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San Francisco family fun
Halloween Events
GREAT Family activities and places to visit
COSTUME
RENTALS
Gardens Ghoullery Walk
http://www.ybgf.org/concerts/october_ghoullery.htm
Rooftop
Gardens
"Free event for children
under ten & their families to
dress in their favorite costumes
and parade around the Rooftop
Gardens. Organizations in the
surrounding area including Zeum,
the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and
Bowling Center, and Mo's Grill
will provide free treats and
various discounts for
trick-or-treaters in costume.
Performers including Derique the
Electric Clown, Magic by the
Cyzzie Brothers, Palmreader Madam
Z, and emcee Heather Gold will
provide entertainment thoughout
the day. The Ghoullery Walk will
also feature monster egg hunts,
musical chairs, costume parades,
and prize giveaways for kids.
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SAN FRANCISCO ZOO!
http://www.sfzoo.org/events/calendar.shtml#220
October 31 - Sunday, 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. RAIN OR
SHINE
"Join us for some
high-spirited Halloween fun!
Costumed kids can visit
trick-or-treat stations around
the Zoo and dare to venture onto
the “Haunted Nature
Trail” featuring up-close
encounters with live animals.
Kids and adults can also ride the
historic Little Puffer miniature
steam train, which will take
unsuspecting passengers through a
haunted tunnel. The highlight of
the event is the special pumpkin
treat presentation to many of the
Zoo animals. A special Creepy
Crawler Critter presentation will
take place in the Insect Zoo, and
other “Zooper”natural
activities are planned throughout
the day. The Zoo requests that
trick-or-treaters not wear masks
because they may frighten the
animals. "
Free with paid admission to the
Zoo.
Pumpkin Pandemonium
http://www.pier39.com/entertainment/entertainment.cfm/event/1000010
"Ghoulish and
giddy behavior is part of the fun
as ghosts, goblins and glamour
girls strut their costumes at
PIER 39's Pumpkin Pandemonium on
Saturday, October 30, 2004.
Children are welcome to trick or
treat throughout both levels of
PIER 39 in participating PIER 39
shops, restaurants and
attractions. Intricate pumpkin
carving, and fantasy face
painting will be available, as
well as photos with a wicked one.
Children will be able to wander
through a haystack patch to pick
their pumpkin. For further
information, please phone PIER 39
at 415.705.5500."
ZEUM
MUSEUM - REALITY CHECK
http://www.zeum.org/home_flash.html
"Zeum presents
an exciting new hands-on exhibit
called Reality Check
that inspires youth to share
their unique perspectives on the
world.
The exhibit provides
access to arts, media, and
technology tools and prompts
visitors to create their own
media about topics that are most
relevant to them."
ALCATRAZ
ACTIVITIES
http://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
MEXICAN
MUSEUM
http://www.mexicanmuseum.org
CHILDREN'S
ART CENTER
http://www.childrensartcenter.org
... "offers weekly
Art Classes and Art Birthday
Parties at our Fort Mason studio,
and conduct programs at community
sites in San Francisco."
SAN
FRANCISCO CRAFT & FOLK ART
MUSEUM
http://www.mocfa.org
San Francisco
Symphony Youth Orchestra
http://www.sfsymphony.org/templates/event_info.asp?nodeid=250&callid=16&eventid=849
Sunday, Oct 31 2004 2 PM -
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Youth Orchestra
Concert 1
"Saint-Saens's
bracing military march is prelude
to one of the repertoire's most
elegant concertos, played by the
YO's Concertmaster, 13-year-old
Hannah Tarley. The Shostakovich
Fifth is the widescreen edition
of a 20th-century epic, a tale
packed with thrills, huge
struggles, and overwhelming
triumph.
Experience the
outstanding artistry of these
gifted young musicians as they
turn the energy and enthusiasm of
youth into powerful explorations
of great music. Don't miss your
chance to hear this award-winning
orchestra! Recommended for ages
12 & older.
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