There’s lots to do with your kids this holiday season. The ODC dance troop performs the Velveteen Rabbit at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts .  This holiday tradition is based on the classic children’s tale by Margery Williams and the ODC adaption includes narration, dancing and music. The show is suitable for children 4 and older.

Another holiday institution is the San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker. This performance will require a longer attention span and the tickets aren’t cheap, but the production is magical.

The San Francisco Symphony also has several performances that kids will love including Peter and the Wolf and the Soul Children of Chicago in a Gospel Christmas.

Even though we rarely see snow on the ground here in the Bay Area, there are lots of places to take your kids ice skating during the holidays. Skate under the big Christmas tree at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square, with the animals at the San Francisco Zoo, or at the Holiday Ice Rink at Justin Herman Plaza.

A Portland/Salem Area Event….

Pregnant women can join the fun of being showered with tons of free gifts at the NW Family & Baby Fest on Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The event is a huge trade show highlighting products and services for children and families. Along with the booths of exhibitors, we will host baby showers on both days for expecting moms.

The baby showers include activities, free gifts and even a baby shower cake! We give away a ton of baby products, from baby clothing to booster seats. Kids and adults alike will have a festive time at this event.

We wouldn’t want you to miss out on the inflatable castles, games and craft projects, either.

What: The NW Family and Baby Festival

When: Friday, March 7, 2008 – Noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2008 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
Jackman Long Building
2330 17th St. NE Salem OR 97303

How much: General $4
Family Pass $7 (2 adults & kids accompanied)
12 & under FREE
Grandparents FREE on Friday
Highlights:

· 50% of the Door Proceeds go to Family Building Blocks “Keeping Children Safe and Families Together”
· Family friendly expo event that will highlight products, services and information intended for families with children.

I hope some expecting moms get a chance to go and get some free stuff, let us know how it goes.
Blessings,
Justyn
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