Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.
As the summer sun blazes on, Pixar classics will keep moviegoers cool and entertained with a streak of imaginative, heartfelt films that defined the studio’s second decade.
Visit artist’s studios throughout Sonoma County.
Alice needs your help, kids! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and through Piedmont Park to encounter the magical beings of Wander Land.
East Bay Open Studios invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces.
Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
Celebrate the public opening of Black Gold: Stories Untold with talks, performances, and music.
Please join us for the annual Peggy Sue Car Show & Cruise. Hundreds of classic, stock and custom All-American Cars will be on display.
Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.
There are so many artists who have called San Francisco home. Join us as we celebrate these hometown heroes on Free Family Day with art making, performances, and more!
Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.
On National Children’s Day, join us for a celebration of how curiosity and play shape learning.
¡ Celebre el Día Internacional del Niñez en el Cuartel de Sonoma! Celebrate International Children's Day at the Sonoma Barracks!
A celebration of reading, music, and culture!
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and live musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms, and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits.
Have fun at the park the 2nd Thursday of every month, May through October, 5-8pm.
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street.
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.
As the summer sun blazes on, Pixar classics will keep moviegoers cool and entertained with a streak of imaginative, heartfelt films that defined the studio’s second decade.
The Sawmill’s board wishes to announce the demonstration run dates of the 2025 season on the Weekends of May 17-18, June 14-15, August 2-3, and Sept. 13-14.
Join us for a fun Zoobilation on Saturday, June 14 with a fun kid’s dance party and watch as our animals enjoy birthday-themed enrichment! The party will take place around the Elinor Friend Playground area, with live DJ music, craft tables and more!
Visit artist’s studios throughout Sonoma County.
Explore, learn, and connect with nature during Family Nature Adventures!
Inviting people of all ages and abilities to come explore your park! We will have hands-on nature crafts, multi-sensory activities, animals to meet, and short guided tours.
Back for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Aesop’s Playhouse—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. And this year’s lineup? It’s bringing the heat!
Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
Learn about the park’s raptors (birds of prey), and meet two beautiful raptors at this very special event. Can you guess who one of them might be?
The West Point Inn hosts six Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers each year.
Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.
Open Cockpit Day invites museum visitors to view our famous aircraft from the cockpit.
Join Engaging Math Circles for the Great Pizza Scandal Math Quest for parents and kids!
Bon Air invites little ones and their caregivers to free Summer Tuesday Music Time with Megan, June through August – get the wiggles out and grab a bite of lunch before nap time.
Your children will love making, chasing and popping bubbles using BubbleMania's whimsical wands and fun hoops dipped into kiddie pools full of bubble solution.
Join us on Thursday, June 20th for the Old Oakland Summer Stroll - a community-driven
celebration of local food, art, and culture.
Celebrate the magic of the longest day of the year at Slide Ranch’s Summer Solstice Sunset Silent Disco!
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.
As the summer sun blazes on, Pixar classics will keep moviegoers cool and entertained with a streak of imaginative, heartfelt films that defined the studio’s second decade.
Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles.
LakefestOakland celebrates 6 years of culture, community, and connection! Join us at Lake Merritt for 200+ vendors, great food, live performances, a Kids Zone, Tech Pavilion & more. "It Takes a Village!"
Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
Join us for Rhythmix Rising Seas, where Art meets Community to shape a resilient and sustainable future.
Experience the 3rd Annual Presidio Theatre Bliss Fest – an all-ages, two-day outdoor music festival showcasing a vibrant mix of Bay Area talent.
LIVE IN THE LAUREL free concert series, presented by Northeastern University, invites you to explore rising stars and local favorites as they perform in intimate venues along MacArthur Boulevard. Your summers won’t be the same once you add LITL to your calendar!
This family-friendly, fun-filled day will also have live music, dancing, local vendors, raffles and more!
Reserve Your Spot in The Presidio Half Marathon!
Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.
Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.
Sonoma Botanical Garden invites families to fly on over this summer for the return of its family fun series, Sunday Funday. This year, Sunday Funday coincides with the Garden’s newest exhibit, Winged Wonders, by The Myth Makers, a fantastical flock of giant bamboo birds placed throughout the Garden.
Enjoy Games, Arts & Crafts, Vendors & Resources…and Big Trucks!
Bon Air invites little ones and their caregivers to free Summer Tuesday Music Time with Megan, June through August – get the wiggles out and grab a bite of lunch before nap time.
