Entries Tagged 'Block Party' ↓
July 15th, 2008 — Block Party, Community Event, Dancing, Dining Out, Festival, Fun, Mom Info, Shopping
This year will be the year to top all years before! the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce has outdone themselves, yet again, in organizing an amazing event for everyone in the SF Bay Area! On Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th, Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Menlo Park will be transformed into one of the most delightful, family friendly summer events the Bay Area has to offer, The 22nd Connoisseurs’ Marketplace!
Let me walk you though the essentials. Santa Cruz Avenue will be closed off from University Ave to El Camino. Ample parking is located in the lots along Oak Grove Ave and Menlo Avenue, both run parallel to Santa Cruz. For the locals, and those so inclined, I say, “Pack up the kids, wagons, bikes, trikes, and head on down!” There will be bike parking areas on the inner corners of Santa Cruz Avenue, throughout the fair. The event does ask that all pets are left at home.
The main music stage will be at Fremont Park, on the corner of Santa Cruz and University. On Saturday July 19th from 5:30 to 8 PM, enjoy an after-hours free concert by Double Funk Crunch. There is plenty of room to picnic and dance! The first food area is also located in this area on Santa Cruz. Walking east the first new item added is the Burt’s Bee “Hive” on the south side of University Drive and Santa Cruz. The Kids’ Fun Zone if located on the northern corner of University and Santa Cruz.
As you meander down the fair, there are artists or all varieties, beverages, and smaller music venues. The food selection is varied and delicious! From Gyros and hawaiian BBQ, to Pupusas and Gumbo, this Marketplace will have it all! At the north corner of Chestnut and Santa Cruz is the Gillette Fusion Tent. They will be having free traditional barber shaves, (among other interesting activities), which are recommended before the BBQ.
The Connoisseurs’ Marketplace and Santa Cruz Avenue come to and end with yet another large food area and a new addition called “Organic Alley“. The Alley, promoting organic and sustainable farming and produce, is located on Johnson Alley and Santa Cruz. You might think of it as the alley you park in when you run the kids to Cold Stone Creamery.
The Connoisseur’s Marketplace runs from 10 AM until 6 PM, both Saturday and Sunday. So, brake out the walking shoes and sunscreen! Saddle up the kids! And come down to Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park for a fun filled family friendly event!
See you there!
View Larger Map
Related Articles
July 11th, 2008 — Block Party, Community Event, Dining Out, Festival, Fun, Mom Info, Shopping
View Larger Map
This Saturday and Sunday, head to my favorite city south of Menlo Park, yet before you hit Santa Barbara, Los Altos, CA. Along the beautiful, tree lined streets of its town, The Los Altos Village Association is presenting their annual Los Altos Art and Wine Festival.
The event begins Saturday July, 12th at 10 AM and runs until 6PM. Saturday night from 6-8PM, there will be a free concert by The Heartbeats on the Main Stage. So bring the kids and your dancing shoes.
Both State and Main Streets will be closed off for the activities. This year there will be a wide variety of artisans selling their work, music, delicious food, micro brews, and wine tasting featuring local vintners. And debuting this year will be an all new Kidzone! So, there is something for everyone!
The event planner does ask that people do not bring their pets. Which is a no brainer, as we all know dog’s feet burn on hot cement. Pads are not shoes.;)
Have a great time at this fabulous event on our magnificent peninsula!!
Cheers!
Related Articles
June 24th, 2008 — Block Party, Community Event, Dining Out, Fun, Mom Info, Shopping, Toy Stores, eco-friendly
Grab the kids and head downtown! The Menlo Park Block Party begins this Wednesday June 25th. From 6-9:30 PM, walk around downtown, listen to music, eat great food, and celebrate our exceptional community of Menlo Park.
Adding even more action to downtown, The Summer Concert Series premiere event coincides with the Block Party. From 6:30 - 7:30 PM come to Fremont Park on the corner of Santa Cruz and University Avenue in Menlo Park to listen to Fred McCarty. Tables at the park can be reserved by calling 650.330.2208. People are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, chairs, dinner, and fully enjoy the event. Kudos to Menlo Park Community Events for providing such a wonderful treasure! Wear your dancing shoes, big kids and little kids alike!
My personal recommendation is to hit the children’s play area set up on Santa Cruz Avenue first. Cheeky Monkey will be donating a jumpy house for the event. Once some energy has been expended, you can stroll the Avenue chatting with friends and enjoying the event. Stay downtown for dinner. Many locally owned and operated restaurants such as Bistro Vida will be open with extended outdoor seating, music, delicious French food. A simply delightful atmosphere to dine and socialize when you are block partied out. Ask nicely and they will make your little ones a yummy grilled cheese with pommes frites that is scrumptious.
E-mail your friends, make some phone calls, load up the wagons, jump on your bikes, and spend a wonderful summer evening out in your downtown! See you there!
View Larger Map
Related Articles
