32 South Bay Accent
Kids’ Stuff
JUNE
Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper
Exhibit! Through Sept. 2. Based on the
award-winning “PBS KIDS” TV series, this
exhibit invites kids to step into Sid’s world and
become “science kids” on this amazing scientific
adventure as they investigate and discover
everyday questions around Sid’s home, at
school in the Super Fab Lab, and on the playground.
Ticket prices vary. Children’s Discovery
Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San
Jose. 408/298- 5437.
Aladdin Jr. June 2–3, times vary. The
OFJCC School for the Arts presents a production
of Disney’s “Aladdin JR,” based on
the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and
the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond
in the rough” street rat who learns
that his true worth lies deep within. Tickets
$10. Schultz Theatre, Oshman Family Jewish
Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo
Alto. 415/392-4400.
Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover. June 8, 6
p.m. Enjoy a night at the museum. Explore
exhibits after hours and sleep right next to
the museum’s most exotic creatures. Breakfast
served in the Academy Café. Tickets $89 per
member; $109 per nonmember. California
Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse
Drive, San Francisco. 415/379-5854.
CuriOdyssey Community Day.
June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meet California’s most
native animals on this
fun-filled family day.
Help provide for the
care and feeding of
our wildlife guests by
sponsoring an animal
of your choice
for a year. Tickets
$7–$11. CuriOdyssey,
1651 Coyote
Point Drive,
San Ma t e o .
650/342-7755.
Storytime with
Deborah Diesen.
June 10, 4:30 p.m.
Bring the little ones to meet author of the New
York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books,
Deborah Diesen, in a special story time introducing
her new book “The Pout-Pout Fish
Cleans Up the Ocean.” This newest story in
the wonderful series teaches little guppies how
to take responsibility for their actions and for
the environment. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010
El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321.
Mommy & Me and Daddies, Too Treasure
Hunt. June 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Dress as a
pirate and embark on a special treasure hunt
through Santana Row. Hop aboard a pirate
ship and sing with Andy Z, enjoy face painting,
balloon twisting, arts and crafts and more.
Plus, get ready to embark on a Treasure Hunt
around Santana Row. Pick up your Pirate
Hat at registration and treasure map with the
clues. Free. Santana Row Park, 377 Santana
Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611.
Family Lunada. June 15, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
In small towns around Mexico, community
members come together informally on the
night of the full moon to share stories, poetry
and music. Celebrate the tradition at this family
friendly event. Tickets $15. Children’s Discovery
Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way,
San Jose. 408/298-5437.
Father’s Day: Hats Off to Dad. June 16,
times vary. Salute Dad on Father’s Day by
treating him to a ride on a steam train. Each
dad will receive an engineer’s cap with
the purchase of any barbecue platter
meal, and one father will be selected
to go on a cab ride in the locomotive.
Santa Cruz’s famous Humble
Sea Brewing Company will
pour tasty local brews to
toast dads and all they do.
Ticket prices vary.
Roaring Camp
Railroads, 5401
Graham Hi l l
Road, Felton.
831/335-4484.
Free Movies on
the Beach. June
19–Aug. 14, 9
p.m. There’s
nothing like
watching your
favorite flicks on
the sand with roll-
SEE WHAT’S
IN STORE
Shop your local specialty market
for high quality, fine food —
and pick up a copy of
South Bay Accent at one
of these partner stores:
Draeger’s
draegers.com
Los Altos 342 1st St.
Menlo Park 1010 University Dr.
San Mateo 222 East 4th Ave.
Whole Foods
wholefoodsmarket.com
Campbell 1690 South Bascom Ave.
Fremont 3111 Mowry Ave.
Los Altos 4800 El Camino Real
Los Gatos 15980 Los Gatos Blvd.
Palo Alto 774 Emerson St.
Redwood City 1250 Jefferson Ave.
San Mateo 1010 Park Place
Zanotto’s
zanottos.com
San Jose 1970 Naglee Ave.
San Jose 1421 Foxworthy Ave.
Sunnyvale 1356 S. Mary Ave.
CALENDAR
School of Rock, June 4–9,
Mountain View Center for
the Performing Arts
EVAN ZIMMERMAN/MURPHY MADE