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  Backcountry Unlimited

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  Rock-Climb, Hike, Mountain Bike, Kayak and more this summer!!! Backcountry Unlimited is an Adventure Camp committed to providing unparalleled outdoor experiences in a safe, positive atmosphere for ages 12-14 and 15-17. Backcountry Unlimited isn't just about outdoor fun and epic adventures to post on your social media accounts, it's about self-discovery while gaining valuable life skills. Our adventure camps are the perfect experience for every adventure loving kid from beginners looking to learn, to outdoor veterans looking to enhance their skills. We offer 5-day and 12-day program options and a wide range of dates to accommodate all schedules. Are you ready for your child to develop essential leadership skills such as adaptability, self-reliance, responsibility, collaboration, confidence, initiative and compassion while having an experience they will never forget? Register Today or contact us for more information! (less) ... Read more

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  Fillmore & Western Railway

  Fillmore

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  Fillmore & Western Railway Company (Short Line Enterprises) was founded in 1967

     . Between 1967 & 1972, the company bought, sold and traded locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars (mostly of 19th century origin). The majority of the equipment was acquired from the property departments of 3 major movie studios: MGM, Paramount & 20th Century Fox. This activity, combined with Short Line's experience in buying, selling and evaluating railroad equipment led to the company's emergence as one of the foremost appraisers in America of rolling stock and other railroad related items. It also focused the company on its long-term path of providing movie trains for the film industry. By 1976, Short Line's collection of rolling stock was anything but short. The company moved lock, stock and locomotive, to the Sierra Railroad in Jamestown, California, which provided a better location for film work. It was also close to Sacramento, where principals of Short Line had been engaged by the Califomia Department of Parks and Recreation to supervise restoration of the extensive and historic collection of the California State Railroad Museum. Short Line was also retained as the prime contractor by the Nevada State Museum on restoration projects in Carson City. This series of projects ran from 1979 to 1988, and resulted in the restoration of three derelict steam locomotives and seven 19th Century passenger & freight cars. During this time (1985), Short Line moved its movie operations to Newhall Ranch, placing it within the Hollywood production zone. Between 1985 and 1990, Short Line was used in over seventy feature films, television series and commercials. No Hollywood railroad location had ever amassed that number of credits in such a brief period of time. The track lease was cancelled in 1990 when the Newhall Land and Farming Company decided to develop the surrounding area in a way that was incompatible with movie operations. A search began for a new home of Hollywood's "Movie Trains". All potential sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties were explored. The only line that met the specific needs of the film industry was Southern Pacific's Santa Paula Branch in rural Ventura County. The pastoral surroundings of the area also bode suitable for development of a passenger excursion business. The City of Fillmore showed great enthusiasm for the operation of a vintage train in conjunction with the revival of its 1920-era Central Business District. The objective, to create a major visitor destination that features the movie trains, passenger excursions and dinner trains as the master theme for the community redevelopment. The "Movie Trains" found a home and Fillmore became "Train Town". In 1996, Short Line Enterprises became the film division of the Fillmore & Western Railway Company. Operations expanded from movie work and limited passenger trips to regularly scheduled daytime passenger excursions, Saturday and Sunday lunch/dinner trains, holiday train & other specialty trains. The antique trains of Fillmore & Western rolled into the 21st century. They remain highly involved in the magic of movie making, while the company's passenger excursions, dinner trains, private party and corporate event trains provide the means of travel to a bygone era.... (less) ... Read more

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  Over 40 Rides & Attractions for Young & Old!

     Play, learn and grow at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! With more than 40 unique rides, attractions, and stunning gardens geared toward all ages, you'll enjoy every minute of your visit. Enjoy bigger splashes at our brand-new Water Oasis, ride the paddleboats in Coyote Lake, and and soar through the skies on Balloon Flight. (less) ... Read more

  30% Off General Admission to Gilroy Gardens

  Present this coupon at any open ticket window at Gilroy Gardens and save $18 off each adult general admission (ages 3 & up), up to six (6) people. Valid for general admission only, which inc…

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

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  iFLY SF Bay

  Union City

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  iFLY is an indoor skydiving experience that creates true free fall conditions, just like skydiving, without having to jump out of an airplane. iFLY's 1000 hp vertical wind tunnel generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air, on which you safely float. There's no parachute, no jumping, and nothing attaching you to planet Earth. It's just you and the air, and it's the most incredible adrenaline rush. Anyone Can Fly. No experience is necessary. Just about anyone can fly, including those with physical disabilities. Children as young as three, to adults as young as 103 have flown with us

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  The Bay Area Children's Theatre is the largest non-profit theatre for young audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving 68,000 children and adults through its Main-Stage programs and theatre classes. Join us for one of our Main-Stage productions in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco or San Ramon!

