http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco Activities, Parenting, Preschools - San Francisco Bay Area - UrbanBaby Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When you have a child with a summertime birthday and can't do the "bringing snacks for the whole class" thing, a party needs a little extra flash to compensate -- particularly since half the invitees will be on vacation no matter what weekend you choose. Liven up the party table with ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/18/cakes-that-make-the-party/ Ways to play, if you can brave the fog. San Francisco Symphony in Dolores Park Bring a picnic and a blanket and listen to Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, and Haydn numbers at this free performance. When: Sun., 7/20, 2-5pm; All ages; Free. Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street (at Dolores Street), 415-552-8000, sfsymphony.org. Thumbelina See a show about ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/17/this-weekend-9/ Warm enough for you there in the East and South Bay? Sure would be nice to go to the movies. What's on? Let's see here. WALL-E? Seen it. Iron Man? Sure, if you want to raise a sociopathic arms dealer. Journey to the Center of the Earth? I didn't get ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/16/air-conditioner-and-something-to-stare-at/ SF Gate parenting blog The Poop has a great post on navigating cable cars with an infant. Writer Mary Ladd suggests bringing a sherpa to lug your gear. Failing that, here are some tips for taking public transportation with children. 1. Fold up that stroller. Strollers must be folded up on ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/15/tips-for-public-transpo-parents/ The weather's been shockingly nice for July, but the end-of-summer fog will descend sooner or later, making the playground uncomfy and leaving city parents without many indoor play options that don't cost upwards of $20 an hour. Pack up the kids and a picnic and bring them over to the Randall ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/14/the-best-small-kid-museum-in-san-francisco/ Conventional wisdom has it that the best way to get kids to eat healthy food is to have them help you cook it -- but when you get home at 6:15 and have to have dinner on the table by 6:45, there's not a heck of a lot of time ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/11/eat-it-up/ Soccer players, science teachers, skating and Sunday music for your San Francisco summertime. 42nd Annual International Children's Games If you have a budding sports star in your home, this unofficial children's auxiliary event is probably already on your radar. If not, don't pass up this chance to see the cream of the ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/10/this-weekend-8/ The cheap/cute Liz Lange Target line aside, maternity wear is expensive if you want anything at all stylish. It's a little nervewracking to splash out and pay $200 for a skirt that you'll drop like a hot rock after your nine months are over. Your alternatives: the scanty selection of flowered ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/08/tents-for-cheap/ If you haven't yet dragged your monkey(s) to the kitschy, vintage delight that is Oakland's Children's Fairyland, have I got a reason for you: The park's popular Summer Sleepovers haven't yet sold out. For $40 per adult and $20 per kid, you can linger in Fairyland after its official closing time, ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/07/fairyland-at-night/ The Glorious Fourth edition! Enjoy looking at the colored fog! San Francisco's Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration When people ask "When do the fireworks start?" this is what they mean. The family-friendliest place to watch may be from the room of your apartment building, but failing that, the party at Aquatic Park ... http://blogs.urbanbaby.com/sanfrancisco/2008/07/03/this-weekend-7/