Pachanga Block Party
Come celebrate, dance, eat, shop, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Latino Heritage Month!
Come celebrate, dance, eat, shop, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Latino Heritage Month!
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.
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.
Find books and other treasures for sale.
❤️Have kids’ clothing or gear your family has outgrown? Pass it along to another local family!
❤️ Need kids’ clothing or gear? Come find what your family needs — it’s FREE and open to everyone!
We’ll have gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, bikes, strollers, baby gear, sports equipment, costumes, and more.
The event is also a great way to reduce textile and household waste by keeping useful items in our community and in use longer.
Donation drop-off:
• Tues. 9/15, 3–5 PM
• Thurs. 9/17, 3–7 PM
• Fri. 9/18, 3–5 PM
No furniture, cribs, or used car seats, please.
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Join us for a family fun day at Presidio Tunnel Tops!
Calling all young entrepreneurs ready to bring an idea to market!
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.
Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!
Local Creators, live music, and wide-open views of the bay.
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.
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
Enjoy music, food and kids' activities while growing connection at Gather Petaluma - a brand new community space.
A Celebration of European Culture in San Francisco
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.
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.
Join us for an evening of fun and instruction featuring crafts, dancing and more with La Luz.
Peer through a telescope and discover craters, mountains, and other features across the Moon.
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!
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.
Join ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, along with Heather Barrett from Sea Otter Savvy, to kickoff Sea Otter Awareness Week 2026 at The Lawrence!
Get ready to dance!
From acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi comes The White Raven, a lyrical and deeply moving picture book that asks powerful questions about identity, empathy, and acceptance.
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.
Grab your hard hats (or your favorite construction gear!) and bring the whole family for an evening of building, discovery, and celebration. It’s a chance to make history together as we break ground on a bigger, better Children’s Museum for generations to come!
Back by popular demand, CandyPalooza will feature candy sampling, arts & crafts booths, food booths, entertainment and more!
It's harvest time in Sonoma County Farm Trails! Gather up the whole family for our fall farm tour!
San Jose Reid Hillview Airport Community Day on Saturday, September 26, 10 AM–3 PM! FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES!
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
Join us for a spider-inspired scavenger hunt!
We are soooooo excited to announce the return ILLO MART: a celebration of all things illustration and the amazing illustrators of our creative community.
Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!
Experience performances, create something to take home, meet local community partners and explore stories, traditions and artistic expression that reflect the richness and diversity of Latinx cultures.
Join us in the newly transformed Koret Education Center for a Crochet Jam with Ramekon O’Arwisters! Hand-crochet strips of fabric into free-form and organic shapes and take them with you or add them to a communal art piece.
Join us Sunday, September 27th from 1-5pm to celebrate the Randall Museum’s 75th Anniversary.
This Hispanic History Month, celebrate Bay Area Latine makers with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza (south of the Ferry Building) and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
The much anticipated STEAM event will be back on the Cal State East Bay campus on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9am - 3pm.
Come dance, eat, and be together. This year's Kids Zone brings face painting, storytelling, and craft making for the little ones, while Moving Together offers free dance classes led by culture bearers and teaching artists, open to all ages and skill levels.
Join us for a transformative day where authentic Filipino heritage meets community wellness, featuring accomplished Filipino-American performers, master artisans preserving ancestral traditions, and nourishing cuisine prepared with intention and care.
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples.
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.
Enjoy delicious food, beer and sake, live performances, cultural exhibits, tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all ages.
Filled with music, laughter, and audience participation, Jack and the Beanstalk is a delightful introduction to live theatre!
The Great Closet Cleanout returns this September/October since our 2025 event was a HUGE success!
In the spirit of TED's mission of "Ideas Worth Spreading," TEDx is a global program of independently organized events licensed by TED. Each TEDx event brings communities together through thought-provoking talks, meaningful conversations, and inspiring ideas, while following TED's guidelines and standards.
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.
Boots and BBQ features Live Music, a BBQ Competition, Food Trucks, Corn Hole Tournament and Artisan Vendors. Saturday, September 26th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in River Town Antioch at Waldie Plaza.
Celebrate Fleet Week on October 10, 2026 with spectacular views from Aquarium of the Bay’s private outdoor balconies overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy catered food and drinks, watch the air show* overhead, and explore the Aquarium throughout the day.
This is an ALL AGES & FREE family-friendly event (pets welcome)
19 Free and Unique Events over one very full day. Experts in Fire Science, Lichenology, Botany, Ornithology, Geology, Hydrology, and Astronomy provide in person experiences to highlight how science can deepen our understanding of our environment
A party, a workout, a meditation and a communal celebration, Yerba Buena Gardens Dance Day is a portal to a joyous dance-filled world!
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.
Bearitone the Opera Bear and his friends at San Francisco Opera invite you to celebrate the wedding of the season!
A fun musical adaptation told through master puppetry.
This family-friendly event is the only day of the year when the public can go behind the scenes and experience the life-saving work we do.
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.
Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s open streets program that transforms miles of city streets into car-free community spaces for kids to play, seniors to stroll, businesses and organizations to connect, and neighbors to meet.
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.
Come join us for a fun-filled evening in the heart of Old Oakland, centered around 9th & Washington Streets.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon Jr. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the MainStage.
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
Find books and other treasures for sale.
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.
Share the excitement of live classical music with the entire family at this engaging concert series with the San Francisco Symphony. Music for Families is the perfect outing to spark musical curiosity in all ages.
Get ready for big beats, tiny feet, and a family rave all wrapped up before bedtime.
Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, captivating a global audience as the pioneer of ‘Toddler Techno’ and ‘Baby Raves.’
Oakland’s Magic Kitchen returns in 2026 with four live, family-friendly cooking shows featuring some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated chefs.
Finding History Day is the Sonoma County Historical Society’s annual celebration of local history, bringing together dozens of historical societies, museums, archives, libraries, genealogical groups, and cultural organizations from across the county and surrounding region.
San Francisco’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration brings its “Bhangra meets Bay Area energy” to one of downtown’s most iconic arts destinations for the first time—landing at Yerba Buena Gardens.
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
Find books and other treasures for sale.
Find books and other treasures for sale.
Cole Valley Nights is back! Come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses.
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
Gather your crew and prepare for an unforgettable evening of imagination, discovery, and family fun that’s truly Outta This World!
The Woodside Soapbox Derby is a local event where we race gravity-powered cars down a sloped track. The cars are made by dads and moms along with their kids. You can use a car from previous years, or sign up for a complete car kit.
Bring your little ones for a FREE, interactive puppet party with Ms. Sharon!
All Veterans invited! Be our guests Free horsemanship class, followed by a BBQ.
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.
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.
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.
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!
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!
Viva CalleSJ is a free Open Streets program in San José that transforms streets into car-free spaces for walking, biking, and community connection.
Join us Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 p.m. as we celebrate the newest lighting improvements along the Suisun City Waterfront!
A Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation.
Try a free movement class. Catch a drag performance. Sample a wellness session. Meet local neighbors, healers, and small business owners!
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!
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!
We invite you to bring your memories and imaginations for a joyous Community Open House at the historic Empress of China!
Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!
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.
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.
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!
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more!
WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy asks the political question: How are we going to survive and rebuild in the rubble left from the economic, social, and psychological devastation of the idiotic kleptocrats?
Back by popular demand, you are invited to the 2nd Annual Comedy In The Park. We have a great line up of laughs coming to the Creek Park Amphitheater. Come early for best seating.
The Mill Valley Western Beer & Wine Festival kicks off downtown on Saturday, September 5th from 4-7 PM, bringing a lively evening of Western-themed community celebration to the heart of town.
WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy asks the political question: How are we going to survive and rebuild in the rubble left from the economic, social, and psychological devastation of the idiotic kleptocrats?
Join Ranger Shannon and special guest WildCare for an interactive presentation about their Wildlife Ambassador Program.
Everyone loves a block party, and this is going to be epic! A family friendly event with food, music, wine, and more
Join us for California Biodiversity Day, celebrated all week long from September 5–13, 2026!
WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy asks the political question: How are we going to survive and rebuild in the rubble left from the economic, social, and psychological devastation of the idiotic kleptocrats?
Join us at Slide Ranch, on Saturday August 29th, for a magical time, as we gather on the bluff to experience Dawned on Dusk – the whimsical, bird-filled puppet show that Muir Beach community member Olivia Carroll-Weisel will be bringing to life amidst the Slide landscape.
Nothing brings a community together like good food, great music, and a little fun!
WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy asks the political question: How are we going to survive and rebuild in the rubble left from the economic, social, and psychological devastation of the idiotic kleptocrats?
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