Pans” cookbook, which he co-authored with Chef Ron Oliver, also of La Jolla’s prestigious Marine Room.
Know Your Health Score – Scripps Health will bring a mobile unit with a variety of health screenings that include blood pressure, body mass index, body fat, and diabetes. On Friday, learn more about the potential patient benefits of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and how it provides surgeons with enhanced dexterity, precision and control through patented instruments with a much greater range of motion than the human hand and wrist. Health professionals speak each day on women’s health concerns.
Ralph’s to the Rescue! – Samples and inspiration to create bountiful holiday desserts; bakery and deli items that take the stress out of holiday entertaining.
Free Baby Shower(Daily) – 40 expectant moms will be treated to a baby shower hosted by Scripps Health. Pre-Registration required; check website for details.
Fashion Show & Cocktails – Models take to the catwalk on Saturday for the Head to Toe Fashion Show wearing apparel available at the Expo. Attendees can enjoy complimentary cocktail sample of Dirty Blonde Cocktail.
Free Nail Pampering(Saturday & Sunday only) – Attendees can treat their metacarpal end-caps to a free nail-color overhaul at the Expo’s Luscious Nail Lounge, compliments of Marinello Beauty School.
Inspiration, Education & Entertainment Seminars – Check website for dates, times and schedule of Speakers.The Head to Toe Women’s Expo takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA, 92014 on Friday, November 11, 2011, Saturday, November 12, 2011 and Sunday, November 13, 2011. The Expo will be open to the public as follows: Friday from 12:00 pm (noon) to 7:00 pm; Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets to the Expo are available at the door and are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. A discount coupon for $2.00 off is available from the Expo’s website.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 – Catch a Midnight Show of Breaking Dawn – Part 1
The Twilight Saga returns to the big screen with Part 1 of Breaking Dawn, the final book in this hugely popular series. At last, Bella and Edward are getting married. When Jacob finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified – for Edward’s passion could accidentally kill her. Bella does indeed survive her honeymoon, but a new complication arises when she discovers that she’s pregnant – and the child is growing at an alarming rate. The pregnancy sets the wolves against Bella and Edward, but Jacob vows to protect his friend. This film is rated PG-13 and opens in theaters across the county on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Want to be one of the first to see The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1? Select theaters in San Diego will be featuring a special midnight showing of Breaking Dawn –Part 1 on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (the show starts at 12:01 am, which is technically November 18, 2011).
Here is a list of San Diego area theaters screening The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 for a special midnight showing:
Bonsall: UltraStar River Village Cinemas
Carmel Mountain: Carmel Mountain Theaters
Chula Vista: AMC Otay Ranch 12, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16
El Cajon: Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15, Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX
Fashion Valley: AMC Fashion Valley 18
La Jolla: AMC La Jolla Village 12
La Mesa: Grossmont Center 10
Mira Mesa: Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & IMAX
Mission Valley: AMC Mission Valley 20
National City: AMC Plaza Bonita 14
Oceanside: Regal Oceanside Stadium 16
San Diego: AMC Palm Promenade 24, Town Square Stadium, UA Horton Plaza 14 (Gaslamp)
San Marcos: Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18
Don’t miss out, tickets are selling out fast! Click on the link below to order your advance tickets to the midnight show of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1today!
Editor’s Note:Catch a special screening of the Twilight Saga on the big screen Tuesdays in November. We’ve got the scoop on the Twilight Saga Tuesdays.
Celebrate the upcoming release of the most anticipated movie event of the year, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, by watching the first three Twilight Saga films on the big screen! This November, experience the magic and romance that have captivated audiences worldwide all over again, as all three Twilight Saga movies come to the big screen for a 3-night only theatrical event:
Twilight on Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Twilight Saga: New Moon on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Twilight Saga Tuesdays will begin with exclusive introductions from the cast members, compelling interviews with the stars answering the questions that Twilight Saga aficionados have always wanted answered and amazing clips from the many fan fests over the years. This special behind-the-scenes content will be immediately followed by the Twilight Saga films.
The Twilight Saga Tuesdays will be playing at the following San Diego area theaters:
October 2011 to May 2012 – Live, Kid Friendly Theater; All Seats $3.00 Each
Introduce your students to live theater through a series of weekday matinee performances at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Each show is connected to a variety of curriculum areas such as history, literature, science, music, and dance, making this monthly event ideal for all eager students and educators. A standards-based Educators’ Guide is provided at no charge and includes pre and post show activities, historical content and other resources to explore with your students.
