Family Fare Calendar
March 2012

The Cat in the Hat Pajama Story Time
Thursday, Mar. 1, 6 p.m.
Marina Branch Library

Come read and sing together with The Cat himself. Activity booklets, coloring pages and stickers will be given out. For children of all ages. www.sfpl.org

Family Yoga at It’s Yoga Kids
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
568 Ruger Street (Presidio)

Drop-in yoga for the whole family! Come at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6 and under or 10:30 for kids 6 and up. The cost is $20 for two people, $5 for each additional person. www.itsyogakids.com

Puppet Show with Tony Borders: Cool, Crazy Critters
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 10:15 a.m.
Marina Branch Library

Travel to different continents and meet cool, crazy critters who love to talk about themselves including a hoppy kangaroo, a darling dolphin, and a magic orangutan. For ages 3 to 5. www.sfpl.org

Il Teatro Calamari Puppet Theater presents ‘The Three Little Pigs’
Thursday, Mar. 8, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Golden Gate Valley Branch Library

A wonderfully fast-paced, fun-filled story, topped with audience participation that will delight all ages. www.sfpl.org

St. Patrick’s Day 5K at Crissy Field
Saturday, Mar. 11, 9 a.m.
Crissy Field East Beach parking lot

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a fun run at Crissy Field. Kids run starts at 9:45.
Free for kids 10 and under, $5 for adults. www.dserunners.com

161st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Saturday, Mar. 17, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Market Street at Powell

The parade starts at Market and 2nd Streets and makes its way to Civic Center Plaza. The colorful festivities surrounding the parade showcase Irish culture through live performance and entertainment, arts and crafts exhibitor presentations, and plenty of food and drink. www.sresproductions.com/
sfstpatricksday.html

Family Matinee: ‘Robin Hood’
Saturday, Mar. 17, 3 p.m.
Presidio Branch Library

This month’s family feature is The Adventures of Robin Hood. It is one of the most successful and entertaining films of all time and guaranteed to be swashbuckling fun for the whole family. Light refreshments and a raffle prize included. www.sfpl.org

Sophie’s Stress Free Soiree
Wednesday, Mar. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Valley Branch Library

Enjoy an evening of family crafting with Sophie’s Stress Free Soiree. This event is good for children of all ages. www.sfpl.org

Spring Break Mini-Camp
Monday–Friday, Mar. 26–30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Francisco Children’s Art Center, Fort Mason Center, Bldg. C

Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to spend the week exploring a wide range of art materials and techniques, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and collage. Older children will venture outdoors to the nearby Fort Mason Community Garden. The cost is $138–$210 for full-week session, $30–$45 for drop-ins. www.childrensartcenter.org

Easter Egg Decorating and Basket Making
Friday, Mar. 30, 3–5 p.m.
JAMaROO Kids (2001 Pine Street)

Bring the whole family to decorate Easter eggs and make baskets. The cost is $15 for one child or $20 for the family. Recommended for ages 18 months to 7 years old. www.jamarookids.com