Simone Spotlight | Fun in the Sun | Summer Activities in the East Bay
Fun in the Sun | Summer Activities in the East Bay
may 29th
The summer is quickly approaching and as the school season comes to an end, you may be looking for great activities to do with your family. Well, look no further, here is a list of awesome events in the East Bay for you and your family to enjoy.
Filoli Garden Summer Nights
Wander and wonder on Thursday nights! Slow down, smell the roses, and watch the sun dip behind the mountains. Meet friends for a drink at the Bluebird Bar or relax on the lawn with your family. Dine from a local food truck or one of the pop-up cafe locations as acoustic tunes drift through the air. New this year - lounge in the Vegetable Garden with a drink from the Hummingbird Bar!
Looking for a more active evening? Hike the trail at twilight, visit with a Horticulturist at their pop-up learning spot, or attend a free Garden talk with staff. Discover something new every Summer Night.
Location | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Dates | Thursdays | June 1st -September 21st, 2023
Time | 5 pm - 8 pm
For more information use the link:
https://filoli.org/summer-nights
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
If your kids are old enough to stay up late — or young enough not to know the difference — there are lots of places to watch an outdoor movie under the stars, often for FREE. While you can usually just show up, some places request pre-registration, so click on through to the ones you like most to snag your spot!
East Bay Outdoor Movies:
Friday, June 2, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Minions: Rise of Gru @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
Friday, June 16, 2023
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: From the Rough @ Live Oak Park, Berkeley
Saturday, June 17, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Are We There Yet? @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Saturday, June 24, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Mean Girls @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Lightyear @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Minions The Rise of Gru @ Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley
Saturday, July 1, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Back To The Future @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 7, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Saturday, July 8, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Finding Dory @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 14, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dive-In Movie: Princess & The Frog (RSVP) @ Encinal Swim Center, Alameda
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Emperor's New Groove @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Night at the Museum @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley
Saturday, July 15, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 21, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Lightyear @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: The Croods 2: A New Age @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
Friday, July 28, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:15 pm: Movies in the Park: DC League of Super Pets @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley
Friday, August 11, 2023
8:15 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley
Friday, August 18, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Saturday, August 19, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Shrek 2 @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Friday, August 25, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Space Jame: A New Legacy @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Strange World @ Willard Park, Berkeley
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Encanto @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Friday, September 8, 2023
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Vivo @ Glendale La Loma Park, Berkeley
Friday, September 15, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Top Gun: Maverick @ Leydecker Park, Alameda
Saturday, September 16, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Matilda @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Friday, September 22, 2023
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Matilda @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm: Movies in the Park: The War with Grandpa @ Codornices Park, Berkeley
Saturday, September 30, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Disney Nature - Wings of Life @ Shorebird Park Nature Center, Berkeley
Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros Movie @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
For more information use the link:
Becoming Robin Hood
In this hilarious musical origin story for all ages, the citizens of Nottingham are hopeless…until a few unlikely characters take on the identity of a heroic outlaw who tries to redistribute the wealthy's riches. But is it right to steal?
Sherwood Forest brings mystery and intrigue as accidents beget legends, friendships get tangled, and personal dreams grow into reality.
Location | Berkeley Playhouse 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Dates | Thurs. - Sat. | May 26th, 2023 - June 25th, 2023
Time | Weekdays 7pm | Weekends 2pm
For more information use the link:
Universoul Circus
A modern circus featuring diverse performers, this lively show includes dancing, unbelievable acrobatic feats (no animals), comedy, and interactive fun!
Location | Hilltop Mall | 2200 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA 94806
Dates | Thurs. - Sat. | Now - June 19th
Time | Weekdays 7 pm | Sat. 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm | Sun. 11 am, 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.universoulcircus.com/oakland
Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo
Experience the dazzling wonder of acrobatics and fantasy during a 125-minute long performance. This show is designed to entertain families, however, there are some loud noises and dark scenes.
Location | Hilltop Mall | 2200 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA 94806
Dates | August 17th - 20th, 2023
Time | Aug. 17th 7:30 pm
Aug. 18th 7:30 pm
Aug. 19th 3:30 pm, Aug. 19th 7:30 pm
Aug. 20th 1 pm, Aug. 20th 5 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/cirque-du-soleil
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic
Enjoy your favorite Disney stories as they come to life on ice.
Location | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621, Oakland Arena
Dates | October 19th - 22nd, 2023
Time | Oct. 19th 6:30 pm
Oct. 20th 6:30 pm
Oct. 21st 11 am, Oct. 21st 3 pm, Oct. 21st 6:30 pm
Oct. 22nd 11 am, Oct. 22nd 3 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-into-the-magic-1
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza
See Mickey and the Disney Junior gang in a concert-style show filled with music, acrobatics, and other entertaining feats.
Location | 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA 94612
Date | Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Time | 4 pm
For more information use the link:
https://thefoxoakland.com/events/disney-junior-live-231119
Clark Swim Center: Swimming pool with inflatables in Walnut Creek Open June 5, 2023
Adjacent to the popular Heather Farm Park and Playground in Walnut Creek is Clarke Memorial Swim Center, where the staff puts gigantic inflatables in the pool starting in June.
Recreational swim is open from 1pm to 4pm weekdays and 12pm to 5pm on weekends starting June 5 and going through September 3, 2023.
Location | 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Dates | June 5th - Sept. 3rd
Time | Weekdays 1 pm - 4 pm | Weekends 12 pm - 5 pm
For more information use the link:
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (used to be Waterworld Concord)
For my daughter’s eighth birthday, we took her and three of her friends to the largest water park in the Bay Area, Hurricane Harbor, which is in Concord, about 30 minutes east of Berkeley.
We were wowed by the large-scale water slides, including several types I had never seen before. And now, with the addition of the Caribbean Cove play area, Hurricane Harbor is even more fun for little kids.
Hurricane Harbor opens for the 2023 season on May 26th - October 29th.
Location | 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Dates | May 26th - Oct. 29th
Time | Weekdays 11 am - 5 pm | Weekends 11 am - 8 pm* (Times change depending on the month. Check the website below.)
For more information use the link:
https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborconcord
Download the Alameda summer fun guide here.