FoodieLand is a foodie inspired multi-cultural food and entertainment event taking place at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
As the summer sun blazes on, Pixar classics will keep moviegoers cool and entertained with a streak of imaginative, heartfelt films that defined the studio’s second decade.
Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus, overflowing with heart and soul.
San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for Bohème Out of the Box. These free*, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this spring.
Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the Bay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out! Cost: zero. Fun: limitless.
Free stargazing with San Francisco Amateur Astronomers at Presidio Tunnel Tops!
Join KDTV Univision 14 and Uforia Radio for a special community celebration of fútbol!
Prepare for an unforgettable day of live music as the best Dad Bands from across Marin County take the stage THIS SATURDAY!
Mark your calendars for a day filled with vibrant festivities, unforgettable memories and a cherished celebration of Caribbean culture and joy!
Come to the National Park and show your We Can Do it Spirit by coming dressed as a Rosie or in your best 1940s garb!
Marta will bring her book, Golden Gate Park: An A to Z Adventure, to life with puppets, photos, and stories to introduce kids and all ages to the park. This interactive story time will be held next to the historical carousel.
Pet Food Express celebrates its Presidio opening with adoptions, giveaways, food, and family fun!
Happy Friday! Experience the vibrant Millbrae Gateway Night Market! Street food, live music, & cultural vibes—don’t miss out!
Every First Thursday on 2nd St. (between Market and Howard) and Front St. (between California and Sacramento) in Downtown San Francisco.
Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus, overflowing with heart and soul.
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.
Celebrate the spirit of Italy at City Center Bishop Ranch’s Festa Italiana.
Join us for this free family-friendly event to get up close and hands-on with live animals from SaveNature.Org’s Insect Discovery Lab!
Get ready to flutter your wings and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of butterflies at the Bay Area Butterfly Festival 2024!
Enjoy garden tours, family-friendly activities, special presentations, music, and more!
Now in its fourth season, the family- and dog-friendly space transforms the JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks.
The music at these shows will be rooted in the timeless songbook and style of the Grateful Dead, with plenty of room for exploration and spontaneous jams. Expect to hear classic tunes from the '60s through today performed by world-class musicians in amazing venues.
East Bay Open Studios invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces.
A free, family-friendly celebration of Italian food, wine, music, culture—and the 104th Statuto Race on Sunday morning, all in heart of North Beach.
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
Welcome to TreasureFest, the Bay Area's monthly festival featuring everything that makes the Bay Area unique. Join us for a weekend full of local music, art, food, and hundreds of creators and vendors!
Celebrate summer at La Peña's Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Tianguis & Community Block Party! Music, food, art - free admission! RSVP now!
Celebrate everyone’s favorite prehistoric giants with a whole week of special dinosaur-themed activities!
Be the first to see a brand-new 3D film about the king of dinosaurs!
The Presidio Pop Up DJ Series will occur on the last Saturday of each month through October 2024.
Admission is free for SF residents and children four and under. For others, tickets range from $3 – $14. RSVPs are appreciated; Walk-Ins are welcome!
Illustoria is a beloved San Francisco-based creativity magazine for kids. To celebrate its eighth birthday, Illustoria is partnering with SF Botanical Gardens, Green Apple Books, and SF Public Library! Join them for a day celebrating art and children’s literature.
Illustoria will lead two family friendly art activities! SF Public Library will offer an exciting book giveaway, and local bookstore Green Apple Books will host a table of fabulous children’s books for purchase. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.
More about Illustoria:
Illustoria is an art and storytelling print magazine for all ages, suitable for readers as young as six years. Packed with stories, comics, DIY projects, and interviews orbiting a central theme—this magazine aims to ignite curiosity and a creative response.
They are published by McSweeney’s Literary Art Fund, based in the Mission District.
The New York Times & Wall Street Journal consider Illustoria the coolest mag for young artists!
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo missions by learning about Snoopy’s journey to the Moon and beyond.
Join us for a pilot of our upcoming exhibit specially designed for your little explorers.
Hear all your favorites from rock, jazz, bluegrass, soul, French chanson, rockabilly, Brazilian, and more. There’s something for everyone!
Presenting an interactive and educational show that has entertained families and communities for decades, East Bay Vivarium’s Traveling Reptile Show brings 15-20 amazing creatures and is a truly unique experience for the whole family.
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