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Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
Banana Slug String Band Concert - The Banana Slug String Band treats dad to an outdoor musical adventure, blending environmental messages with theater, puppetry and great tunes. Pack a picnic and blankets or chairs for the concert. Come early and stroll around the 1,600-acre farm and wilderness preserve. 5:30-7:30pm Sun., June 21. $15 adults, $12 children. The farm is open from 9am-dusk. Dana Center Lawn, Hidden Villa Farm. 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650-949-9704. www.hiddenvilla.org.
Father’s Day Craft - Make something for Father's Day or for summer today. Grades K-6. 4-5pm Mon., June 1. Vineland Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. 408-808-3000. www.sjlibrary.org.
Father's Day Tie - Celebrate dad’s day with a wonderfully wacky "tie" made with glitter, craft sticks, pipe stems and love. Ages 3 and up. 11am-3pm Sat., June 20. Free. Lakeshore Learning, 1099 Bascom Ave., San Jose. 408-998-0794. www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Filoli Jazz Concert - On Father’s Day, consider treating dad to a day of jazz by pianist wizard Benny Green playing with famed guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. The concert kicks off Filoli Garden’s 19th jazz concert series, which continues 6 additional Sundays through Sept. 20. Concertgoers receive snacks, wine, beer and sparkling water. Place an order for a gourmet $15 boxed lunch in advance or bring a sack lunch to eat in the concert area. 1:30-4pm Sun., June 21. $50 members, $60 non-members, includes admission. Admission hours to the house and gardens: 11am-3:30pm. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300, ext. 508. tours@filoli.org. www.filoli.org.
Hats Off to Dad - Treat dad on a steam train ride up Bear Mountain and back or meet a ranger at the top for an hour-long nature walk through the Redwoods back to camp. One lucky dad per ride will ride down the mountain in the locomotive cab. All dads get engineers’ caps with the purchase of a train ticket and chuck wagon barbecue platter. The event includes model trains on display and ongoing live country entertainment. Rides at 11am, 12:30 and 2pm Sun., June 21. $19.50 adults, $13.50 children, $5 per nature walk, free under 3. $7 parking. Roaring Camp Railroads, on Graham Hill Road, half a mile south of Mt. Hermon Road, Felton. 831-335-4484. www.roaringcamp.com.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - The NASCAR Sprint Cup series makes its only Northern California stop during the 2009 racing season on Father’s Day weekend for the Toyota Save Mart 350. Besides the race, see some rising stars in the Bennett Lane Winery 200 and enjoy a huge vendor show, air show, live music and Q&A forum with NASCAR drivers. Fri.-Sun., June 19-21. Tickets start at $30 for pole qualifying day and include a $195 family pack including 4 reserved tickets, hot dogs and sodas. Infineon Raceway, at highways 37 and 121, Sonoma. 1-800-870-RACE (7223.) www.infineonraceway.com.
To You, From Me - Celebrate that special dad or other important person in your life on Father's Day by creating a personalized memento using collaged papers and a photograph of the 2 of you. 1-3pm Sun., June 21. Free with admission: $10 adults, free under 18. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., San Francisco. info@thecjm.org. 415-655-7800. www.thecjm.org.
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