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| Toddler fun at Santa Clara's Concerts in the Park (2014) |
Is there anything sweeter that a toddler bopping around to live music? Take advantage of the total lack of self-consciousness of toddlerhood and head out to one of these family-friendly summer concert series to enjoy your little one's most entertaining moves.
Pack a picnic, invite some friends (two toddlers dancing is even cuter than one!), grab a sweatshirt (it can get chilly quickly) and maybe some toddler instruments (Toddler X loves to bring shaker eggs or maracas), and be sure to snap some pictures or videos -- as I sorted through mine last night to find some for this post, I had tears in my eyes recalling Toddler X's moves at 18 months and 2 1/2 years. Can't wait to see what this summer has in store!
If you know of any other family-friendly concert series, please let me know!
Happy grooving!
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. It helps me out, at no additional cost to you. Thanks!)Concerts by Day of the Week:
Please note that each concert series has its own start date, and not all take place on a weekly basis. Read the series-by-series breakdown below for more information.
Monday
- Santa Clara (Youth) (Central Park)
Wednesday
- Los Gatos (Jazz on the Plazz) (Town Square)
- Sunnyvale (Downtown)
Thursday
- Campbell (Downtown)
- Cupertino (Memorial Park)
- Los Altos (Grant and Hillview Parks)
- San Jose (Willow Glen)
- San Jose (Summer in St. James Park)
Friday
- Morgan Hill (Downtown)
- Mountain View (Civic Center Plaza)
- Palo Alto (Magical Bridge)
- Redwood City (Courthouse Square)
- Santa Clara (General) (Central Park)
- San Jose (Evergreen Village)
- Santa Cruz (Boardwalk)
Saturday
- Los Gatos (Vasona Vibrations) (Vasona Park)
Sunday
- Los Gatos (Music in the Park) (Civic Center)
Concerts by City
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| Groovin' at Campbell's Summer Concert Series (2013) |
Location: Orchard City Green (next to the Campbell Library, City Hall and Ainsley House)
Dates: Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 18-August 13
Notes: You can bring individual beach towels or lawn chairs, but no large blankets or tarps. No set-up earlier than 3 p.m. No BBQs or animals other than service dogs are allowed. Snacks and drinks (including wine and beer) are available for sale.
Lineup:
- June 18: Tsunami Band
- June 25: Long Train Runnin'
- July 2: The Joint Chiefs
- July 9: The Houserockers
- July 16: Cocktail Monkeys
- July 23: The Crocodiles
- July 30: Lyin I's
- August 6: The Jesse Charles Band
- August 13: Sage
Location: Memorial Park Amphitheater
Dates: Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., June 4-July 9
Lineup:
- June 4: Cupertino Symphonic Band
- June 11: Livewire
- June 18: Tito y Su Son de Cuba
- June 25: Hot Rods Band
- July 2: Fleetwood Mask
- July 9: Stealin' Chicago
Also, Saturday, July 4 from 10:30-12:00: OTR
Los Altos Summer Concert Series
Location: Grant and Hillview Parks
Dates: Saturday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m., and most Thursdays from June 18 to August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Lineup:
- June 13: Peninsula Symphony, Hillview Park
- June 18: The Cheeseballs, Grant Park
- June 25: Lyin I's, Hillview
- July 9: Phil 'N the Blanks, Grant
- July 16: Dutch Uncle, Hillview
- July 23: The Houserockers, Grant
- July 20: Timewarp, Hillview
- August 6: The Shanks, Grant
Location: Civic Center Lawn
Dates: Sundays from 5:00-7:00 p.m., June 21-August 30
Notes: Lawn chairs are permitted, but no blankets or tarps. Beer and wine are permitted with picnics, but no other alcohol. No tents, umbrellas or grills. Dogs are allowed on leash.
Lineup:
- June 21: The Hitmen
- June 28: SambaDa'
- July 5: Sidesaddle & Co.
- July 12: Tempest
- July 19: Long Train Runnin'
- July 26: Carolyn Sills
- August 2: Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys
- August 9: No concert -- Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes
- August 16: Journey Revisited
- August 23: Caravanserai-Santana
- August 30: Sage
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| Dancing is more fun with friends! |
Location: Los Gatos Town Plaza
Dates: Wednesdays, June 24 to August 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Notes: See Los Gatos Music in the Park, above. I'm not sure of the family-friendliness quotient of this event -- the website says that children accompanied by adults are welcome, but that they may not play near the stage.
Lineup:
- June 24: International String Trio
- July 1: Mark Masters Ensemble
- July 8: Claudia Villela
- July 15: Mads Tolling with Clairdee
- July 22: Giacamo Gates
- July 29: The Four Freshman
- August 5: Tony Lindsay, Blue Wednesday, the Ray Charles Project
- August 12: Bria Skonberg
- August 19: Monterey Jazz Festival High School All Stars
- August 26: Spencer Day
Location: Vasona Park (near the Ranger Office, just down the hill from the pedestrian entrance at University Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane)
Dates: Saturdays in June and July, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Notes: Concerts are free, but food or monetary donations to Second Harvest Food Bank are welcomed.
Lineup:
- June 6: Blue House
- June 13: Celtic Heart
- June 20: Calaveras
- June 27: Andre Thierry
- July 4: 10th Avenue Band
- July 11: Jessica Johnson
- July 18: The DTs
- July 25: Bean Creek
Morgan Hill Friday Night Music
Location: Downtown Amphitheater
Dates: Fridays, June 5th - August 28th, 6:00 p.m. (young local performers), 6:30 p.m. (acoustic acts), 7:00 p.m. (headliner)
Notes: Food, wine and beer for sale. Bring a lawn chair.
