Kids San Francisco - November 19, 2007

Scuff Love

Silipads Knee Protectors

Your little crawler has no clue the knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone. But he knows exactly where it hurts when he scuffs his patellas on your hardwood floors.

Don’t knee-jerk. Invest in a pair of Silipads instead.

The cotton and silicone kneepads slip over legs to prevent the scrapes, scuffs, and bruises that come with exploring new ground. Toss them in the washer and dryer when they get dusty.

Color combos (like orange/pink, blue/green) are so cute you’ll want your tykes to stay floor level forever.

No bones about it.

Available at Peekabootique, 1306 Castro Street, at 24th Street (415-641-6192); online at silikids.com.

CREATE
Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza
What: Children can build the gingerbread houses of their dreams.
Why: Goody goody gumdrops.
When: Sat.-Dec. 21. Daily, 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.
Where: Bay Area Discovery Museum, East Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito (415-339-3900).

DO
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
What: Victorian London comes to life with Dickensian characters, treats, games, performances, and gift shopping.
Why: Don’t be a scrooge.
When: Weekends thru Dec. 23. Opens Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave., at Santos St. (415-404-4111).

DANCE
Hop Dogs
What: Bust moves from the ’20s through today with the whole family.
Why: Work off that second helping of turkey dinner.
When: Sat., 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St., b/t 17th & 18th Sts. (415-863-6606).