Miss Birdie's Picks 2011
Ages: 3 and up
The Chartreuse Muse is a gallery and art school offering a broad range of art curriculum. Art instruction is available for preschoolers to adult. Material costs are generally covered by tuition fees.
Classes are as follows:
- Mommy & Me class is a monthly class which offers little ones a first taste of art. (PreK-K)
- Art Adventures is a weekly class designed to introduce children to the basic elements of art. (K-8th grade)
- Family Art ...
Ages: 0 and up
The Modesto Certified Farmers Market runs April through December each year. Support local farms, small neighborhood businesses and enjoy starting off the morning with a stroll down the Market's lane! Tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and cheeses are peddled... Morning pastries, fresh bread, local honey and more fill the stalls... It's a foodie's paradise.
Saturday mornings at the Market typically include live musical e...
more»Ages: 3 and up
Gilroy Gardens is a unique horticulture theme park with over 40 rides set among full garden displays and exhibits. Typically open from the first of March through the end of August, with weekend operations September through November, the park also runs an annual Holiday Lights attraction during the weekends of December.
Features:
- Splash Garden has four water unique features for full splashing fun.
- Bonfante Falls is a waterfall feature n...
Ages: 6 and up
The McHenry Museum began it's life as Modesto's library, but has since become a living, breathing visual archive of Modesto's rich history. The curators have collected a vast array of early photographs and documents, but have also constructed a replica of a turn-of-the-century Modesto street, complete with dentist office, blacksmith shop and general store. Yet another permanent exhibit features paintings by Virgil W. "Bill" West, w...
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Pinecrest Campground and Pinecrest Lake are located 30 miles east of Sonora, California, off of Highway 108.
There are 196 campsites available during peak season, which is from April to October. Sites range from 30-40' back-ins, no hook-ups, on five different loops. Loop D is located closest to the lake. Most sites include a paved parking pad, fire ring, picnic table, and a shaded area. The campground has water faucets close to m...
more»Ages: 1 and up
Come out and play at the Alameda County Fair, 100 years in the making! The fair is held in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and is one of the state's largest county fairs with nearly a half million families visiting each year.
Large commercial buildings feature vendors selling everything from hot tubs and ladders to feather hair extensions and blenders powerful enough to chop up metal. Festival Square features a...
more»Ages: 3 and up
Great America offers 100 acres of fun for the whole family.
Boomerang Bay is open daily from June 4th-August14th, and open on weekends August 20th-September 4th. Enjoy 13 water slides, a wave pool, tubing, a multilevel water fortress, interactive fountains, or lounging poolside.
KidZville is a mini-town built just for kids. Bumper cars, mini-drop rides, small rides, swings, and a giant construction zone playground are all available i...
more»Ages: 0 and up
Matinee performances will feature favorite local children's artists. All performances will be held on the Mother Goose Stage and are free with paid park admission.
Scheduled performers include:
July 10 - Francie Dillon
July 17 - The Hipwaders
July 24 - Mister Cooper
July 31 - Octopretzel
These performances are free with paid park admission. These concerts are sponsored by the Loveall Foundation for Children.
more»Ages: 0 and up
A storybook 4th of July is possible: Pack up the family and head to Columbia's Glorious 4th of July Celebration!
The festivities kick off at 11am with a flag raising and firing of the cannon by the Columbia Foot Dragoons, but get there early for the best parking and don't forget lawn chairs. While waiting for the parade to begin at noon, little ones can "find a needle in the haystack" — an event designed to keep them busy and happy!
I...
more»Ages: 3 and up
DANCE CAMP
Each summer, the Juline School of Dance faculty organizes a highly-attended dance and art camp. This typically takes place during the third week of June (June 17 - 21, 2013), and is available to ages 4 to 10. A morning (9 - 11:30am) or afternoon (12:30 - 3pm) session gives your child a considerable chunk of creative playtime with peers, supervised and directed by Juline School of Dance teachers and Central West Ballet comp...
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