San Francisco family activities/fun

San Francisco family fun
Halloween Events
GREAT Family activities and places to visit

Gardens Ghoullery Walk
http://www.ybgf.org/concerts/october_ghoullery.htm
Rooftop Gardens
"Free event for children under ten & their families to dress in their favorite costumes and parade around the Rooftop Gardens. Organizations in the surrounding area including Zeum, the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, and Mo's Grill will provide free treats and various discounts for trick-or-treaters in costume. Performers including Derique the Electric Clown, Magic by the Cyzzie Brothers, Palmreader Madam Z, and emcee Heather Gold will provide entertainment thoughout the day. The Ghoullery Walk will also feature monster egg hunts, musical chairs, costume parades, and prize giveaways for kids. "

SAN FRANCISCO ZOO!
http://www.sfzoo.org/events/calendar.shtml#220
October 31 - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE
"Join us for some high-spirited Halloween fun! Costumed kids can visit trick-or-treat stations around the Zoo and dare to venture onto the “Haunted Nature Trail” featuring up-close encounters with live animals. Kids and adults can also ride the historic Little Puffer miniature steam train, which will take unsuspecting passengers through a haunted tunnel. The highlight of the event is the special pumpkin treat presentation to many of the Zoo animals. A special Creepy Crawler Critter presentation will take place in the Insect Zoo, and other “Zooper”natural activities are planned throughout the day. The Zoo requests that trick-or-treaters not wear masks because they may frighten the animals. "
Free with paid admission to the Zoo.

Pumpkin Pandemonium
http://www.pier39.com/entertainment/entertainment.cfm/event/1000010
"Ghoulish and giddy behavior is part of the fun as ghosts, goblins and glamour girls strut their costumes at PIER 39's Pumpkin Pandemonium on Saturday, October 30, 2004. Children are welcome to trick or treat throughout both levels of PIER 39 in participating PIER 39 shops, restaurants and attractions. Intricate pumpkin carving, and fantasy face painting will be available, as well as photos with a wicked one. Children will be able to wander through a haystack patch to pick their pumpkin. For further information, please phone PIER 39 at 415.705.5500."

ZEUM MUSEUM - REALITY CHECK
http://www.zeum.org/home_flash.html
"Zeum presents an exciting new hands-on exhibit called Reality Check that inspires youth to share their unique perspectives on the world.
The exhibit provides access to arts, media, and technology tools and prompts visitors to create their own media about topics that are most relevant to them."

ALCATRAZ ACTIVITIES
http://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm

MEXICAN MUSEUM
http://www.mexicanmuseum.org

CHILDREN'S ART CENTER
http://www.childrensartcenter.org
... "offers weekly Art Classes and Art Birthday Parties at our Fort Mason studio, and conduct programs at community sites in San Francisco."

SAN FRANCISCO CRAFT & FOLK ART MUSEUM
http://www.mocfa.org

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra
http://www.sfsymphony.org/templates/event_info.asp?nodeid=250&callid=16&eventid=849
Sunday, Oct 31 2004 2 PM - Edwin Outwater, conductor

Youth Orchestra Concert 1

"Saint-Saëns's bracing military march is prelude to one of the repertoire's most elegant concertos, played by the YO's Concertmaster, 13-year-old Hannah Tarley. The Shostakovich Fifth is the widescreen edition of a 20th-century epic, a tale packed with thrills, huge struggles, and overwhelming triumph.

Experience the outstanding artistry of these gifted young musicians as they turn the energy and enthusiasm of youth into powerful explorations of great music. Don't miss your chance to hear this award-winning orchestra! Recommended for ages 12 & older.