Community Corner
Grab and Go Kids Planner: Ballet, a Jazz Piano Concert and More
The annual three-day Carnival begins on Friday in Cupertino; a meet-and-greet with a Comic Book Author and Pirates Invade the Renaissance Faire!
Where/When: Bayer Ballet Academy, 2028 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View, CA; Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Why Go: Join or observe any of Saturday morning classes in pre-ballet, ballet technique, pointe work, character, stretching and gymnastics and classical repertoire.
Find out what's happening in Mountain Viewwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Price: Free for new students.
Find out what's happening in Mountain Viewwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Where/When: , 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA; Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: A rising star in the Jazz world, Tigran Hamasyan won the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Piano Competition at age 19. With Aratta Rebirth, he pushes the envelope even more, mixing the insane with traditional. Come be transported by this exotic quintet this weekend in Mountain View.
Pricing: $50
Where/When: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: This museum is especially designed for children and their families. The museum offers a "Step Into the Past'' exhibit where children can learn what life was like when the region was known as the "Valley of the Heart's Delight''.
Pricing: $10
Where/When: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Beware of pirates invading the village of Willingtown. Sir Francis Drake is looking for new crew members. Children 7 and under can meet the Queen and Captain Drake in the annual wee pirate costume contest at the Renaissance Faire in Casa de Fruta. The annual faire runs for the next three weekends.
Pricing: $25
Where/When: , 10120 N de Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5 p.m. start on Friday and 11 a.m. start on the weekend.
Why Go: The Cupertino Carnival is a three-day festival featuring live music, entertainment, real amusement rides, jump houses/inflatables, games for kids of all ages, arts and crafts, karaoke, a wide variety of food and more. Don't miss the fall family fun this weekend!
Pricing: Free
