Check out all the great events happening in your area this month. Events are checked at the time of posting. Please confirm information before heading out.

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Sep 5

Anywhere in California

California Biodiversity Day

Anywhere in California

Join us for California Biodiversity Day, celebrated all week long from September 5–13, 2026!

Anywhere in California

Sep 12

Children’s Wonderland

Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park

Children’s Wonderland

Join the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) for a heartwarming day of fun, laughter, and teddy bear hugs at our annual Picnic in the Park!

Children’s Wonderland

Sep 12

Sturgeon’s Mill Restoration Project

Sturgeon’s Mill

Sturgeon’s Mill Restoration Project

The Sawmill’s board wishes to announce the demonstration run dates of the 2025 season on the Weekends of May 9-10, June 20-21*, August 1-2, and Sept. 12-13.

Sturgeon’s Mill Restoration Project

Sep 12

Cornerstone

Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party

Cornerstone

Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, remixes, and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged! Brought to you by @thekawaiirave and VNK Entertainment.

Cornerstone

Sep 12

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Analog Saturdays

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Sep 12

Chinatown

Empress Re-Imagined: Community Open House

Chinatown

We invite you to bring your memories and imaginations for a joyous Community Open House at the historic Empress of China!

Chinatown

Sep 12

Levi's Plaza Park

Plaza Palooza Festival

Levi's Plaza Park

Plaza Palooza returns to Levi's Plaza on September 12 with live music by Ruby Ibarra, Red Lotus, & Afterthought, plus a market with local vendors, food, drinks, and more. Admission is FREE and all ages!

Levi's Plaza Park

Sep 12

India Basin Waterfront Park

Bayview Transit Fair Family Fun Day

India Basin Waterfront Park

Join the Better And Safer Streets (BASS) Collaboration of Walk SF, SF Bike Coalition, SF Transit Riders, and MAGIC for a family-friendly celebration of sustainable transportation in the Bayview and Transit Month!

India Basin Waterfront Park

Sep 12

Noe Street & Market Street

Castro Wellness Street Fair

Noe Street & Market Street

Try a free movement class. Catch a drag performance. Sample a wellness session. Meet local neighbors, healers, and small business owners!

Noe Street & Market Street

Sep 12

Jonas Center, IVC Marin campus

BBQ, Brews, & Comedy

Jonas Center, IVC Marin campus

A Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation.

Jonas Center, IVC Marin campus

Suisun City waterfront lighting celebration

Sep 12

Harbor Plaza

Suisun City waterfront lighting celebration

Harbor Plaza

Join us Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 p.m. as we celebrate the newest lighting improvements along the Suisun City Waterfront!

Harbor Plaza

Sep 13

Mexican Heritage Plaza to Alum Rock Village or from Cimaron Park to Fernish Park

Viva CalleSJ

Mexican Heritage Plaza to Alum Rock Village or from Cimaron Park to Fernish Park

Viva CalleSJ is a free Open Streets program in San José that transforms streets into car-free spaces for walking, biking, and community connection.

Mexican Heritage Plaza to Alum Rock Village or from Cimaron Park to Fernish Park

Sep 13

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Lyttle Cow Palace

Ride-A-Rig

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Lyttle Cow Palace

Ride-a-Rig is a fun-filled, educational community event where kids (and kids at heart!) can get up close and personal with an exciting variety of vehicles! It's a hands-on experience the whole family will enjoy. All ages welcome!

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Lyttle Cow Palace

Sep 13

SFMOMA

Family Studio: Matisse Landscapes

SFMOMA

Henri Matisse is known for his “scandalous” use of color, particularly when painting landscapes. Create your own landscape painting using colors you wouldn’t necessarily find in nature!

SFMOMA

Screening with SFFILM: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Sep 13

SFMOMA

Screening with SFFILM: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

SFMOMA

Join SFFILM for a special screening of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, followed by a Q+A with Art Directors Kitty Clay and Andy Brown along with Director of Photography Charles Copping.

SFMOMA

Sep 13

Marin MOCA

Free Family Day

Marin MOCA

This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.

Marin MOCA

Sep 13

Broadway Plaza

Joybound Around Town on Broadway

Broadway Plaza

Get ready for a day packed with live music, the always-adorable Paw-rade Walk, the Pet Wellness Festival, costume contests, and plenty of fun for people and pets alike.