All seats at each performance are $3.00 each. Advance reservation with payment is required. To reserve your tickets, call the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Ticket Office at 800.988.4253. The Ticket Office is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sundays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Refunds will be given up to two weeks before the performance upon receipt of a written request minus a $20 processing fee. Please be sure to give the ticket representative your email address to receive the Educators’ Guide and any performance notifications.
The following performances are scheduled for the 2011-2012 Season:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011at 9:30 am & 11:30 am:
Science Magic! – Use the scientific method to explore secrets of magic that are based in science, while discovering that science is truly magical. Edutainment Arts presents an interactive and hilarious look into these mysteries for students in Grades K-8.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am:
TAIKOPROJECT – Back again this year by popular demand! Discover the power of Taiko as this energetic ensemble weaves traditional and contemporary sounds, taking drumming to a whole new level. These dedicated musicians educate students and have fun advancing this unique art form. This show is geared toward students in Grades 3-12.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am:
The Elves and the Shoemaker – Laugh and cheer when two merry elves arrive at a small village in the Black Forest to discover a poor shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. Their cleverness saves the shoemaker from a bleak and unhappy holiday in this California Theater Center classic! Recommended for Grades Pre K-5.
Thursday, January 19, 2011at 9:30 am & 11:30 am:
John & Juan: A History of the GoldenState – Natives and immigrants discover their common heritage in this educational romp through 500 years of California history. John and Juan will lead students in Grades K-8 on this unforgettable journey. Program is especially geared for the 4th Grade California History curriculum.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am
JazzReach! – 9:30 am: Hangin’ with the Giants is a fun, high-energy, interactive program designed to promote the inclusiveness and accessibility of jazz while highlighting the music of jazz greats, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. Recommended for students in Grades K-4.
JazzReach! – 11:30 am: Big Drum/Small World is an immersive, globally themed, multi-media program featuring performances of jazz composers from West Africa, Israel, Cuba, Puerto Rico, India, and the United States. The program features video interludes that help promote the value of creative collaboration, a way to explore our differences, share ideas, and discover common ground. Recommended for students in Grades 3-6.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am
The Green One: A Witch Misunderstood – Come journey with us alongside Dorothy, the famous trio of tin, straw and fur, and other characters from Wicked and the Wizard of Oz! Told through the eyes of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, this musical takes a closer look at perceptions, good versus evil, power, and free will. Produced by Canyon Crest Academy and recommended for Grades 4-12.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Mainly Mozart Live! – Learn the history of this great composer through this interactive performance. Students will journey through the dramatic life and times of Mozart featuring scenery and costuming of the period. A live educational music ensemble closes the program with beautifully played music that will bridge the connection between the audience and the composer! Recommended for Grades K-5.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012at 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Refuge in the Arts: Hip Hop from the Heart of Eveoke – This exciting and interactive hip-hop and spoken word performance not only explores ways to connect students to social issues but offers tools to navigate and transform them! Refuge in the Arts will spark the imagination with exciting choreography that connects hip-hop and other modern and traditional dance forms. The 9:30 am performance is recommended for Grades 2-5; the 11:30 am performance is recommended for Grades 6-12.
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA. The Weekday Matinees for Youth initiative is part of the Center’s Education mandate. All performances are kid friendly and open to the public. Tickets are $3.00 per seat and must be reserved in advance. Homeschool groups and school groups are welcome.
October 29, 2011 – Halloween Entertainment at Legoland for One Low Price
Put on your best costume and get over to Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights at Legoland California. It’s a one-of-a-kind party this Saturday night (October 29, 2011) from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Legoland California.
The biggest kids’ Halloween celebration in San Diego features a “brick-tacular” line up of fun including the world’s largest Lego jack-o-lantern (which is more than 7 feet wide, is made of 22,000 Duplo bricks and weighs 850 pounds!), the interactive show Mail Order Monsters, trick-or-treating on the Brick-or-Treat Trails, costume contests, a dance party, incredible entertainment and new this year – fireworks! And Sea Life Carlsbad Aquarium gets into the spirit with its own Brick-or-Treat Trail Bonus station.
Best of all, Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is free with a paid one-day admission or with your Membership Plus Pass. Guests can also pre-purchase Brick-or-Treat tickets online which include admission to Sea Life Aquarium for $55.00 and receive a free second-day ticket valid through December 25, 2011. Can’t spend the entire day at Legoland? Not a problem! With a Party Nights Hopper ticket, you can visit Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium on October 29, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the special online only price of $25.00 per ticket!
