Each year, Stern Grove Festival’s admission-free education and outreach programs provide enriching opportunities for thousands of Bay Area children and adults. Designed to inform, engage, and inspire, these programs create a meaningful, personal connection to the arts.

KIDS DAYS

Registration is Open!

Stern Grove Festival's Kids Days are FREE interactive arts education programs for children ages 4-11.

Kids Days are free and open to the public.
Advance registration is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian (no drop-offs).

Kids Days with Arenas Dance Company

Learn about Cuban folkloric dance and music with Arenas Dance Company.

July 9, 10, 11 2019
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard

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Kids Days with Afro-Urban Society

Explore modern African dance with Afro-Urban Society.

July 16, 17, 18 2019
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard

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Kids Days with San Francisco Ballet

Explore global dance styles with instructors from San Francisco Ballet.

July 23, 24, 25 2019
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard

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KIDS CAMP

In 2019, Stern Grove Festival will present three Kids Camps in Residence.

June 17 - June 21, 2019 at Gene Friend Recreation Center, in collaboration with SFRPD and SoMA Youth Collaborative
June 24 - June 28, 2019 at Joseph Lee Recreation Center
July 22 - 26, 2019 at Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center

Kids Camps are provided free to children participating in the summer programs at these locations.

Local teaching artists will present hands-on, interactive workshops exploring music, dance, and spoken word.

KIDSTAGE

From 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. before every Sunday concert, kids of all ages can experience hands-on art projects, a musical instrument exploration station, and dance workshops with local teaching artists at KidStage in the West Meadow.

The line-up of KidStage events in 2019 will be announced with the 82nd Season.

Kids Days with San Francisco Ballet

Explore global dance styles with instructors from San Francisco Ballet.

ARTIST TALKS

Informative pre-concert Artist Talks take place with featured Festival artists at the Grove’s Trocadero Clubhouse on select concert Sundays.

Artist Talks for 2019 will be announced with the 82nd Season line-up.

YOGA IN THE GROVE

Stern Grove Festival presents free on-site yoga classes, provided by instructors from Office Yoga. Yoga classes will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. before each Sunday concert, June 16 – August 11, 2019.

Visit their website for more information and to register your kids today before you miss out.

The Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit arts presenting organization committed to providing the people of the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse, outstanding performing arts. Every year since 1938, the organization presents admission-free, outdoor concerts at Stern Grove Festival. A San Francisco tradition, music and nature lovers gather at The Festival to enjoy music, picnicking, and relaxation in a serene meadow surrounded by giant eucalyptus, redwood, and fir trees.