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Fri, Jul 3: 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration - City of Richmond, CA
Sat, Jul 4: 4th of July Parade - City of Fairfield, California
Fri, Jul 10: Outdoor Movie Night - Grab N Go Edition
Sat, Jul 11: Hilary Duff - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sun, Jul 12: Super Soccer Stars FREE DEMO DAY at Balboa Park, SF
Sat, Jul 18: Apollo 11 Splashdown Anniversary 2026 - USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
Sun, Jul 19: Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show - History San
José
Thu, Jul 23: Kids Markets at Food Truck Thursday
Fri, Jul 24: Music in the Park - Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Sat, Aug 1: Brewgrass Festival - Roaring Camp
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The summer I was 5, my parents took our family to Cape Cod for a week. In Provincetown, we bought a kite, then headed to the dunes in North Truro, where my sister and I spent hours running full-tilt up and down the bare white hills. We’d scramble to the top, turn, and launch ourselves downward, legs windmilling, hair flying, lungs full of salt air and triumph. Invariably, we’d
fall, slap into the soft, sun-warmed sand, pop back up, and do it again. Tumbling down the dunes was gravity. Sand was friction. The kite tugging on our arms was air on the move. We didn't have words to describe these phenomena—we were little kids, not tiny physicists with notebooks. A decade later, my calculus teacher would give me the words and symbols to process motion conceptually, but experiences like this had already taught my body that I was an actor in the physics of
the world. My body understood. Summer is the perfect time for kids to learn motion from the inside out. Motion is in amusement park rides, in waves bobbing ducks and inner tubes up and down at the lake, in trains pulling you forward in one dimension and airplanes moving you through three. It’s in bikes and swings and Frisbees and trampolines and slip-and-slides, in tumbling through the days without realizing that learning is happening. As tour guides to our
kids’ universe, we can point gently: Feel how the swing slows at the top? Notice how the wave lifts you before it lets you down? See how leaning changes the bike’s path? But the point is not to turn summer into physics class. The point is to help kids notice how the world feels as they move through it. The equations can come later; now is the time for motion, and for the emotion that accompanies it. Summer’s gift is the body’s memory: wind, water, speed, balance, falling, landing, and getting up
to run again.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Ready to see your kids step up and discover what they’re truly capable of? In our supportive market, they’ll try new things, push through challenges, and be lifted by real customer encouragement along the way. Join the Kids Markets event at the Alameda County Fair for an unforgettable experience! Sign your kids up today and watch them shine.
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Every Thursday evening for thirteen weeks, starting June 4, Courthouse Square in Redwood City transforms into a vibrant open-air cinema with free double features for all ages. Start your evening with family-friendly films at 6pm or independent shorts at 8pm, then stay for a lineup of iconic classics and newly released full-length films at 8:30pm. Expect an energetic, captivating ambiance, and arrive early to claim your space or spread a blanket, then enjoy tasty take-out from nearby restaurants.
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The Junior Cadet program will challenge you mentally and physically to embrace the EBRPD Lifeguard Service's core values of Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Service, and Safety. Junior Cadets do this through developing skills in teamwork, professionalism, communication, and other soft skills that employers look for when hiring new employees. You will be training like a lifeguard. Cadets should expect daily activities to include physical fitness, swimming and rescue skill training, first aid lectures, in-depth skill sessions, practicing emergency operation procedure drills, and insider knowledge of how to become an EBRPD lifeguard. If you hope to become a lifeguard and/or prepare for any future career, this is THE program you want to be in!
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Deadly rays, harsh temperatures, near-total vacuum, no pizza delivery… will you survive living in space? This summer, explore the science of how life—human or extraterrestrial—might (just maybe) stay alive in the extreme conditions beyond Earth. Don’t miss this major exhibition of playful science, intriguing art, and hands-on programs for space fans of all ages. As humans stand on the brink of a new era in space exploration, boldly go beyond the hype with the Exploratorium to discover what it will really take to live in space.
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One of the special ways Milpitas celebrates our diversity is with flag raisings to honor different communities that are important within Milpitas. We invite community groups to partner with us to create meaningful ceremonies that reflect their heritage and culture with music, dance, spoken word, colorful decorations, and special foods
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Unlock a summer of fun, laughter, and lasting memories - all at no cost! Kids Bowl Free is a program created with families in mind, offering children a fun and safe way to stay active and engaged all summer long. Since 2007, we've partnered with bowling centers across the US, Canada and around the globe at US military bases with bowling to give kids the chance to bowl two free games every day during the summer - all at no cost to parents. Visit our website to find a participating bowling center near you today!
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The Museum is hosting the interactive World of Soccer Experience from June 13 to July 16, where families can pose for photo opportunities, participate in themed activities, and make memories together! Designed to celebrate the major soccer matches happening across Silicon Valley, the exhibit invites children to build skills, stay active, and explore the joy of teamwork through play.
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San Francisco Opera has been a proud participant in San Francisco Pride since the 1980s. We are delighted to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community with a very special evening of music, immersive projections, and post-show dance party. Featuring MC Monét X Change.
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The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents Feo the Chupacabra, a spotlight on the debut graphic novel by cartoonists Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson featuring an excerpt from their debut graphic novel published by Abrams Fanfare. A selection of their digital artwork from the book will be on display alongside the classic artwork showcased in the museum’s ongoing Treasury of Animation exhibition throughout the spring and summer months.
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The Jack London Square Farmer’s Market offers local produce, food, and craft products. The Farmer’s Market provides a weekly opportunity for the community to enjoy a variety of vendors along the beautiful Oakland waterfront. Market hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM every Sunday. The Farmer’s Market is operated by Golden State Farmers Market Association.
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Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the Bay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out!
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There are lots of places to have a birthday party in the San Francisco area! Start thinking outside the box! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens (and dozens) of ideas! In addition to venues in San Francisco, there are places in Oakland, Alameda, Pacifica, San
Leandro, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Dublin, and San Ramon.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the San Francisco area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &
more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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The San Francisco Area's Pick-Your-Own Fruit Listed below are farms in and near San Francisco that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables. And... to make the most of your experience,
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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