Sports
Free Soccer for Kids, a Farm Tour & Ride Aboard Thomas the Train
Five fun, kid-friendly activities happening in Palo Alto and other nearby areas over the next week.
Where/When: , 750 N. California Ave., Palo Alto. This Friday, July 29, 9-10:30 a.m.
Why Go: The Peninsula-Silicon Valley Union Football Club will hold a free Academy Session for 4- to 6-year-old boys and girls this Friday morning. The PSV Union Football Club Academy is a year-round program for younger players that emphasizes the development of a life-long love of the sport and keen interest in learning the game. The Academy is run by the PSV Union Football Club, one of the most successful youth soccer clubs in northern California. You must pre-register, click the link above.
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WEEKEND FARM TOURS AT HIDDEN VILLA
Where/When: Hidden Villa Farm, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Weekly on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Introduce the kids to the wonders of a fully working farm—taste a root, come face-to-face with a pig, and discover the connections between sheep and sweaters. Tours go, rain or shine!
Pricing: $7 per person, children age 2 and under are free.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE IN THE PARK
Where/When: Outdoor ParkStage at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. This Friday, July 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Why Go: Entertain the little ones while saving money at the same time! The City of Mountain View and Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) present Children’s Theater in the Park each Friday through Aug. 5—so there’s only two weeks left, see it while you can! This week’s production is “The Wish Peddler,” about a mysterious peddler who offers wish fulfillment, at a price. Before long, trees are talking, walls are moving, and witches can no longer cackle! All shows are performed by the talented local youth who are participating in this summer’s theater camp program with PYT.
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: Rancho San Antonio Park, 22500 Cristo Rey Dr., Los Altos. This Friday, July 29, 3:30-5 p.m.
Why Go: Join the folks from Stroller Hikes for a “Backpacking Bambinos” hike at Rancho San Antonio. This event is part of the group’s “training” series for backpacking with young children. Kids should be willing to walk, or parents should be prepared to carry them with soft carriers or backpacks; the trail is a bit rough for a jogging stroller, but one will work if you don’t mind the push. The group will climb one of the steep but short trails leading up to the water tower before heading down to the farm. Meet at the water fountain in the main parking lot—turn right as you enter the park, then follow the road until it ends. For more information or directions, see the Rancho San Antonio Page. Sorry, dogs not allowed. This hike is at least half shaded. Call Debbie at 650-776-1082 if you're running late.
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. July 29, 30 and 31, and Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Rides aboard the train leave at regular intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
Why Go: Okay, so this one is a bit of a drive, but when it comes to a life-size version of the infamous Thomas the Tank Engine train, you just know this will be an unforgettable experience for your child! Millions of children the world over love Thomas the train and his friends, and here is your one and only chance to take your child for a ride on the real Thomas train, as well as introduce him to the real Sir Topham Hat, who runs the railways Thomas races around on the Island of Sodor. Each ticket gets you a 25-minute ride aboard a real train through the beautiful forests of Roaring Camp, as well as access to several fun, train-themed activities. This event often sells out, so get your tickets now before they’re all gone!
Pricing: Children age 2 and under are free, all other tickets are $14-18 each plus a processing fee.
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