Magical Series

 

What is the Magical Series?
The Magical Series was developed by the Children’s Theatre in partnership with the Magical Bridge Foundation. Magical Series offerings are mindful of developmental rather than chronological age groups, adjusted sensory environments, and smaller classes.

Children's Theatre Performances | Main Stage and Playhouse

  

Main Stage Performances in the 2023-2024 Season

Main Stage Magical Series Performances have gentler sound and light cues, plus limited audience sizes to give our sensory-sensitive friends a bit of extra space. For more information visit Main Stage Production.

Playhouse Series Performance

With very simple sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to get up and wiggle, this story-teller style theatre is a great choice for most audience members. If your family would benefit from early seating, please check in at the Box Office to request to enter the theatre early.  
 
For more information about the full season of 2023-2024 Playhouse Series performances, visit Playhouse Productions

 

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Upcoming Magical Series Classes and Camps

Spectrum Friendly DANCE CLASS

 We welcome all of our friends of different abilities to this class, with a parent or 1:1 caregiver or aide.

MUSIC Therapy Enrichment Program

This class is specifically designed for the neurodiverse and disabled communities. parent/aide/caretaker participation class.

Palo Alto Children's Theater Spectrum-Friendly Theater Camp

Palo Alto Children's Theater hosts afternoon summer camps for developmental ages 6-10. Two weeks are available: June 17-21 OR June 24-28 from 2:15 - 3:45 pm

Super Family Sundays at JMZ

A free event when the JMZ is open exclusively to families with children who have disabilities. Children with all disabilities are welcome, as well as parents, siblings and grandparents.  Come and meet zoo animals up-close. 

In order to maintain a non-crowded environment, spots are limited and reservations are required.  Reservations “sell out” quickly, please fill out the form below to be added to the email list for ticket release announcements. For questions or to request special accommodations, please call tel:6503292111 or visit JMZ’s website accessibility page.

Upcoming events:

  • 2024 dates:  March 24, April 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 22, October 20
  • Event time for all: 5:30-7pm

What's Happening at the Magical Bridge Playground

Storytime at Magical Bridge Palo Alto

Join Palo Alto Librarians on Magical Bridge Playground in Mitchell Park in Palo Alto for a fun and free storytime for all ages and abilities. This series happens quarterly on Thursdays at 10am.

TIME & LOCATION 

Oct 10, 2024, 10:00am-10:30am | Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA 

Girl Scouts STEM Event

This hands-on event is thoughtfully designed to be welcoming to people of all ages and abilities, offering fun and educational activities that explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math.

TIME & LOCATION 

Sep 14, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

Free Magical Art Projects with Casa Circulo Cultural

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. These programs are brought to you by a Magical Partnership between Casa Circulo Cultural and the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation

TIME & LOCATION  

Oct 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Oct 26, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Nov 9, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Nov 23, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Dec 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

 

Magical Music & Motion: Zumba Kids

Join us in Redwood City for a Magical Music and Motion event with Zumba Kids' Melody Mai! Learn new moves with fun, easy-to-follow routines, make new friends, and dance to awesome music at this high-energy dance party!

TIME & LOCATION 

Sep 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate  Factory

Join us at Lucie Stern Theater for Palo Alto Players' scrumdiddlyumptious, sensory-friendly performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! All ages and abilities welcome.

 TIME & LOCATION 

Sep 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Magical Music & Motion: Drini & the Bad Kats Band

Join us in Redwood City for a Magical Music and Motion concert with Drini & The Bad Kats Band! Dance along to the electrifying sounds of this local Bay Area band that brings a fresh, dynamic spin to R&B, soul, blues,

TIME & LOCATION 

Sep 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Magical Music & Motion: Noorani Dance

Join us in Redwood City for a Magical Music and Motion event with Noorani Dance, bringing the luminous art of South Asian classical dance form Kathak to the playground!

TIME & LOCATION 

Oct 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

 

Please visit Magical Bridge Foundation website, for more information. 

 

Palo Alto Art Center Accessibility Resources

The Art Center offers a variety of accessibility resources for visitors and program participants listed here.

Around the Bay

Stories in the Park - Magical Bridge Redwood City 

Join us at the Redwood City Magical Bridge Playhouse stage for storytime - all ages and abilities are welcome!

Time & Location 

Apr 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM  |  938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

May 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

June 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

July 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

 

Free Magical Art Classes

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. These programs are brought to you by a Magical Partnership between Casa Circulo Cultural, The Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation and Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services.

TIME & LOCATION 

Jun 22, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Jul 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM| 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Jul 27, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM| 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Aug 10, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM| 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA

Aug 24, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM| 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061

 

Children's Museum of Sonoma County - Sensory Afternoons

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County hosts free Sensory Friendly Afternoons exclusively for children with sensory processing differences and their families or caregivers.

TIME & LOCATION 

June 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA

July 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM    | 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA