30 South Bay Accent CALENDAR and fun-filled activities for the whole family, including face-painting, storytelling, cookie-decorating, photos with Sir Topham Hatt and more. Tickets $20. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus. Oct. 10-26, times vary. Zoppé welcomes guests to a one-ring circus starring Nino the clown and his son Julien. The show features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and audience participation. Tickets $10-$25. Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. 650/780-7586. Disney On Ice: Dare To Dream. Oct. 14-18, times vary. Join hosts Mickey and Minnie Mouse for a princess packed adventure starring the cast of “Tangled,” “Snow White,” “Cinderella” and “The Princess and the Frog.” Ticket prices vary. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Little Red Riding Hood. Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. and noon Saturday; noon Sunday. Local high school performers bring the story of “Little Red Riding Hood” to life on the Magic Castle stage. This audience-interactive show is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Tickets $10-$12. Palo Alto Children’s Theatre Playhouse, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-4970. VeggieTales Live. Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. “VeggieTales Live - Little Kids Do Big Things!” is an all-new musical show for families. Watch the fun-filled story unfold with all your favorite characters, like Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and more. Tickets $22.50-$75. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Harvest Festival. Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly festival features a pumpkin patch, photo booth, carnival games, animal visits and live music. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free. Blackberry Farm, 21979 San Fernando Ave., Cupertino. 408/777-3140. Cinderella. Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 11 a.m. Thanks to her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella escapes her chores, her unjust stepmother and her ugly stepsisters for a night at the Royal Ball. There she finds her Prince Charming, but loses a glass slipper! Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will love it. Tickets $13-$20. Sunnyvale Community Center Theater, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. Super Family Sundays. Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Families with children who have disabilities are invited to meet animals up close and enjoy a hands-on science activity during this special appreciation event. Free; reservations required. Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/329-2111. Mommy & Me and Daddies, Too: Halloween Family Fun Fest! Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Trick-or-treat around Santana Row and enjoy pumpkin decorating, live music and other kid-friendly activities. Free. Park Valencia, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. NOVEMBER Down by the Bay 5K & Tot Trot. Nov. 1. Get active with the family at the Down by the Bay 5K & Tot Trot. The fun begins with a 0.5K (0.35 miles) Kids’ Tot Trot (12 and under), followed by family activities, a 5K run/walk/stroller race and a raffle. Costumes Kids’ Stuff OCTOBER Harvest Fair and Steam Festival. Oct. 3-4, times vary. Welcome fall with children’s activities like scarecrow-making, candle-making and gold-panning. Behold steam-powered line shafts, player pianos, letterpresses and more. Children with a Steam Train ticket can pick a free pumpkin from the Harvest Pumpkin Patch on Bear Mountain. Free; Tickets for Steam Train $20-$27. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. Peter Rabbit and Friends. Oct. 3, 10 and 17, 11 a.m. Delight in Beatrix Potter’s world of the English countryside, vegetable gardens and the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, the Tailor of Gloucester and other charming characters. Children in pre-K through fourth grade will love it. Tickets $13-$20. Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/2245-2978. Family Day. Oct. 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Join the de Saisset Museum for a free festival celebrating 60 years of bringing arts to the Santa Clara community. Festivities include hands-on art activities, a photo booth, an art scavenger hunt, a musical performance with Mr. Q Live, a birthday celebration and more. Free. de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408/554-4528. Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party. Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31, and Nov. 1, times vary. Dress up for Halloween with Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, and enjoy a 20-minute train ride, entertainment Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream, Oct. 14–18, SAP Center, San Jose Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus, Oct. 10–26, Red Morton Park, Redwood City
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