Summer Activities

Experience the magic of tall ships and our maritime heritage during the 2008 San Francisco Festival of Sail, which begins Wednesday, July 23 and runs through Sunday, July 27. Starting with the Grand Parade of Sail Wednesday at noon, the nautical fun takes place in three "villages" located along the San Francisco waterfront where you can visit a variety of sailing vessels. Events include the parade, ship boardings, excursions, mock naval battles, educational programs, and the Velocity Circus' Pirate Academy.

Apparently more and more parents in Marin are sending their children to pricey private summer day camps like Camp Galileo and Steve and Kate's Camp. Of course these camps often offer innovative features and activities made possible by the higher prices. Read what local towns are doing to compete the Marin IJ:

Towns' summer camps try to compete with private programs - Worried about competition from an increasing number of private day camps, San Anselmo Recreation Coordinator Dana Gibson decided to make the town's programs more

Today, June 18, is Kids’ Day at the Sonoma-Marin Fair! Everyone gets into the fair for the kids’ price of $9. Radio Disney takes the Kiwanis stage to rock it for kids with the KMKY X-Treme Team. The day also includes live music, games, and prizes from 1 to 3 pm. Kids’ Day is sponsored by V. Dolan Trucking. Also sponsoring Kids’ Day is Lazer Radio and LeMejor, who will be on-hand with a booth of prizes during and after the Radio Disney Show. Also enjoy free carnival rides and other fun kid-friendly attractions. The fair will be running from June 18-June 22. Location: Petaluma Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma. Admission: $14 Adults, $9 ages 4-12, $8 Seniors and 3 and under are free. Time: Noon to midnight (gates close at 10 pm). For more info, go to their website.

Here is a the summer movie schedule Film Night in the Park, featuring movies shown outdoors in various parks throughout Marin. Show times for all the movies is 8 pm, but arrive a little early for music, a raffle, and a cartoon.  Reminiscent of the drive-in movies of yesteryear, Film Night in the Park is noted for its audience participation of cheers for heroes, boos and hisses for villains, sing-a-longs, and hearty applause. Grab your blanket, pillow and pack the picnic basket--because Film Night in the Park is coming soon to a park near you. Suggested donations for the films are $6 adults and $3 children. For more information call (415) 453-4333 or visit www.filmnight.org.

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Summer Movie Clubhouse will be offering fun weekly summer $1.00 movies for kids starting June 17 at the Century Rowland Plaza in Novato. All movies start at 9:30 a.m. Here is a list of features:

June 17 & 19: Racing Stripes (rated PG)
June 24 & 26: Surf's Up(rated PG)
July 1 & 3: All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (rated G)
July 8 & 10: Happy Feet (rated PG)
July 15 & 17: Bee Movie (rated PG)
July 22 & 24: Muppets From Space (rated G)
July 29 & 31: Alvin and the Chipmunks (rated PG)
August 5 & 7: Shrek the Third (rated PG)
August 12 & 14: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (rated G)
August 19 & 21: Ant Bully (rated PG)

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