Broadway Plaza

Sep 14

Presidio Riding Club

Salutes & Stirrups

Presidio Riding Club

All Veterans invited! Be our guests Free horsemanship class, followed by a BBQ.

Presidio Riding Club

Sep 17

Oshman Family JCC - Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square

Ms. Sharon's Puppet Party

Oshman Family JCC - Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square

Bring your little ones for a FREE, interactive puppet party with Ms. Sharon!

Oshman Family JCC - Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square

Sep 19

Margaret Todd Senior Center

Trash to Treasures Fall Flea Market

Margaret Todd Senior Center

The 2026 Fall Trash to Treasures Flea Market will return to the Margaret Todd Senior Center (1560 Hill Road) on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9am - 2pm.

Margaret Todd Senior Center

Sep 19

Stonestown Farmers Market Lot

Miraloma Nursery School Touch a Truck

Stonestown Farmers Market Lot

At the event, kids get hands on experience to sit in the seat, honk the horn (for the final hour), pretend to drive, and get up close and personal with your favorite vehicles.

Stonestown Farmers Market Lot

Friends of the Mill Valley Library Book Sales

Sep 19

Mill Valley Public Library

Friends of the Mill Valley Library Book Sales

Mill Valley Public Library

Find books and other treasures for sale.

Mill Valley Public Library

Give and Take: Free Kids’ Gear and Clothing

Sep 19

Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda

Give and Take: Free Kids’ Gear and Clothing

Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda

Sep 19

Town Center Corte Madera

Marin Children's Business Fair

Town Center Corte Madera

Calling all young entrepreneurs ready to bring an idea to market!

Town Center Corte Madera

Sep 19

Various Libraries around San Francisco

Tricycle Music Fest

Various Libraries around San Francisco

Roll on over for a special celebration—the quinceañera of our annual Tricycle Music Fest! Families are invited to take part in month-long programming full of unique early literacy experiences, all-ages fun and live performances by the best in children’s music: Bay Beats artists René y Familia and Aguacate Music Kids; Malinky Music; and Grammy- and Emmy- winner Lucky Diaz.

Various Libraries around San Francisco

Sep 19

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Analog Saturdays

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!

The Lawrence Hall of Science

Sep 19

San Francisco Botanical Garden | Golden Gate Park

Enchanted Melodies at Flower Piano

San Francisco Botanical Garden | Golden Gate Park

Join Emily Gallagher in the Gardens of Golden Gate Park as she tells the story of a princess who finds her own voice through a narrative that empowers children to follow their own paths.

San Francisco Botanical Garden | Golden Gate Park

Sep 19

Lincoln Park

Native Boogie and Beats at Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks

Lincoln Park

Gather Up! (Free Event: Family-Friendly, Live Music, Art and Food)

Sep 19

The Spring Hill School

Gather Up! (Free Event: Family-Friendly, Live Music, Art and Food)

The Spring Hill School

Enjoy music, food and kids' activities while growing connection at Gather Petaluma - a brand new community space.

The Spring Hill School

Sep 19

Marina Library

Bike Day

Marina Library

Celebrate all things bicycle by making a smoothie on the smoothie bike, learning to fix a flat tire, drawing a bicycle tattoo on yourself and more.

Marina Library

Sep 19

Foley Family Community Pavilion

Vamos al Tianguis

Foley Family Community Pavilion

Vamos al Tianguis is a vibrant night market with diverse vendors, food trucks, and performances. It celebrates diversity, supports local artisans, and fosters community connections.

Foley Family Community Pavilion

Sep 20

Richmond District YMCA

Richmond District YMCA Jog in the Fog - 5K Family Fun Run

Richmond District YMCA

The 14th Annual Jog in the Fog 5K will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. We hope you will join us for another great event filled with family, fitness and fog!

Richmond District YMCA

Sep 20

SFMOMA

Kite Making with Mariel Paat

SFMOMA

Behold Jacob Hashimoto’s room full of kites! Will you make one of your own? Join artist and educator Mariel Paat on an exploration of kite making with rice and tea paper.

SFMOMA

Sep 20

Oakland Aviation Museum

Open Cockpit Day

Oakland Aviation Museum

One of the museum’s most popular events, Open Cockpit Day gives visitors a rare opportunity to climb into and explore the cockpits of several historic aircraft.

Oakland Aviation Museum