Kids San Francisco - September 14, 2009

Whip It Good

Kara's Cupcakes Parties and the Kara Van

Lackluster magic shows, picnic go-rounds, and an endless blur of pizza parties. You can do better.

Break the mold with a unique birthday bash at Kara’s Cupcakes.

The Marina, Napa, and Palo Alto outposts are now hosting private treat-making parties on weekday afternoons. Preorder the cupcake fillings (lemon, caramel, passion fruit), then wee pastry chefs get creative learning to color, roll, and shape fondant. Following a frosting and decorating session, they can either nibble on-site or carry home in custom boxes.

Rather have the party come to you? Simply book the new Kara Van. The chocolate-colored bakery-on-wheels will roll to the destination of your choice to dish out chocolate velvet, Kara’s Karrot, and other fluffy favorites.

Talk about sweet success.

Kara’s Cupcakes Parties and the Kara Van (415-563-2253 or karascupcakes.com).

WRITE
Minted Kids’ Personalized Stationery
What: New line of affordable, heavyweight cards incorporates Kiddo’s name in a range of kicky designs.
Why: DailyCandy Kids readers receive 25 percent off all baby and kids’ stationery with code CANDY25.
When: Promo valid thru Oct. 2.
Where: Online at minted.com.

GO
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
What: A two-day gathering of California crafters featuring music, puppets, fairies, and storytelling.
Why: To your art’s content.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., near Old Mill St., Mill Valley (415-381-8090).

SEE
Tomie DePaola’s Strega Nona
What: A commedia dell’arte rendition of the award-winning book about an old woman and her magic pasta pot gone wild.
Why: You like to noodle around.
When: Starts Sat. Performance times vary.
Where: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave., at Derby St. (510-296-4433).