Experience the symphony in kid-sized presentations designed just for families.
8 Go Ape Muir Woods If you remember Rise of the Planet of the Apes, you probably remember the scene where Caesar went to the redwood forest and played in the trees. That forest was Muir Woods,
but on top of it being a really
cool location to shoot a movie, the park is full of history. Muir Woods has a rich history, from its use by the Coast Miwok people, to its role in the Gold Rush, early tourism, and the Mount Tamalpais Mill Valley Scenic Railway. It’s a great place to teach your kids about the history of conservation and land use in a beautiful setting. nps.gov/muwo/historyculture
9 Trip Out The Magic Bus
North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, and Golden Gate Park through the eyes of the Beatnik generation. This colorful, musical,
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Theatrical Experience
When you hop aboard The Magic Bus, it’s
quasi-magical bus will take you through
a trip back in time. This is more than a
the era of the Hippy, Beatnik, and Rock ‘n
tour; it’s a rolling live show and a great
Roll movements with retractable projection
Bring your crew to experience the arts
way to show your family what the 60s were
screens that cover the windows. It’s a look
in kid-sized presentations designed just
like. Sing along to classic 60s tunes with
back in time your family won’t soon forget.
for families at Davies Symphony Hall.
a flower in your hair and see Chinatown,
magicbussf.com
On Nov. 3, the San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
marks the Dia de los Muertos (Day of
the Dead) with its fifth annual concert celebrating Latino culture. On Dec. 2, treat your children to Deck the Hall, a festive concert featuring the magical music of the holiday season. Experience fantastical story-telling on Dec. 8, when the classic children’s story Peter and the Wolf will be narrated live. Expose your family to more traditional orchestral music on Dec. 15, when the San Francisco Symphony holds its kid-friendly concert when the orchestra plays songs kids know and love. sfsymphony.org
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