November 2020

Scavenger Hunt in Mountain View (Anytime)
Mountain View library has created an outdoor puzzle adventure for elementary-aged kids.  According to an online flyer,  you and your kids will. go on an “exciting and mysterious adventure full of challenging riddles and puzzles. The clues in the packet take families to locations throughout downtown Mountain View to find the “Heart of the Library.” The self-contained packets are available to pick up at our Grab and Go service through December.”
https://mountainview.libcal.com/reserve/grabandgo

New Evendale Park (Anytime! Opened Friday, November 13th)
Mountain View just launched a new mini park with a “space” theme!  Looks like a fun place to get out those wiggles!  This newest park is located on Evandale Avenue at Piazza Drive.

More park info: https://www.mountainview.gov/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=1662&TargetID=1
Clip of Grand Opening: https://fb.watch/1Mr9JitSCZ/

Bonus Park: The still-relatively-new McKelvey Park (Miramonte Avenue & Park Drive) has an amazing ball area!

Dinosaur Adventure (Thursdays-Sundays)
Pile into your car and enjoy a drive-through dinosaur adventure!  These life-size dinos will be stomping around the Alameda Fair Grounds for the next few weeks. We won’t be going until later in the month, but friends that have gone say it is pretty cool!
https://www.dinosauradventure.com/bayarea/

Breakfast with Santa (December 5th)
Okay, so yes, I know it isn’t December yet, but this is a cool event that requires sign-up and craft supplies pick-up early.  From the comfort of your home and your pajamas, enjoy breakfast with Santa. His elves will be leading us in some crafts and it sure to be a jolly good time!

Register with MV Recreation (search for Breakfast with Santa):
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mountainviewrecreation/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Also, lots of classes are available for this winter with MV Recreation (both in person and virtual).  (Same registration portal as above).

Happy Hallow is Open (Members now, Nonmembers starting Nov 24th)
Happy Hallow has reopened the zoo portion of the park (rides are still closed).  Walk around and visit with all your old animal friends. (Note: Tickets are discounted due to the more limited park offerings)
https://happyhollow.org/

CurioOdyssey (Anytime)
Another little animal outing, CurioOyssey has become a new favorite. It is usually pretty empty around lunch weekdays.  It is small enough that you could do a picnic and be back for nap time/distance learning/etc. Also, their evening light show is starting November 20th!
https://curiodyssey.org/

Kindergarten Warmup (Fridays)
I just love the MV Library (Can you tell?!).  They are having a weekly Zoom session on Friday mornings 10-10:30 am to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten.  This month the Life Science-Plants
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/6962396

Good Night Little Bear – on Zoom (Thursdays)
From 6:30 – 7 pm, the amazing Librarian Sharon will lead us in bedtime stories and songs.  Perfect for the baby and toddler crowd.
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/6977383

November Parenting Book Club
Discuss with me this week’s book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. 

Next Month (December): Let’s give ourselves a little love during this busy holiday season, and read Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff