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Valentine’s Events, East Bay
Looking for Valentine’s Day activities families can enjoy in the East Bay? {510 Families} shared this round-up of love- and heart-themed activities in February. Read on for our favorite Valentine’s Day activities for families, including romantic dinners, special outings, crafts, projects, family together-time, and parents-sneaking-away-but-staying-home time (hint: turn on the TV).
Checkout their list of Valentine’s events here.
Lunar New Year Celebration, San Francisco, February 11th
Ring in the Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Sunset! Enjoy live performances, free crafts & activities, and Lion Dancers!
Details:
When: Sunday, February 11th from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
What: Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Outer Sunset, 37th at Pacheco Avenue
Cost: FREE
More information here: https://sunsetmercantilesf.com/osfmm/
Support Groups @ Blossom Birth & Family, Palo Alto
Blossom Birth & Family is offering two, in person support groups on Tuesdays:
MotherTogether is a group where moms get real about motherhood. Whether pregnant, postpartum, or becoming a mother again, you will learn skills to build resilience, increase confidence, and feel more empowered in your parenting journey. With a focus on the mental load, selfcare, and defining new standards of success.
Join other nursing parents in Blossom Birth’s safe and supportive Breastfeeding Connections community. Get your questions answered by a Nursing Mothers Counsel trained volunteer breastfeeding counselor, and meet other nursing parents who share these challenges with you. Open to all nursing parents including partners/support people.
Details:
When: Tuesdays – MotheringTogether 10:00 – 11:15AM and Breastfeeding Connections 11:30AM – 12:30PM
What: Tuesday Support Groups
Where: Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Cost: MotherTogether $27, Breastfeeding Connections FREE
More information here: https://www.blossombirthandfamily.org/
Pleasure Point Yoga Community Yoga Class, Santa Cruz, February 17th
FREE Community Yoga Class with Catherine Simonidis at Pleasure Point Yoga. Come practice with their Embodied Breath Yoga and Breathwork Teacher Training graduates for a mixed flow that will leave you feeling that sweet connection. All levels, all bodies.
Details:
When: Saturday, February 17th 12:30 – 1:30PM
What: Community Yoga
Where: Pleasure Point Yoga, 3707 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
Cost: FREE
More information here: https://pleasurepointyoga.com/yoga/
Brilliant Births HypnoBirthing® Class, Berkeley, Feb. 17 – March 16
Join Brilliant Births for HypnoBirthing® – The Mongan Method 5-week class starting on February 17th. This is a birthing method that uses self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to assist birthing people to feel prepared for birth and can help to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during labor and birth. Over the course of 5-weeks, with two and a half hour sessions, they will teach techniques such as affirmation, massage, visualization, breathing, deep relaxation, and self-hypnosis.
Details:
When: Saturdays, February 17th – March 16th 10:00AM – 12:30PM
What: HypnoBirthing® Class
Where: Brilliant Births, 1809 D Fourth Street, Berkeley
Cost: $585 per couple for all 5 sessions
More information here: https://www.brilliantbirths.com/hypnobirthing
Valentine’s Day Family Dance Party, San Francisco, Feb. 14th
Looking for an activity you AND the kids will enjoy? Feeling over hearing “kiddie” music on repeat? Natural Resources SF Family Dance Party returns with a special Valentine’s Day Edition! For all ages, from babies to seniors. Kid-appropriate, ultra-danceable tracks will have everyone bopping! Let them jump under the disco lights, bounce after the bubbles from the bubble machine, or twirl under the giant playsilk. Whatever their moves, they’ll be tired out for bedtime!
Lean into the theme by wearing pink, red, or hearts! Music & dance accessories including castanets, shakers, and dance scarves will also be provided for use during the event.
Details:
When: Wednesday, February 14th 4:00PM – 5:00PM
What: Valentine’s Dance Party
Where: Natural Resources SF, 1051 Valencia St. San Francisco
Cost: FREE
More information here: https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/products/family-dance-party-baby-and-toddler-friendly
Valentine’s Messy Play, Aptos, Feb. 10th
Join The Circle Family Center for some festive Valentine’s fun! Explore LOVEly sensory stations, a super-fun toddler bounce house, and take home a valentine cookie! Drop in anytime between 10 and noon and stay as long as you’d like! Best suited for kiddos 1-6 years old.
Details:
When: Saturday, February 10th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
What: Valentine’s Messy Play
Where: The Circle Family Center, 245 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos
Cost: $25 for the whole family
More information here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=351411&id_sale=3&k_id=628687
momBaby Group, Redwood City, Mondays
Celebrate the highs, learn from the lows, and embrace all that happens in between with a supportive parenting community at peacebank yoga’s weekly momBaby Group. These professionally-facilitated gatherings provide safe spaces to explore the path of parenthood, honor your motherly instincts, and share experiences with fellow mamas. Gain valuable education and insights to build the foundations for a healthy, happy, and informed parenting experience.
Details:
When: Mondays 1:30PM – 3:00PM
What: momBaby Group
Where: peacebank yoga, 2603 Broadway, Redwood City
Cost: $25/class
More information here: https://www.peacebankyoga.com/yogaformomsandkids
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