Highlights of the monstrously fun 2011 Brick-or-Treat Party Nights include:
Brick or Treat Party Trail – take a walk along the Trail and get ready for candy, healthy snacks and a few surprises along the way!
Costume Contest - Be sure to come dressed in costume. Prizes will be given for the Best Star Wars, Most Lego-themed and Most Creative costume. Winners in each category will receive a 4 pack of Legoland California Resort Membership Passes and a gift basket. Second and Third place runners up in each category will receive Legoland California tickets and Lego toy product.
Boo Crew – The BOO Crew is back! Hubble Bubble and Zany Zelda host their super fly dance party with special guests the BoogieMonSTARS. Visit Brickzini the Magnificent for a fantastic fortune, and don’t miss favorite characters including Count Brickula, Jester Funny Bones and Zac the Zombie who will boogie through Castle Hill with jugglers, unicyclists, stilt walkers and more. Kids 12 and under should look for wandering werewolf Howlin’ Howie so they can exercise a little lungpower to receive a “Howler of the Hour” participation ribbon.
Special Activities - The Lego pumpkin activity gets the creativity flowing with the building of your own uniquely designed pumpkin from an assortment of orange, yellow and green Lego Bricks. If you have a funny bone, then head to the Lego Candy Corn Scavenger Hunt at Haunted Hideaways – make your best guess on the number of Lego Candy Corns hidden throughout the Haunted Hideaways for a chance to win return tickets to Legoland and Lego toy product.
Slightly Spooky Shows – Mail Order Monsters returns to the Courtyard Theatre with 12 year old Princess Playright who has ordered up some delightfully scary monsters for Brick-or-Treat. But the mischievous Jester Funny Bones conjures up a spell to make the monsters as sweet as melted candy. Join Howlin’ Howie, Zac the Zombie and Hubble Bubble in this exciting stage show! You’ll be spectacularly spooked by the Spirits-of-Brick-or-Treat light show on the Castle Rooftop; and inspired by new entertainment acts including Anthony the Magic, Dr. Hyde’s percussion cart, Paint in Motion, Tap Dancing Skeletons, and Professor Weasley who will wow you with the wacky and eerie sounding Thereminophone.
Bonus Station at Sea Life Aquarium – Don’t forget to stop by Sea Life Aquarium, which features a bonus Brick-or-Treat station. You’ll find not-too-spooky décor in the Aquarium along with treats and other surprises while learning about the “monsters” of the deep.
Fireworks – What better way to end a Halloween Party than fireworks? The October sky lights up with a display of fireworks to end Brick-or-Treat Party Nights night at 9:00 pm, the perfect finale to a fun Party Night!
The final Legoland Brick-or-Treat Party Nights 2011 celebration takes place on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Admission to the festivities is free with a paid one-day admission or with your Membership Plus Pass. Party Nights Hopper tickets are also available online for the special price of $25.00 (must purchase online for this special rate; not available at the Park). The Party Nights Hopper ticket is valid for admission to Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium on October 29, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Guests can also pre-purchase Brick-or-Treat tickets online which include admission to Sea Life Aquarium for $55.00 and receive a free second-day ticket valid through December 25, 2011. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit the Legoland California website.
October 29, 2011 – Free Child Admission To Select Museums in Balboa Park
Put on your costume and celebrate Halloween in Balboa Park at the 3rd AnnualBalboaPark Halloween Family Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Over a dozen museums are treating families to free admission for children 12 and under during this family friendly event. In addition to free children’s admission with a paid adult, participating museums and cultural attractions will present a spooky array of hands-on activities, crafts, special tours, storytelling, and other free goodies from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Adults also receive discounted admission when they pick up a Stay-for-the-Day Pass, a one-day excursion pass allowing one adult admission to five park museums for a low price of $35.00.
Among the highlights of this year’s park-wide Halloween Family Day is a doggie costume contest at the Spanish Village Art Center, a Great Pumpkin parachute drop at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, a creepy nocturnal Critter Cavern at the Natural History Museum, a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Xochitl at the Mingei Museum and activities that explore local cemeteries and gravestones at the San Diego History Center.
The following exciting activities are scheduled for the 2011 Balboa Park Halloween Family Day:
BalboaParkVisitorsCenter:Free gift to kids in costume who are accompanied by an adult (while supplies last). Enter a drawing to win: Passports to Balboa Park; Old Town Trolley/Seal tickets, Junior Theatre tickets to Annie and Old Globe Family 4-pack to How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
JapaneseFriendshipGarden: An interactive scavenger hunt will teach families about Japanese culture and gardening. Stay for lunch as the Chop Soo-ey food truck, featuring the creations of San Diego’s celebrity chef, Deborah Scott, will be parked in the Garden.
