Showing posts with label Summer Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer Fun. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

FREE Things To Do With Kids in Contra Costa & Bay Area. Staycation - Enjoy Summer Fun, Almost FREE Goodies and Entertainment...

Summer Fun in Contra Costa County and beyond.

Free Museum Days almost every day.
Dozens of local museums, gardens, zoos to choose from.


San Francisco Zoo Printable Coupon Expires 12/31/14
One Free Child Admission
With One Paid Adult General Admission
CLICK HERE for SF Zoo Printable Coupon


Cinemark (Nationwide) Summer Movie Clubhous.
Ten Fun Films for kids $5.00 or $1.00 per show
On the big screen Tuesday and Wednesday a.m. shows


Public Aquatic Centers, so many to choose from.
Brentwood Aquatic Center admission after 4pm weekdays, $2.00


Orinda Theatre Square has an AWESOME FREE Kid's Club and Family Events throughout the year.

Upcoming: Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 7pm: FREE Movie Screening of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL at the Orinda Theatre.

Orinda Theatre Square past events have included Puppet shows, Horse Carriage Rides, Face painting, Pony rides, Rock Climbing Walls, Haunted Houses, and so much more. The line up for July and August 2014 is very impressive! 

What can I say? This is an AWESOME opportunity. 2 free games, per child, each day, all summer long. Splurge for some bowling fun!


Pier 39 Kids Eat & Play FREE Local Advantage resumes July 5, 2014



Aquarium of the Bay San Francisco
$2.00 off coupon Expires 12/31/14, CLICK HERE




Among other festivities, East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating its 80th birthday by offering Free 3rd Fridays in the parks.










CLICK HERE: FREE Movie Nights, Summer Movie Clubs, Moonlight Movies - Clayton, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Orinda, Martinez, California

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Public Swimming Pools, Aquatic Parks, Water Slides Contra Costa and Alameda County...


Spring and Summer 2014 Recreational Swim Hours
Where children can simply splash, swim, slide and have fun!
Public Swimming Pools, Aquatic Parks, Water Slides,
Thursday and Friday Night Swim Events.
Contra Costa County and Alameda County

Many city operated public pools are open year-round for lap or exercise swim for adults. Until late Spring, recreational swim opportunities for children and families are rare. TIP: Clarke Memorial Swim Center / Heather Farm in Walnut Creek offers year-round weekend recreational swimming for children and families.


195 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 516-5430

Open Thru September 28, 2014
Weekend Recreational Swimming
12pm - 6pm

Water slides - Sure are fun! 



YELP Reviews - Water slide photos on yelp.



CLARKE MEMORIAL SWIM CENTER
Located in Heather Farm Park
1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
(925) 943-5856
Open Year Round - Big +++
Public Recreational Swim
Fall thru Spring Weekends 12pm - 4pm
Summer Weekends 12pm - 5pm

Summer hours begin June 16, 2014
Rec Swim Monday thru Thursday opens at 12:30pm


Our family favorite for a quick afternoon dip, close to home!

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



LARKEY SWIM CENTER
Located by the Lindsay Museum 
2771 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA
(925) 943-5861
Recreational Swim Opens June 16, 2014 to Mid-August
Monday thru Thursday pool opens at 12:30pm
Friday opens at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays open at 12pm

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



3501 Cowell Road
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 671-3480

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(510) 544-3085 or (510) 544-3086
Cool, woodsy, shady area of mature trees around the pool.
Pool Open until 6pm
Weekends and Holidays Only
May 24 – Sept. 21
Thursdays and Fridays: 
Jun. 16 - Aug. 22
Lifeguard Hours: 
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.

3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville, CA
(925) 314-3400
Monday, June 21 – Friday, August 15
(closed for the July 4 holiday)
Open until 6pm Fridays.
Oak Hill Park and Community Center is a Beautiful woodsy setting, paved trails, ponds, ducks, creeks, play structures.


YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp



147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA
(925) 682-7830
Public Recreational Swim Hours begin Saturday May 24, 2014
Friday Night Family Swimming in 2014:
June 20, July 18, Aug. 22, 6:00–9:00 pm

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



Rankin Aquatic Center Martinez
100 Buckley Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 370-6451
Hot Summer Nights Pool Open Evenings Selected dates.

CLICK HERE: City of Martinez WEBSITE for Public Recreational Swim hours.
A family favorite, close to home for water splash fun!

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



4701 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 776-3070
Opening Day May 24, 2014

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center
6800 Mowry Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Station Rd
Get Directions
(510) 578-4620
Aquatic Center opens in April 2014 - INDOOR Facility!
Friday NIGHTS INDOOR swimming available April thru August 2014.

CLICK HERE for Operating Hours and info.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



9900 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA
(925) 973-3240
Season Opening May 10, 2014

CLICK HERE for San Ramon Aquatic Center(s) Operating Hours.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 494-4426
Open May 2014
SNEAK Peek $5.00:
Open Saturday May 17, 2014 from 2-5pm
Fun looking Twisty Water Slides! +++
CLICK HERE: 2014 Operating Schedule.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



Robert Livermore Community Center Pools
4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA
(925) 373-5700
For Pool Hours, call (925) 373-5702 (then press 4)
Public Recreation swim hours began May 3, 2014
Saturday and Sundays 12pm-6pm.
Zero entry pool with water feature and fantastic water slide.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



1765 Adams Lane
Brentwood, CA 94513
Parks & Recreation
(925) 516-5444
City of Brentwood website indicates there are three parks with water features.

**Special Note: As of August 1, 2014 - City of Brentwood, CA website indicates this water spray ground has been closed. CLICK HERE for that information: http://www.brentwoodca.gov/gov/parks/default.asp

May be best to telephone City of Brentwood directly to confirm operating hours. Many of the "free" water park features operated by this and other California cities can be unexpectedly closed due to drought and water restrictions. Something to consider.

YELP Reviews - Photos on Yelp.


Meadow Homes Spray Park Concord
1351 Detroit AvenueConcord, CA
(925) 671-3366
Admission is Free to everyone.


May be best to telephone City of Concord directly to confirm operating hours. Many of the "free" water park features operated by this and other California cities can be unexpectedly closed due to drought and water restrictions. Something to consider.


Solano County
181 East J Street, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 746 - 4286 

Yelp Reviews - Photos on Yelp.



Napa County
100 California Drive., Yountville, CA
(On the Veterans Home Property)
(707) 944-4908
June 7 - August 12
Recreation Swim  (all ages)
12:00pm - 4:00pm 
Tuesday-Sunday


Thursday, July 10, 2014

FREE Movie Nights, Summer Movie Clubs, Moonlight Movies - Clayton, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Orinda, Martinez, California....




Free Movies in the Park, 2014 Summer Movie Matinees, Summer Movies Under the Stars, Classic Film Screenings, Family Movie Nights, $1.00 Children's Movies are offered weekly in our local Contra Costa County cities.


CLICK HERE  for Alamo, CA Outdoor Movie Dates.
(Despicable Me 2 on Friday, July 18, 2014)


CLICK HERE  for Clayton, CA Outdoor Movie Dates.
(Select Friday Nights Summer 2014 at the parking lot of 6055 Main Street in Clayton, CA. Beginning: 7/11 with “Frozen”, 7/18 “Despicable Me 2”, 7/25 “The Game Plan”, and 8/1 “The Princess Bride”)


CLICK HERE for Danville, CA Outdoor Moonlight Movie Dates.
(Fridays: July 18, 2014 - Independence Day, August 1, 2014 - The Goonies, August 15, 2014 - Rio)


CLICK HERE  for Orinda, CA Orinda Theatre Summer Movie Dates.
(Second Thursdays of each Month at 7pm - FREE Movies)


CLICK HERE  for Walnut Creek, CA Heather Farms Movies Under The Stars Dates
(Friday, July 11, 2014 - Frozen, Friday, August 8th - The Sandlot)


CLICK HERE  for Martinez, CA Contra Costa Cinema $2.00 Summer Movies
(Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Summer 2014)


CLICK HERE  for Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse - $1.00 Summer Movies
(Mostly Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Summer 2014)








Danville, CA Free Summer Moonlight Movies 2014...


June 13, 2014 - The Croods
June 27, 2014 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
July 18, 2014 - Independence Day
August 1, 2014 - The Goonies
August 15, 2014 - Rio

Location: Town Green
400 Front Street, Danville, California

Time: Sunset

A FREE Outdoor Movie Series, Crafts and activities start at 6:30pm

We've enjoyed the town of Danville's summer Moonlight Movies in past years. It's like camping out for a few hours; blankets, picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and small town charm make for wonderful childhood memories!

CLICK HERE for Town of Danville website.




Wednesday, July 9, 2014

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, FREE Movie Night: Orinda, CA Theatre Thursday, July 10, 2014...



sponsored by Orinda Theatre Square

Always the second Thursday of every month at 7pm

THIS MONTH

July 10, 2014: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial


4 Orinda Theatre Square
Orinda, CA, 94563
Box Office: (925) 254-9060

This truly is a special theatre. If you've never been, you're in for a real treat.



Outdoor Summer Movie Nights (FREE) Clayton, CA - Friday, July 11, 2014 - Movie FROZEN...


These fantastic community events are fun, free and open to the public! Happy Summer.
Here's the Summer 2014 List of Movies for Clayton, CA


Summer Movie Nights—      
Grab a beach chair, blanket, pillow and invite your friends and neighbors for an evening of fun and family entertainment at our  outdoor Moonlight Movies.  Friday nights in July we show a movie on the big screen that the whole family can enjoy. This year we will start on July 11 and show "Frozen", July 18-"Despicable Me 2" July 25- "The Game Plan" and August 1-"The Princess Bride".  Movies begin at dusk (about 8:45pm with special activities for kids of all ages beginning at 7:30pm. Popcorn, candy and water is available each night.


July 11, 2014  tentative – Friday Night Family Movies – “movie TBD outdoor movies and social in the parking lot next to the Clayton Community Church offices, 8pm-10pm, 6055 Main Street downtown Clayton, for information call 673-9060. www.claytoncc.com

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The nearby City of Walnut Creek, California also sponsors a Movies Under The Stars and is showing Frozen on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Heather Farms Park. They are requesting a $2.00 donation to support the program.

CLICK HERE for City of Walnut Creek Movies Under The Stars information. 

Monday, July 7, 2014

FREE Swim Admission, Special Event: Friday, July 11, 2014...



















Pool Safety Day

FREE Special Event (visit the Pleasant Hill Rec Website)
Friday, July 11, 2014
1:00–5:00 pm

Location:
Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park
147 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 682-0896



Learn about pool safety from your local Lifeguards, Paramedics, Firefighters and Medical Flight Crew! Pools and Spray ground will be open for public swimming, lifeguard demonstrations, and more!

The facility includes:
• Medium-size training pool (3.5-4 ft deep)
• 25-yard pool with two diving boards
(3.5-10.5 ft deep)
• Sprayground
• Changing rooms with showers
and restrooms
• Two picnic areas, with BBQ pit/two
tables, on lawn area off the pool deck
(available for reservation).

This may be a popular event. I would recommend phoning the facility before arrival, to make sure that the pool has not reached maximum capacity.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse - $1.00 Per Show at the Theater...

This week's Movie is "The Smurfs 2"
Showing on Tuesday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 9th.


$1.00 Movie Tickets.
(Or, ten movies for $5.00 if purchased in advance.)

Enjoy a cool movie and beat the summer blues.



CLICK HERE for Cinemark National Website to search 2014 Summer Movie Clubhouse promotions in a town near you.

CLICK HERE for Pleasant Hill, CA Cinemark Movie info and printable coupon.

CLICK HERE for Walnut Creek, CA Cinemark Movie info and printable coupon.

CLICK HERE for Danville, CA Blackhawk Cinemark Movie info and printable coupon.


Other local Summer Movie Discounts:

Antioch, California
AMC Theaters - Nationwide
For late night movie fans, AMC Theatres has a 9:30pm movie discount:
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/shows-for-support

Monday-Wednesday at 9:30 pm all summer long (beginning June 23)

Enjoy your summer staycation even more at AMC, with big movies back on the big screen for only $3, Monday-Wednesday at 9:30pm. Check showtimes for participating theatres in your area.

Martinez, California
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas
http://www.cinemawest.com/location?house_id=1239
$2.00 Summer Movies on Tuesdays and Wednesays at 10am