Day Trip: Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill is so close to Almaden Valley, its just on the other side of the hills, yet it feels as though you've traveled far away from the fast pace of Silicon Valley.   With the rolling hills, the quaint downtown, and sprawling parks, Morgan HIll makes for a relaxing day trip with the family.  This weekend proves to be a great time to visit, as the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, Bay Area Parent and The Museums of Los Gatos host the Coyote Valley Family Farm Fest on Saturday from 11AM-4PM.  Register your family for a taste of local cuisine and family entertainment.  

While you are there, check out these other family venues:

• Booksmart- hands down one of my kids favorite bookstores, with ice cream too!  This Saturday come for Booksmart Art:  Mother's Day Cards & Art Project ($3). 

• Henry Coe State Park- huge state park to enjoy walking, hiking, picnicking, and the great outdoors. 

• Coyote Lake- Harvey Bear Ranch County Park - fishing!  Ever taken your kids fishing?  Coyote Lake offers a 635-acre lake for fishing and boating. Its fish population includes Black Bass, bluegill, black crappie, and Eurasian carp.  

• Spina Farms- On your way down or back along St. Teresa, stop off at Spina Farms stand for fresh local produce.  

• Villa Mira Monte- Morgan Hill's Historical Museum, Hiram Morgan Hill House, Centennial History Trail and the rose gardens will engage all with history, artifacts, geology and flora.  

• Morgan Hill Farmers' Market- 9AM-1PM on Saturdays.

• Morgan Hill Aquatic Center- While it doesn't open until May 25th, it is worth mentioning because its a great pool to spend a day at with the kids!  One of three pools is devoted to kids- with water slides and a spray fountain. 

This Week In A Nutshell

Events & Activities

AVYSL FAll 2013 Soccer Registration Now Open 

• 5/8        10AM-12PM    MOMS Club Almaden/Los Gatos Open House    Blossom Hill Park 
• 5/8        4:30PM          Reading to Furry Friends     Almaden Library
• 5/8-12   times vary     Billy Elliot The Musical    Broadway San Jose     Center for the Performing Arts
• 5/9        3-4:30PM       Tim Myers    Hicklebee's Bookstore
• 5/10      1PM               20th Annual Mustang Stampede Golf Tournament      Santa Teresa Golf Club 
• 5/10      3:30PM          Mother's Day Craft     Almaden Library
• 5/10-19  times vary    Phantom     CMTSJ     Montgomery Theatre
• 5/11      10AM-12PM    Family Hike with a Ranger     Calero County Park 
• 5/11      10AM-4PM      Scout-O-Rama     History Park, San Jose 
• 5/11      12-4PM          Science Saturday at YSI Vasona 
• 5/11      4PM               Magic Show with Spencer Grey     Happy Hollow 
• 5/11      6:15PM         Parent Survival Night     The Little Gym 

Mother's Day Activites/ Events:

• 5/12     10AM-12PM    Mother's Day Healthy Trails Hike     Villa Montalvo
• 5/12     2-3:30PM       Manure to Meadow to Mmmm   Ice Cream making    Hidden Villa     Ages 5+  See other events too

Coming Soon

• 5/18     Girls On the Run 5K at Vasona Lake Park   Registration Open   

Teen Roble: Almaden Acorn's Events for Teens

Community Resource: SJPL Teens Site 

Summer Volunteers Needed: Summer Reading Program "Dig Into Reading"  Ages 15-17

Summer Job Openings:  Girls Scouts Day Camp, Camp Metro in San Jose  Ages 19+

PresRep: Summer Theater Camp for Teens Ages 12-17 

• 5/8-12    times vary      Little Women The Musical    Sunnyvale Community Players    Sunnyvale
• 5/9         7-8:30PM        Middle School Was Hard! (What if High School is Harder...) - 6 Week Group     Stepping Stones Family Counseling Center
• 5/10       3:30PM           Game ON!  Wii for Teens     Vineland Library