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre: Free puppet making for all kids accompanied by an adult at 11:45 am and 1:45 pm; show ticket not required.
MingeiInternationalMuseum: Take part in a skull-making craft activity with Amalia Menchaca and a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Xochitl at 1:00 pm, in collaboration with the House of Mexico.
ReubenH.FleetScienceCenter: Participate in toddler-themed (ages 5 and under) activities at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm in the Kid City exhibition; discounted IMAX admission all day (regular admission applies to accompanying parents).
San DiegoAir & SpaceMuseum: Make Great Pumpkin parachutes in preparation for the pumpkin drop off of the museum roof at 2:30 pm; enjoy kid-friendly 3-D films. Special admission price of $5.00 to see the Space Exhibition.
San DiegoAutomotiveMuseum: Discover your inner (scary) car designer with ghost car coloring sheets in the Children’s Art Gallery.
San Diego Hall of Champions: Children 12 and under free with paid adult.
San DiegoHistoryCenter: Explore gravestone symbols from San Diego’s historic cemeteries, read epitaphs, and design creative funerary art for the future. Learn the history of various local cemeteries.
San DiegoModelRailroadMuseum: Make haunted train trick-or-treat bags and enjoy a Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house. Treats provided for all children.
San DiegoMuseum of Art: Children 12 and under free with paid adult. The SDMA Sculpture Court Café by Giuseppe will offer a warm apple cider station with candy for the kids, while quantities last.
San DiegoMuseum of Man: Learn about Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, with local artist and expert Mary Lou Valencia! Make a calavera mask and learn about sugar skulls, or make a paper flower to honor friendly spirits! Sample authentic “Bread of the Dead” and hot chocolate. Explore the museum with a spooky tour of our mummy collection, presented in ghostly rhyme!
San DiegoNaturalHistoryMuseum: Grab a flashlight and visit the Critter Cavern to learn about bats and other nocturnal creatures, meet the staff animal expert and join in a costume parade lead by Ms. Frizzle at 2:30 pm! Take part in hands-on activities and create crafts to take home.
San Diego Zoo:Free admission to all children through 11 years of age, regardless of adult ticket purchase as part of Kids Free Days promotion.
SpanishVillage: Doggie Costume Contest beginning at 1:00 pm. Doggie treats for the winners and first place receives a $25.00 SpanishVillage Gift Certificate. Also, free art activities, including trick-or-treat bag decorating, trick-or-treating at the studios, entertainment, art and food booths.
The Old Globe: The Old Globe’s popular class for children, Theatre Tots, will take place at 10:00 am in Hattox Hall at the Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center. Theatre Tots is a Creative Dramatics program for children ages 4, 5 and 6. This ninety-minute session takes children from storybook to performance while they learn how to use their voices, bodies and imaginations to bring a story to life. Spaces are limited so please sign up by emailing: GlobeLearning@TheOldGlobe.org.
TimkenMuseum of Art: Revel in ghostly giggles at a Family Storytelling at 11:00 am that will give ages five and up “just the teeniest bit of shiver.”
UNA International Gift Shop: Pick up a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF box for kids to take along with them as they go trick-or-treating this Halloween. The money they collect will be sent to UNICEF to help children around the world who need clean water, food, school supplies, etc. One free flag per family while supplies last.
Additional Halloween Family Day Booths along the Prado:
Balboa Park Online Collaborative: See the Park’s exciting new technology-related projects, including mobile apps and a forthcoming online library featuring content from 20 Balboa Park cultural institutions.
Marston House: Mask making and coloring. Receive a vintage, c. 1900 style, treat bag full of various goodies, including coupons and candy (while supplies last).
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet: Information on upcoming programs including The Nutcracker.
SDG&E: Learn how to slay energy vampires in your home. Free workbooks for kids with energy-saving tips and information about other SDG&E programs and services.
San DiegoNaturalHistoryMuseum: Hands-on activity; information on upcoming programs.
San Diego Youth Symphony: Performances by student musicians; raffle give-away; musical petting zoo – students will demonstrate and teach visitors how to play an instrument; information on concert season, membership, and community programs.
San Diego Zoo: Pins, decals, magazines and Halloween candy will be handed out to everyone. Zoo animals at the booth.
