Upcoming Events

Visit all four Bay Area Magical Bridge Playgrounds for free and fun events for all ages and abilities.

PALO ALTO - Mitchell Park

REDWOOD CITY - Red Morton Park

SUNNYVALE - Fair Oaks Park

MORGAN HILL - Community Park

UPCOMING EVENTS (please note location)

Sensory-Friendly Performance: The Velveteen Rabbit
Thu, Dec 07
Palo Alto
Dec 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Palo Alto, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Dec 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Palo Alto, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Join the Palo Alto Children's Theater for a SPECTRUM & SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE of The Velveteen Rabbit.
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Meet Santa - For People with Disabilities
Sat, Dec 09
Christmas in the Park, Downtown San Jose
Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christmas in the Park, Downtown San Jose, 194 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christmas in the Park, Downtown San Jose, 194 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
San Andreas Regional Center hosts Santa's House at Christmas in the Park so everyone can take a photo with Santa!
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Santa Days at Filoli - Sensory Early Hours
Sun, Dec 10
Filoli Woodside
Dec 10, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Filoli Woodside, 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062, USA
Dec 10, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Filoli Woodside, 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062, USA
Would a member of your family like early access due to sensory sensitivities? Come to Filoli on these special mornings to meet Santa! Email learning@filoli.org for more information.
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San Jose Christmas in the Park Accessible Sunday
Sun, Dec 10
Christmas in the Park - San Jose
Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Christmas in the Park - San Jose, 194 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Christmas in the Park - San Jose, 194 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Christmas in the Park has been a tradition in San Jose for over 44 years and this is their first year hosting Accessible Sunday, an event for those with disabilities and their families to enjoy the holiday displays in a way that accommodates everyone.
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ASL-Interpreted Performance of The Velveteen Rabbit
Fri, Dec 15
Palo Alto
Dec 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Palo Alto, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Dec 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Palo Alto, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Join the Palo Alto Children's Theater for an ASL-Interpreted performance of The Velveteen Rabbit, as part of the Magical Series.
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Kids Art at Magical Bridge Playground
Sat, Dec 16
Redwood City
Dec 16, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Dec 16, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Projects will take place in the Kindness Corner to the right of the main entrance and will be available on a first come first served basis. All abilities are welcome.
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Casa Circulo Cultural Youth Drama Group: Addams Family Christmas and La Pastorela
Sat, Dec 16
Redwood City
Dec 16, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Dec 16, 2023, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Join Casa Circulo Cultural Youth Drama Group for a youth performance of "Addams Family Christmas" and "La Pastorela"
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Magical Holiday
Sat, Dec 16
Morgan Hill
Dec 16, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Morgan Hill, 171 W Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
Dec 16, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Morgan Hill, 171 W Edmundson Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
Bring your friends and family and have fun this summer with our free community events.
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SF Ballet Sensory Friendly Dance-Along Workshop
Sun, Dec 17
SF Ballet
Dec 17, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SF Ballet, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Dec 17, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SF Ballet, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Dance to the Nutcracker Ballet! Open to all ages and abilities! These fun and interactive workshops will provide an engaging and accessible movement experience for neurodiverse audiences.
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SF Nutcracker Ballet Sensory Friendly Performance
Sat, Dec 30
San Francisco
Dec 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
San Francisco, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Dec 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
San Francisco, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
This full-length performance will provide a relaxed environment for children and adults of all abilities to experience this magical holiday tradition in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
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Stories in the Park - Magical Bridge Redwood City
Tue, Jan 23
Redwood City
Jan 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Jan 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Redwood City, 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Join us for an all ages Storytimes at a different Redwood City Park each week! The 4th Tuesday will be at Magical Bridge Playground.
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SF Ballet Sensory Friendly Dance-Along Workshop
Sun, Feb 25
San Francisco
Feb 25, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
San Francisco, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Feb 25, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
San Francisco, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Dance to Swan Lake Ballet! Open to all ages and abilities! These fun and interactive workshops will provide an engaging and accessible movement experience for neurodiverse audiences.
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SF Ballet Sensory Friendly Dance-Along Workshop
Sun, Mar 17
San Francisco
Mar 17, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
San Francisco, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Mar 17, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
San Francisco, 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Dance to A Midsummer Night's Dream! Open to all ages and abilities! These fun and interactive workshops will provide an engaging and accessible movement experience for neurodiverse audiences.
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Sensory-Friendly Performance: The Velveteen Rabbit

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Meet Santa - For People with Disabilities

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Santa Days at Filoli - Sensory Early Hours

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7:00 PM

ASL-Interpreted Performance of The Velveteen Rabbit

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Santa Days at Filoli - Sensory Early Hours

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Santa Days at Filoli - Sensory Early Hours

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Santa Days at Filoli - Sensory Early Hours

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11:00 AM

SF Nutcracker Ballet Sensory Friendly Performance

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Each public city playground and its associated Kindness Ambassador volunteer group hosts their own events. We do our best to keep this site updated with Magical Bridge programming, but please do visit the various city event Facebook pages for the full schedule.