This weekend in Bay Area: Hometown Days, Arts & Festivals, DooF-a-Palooza, Maker Faire, Asian Heritage Celebration

Here are some fun FREE activities for kids and family in the Bay Area for the weekend of May 20-22, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO

7th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration FREE

Saturday, May 21, 2011 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Civic Center/Little Saigon District
Larkin and McAllister Streets
San Francisco, CA
Live performances, children’s area, Asian American artists, scrumptious food, fun activities for family and friends.





PENINSULA

San Carlos Hometown Days at Burton Park FREE
May 20-22, 2011
Burton Park, San Carlos
Unique San Carlos tradition that features a parade on Saturday, May 21st at 9:45 am, as well as 2 stages of live music, food, entertainment and fun for the entire family all weekend long.
The Kiwanis "Pasta In The Park" Steak Dinner, the Rotary 10-K Fun Run, High School Battle of the Bands, Society Skate Park, kids attractions, Pet Parade, beer & wine garden, fantastic food, the Marketplace.

Maker Faire
May 21–22, 2011
San Mateo Event Center
2495 S Delaware Street
San Mateo, Ca
From arts and crafts to feats of engineering, great place to learn something new.
This event is not free, admission fee ranges from $5-$25, but worth checking out, if your kids are into making things.

A La Carte & Art Festival FREE
May 21-22, 2011 – 10am to 6pm
Castro Street, Mountain View, California
Live music, arts and crafts show with 200 of the west coast’s top artists showing their latest handcrafted wares, artisan specialty food purveyors, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews, margaritas and mojitos, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, a classic car show, kids’ amusements in the Tons of Fun Zone.

NORTH BAY

YouthFest Fair and Concert FREE
Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:00am–4:00pm
Depot Plaza, Miller Ave & Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Live music and educational scavenger hunts for youth of all ages will support the United Nations Millennium Development Goals to reduce world poverty. Activities for pre-school age children will be at Old Mill Park. Youth will learn about solutions to global issues and vote to move community donations to the causes they care about.

EAST BAY

DooF-a-Palooza FREE

Sunday, May 22, 2011 • 10 am – 5 pm
Jack London Square, Oakland
Food and family festival for children of all ages and adults festivals.
Face Painting, Carnival, Pony rides, food vendors, contests, games, entertainment and fun hands-on activities with growers, chefs, purveyors, businesses, and cookbook authors.

Bay Area Paddlefest FREE (12 and under)
Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22, 2011
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
Fremont, CA
Try out canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.
Take classes from professional instructors, play games and spend the day enjoying paddlesports. This is a great chance to introduce your kids to a healthy, active, outdoor sport that they can enjoy for years.