Halloween Family Day 2011 takes place on Saturday, October 29, 2011 in San Diego’s Balboa Park. This family friendly event is open to the public. Costumes are encouraged.
Get ready for some fun-filled entertainment for the entire family this Saturday, November 19, 2011! Hosted by the San Diego New Children’s Museum, this free and family friendly event, dubbed “The Platt Party” features the entertaining antics of the Platt Brothers. If you got a glimpse of The Platt Brothers and their energizing performance at the Museum’s Block Party, then you know why this group has been invited back for a full-scale celebration. Kids and families can also rock out with a live DJ and get their faces painted for free during this event.
Every November for two decades, the Downtown Encinitas Main Street Association has played host to a premier Street Fair – The Fall Festival. This free, family friendly Festival, previously known as the Poinsettia Festival, is a ready-made bazaar for holiday shoppers and weekend fun seekers. This year, on Sunday, November 20, 2011 fair-goers will enjoy a day where coastal breezes meet people gathering to shop, eat, be entertained and enjoy the community’s Historical district. The Festival will feature over 450 vendor booths showcasing various arts, crafts, gifts, food and more. The 200 shops and 40 restaurants and eateries along the Coast Highway from D to J Streets will be open and ready for business. Live music will be playing at two venues: The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage (located at The Lumberyard) and the Community Stage (close to F Street). Both stages will feature the best in local entertainment.
The Twilight Saga returns to the big screen with Part 1 of Breaking Dawn, the final book in this hugely popular series. At last, Bella and Edward are getting married. When Jacob finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified – for Edward’s passion could accidentally kill her. Bella does indeed survive her honeymoon, but a new complication arises when she discovers that she’s pregnant – and the child is growing at an alarming rate. The pregnancy sets the wolves against Bella and Edward, but Jacob vows to protect his friend. This film is rated PG-13 and opens in theaters across the county on Friday, November 18, 2011.
TAIKOPROJECT – Back again this year by popular demand! Discover the power of Taiko as this energetic ensemble weaves traditional and contemporary sounds, taking drumming to a whole new level. These dedicated musicians educate students and have fun advancing this unique art form. This show is geared toward students in Grades 3-12.
The Green One: A Witch Misunderstood – Come journey with us alongside Dorothy, the famous trio of tin, straw and fur, and other characters from Wicked and the Wizard of Oz! Told through the eyes of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, this musical takes a closer look at perceptions, good versus evil, power, and free will. Produced by Canyon Crest Academy and recommended for Grades 4-12.
Refuge in the Arts: Hip Hop from the Heart of Eveoke – This exciting and interactive hip-hop and spoken word performance not only explores ways to connect students to social issues but offers tools to navigate and transform them! Refuge in the Arts will spark the imagination with exciting choreography that connects hip-hop and other modern and traditional dance forms. The 9:30 am performance is recommended for Grades 2-5; the 11:30 am performance is recommended for Grades 6-12.
Costume Contest - Be sure to come dressed in costume. Prizes will be given for the Best Star Wars, Most Lego-themed and Most Creative costume. Winners in each category will receive a 4 pack of Legoland California Resort Membership Passes and a gift basket. Second and Third place runners up in each category will receive Legoland California tickets and Lego toy product.
Slightly Spooky Shows – Mail Order Monsters returns to the Courtyard Theatre with 12 year old Princess Playright who has ordered up some delightfully scary monsters for Brick-or-Treat. But the mischievous Jester Funny Bones conjures up a spell to make the monsters as sweet as melted candy. Join Howlin’ Howie, Zac the Zombie and Hubble Bubble in this exciting stage show! You’ll be spectacularly spooked by the Spirits-of-Brick-or-Treat light show on the Castle Rooftop; and inspired by new entertainment acts including Anthony the Magic, Dr. Hyde’s percussion cart, Paint in Motion, Tap Dancing Skeletons, and Professor Weasley who will wow you with the wacky and eerie sounding Thereminophone.
Put on your costume and celebrate Halloween in Balboa Park at the 3rd Annual Balboa Park Halloween Family Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Over a dozen museums are treating families to free admission for children 12 and under during this family friendly event. In addition to free children’s admission with a paid adult, participating museums and cultural attractions will present a spooky array of hands-on activities, crafts, special tours, storytelling, and other free goodies from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Adults also receive discounted admission when they pick up a Stay-for-the-Day Pass, a one-day excursion pass allowing one adult admission to five park museums for a low price of $35.00.
