August Awesome List
/ Ronnie SharpeAugust in the Bay Area is the perfect time to make the most of summer! From sun-kissed beaches to hidden gardens, expansive parks to scenic bike trails, the whole region is buzzing with outdoor adventure. Whether you're planning a family picnic, a coastal hike, or a leisurely day in the park, the Bay Area offers endless ways to soak up the sun and enjoy the season. Get ready for a month packed with sunshine, fun, and memories that’ll last long after the summer ends!
Celebrate the public opening of Black Gold: Stories Untold with talks, performances, and music.
Just bring your favorite socks (or pick up a pair in our gift shop), get your ticket online or at the front desk, and prepare for a sock-tacular time for all ages!
The Amazing Acro-Cats are sailing into the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, California July 31-August 3, 2025!
Happy Friday! Experience the vibrant Millbrae Gateway Night Market! Street food, live music, & cultural vibes—don’t miss out!
Join us for a luminous evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our new annual our event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!
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.
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles! Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the SF Symphony performing the entire musical score of this fairy tale adventure live-to-picture!
Free stargazing with San Francisco Amateur Astronomers at Presidio Tunnel Tops!
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.
Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity.
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.
Marin Art and Garden Center is pleased to present their beloved Summer Concert Series that runs every Thursday from July 10 - August 28.
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!
Join us for our annual trapeze arts shows from returning favorites Les Aerielles and for one of our signature Five Dollar Days! Ooh and ahh as acrobats soar through the air and celebrate the human body and what it can do when put to music.
The West Point Inn hosts six Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers each year.
Enjoy art making and storytelling around a different theme each month — fun and creativity for the whole family! We believe in the joy of making, so come ready to relax, experiment, and enjoy yourself.
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.
Marin Art and Garden Center is pleased to present their beloved Summer Concert Series that runs every Thursday from July 10 - August 28.
Have fun at the park the 2nd Thursday of every month, May through October, 5-8pm.
Bring the whole family out for Family Movie Night, where kids can play, parents can relax and everyone can enjoy the magic of a movie together. The featured movie will be How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
Join us for an unforgettable family-friendly evening under the stars as we celebrate the Perseids!
Pop in and play organized outdoor games and activities with Pleasant Hill Rec & Park staff.
Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm.