Community Kids - Family Calendar

Town Square Entertainment. Wednesday’s live musical performances return! Enjoy a wide variety of performers every Wednesday throughout the year. Location: Town Square, Downtown Vacaville. Time: 11:30am – 1pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: (707) 451-2100, www.downtownvacaville.com.

Explorit Science Center. “Puzzling Problems, Scientific Solutions”. Solving problems is part of a scientist’s job every day. How far away are stars? How do you identify an unknown substance? Think like a scientist as you solve problems faced by people in many scientific arenas. Runs June 21-Oct. 5. “Museums On Us” During the first weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders get in FREE to Explorit and over 70 other museums nationwide with proper photo ID. Explorit Science Center, 2801 2^nd Street, Davis. Hours are Tues.-Fri., 2 to 4:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $4 and FREE for children under 3 and teachers (with school ID). Admission is FREE on the 4^th Sunday of the month. For more information, call (530) 756-0191, or visit www.explorit.org.

Visit Georgia Street in downtown Vallejo every Saturday, year-round from 9am-1pm, rain or shine and every Wednesday 4-8pm through August 29. Located on the 200-400 blocks of Georgia Street, the market features fresh produce, flowers, seafood, baked goods, crafts, and other items.

Wednesday Night Celebration. Every Wednesday through August, enjoy live music, beer & wine booth, hot food, vendors and classic cars. Location: Georgia St. Time: 4-8:30pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: www.vallejomainstreet.com.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

Explorit Science Center. “Puzzling Problems, Scientific Solutions”. Solving problems is part of a scientist’s job every day. How far away are stars? How do you identify an unknown substance? Think like a scientist as you solve problems faced by people in many scientific arenas. Runs June 21-Oct. 5. “Museums On Us” During the first weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders get in FREE to Explorit and over 70 other museums nationwide with proper photo ID. Explorit Science Center, 2801 2^nd Street, Davis. Hours are Tues.-Fri., 2 to 4:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $4 and FREE for children under 3 and teachers (with school ID). Admission is FREE on the 4^th Sunday of the month. For more information, call (530) 756-0191, or visit www.explorit.org.

Farmer’s Market. Street booths offer produce, crafts, food, entertainment and more. Every Thursday through October. Location: Downtown First Street, D through B Streets. Time: 4-8pm. Contact: 707-745-9791.

Dixon Farmers’ Market. Held every Thursday through September 25. The best place for fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Live music and plenty of family fun. Location: East B Street, between North 1^st and North 2^nd streets. Time: 4-8pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: www.pcfma.com.

Jazz at the Village. Jazz up your Thursday nights with awesome bands at the Nut Tree Village. Every other Thursday, enjoy live music from bands such as: Sapo Guapo, Delta Flyers, Swing Svant Big Band, and Keith Stout’s AMO. Location: Nut Tree Village Grove across from the theme park. Time: 6;30-8:30pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-447-6000 or www.nuttreeusa.com.

Every Thursday evening, through August 21. Learn about dinosaurs, fossils, neighborhood ecosystems, astronomy and more. Location: Explorit, Mace Park Branch, 3141 5^th Street, Davis. Time: 6:30-8pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: 530-756-0191, www.explorit.org.

Summer Science Nights. “Twinkle Twinkle”. Discover the ways in which astronomers learn about our universe. Learn about the Earth, its moon and other celestial bodies through hands-on activities and telescope observation. Stargazing with the Davis Astronomy Club at Explorit will follow. Location: Explorit, Mace Park Branch, 3141 5^th Street, Davis. Time: 7-10PM. Cost: FREE. Contact: 530-756-0191, www.explorit.org.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

You’ll have a great time working with Mrs. Grossman’s staff at the sticker art tables. Tour guides will take you on a short detour through Stickerpalooza on your way to the factory. Location: Jelly Belly Factory. Dates: June 19-20, July 10-11, and Aug. 21-22. Contact: www.jellybelly.com, 1-800-9-JELLYBEAN.

Outdoor Movie Night & Summer Concert. Enjoy movies under the stars and the music of Benicia Performing Arts, “The Blues Defenders ”. Movie showing: TBA. Bring pillows, blankets & low chairs. Food & beverages welcome. Location: City Park Gazebo, corner of First & Military. Time: 6:30. Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-746-4285.

Explorit Science Center. “Puzzling Problems, Scientific Solutions”. Solving problems is part of a scientist’s job every day. How far away are stars? How do you identify an unknown substance? Think like a scientist as you solve problems faced by people in many scientific arenas. Runs June 21-Oct. 5. “Museums On Us” During the first weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders get in FREE to Explorit and over 70 other museums nationwide with proper photo ID. Explorit Science Center, 2801 2^nd Street, Davis. Hours are Tues.-Fri., 2 to 4:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $4 and FREE for children under 3 and teachers (with school ID). Admission is FREE on the 4^th Sunday of the month. For more information, call (530) 756-0191, or visit www.explorit.org.

Earthquake Festival. This celebration of the 1892 Winters earthquake pays homage to the historic happenings, on-going preservation and commemoration of the historic event. Main Street will be filled with live entertainment, dancing in the streets, food, drinks, children’s activities and craft exhibits. Location: Historic Downtown Winters. Time: 5-11:30pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: 530-297-1900.

2008 Creekwalk Concert Series. Every Friday throughout the summer, families come together at Carroll plaza to enjoy music, food and fun. Concerts begin May 30th and run through August 22. Movies in the park begin June 21^st. NEW this year: Fun and Fitness Area. Enjoy volleyball, bocce ball or badminton. Location: Carroll Plaza, downtown Vacaville. Time: 6:30-9:30 pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: Visit www.creekwalk.com.

Music will play in E Street Plaza every Friday night through Labor Day weekend. Contact: www.davisdowntown.com.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

You’ll have a great time working with Mrs. Grossman’s staff at the sticker art tables. Tour guides will take you on a short detour through Stickerpalooza on your way to the factory. Location: Jelly Belly Factory. Dates: June 19-20, July 10-11, and Aug. 21-22. Contact: www.jellybelly.com, 1-800-9-JELLYBEAN.

Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT) and Northern California Association of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NCAMOTC). Purchase your discount tickets at the gate for your multiples. Whatever the count of your multiples, they all get in for the price of one Fun Passport. If you have twins: Two for the price of one Fun Passport. If you have triplets: Three for the prices of one Fun Passport. Fun Passport ($10.95): Includes Admission & Unlimited Rides All Day Long! For Parents/Adults or other children that are not multiples, please buy your tickets online (http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php) in advance to receive $1 off your purchase using coupon code: SPOTT. Each time the coupon is used, Nut Tree will donate $1 to SPOTT. Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. An informational booth will be on location for SPOTT and NCAMOTC.

Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

Visit the library, 315 E 14th Street for storytime and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and children. Family Story time is held Saturdays at 10:30am. For a complete schedule, visit www.yolocounty.org/org/library, or call (530) 757-5593.

Hot August Nights. Get creative and make a cardboard box car to put on display at the car show inside the park. Free admission and ribbons for all who bring a car or motorcycle. Car parade at 2pm. Location: Children’s Wonderland. Time: 11am-5:30pm. Cost $2. Contact: 707-648-4600, www.gvrd.org.

Teens in 9^th -12^th grade can join Robbie Robinson at the Community Gym at the High School every Saturday for pick-up basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Bring your own equipment. Location: Community Gym. Time: 4-8pm. Cost: FREE.

Vacaville Ballet in Town Square. The Vacaville Ballet, under the direction of Heidi Lumaye,will perform in Town Square. Location: Downtown Vacaville. Time: 4pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-451-2100 or www.downtownvacaville.com.

Bring your family and your favorite pool toys to the pool on Saturday nights for family night. Location: Walter V. Graham Aquatic Center. Time: 8-10pm. Cost: $2-$2.50. Contact: 707-469-6660, www.cityofvacaville.com.

Bring the whole family for this perfect outdoor summertime movies series held every Saturday night through Sept. Showing: “The Bee Movie”, rated PG. Pack blankets and low chairs. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Location: Suisun City Waterfront District, Main & Solano Streets. Time: Dusk (approx. 9pm). Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-421-7744, www.ci.suisun-city.ca.us.

Saturday Night at the Movies. Bring the whole family for this perfect outdoor summertime movies series held every Saturday night through Sept. Pack blankets and low chairs. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Showing: Back to the Future, The Golden Compass, High School musical 2, Ratatouille. Location: Suisun City Waterfront District, Main & Solano Streets. Time: Dusk (approx. 9pm). Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-421-7744 or www.ci.suisun-city.ca.us.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

Hot August Nights. Get creative and make a cardboard box car to put on display at the car show inside the park. Free admission and ribbons for all who bring a car or motorcycle. Car parade at 2pm. Location: Children’s Wonderland. Time: 11am-5:30pm. Cost $2. Contact: 707-648-4600, www.gvrd.org.

Pack a picnic and bring the family to enjoy a great summer afternoon listening to some of the region’s best original jazz. Held every Sunday through Sept. Location: Suisun City Waterfront District, Main & Solano Streets. Time: 3-5pm. Cost: FREE. Contact: 707-421-7744, www.ci.suisun-city.ca.us.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

Come and meet other families using signs and find out more about the Baby Signs® Program. This FREE playgroup will meet once a month on the last Monday of the month from 10:15 to 11am, at the Davis Library Blanchard Room, 315 E. 14^th St. There will be songs & stories with signs, bubbles, time for socialization and parent information on using sign language with babies. For information call Erin, (530) 219-0876, or visit www.BabySignsByErin.com.

Baby Signs Play Group Come and meet other families using signs and find out more about the Baby Signs® Program. This FREE playgroup will meet once a month on the last Monday of the month from 10:15 to 11am, at the Davis Library Blanchard Room, 315 E. 14^th St. There will be songs & stories with signs, bubbles, time for socialization and parent information on using sign language with babies. For information call Erin, (530) 219-0876, or visit www.BabySignsByErin.com.

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

Explorit Science Center. “Puzzling Problems, Scientific Solutions”. Solving problems is part of a scientist’s job every day. How far away are stars? How do you identify an unknown substance? Think like a scientist as you solve problems faced by people in many scientific arenas. Runs June 21-Oct. 5. “Museums On Us” During the first weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders get in FREE to Explorit and over 70 other museums nationwide with proper photo ID. Explorit Science Center, 2801 2^nd Street, Davis. Hours are Tues.-Fri., 2 to 4:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $4 and FREE for children under 3 and teachers (with school ID). Admission is FREE on the 4^th Sunday of the month. For more information, call (530) 756-0191, or visit www.explorit.org.

Cub Scout Pack 180 will hold its annual registration and information event from 6:00pm -7:00pm on Tuesday August 26th at Browns Valley Elementary School multi purpose room, 333 Wrentham Drive.

Boys in 1st through 5th grades are invited to attend with a parent. There will be an opportunity to learn about and sign up for Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Dens. In addition, parents and guardians are asked to volunteer for Den or Pack leadership and support positions.

Please stay and enjoy our monthly Pack Meeting from 7:00pm-8:30pm.

For more information, visit http://sites.gec-bsa.org/p180 or e-mail at p180@gec-bsa.org. See you there!

Nut Tree Theme Park Discount. Hosted by Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT). Use this coupon code: SPOTT to receive $1 off your online ticket purchase. Each time the coupon code is used; Nut Tree Theme Park will donate $1 to the Solano Parents of Twins and Triplets (SPOTT), a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting all parents of twins and triplets in Solano County. Coupon valid online at http://www.nuttreeusa.com/tickets.php Hint: Make a separate online purchase for each person so that you can get multiple $1 discounts and SPOTT will receive a larger donation. Location: 1681 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688. Contact: www.solanotwins.com and click on 'Contact Us'.

CHP Child Car Seat Check. Make sure your passengers 6 and under are properly restrained in their car seats. Car seat inspections are available every Tuesday at the Solano CHP office, by appointment. Call (707) 428-2100.