Lineup:
- June 5th - Entourage
- June 12th - Soul Kiss
- June 19th - Super Bad
- June 26th - Jesse Charles Band
- July 10th - Toree McGee with RodeoHouse
- July 17th - Busta Groove
- July 24th - Shane Dwight
- July 31st - Tina Michelle and the Rhinestone Cowboys
- August 7th - Forejour
- August 14th - Cocktail Monkeys
- August 21st - Sage
- August 28th - Houserockers
Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza
Location: Civic Center Plaza
Dates: First Friday of the month, through September, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Notes: Bring a chair or blanket. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. There will also be a pop up park for kids.
Lineup:
- June 5: Hootenanny
- July 3: He Said, She Said
- August 7: Mark Russo and the Classy Cats
- September 4: LyraTones
Magical Bridge Summer Concert Series (Palo Alto)
Location: Magical Bridge Playground (located at Mitchell Park)
Dates: Kick-off is Friday, June 5 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. I'll add more dates as they are posted.
Notes: Bring a picnic for these kid-friendly concerts.
Lineup:
- June 5: Nancy Cassidy
- June 12: Daffy Dave . 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. (Opening act is Pratyusha Meka at 5:00)
- Rest of the schedule TBA
Redwood City Music on the Square
Location: Courthouse Square, Redwood City
Dates: Fridays through September 4th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Lineup:
- July 10: Blue Collar Men (Styx Tribute)
- July 17: Steel 'n' Chicago (Steely Dan and Chicago Tribute)
- July 24: Jesse James Band featuring Big Bones
- July 31: Journey Revisited (Journey Tribute)
- August 7: Zoostation (U2 Tribute)
- August 14: Chris Gardner Band (Country)
- August 21: Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute)
- August 28: Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute)
- September 4: Pride & Joy (Rock and Soul)
Location: Central Park Pavilion
Dates: Fridays, June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 21, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Lineup:
- June 26: The House Rockers
- July 10: Orquesta Latin Heat Salsa Band
- July 24: Bsides
- August 21: The Megatones
Location: Central Park Pavilion
Dates: Mondays, June 8-July 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Lineup:
- June 8: PAMPA Indian Classical Dance
- June 15: Alison Faith Levy & Big Time Tot Rock Band
- June 22: Alphabet Rockers
- June 29: Prairie Rose Band
- July 6: Owen Baker-Flynn
- July 13: Traditional Korean Dance and Music
Location: The courtyard at Willow Glen Elementary School (Minnesota at Lincoln)
Dates: Thursdays, June 18th - July 30th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Notes: Bring a lawn chair or blankets for seating. No alcohol or dogs. Food sales will benefit Willow Glen Elementary and scholarships. Please arrive by 6:25 to hear the National Anthem sung by local talent.
Lineup:
- June 18: House Rockers
- June 25: R.P.M. Band
- July 2: Black Sunday Road Show
- July 9: Sage
- July 16: Whiskey Pass Band
- July 23: The Glow
- July 30: The Hitmen
Evergreen Village Square Summer Concerts (San Jose)
Location: Evergreen Village Square
Dates: Fridays, June 26th, July 31st, August 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Notes: Concerts are accompanied by wine tasting and art show, and followed by a family-friendly movie under the stars.
Lineup:
- June 26: The Hum
- July 31: The Mike Torres Band
- August 28: The Ron E. Beck Band
Summer in St. James Park Twilight Concerts
Location: St. James Park, Downtown San Jose
Dates: Thursdays through August 13th, 6:30 p.m. except July 23rd (concert will take place Friday, July 24th, instead)
Lineup of events:
- July 9: Pearl Alley
- July 16: TBA
- July 24 (Friday, not Thursday the 23rd): The Commons
- July 30: TBA
- August 6: TBA
- August 13: TBA
Target Summer Pops by Symphony Silicon Valley (San Jose)
Location: Tower Lawn at San Jose State University
Dates: Various weekend dates between July 25th and August 2nd, at various times. See link for schedule.
Lineup of events:
- July 25 (Saturday): Summer at the Symphony
- July 26 (Sunday): First Ice Cream Social
- July 31 (Friday): A Night of Special Guests
- August 1 (Saturday): Jazz and Big Band
- August 2 (Sunday): Second Ice Cream Social/Closing Night
Boardwalk Bands on the Beach (Santa Cruz)
Location: Beach Bandstand at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Dates: Fridays, June 19th - September 4th, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. shows
Notes: Small blankets and low chairs are allowed -- high-backed chairs will be moved to the back. No alcohol allowed on the beach (but presumably okay if you stay on the Boardwalk). See link for additional info.
Lineup:
- June 19: Eddie Money
- June 26: The Edgar Winter Band
- July 3: The Sun Kings (Tribute to the Beatles)
- July 10: Macy Gray
- July 17: Berlin
- July 24: Soul Asylum
- July 31: Wang Chung
- August 7: Y&T
- August 14: Everclear
- August 21: Blue Oyster Cult
- August 28: Smash Mouth
- September 4: Papa Doo Run Run
Location: 100 Block of South Murphy Avenue
Dates: Wednesdays, June 17th - August 26th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lineup:
- June 17: Busta-Groove!
- June 24: Rebel Yell
- July 1: Sage
- July 8: Night Fever
- July 15: Tortilla Soup
- July 22: Smash City
- July 29: Too Smooth
- August 5: Ascension
- August 12: Two bands -- Steel Horse and OTR
- August 19: Double Funk Crunch
- August 26: The Hitmen
Happy toddling!!
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