
Union Street Festival
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
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.
East Bay Open Studios invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces.
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.
Enjoy garden tours, family-friendly activities, special presentations, music, and more!
Get ready to flutter your wings and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of butterflies at the Bay Area Butterfly Festival 2024!
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!
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.
Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus, overflowing with heart and soul.
Every First Thursday on 2nd St. (between Market and Howard) and Front St. (between California and Sacramento) in Downtown San Francisco.
Happy Friday! Experience the vibrant Millbrae Gateway Night Market! Street food, live music, & cultural vibes—don’t miss out!
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.
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.
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!
Mark your calendars for a day filled with vibrant festivities, unforgettable memories and a cherished celebration of Caribbean culture and joy!
Please join us for the annual Peggy Sue Car Show & Cruise. Hundreds of classic, stock and custom All-American Cars will be on display.
Free stargazing with San Francisco Amateur Astronomers at Presidio Tunnel Tops!
Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.
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.
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their children.
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.
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.
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.
Visit artist’s studios throughout Sonoma County.
Explore, learn, and connect with nature during Family Nature Adventures!
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!
The West Point Inn hosts six Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers each year.
Open Cockpit Day invites museum visitors to view our famous aircraft from the cockpit.
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.
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.
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!"
Join us for Rhythmix Rising Seas, where Art meets Community to shape a resilient and sustainable future.
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!
Reserve Your Spot in The Presidio Half Marathon!
Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mariela's performance is filled with rhythms and multicultural sounds, along with the rich traditions of our Bay Area. Come enjoy Mariela's music with your little ones!
Meet author Karen Chew and listen to her story, Rocky Penguin and the Rubber Ducky, and draw your own penguin!
Bring your kids out to our annual carnival and community picnic on June 27, when they will enjoy a day of food, games, and fun with fellow Berkeleyans.
Play tabletop roleplaying adventures like Dungeons and Dragons in a friendly environment. Every adventure is unique, and games are for all ages. Come to any of all sessions. Email library@townofsananselmo.org to sign up!
Enjoy a dynamic blend of magic, comedy, storytelling, and audience participation. James Chan performs a range of illusions, from card tricks to mind-reading.
This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to seventy years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse and directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price.
Whether you already DJ or are a complete beginner, this course will have something for you.
Experience the world of henna art! Learn techniques, create stunning designs, and explore cultural significance. Join us for a day of creativity and self-expression!
This secluded valley below the rugged east end of Big Rock Ridge is a great place to look for animals that are attracted to the creek.
Meet fellow investigators and enjoy a tasty treat! Every sleuth needs a tote for their case files (and library books!), come get yours and make it your own while chilling out in the park with friends. All ages. Registration required.
Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.
Feel the warmth of the sun and sand between your toes at our outdoor science party!
Make Ferry Building visits part of your family’s summer weekend ritual!
KDFC is eager to welcome curious young people into our home at the Bowes Center in San Francisco for a Classical Kids Discovery Day on June 23 from 11am – 4pm.
The 25th Annual HOW WEIRD STREET FAIRE arrives May 4th. 9x stages of music, dancing, costumes, and weirdness in downtown San Francisco.
Join Fantastic Negrito and his fantastic friends at San Francisco's Fort Mason Firehouse.
The Park Market is back and bringing music, food and drinks, activities, and local makers to Crane Cove Park in the Mission Bay-Dogpatch neighborhood each month.
The goal of Blossom Birth's Annual Family Fair is to bring expectant and new families together and to connect them with professionals, small companies and organizations who can help them have a successful pregnancy and parenthood journey.
Enjoy a hit movie and free popcorn! All Ages. No Registration Required.
Experience the mesmerizing magic of "WOW!" - a captivating blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem. Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus … overflowing with heart and soul.
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