Credit: Lisa Lim
Open to the public for over a year now, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is still ranked the second most popular attraction for families in San Francisco on Trekaroo. What’s not to like, it’s not only got an aquarium, but a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one living roof.
You can use the following coupon for $5 off general admission for up to four person from the California Travel & Tourism Commission.
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This offer is only available for general admission tickets through December 31, 2011.
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Head over to Lincoln Center in New York City because the Big Apple Circus is in town. I’ve always loved Big Apple Circuses because there’s only one ring which makes for a smaller and cozier circus experience. Great for younger kids and as a first circus experience because no child you take is more than 50 feet away from the stage.
Joining the Big Apple Fun because “America’s Best Clown”, Bello is Back! He’ll be with the circus in New York City through January 18, 2010 before visiting kids in other East Coast cities like Boston, Atlanta and more. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift this season, give the gift of an experience to the kids. There’s a super fun New Year’s Eve event as well. Tickets for Bello is Back! range in price from $28 to $89 (premium seating is $135). With Trekaroo’s special promo code, you can receive up to $30 off your tickets.
To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:
- Online: http://bigapplecircus.org/pop.aspx and submit the code POP10 in the Promotional Codes box
- By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10
- In Person: Big Top Box Office 10AM–6PM daily. No service fee. Bring a copy of this blog post
*Offer good on select seat locations and performances. Remember, you must present this blog post to receive discount at the box office if you purchase tickets in person. Performance schedule subject to change so, be sure to check and double check. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.
TOUR DATES
- New York, New York (Lincoln Center): October 22, 2009 – January 18, 2010
- Atlanta, Georgia (Stone Mountain Park): February 12, 2010 – February 28, 2010
- Dulles, Virginia (Dulles Town Center): March 6, 2010 – March 27, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts (City Hall Plaza): April 3, 2010 – May 16, 2010 - Queens, New York (Cunningham Park): May 22, 2010 – June 6, 2010
- Long Island, New York (Eisenhower Park): June 11, 2010 – July 4, 2010
- New NYC Metro Venue (TBD): July 9, 2010 – July 25, 2010
I love summer for three reasons: the heat, the heat, the HEAT! But, sometimes, it’s just too much to handle and I end up hanging out in the backyard, sitting in my 2 year old son’s inflatable pool.
This past weekend, I took the family to Aqua Adventure, the newest way to beat the heat in the San Francisco Bay Area. Opening less than a month ago, this is the city of Fremont’s newest and wettest attraction and we loved it. For less than $16 a person, you and your kids get to splash around their 3 pools, fly down any of their 5 waterslides, float along their lazy river or cool off in their kiddie waterspray area.
Our friend’s 6 year old son rated Aqua Adventures 5 stars and said, “There is a huge bucket that dumps water all over you. All the kids scream and they run away whenever it dumps. All the fountains spraying water makes you cool and feels like it’s raining on you really hard. I liked it a lot!”
My 2 year old is still a bit afraid of the water and stayed away from the pool with the scary bucket and loud screaming. However, he really loved the spray fountains and the recreation pool. It’s a great place to go for a family daycation.
I was also able to sneak away for a quick ride down the enclosed waterpipe body slide in the Fortress of Fun. I screamed like a teenager and just enjoyed a thrilling, fast ride down the slide in unexpected, complete darkness. Simply awesome.
Hours of Operation:
Open through Labor Day.
Monday to Friday 11am-4pm. Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm.
Prices:
General admission $15.99
Under 48″ $10.99
Fremont Residents get $1 off
Kids 3 and under $2 (free if you bring a swim diaper)
Address:
40500 Paseo Padre Parkway,
Fremont, California 94538
Telephone:
(510) 494-4300
Specials:
$5 coupon for general admission on Monday and Tuesday.
Friday Family Fun Nights on July 10, & 24th, August 7th, & 21st
4pm to 8pm
$6 Admission + $1 Hot Dogs + Free lazy river tubes
Click here to read my full review of Aqua Adventure on Trekaroo.
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- SF Bay Area Splash Parks Peninsula | East Bay
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo, a reviews website 100% dedicated to traveling with kids. Visit Trekaroo to get the inside scoop on what activities to do and places to stay close to home and beyond.
