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10 Things To Do

10 Things To Do in June

1 | Friday

Kids Bowl Free — Albany
Kids can bowl two free games every day at the Albany Bowl. All kids have to do is register on the website, and they’ll receive two free bowling passes every week by email. The program continues all summer, through June 31.
10 a.m.–5 p.m., free.
540 San Pablo Ave., Albany
(510) 526-8818
www.kidsbowlfree.com/albany

2 | Saturday

Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival — Berkeley
In this annual festival participants can create their own chalk art masterpiece along Shattuck Avenue. Judging for the best drawing will be held after 4 p.m. Same-day registration takes place 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in event booths on North Shattuck Avenue. Artist’s chalk is available for a fee. Local food vendors will be selling chocolate delights of all sorts along the event route. A special children’s area will feature pony rides, bounce houses, jugglers and face painters.
10 a.m.–5 p.m., free.
North Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
(510) 548-5335
www.chocolateandchalkart.com

8 | Friday

Summer Concert Series — Point Richmond
Bring the whole family to a free, outdoor concert. Tonight’s lineup: bluegrass duo Melody Walker and old-time gospel group Fret Not. 5:30–7:45 p.m.,
outdoor stage at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue, Point Richmond
www.pointrichmondmusic.com

9 | Saturday

Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest — Alameda
Registration for this popular free program begins at 9 a.m., with viewing and judging at noon and an award presentation at 1 p.m. Categories include castles and sculptures by youth, families and adults. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., free.
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave., Alameda
(888) EBPARKS
www.ebparks.org

10 | Sunday

13th Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival — Fremont
Kids and their families can enjoy bird- and butterfly-themed garden tours, hands-on activities, live presentations and music. 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., free.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
(888) EB-PARKS
www.ebparks.org

16 | Saturday

Science for Tykes: Cooking with the Sun — Livermore
Kids age 5–10 can learn about science in the “laboratory” of nature in this fun series. 2–3:30 p.m., free.
Del Valle Regional Park
7000 Del Valle Blvd., Livermore
(888) EB-PARKS
www.ebparks.org

17 | Sunday

National Geek Dad Day — San Francisco
Kids and dads can enjoy a day full of fun science activities designed for family fun and to inspire children’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math. The event is part of the first annual National Geek Dad Day, created by WIRED Magazine. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., free with admission of $19.95–$29.95.
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
(415) 379-8000
www.calacademy.org

23 | Saturday

Discover Kayaking — Oakland
Kids ages 5 and up can learn how to kayak with certified instructors. Participants will learn equipment selection and basic paddling techniques while touring the lake in a single kayak (double kayaks available upon request). Registration required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., $60 residents, $66 nonresidents.
(888) EB-PARKS
www.ebparks.org

24 | Sunday

Ryan’s Ride — Burlingame
This annual kids bike ride usually attracts more than 600 children under the age of 12, who get to feel proud of their participation as they pedal across the finish line and receive a medal, ice cream and a goodie bag. The ride memorializes Ryan Phua, who died from Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood in July 2003 at age 2. Free family entertainment follows the ride. 10 a.m., free.
Intersection of California and Lorton avenues, Burlingame
www.ryansride.org

30 | Saturday

Ghirardelli Square’s Third Annual KidsBash — San Francisco
Ghirardelli Square will be transformed for a day into a giant playground with live entertainment for the whole family.  11 a.m.–3 p.m., free admission, game/activity tickets $20 for children 10 and under.
Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St., San Francisco
(415) 775-5500
www.kidsbashghirardellisq2012.eventbrite.com