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

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  The Cat in the Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado Opens Sept. 2018

     Based on the book by Dr. Seuss Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain Directed by Karina Gutierrez Open Date: 15 Sep 2018 Expect a brother, a sister, a much put-upon goldfish, some Things, and tons of clowning around in this new production of Seuss's classic rainy-day tale that brings the Cat in the Hat's outrageous antics--and Dr. Seuss's wondrous rhymes--to life in Spanish and English. This bilingual production is recommended for ages 3 to 10

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

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  Kids Obstacle Challenge

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  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 GIBSON RANCH PARK

     SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 GIBSON RANCH PARK 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd., Elverta, CA 95626 Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves, all while getting covered in mud together as a family! Prepare to Brave Your Adventure and have some family fun!

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  King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

  Los Angeles

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  Open now for a limited time! Tickets are going fast. Plan your visit today while you can! To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH - the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! In a dramatic new presentation, dazzling multimedia complements over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut's celebrated tomb to take guests on an immersive journey of the pharaoh's quest for immortality. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition! (less) ... Read more

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  Enjoy savings with group tickets to King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh! Each ticket includes complimentary access to the special exhibit Mission 26: The Big Endeavour. Group discount …

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  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

  Oakland

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  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

     Created by Jonathan Rockefeller Presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre in association with Rockefeller Productions Based on the books by Eric Carle Directed by Simon Trumble Open Date: 10 Nov 2018 An irresistible holiday treat for the whole family featuring colorful giant puppets in a lavish new production inspired by Eric Carle's beloved stories, including Dream Snow, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 (less) ... Read more

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  Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure

  Oakland

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  Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure

     Open Date: 17 Nov 2018 Grab your flamingo and tumble into Wonderland with Alice to meet all of Lewis Carroll's irresistible characters in this lively rock and roll re-imagining of his beloved tales. But beware! Everything will get "curiouser and curiouser" as Alice questions who she is and what her destiny will be. Recommended for ages 5 to 12 Book by Rachel Rockwell Music by Michael Mahler Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Rachel Rockwell Adapted from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There Directed by Hannah Dworkin (less) ... Read more

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Family Activities

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  Fillmore & Western Railway

  Fillmore

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  Fillmore & Western Railway Company (Short Line Enterprises) was founded in 1967

     . Between 1967 & 1972, the company bought, sold and traded locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars (mostly of 19th century origin). The majority of the equipment was acquired from the property departments of 3 major movie studios: MGM, Paramount & 20th Century Fox. This activity, combined with Short Line's experience in buying, selling and evaluating railroad equipment led to the company's emergence as one of the foremost appraisers in America of rolling stock and other railroad related items. It also focused the company on its long-term path of providing movie trains for the film industry. By 1976, Short Line's collection of rolling stock was anything but short. The company moved lock, stock and locomotive, to the Sierra Railroad in Jamestown, California, which provided a better location for film work. It was also close to Sacramento, where principals of Short Line had been engaged by the Califomia Department of Parks and Recreation to supervise restoration of the extensive and historic collection of the California State Railroad Museum. Short Line was also retained as the prime contractor by the Nevada State Museum on restoration projects in Carson City. This series of projects ran from 1979 to 1988, and resulted in the restoration of three derelict steam locomotives and seven 19th Century passenger & freight cars. During this time (1985), Short Line moved its movie operations to Newhall Ranch, placing it within the Hollywood production zone. Between 1985 and 1990, Short Line was used in over seventy feature films, television series and commercials. No Hollywood railroad location had ever amassed that number of credits in such a brief period of time. The track lease was cancelled in 1990 when the Newhall Land and Farming Company decided to develop the surrounding area in a way that was incompatible with movie operations. A search began for a new home of Hollywood's "Movie Trains". All potential sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties were explored. The only line that met the specific needs of the film industry was Southern Pacific's Santa Paula Branch in rural Ventura County. The pastoral surroundings of the area also bode suitable for development of a passenger excursion business. The City of Fillmore showed great enthusiasm for the operation of a vintage train in conjunction with the revival of its 1920-era Central Business District. The objective, to create a major visitor destination that features the movie trains, passenger excursions and dinner trains as the master theme for the community redevelopment. The "Movie Trains" found a home and Fillmore became "Train Town". In 1996, Short Line Enterprises became the film division of the Fillmore & Western Railway Company. Operations expanded from movie work and limited passenger trips to regularly scheduled daytime passenger excursions, Saturday and Sunday lunch/dinner trains, holiday train & other specialty trains. The antique trains of Fillmore & Western rolled into the 21st century. They remain highly involved in the magic of movie making, while the company's passenger excursions, dinner trains, private party and corporate event trains provide the means of travel to a bygone era.... (less) ... Read more

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

  SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Bundle

  Save 30% off Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition bundle pack (voted by fans!) by using the code "Flannel" at wym90s.com. Includes #FreeShipping.

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Fun Centers

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  Boomers!

  Modesto

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Flame Thrower Thrill Ride, Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Laser Tag, Arcade, Kid's Playland and Lil' Thunder Road, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

Museums/Zoos

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  Fillmore & Western Railway

  Fillmore

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  Fillmore & Western Railway Company (Short Line Enterprises) was founded in 1967

     . Between 1967 & 1972, the company bought, sold and traded locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars (mostly of 19th century origin). The majority of the equipment was acquired from the property departments of 3 major movie studios: MGM, Paramount & 20th Century Fox. This activity, combined with Short Line's experience in buying, selling and evaluating railroad equipment led to the company's emergence as one of the foremost appraisers in America of rolling stock and other railroad related items. It also focused the company on its long-term path of providing movie trains for the film industry. By 1976, Short Line's collection of rolling stock was anything but short. The company moved lock, stock and locomotive, to the Sierra Railroad in Jamestown, California, which provided a better location for film work. It was also close to Sacramento, where principals of Short Line had been engaged by the Califomia Department of Parks and Recreation to supervise restoration of the extensive and historic collection of the California State Railroad Museum. Short Line was also retained as the prime contractor by the Nevada State Museum on restoration projects in Carson City. This series of projects ran from 1979 to 1988, and resulted in the restoration of three derelict steam locomotives and seven 19th Century passenger & freight cars. During this time (1985), Short Line moved its movie operations to Newhall Ranch, placing it within the Hollywood production zone. Between 1985 and 1990, Short Line was used in over seventy feature films, television series and commercials. No Hollywood railroad location had ever amassed that number of credits in such a brief period of time. The track lease was cancelled in 1990 when the Newhall Land and Farming Company decided to develop the surrounding area in a way that was incompatible with movie operations. A search began for a new home of Hollywood's "Movie Trains". All potential sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties were explored. The only line that met the specific needs of the film industry was Southern Pacific's Santa Paula Branch in rural Ventura County. The pastoral surroundings of the area also bode suitable for development of a passenger excursion business. The City of Fillmore showed great enthusiasm for the operation of a vintage train in conjunction with the revival of its 1920-era Central Business District. The objective, to create a major visitor destination that features the movie trains, passenger excursions and dinner trains as the master theme for the community redevelopment. The "Movie Trains" found a home and Fillmore became "Train Town". In 1996, Short Line Enterprises became the film division of the Fillmore & Western Railway Company. Operations expanded from movie work and limited passenger trips to regularly scheduled daytime passenger excursions, Saturday and Sunday lunch/dinner trains, holiday train & other specialty trains. The antique trains of Fillmore & Western rolled into the 21st century. They remain highly involved in the magic of movie making, while the company's passenger excursions, dinner trains, private party and corporate event trains provide the means of travel to a bygone era.... (less) ... Read more

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  Fresno Chaffee Zoo

  Fresno

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  Inside the Rain Forest at Fresno Chaffee Zoo is our newest walk-through attraction, Tropical Treasures, which features many free-ranging amphibians, reptiles, birds and our two-toed sloth. Visitors will have the opportunity to step inside this simulated Central/South American rain forest and embark on a "treasure hunt" for brightly-colored frogs, birds and reptiles among the lush greenery native to Central and South America. Stingray Bay: A Touching Experience is also now open for its third season! Stingray Bay is open daily during regular Zoo hours; admission is $1 or free for Fresno Chaffee Zoo members.

Preschool Activities

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  The Cat in the Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado Opens Sept. 2018

     Based on the book by Dr. Seuss Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain Directed by Karina Gutierrez Open Date: 15 Sep 2018 Expect a brother, a sister, a much put-upon goldfish, some Things, and tons of clowning around in this new production of Seuss's classic rainy-day tale that brings the Cat in the Hat's outrageous antics--and Dr. Seuss's wondrous rhymes--to life in Spanish and English. This bilingual production is recommended for ages 3 to 10

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 355 California Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork