Deal of the Day: Pump it Up

I'm a big fan of Pump it Up's drop-in sessions, where you can let the kids run (and jump) free during non-party hours. The San Francisco location is offering a deal for the next two days - get a ticket for 10 drop-in sessions for $35 at the Mendell Street (SF) location. It's good through August 31, 2011 and is half-off the normal price. And better yet - you can use it for one kid ten times, or bring in a group of kids and get use one session for each kid with you (insta-playdate).

Get the Pump it Up deal here, at Mamapedia.

Coming Up: Sunday Streets

There's a popular San Francisco Sunday Streets this Sunday, August 22nd!

Get out and walk, run, bike, skate - all without cars on the road. Check out the schedule here.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Great Highway, Golden Gate Park
Cost: free

Future Sunday Streets:
September 19 - Western Addition
October 24 - Civic Center, Tenderloin

Deal of the Day: Discounted Membership at Children's Fairyland

This was passed along from another list I'm on. Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is offering a discount on their membership until September 15th. they're offering a $60 membership in honor of their 60th birthday. membership is regularly $87. The membership includes two named adults and up to three named children. This is a full benefit membership.

Take advantage of the deal by clicking on the Family membership link here. When the membership form pops up, indicate that it is a gift membership. In the Giver’s Name field enter "Livie and Luca."

If you'd rather complete your membership form by fax, mail or in person, write "Livie and Luca" at the top of the form.

Children's Fairyland is a great place to visit with the preschool set. It's on the banks of Lake Merritt in Oakland. They have kiddie rides, puppet shows, story time, and some other fun activities.

Coming Up: Alien Day at Habitot

I guess it's appropriate that I'm typing this on the same day I rented and watched Avatar and Planet 51. Theme: aliens.

Habitot has a Family Alien Day coming up on Saturday, August 28 from 9:30 to 4:30. Kids are encouraged to arrive dressed in costumes from another planet – those in alien costumes will even receive an outer space prize! Families can use glow-in-the dark face paint in Habitot’s Face Painting station, and create alien antennas and build recycled planet sculptures in the Art Studio. Look forward to outer space-inspired games  including planet bowling and crater making. Plus Moon punch and crater cookies at noon.

Where: Habitot (2065 Kittredge Street, Berkeley)
When: August 28th from 9:30 to 4:30









This event concludes Habitot’s summer of special space science activities related to the Rocket Ship and Mission Control exhibit. Regular admission rates apply. For more information about Habitot's events and free days, please visit http://www.habitot.org.

Coming Up: make a handprint at Michaels Arts & Crafts

If your inlaws or parents are the types who love your kids' handprints, send them (or just go yourself) to Michaels for this project. Trap your child's handprints in Crayola® Model Magic® and take it home for free. Bring kids ages 3 and up. Not sure why they don't want younger kids, but that's the age group they "welcome."

Where: Michaels (find a store at the bottom of the web page)
When: August 28, 2010 from 10 to 2 - while supplies last

Coming Up: Baby Stuff Swap in San Rafael

A nonprofit organization, peace. love. swap. is hosting a kids' swap. No, don't swap your kids. Swap their stuff. Clothes, High chairs. Strollers. Come and bring your stuff. It's like a giant garage sale where everything is free! Bring/get stuff for ages 0-14, plus maternity clothes.

Anything not taken will be donated to charity afterwards.

What: peace. love. swap
Where: Gymworld. 3040 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA
When: August 29, 2010. Drop off between 11 a.m. & noon. The swap is 12:30 p.m. to 2.
Cost: $5 (free for volunteers) - plus your stuff

Find Frisco Kids on Facebook.

Coming Up: Kids World Events at Serramonte Center

Come to Serramonte Center for "KidsWorld," a free, fun and educational after school monthly program.

According to Serramonte, "KidsWorld events include festive, interactive performances with singing, dancing, games, crafts and fun learning opportunities. Each event teaches students a variety of topics including music, culture, art and even etiquette. The after school program also provides a place for kids to come and socialize in a fun, safe and educational environment. Each monthly event is themed and filled with arts and crafts activities, hands-on fun, festive music and more."

Here's the schedule:
Tuesday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m. – Back to School
Tuesday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m. – Spanish Heritage
Tuesday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. – Halloween

Membership is free, and is good for discounts throughout the shopping center, entry into free monthly events and more.

The event is at the Serramonte Center, between the Elephant Bar and Starbucks (formerly the Mervyn's wing)