Lemos Farms – Now Wed-Sun until Halloween
This farm in Half Moon Bay was one of our favorite outings last harvest/Halloween season. They have a pumpkin patch but also hay rides, pony rides, kid ATV rides, bounce houses and more. Weekends can be busy, but weekdays early in the month the place is pretty quiet (meaning no wait time on the rides!)
https://www.lemosfarm.com/seasonal
Japan Museum Exhibit – Oct 5th – Feb 2nd
You don’t need a passport to escape to Japan! This month is a great time to check out the newest exhibit at the San Jose San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum: Hello from Japan! https://www.cdm.org/visit/exhibits/west-wing-changing-exhibits/
Kenn Adams Adventure Theater – Thursday, Oct 10th
Kenn Adams is unique experience in group storytelling and imaginative play. Gret ready to laugh at this special Halloween version! Mountain View library from 3-4 pm
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/5524979
Local Author Book Fair – Saturday, Oct 12th
Kids can come hear some local authors and get books signed at the Mountain View library. 1- 3pm
https://mountainview.libcal.com/calendar/libraryevents/localauthorbookfair
Mountain View Monster Bash – Saturday, Oct 26th
Fun trick-or-treating with games, crafts, and more! This event, put on by the city of Mountain View, is a seasonal favorite! Don’t forget your costume! Pioneer Park (by the library) from 1-3 pm.
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/halloween.asp
Spooky Times at Deer Hallow – Saturday, Oct 26th
Enjoy the delightful Deer Hallow farm at harvest time! With lots of kids activities and a chance to explore the “haunted barns,” this can be a really run day! 10 am – 3 p m
Green Halloween at Happy Hallow – Saturday, Oct 26th and Thursday, Oct 31st
Trick-or-treat among the animals and various stations around the park! Wear a costume and get a discount ticket!
Halloween Sing-Along with Matt Fernald – Thursday, Oct 31st
Join Matt and the library crew for some seasonal children’s music, perfect for the 0-5 year crowd. Be there at 10:30-11 am at the library children’s room. https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/5762342
Trick or Treat at the library – Thursday, Oct 31st
Collect goodies throughout the library on Halloween from 11 am – 4 pm
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/5758491
Library Storytimes
One of the best places hang out in Mountain View is our fantastic library. Be sure to catch a storytime or two!
Mother Goose & More – Tuesdays 10:15 am and 11:15 am (two sessions)
English/Mandarin Storytime – Saturday, Oct 12 – 11:30 am
Time for Twos – Wednesdays – 10:30 am
Pajama Storytime – Wednesdays – 6:30 pm
Goodnight Mother Goose – Thursdays – 6:30 pm (year-round)
Saturday Stories – Saturdays – 10:15 am (year-round), alternates with English/Spanish
El Camino YMCA Parents Day Out, Parent’s Night Out, and Gym Tots
If you are YMCA member, check out the great kids programming starting up!
Parents’ Day Out
Kids stay at the YMCA to enjoy some playtime, movie and pizza while mom and dad get date time. The time is always 2:30-6:30 and dates for 2019/20 is Oct 12, Nov 2, Dec 21, Jan 11, Feb 8, March, 7, April 18, May 30, June 6.
Parents’ Night Out
Similar to Day Out but later in the evening. I didn’t jot down the info (since it is past our bedtimes:), but call the YMCA if you are interested.
Gym Tots (Tuesdays at 11 am – 12 noon, Thursdays 10:15-11:15 am)
Play time, songs, parachute games, bubble fun and much more! Starts on Sept 2nd. A parent or caregiver mush attend, as this class is aimed at kids 1-3 years old.
Gym Kids (Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am)
This is for slightly older kids than Gym Tots — 3-5 years — and lets kids play educational games together with an instructor without their parents.
Mothers Together Resumes (Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am)
Menlo Church’s Mountain View campus has a great mothers program that meets at First Presbyterian Church on Thursdays. This group has been a huge blessing to me and many of my friends. Register for childcare here: https://menloppc.infellowship.com/UserLogin/Index?ReturnUrl=%2fForms%2f426031
October Parenting Book Club
Come, on! Let’s get happy with next month’s selections:
Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: Say Goodbye to Stressed, Tired, and Anxious, and Say Hello to Renewed Joy in Motherhood by Valerie Woerner and The Gift of a Happy Mother: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Everyday Joy by Rebecca Eanes
Next month (November):
Continuing on the happiness theme: Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents by Carter Ph.D., Christine
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