The Great Closet Cleanout returns this September/October since our 2025 event was a HUGE success!
Share an Adventure! Shoreline is happy to help Paddle4Good relaunch and spread the word about their upcoming PaddleTogether Program events, which will be held at Shoreline Lake on October 4th and 10th.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
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!
Come pack a picnic and enjoy the Family Fun!
All are welcome. Come celebrate, dance, and enjoy the afternoon with us!
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
The event will feature diverse, family-friendly daytime programming, nighttime celebrations, and hands-on art projects, maker and technology demos, speakers, workshops, a mini film-festival, food and beverage, and much more.
Taking place under the twinkling Spectra lights, the Fall Family Festival on October 17th, from 4 to 7pm; features fun carnival games, free pumpkin decorating, face painting, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, and entertainment such as stilt walkers and bubble magic with Sterling Bubble.
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.
Join the Marin Stargazers for an evening under the stars. Using telescopes set up by the group’s volunteers, come marvel at the Moon and see its stunning craters, mountains, and ancient lava flows.
Come join us for a fun-filled evening in the heart of Old Oakland, centered around 9th & Washington Streets.
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
Find books and other treasures for sale.
It will be a month since the September equinox, and the nights will have grown longer than the days, inviting the spirits of old to revisit us. Drawing from ancient European traditions, the annual rites of Halloween are near.
We hold our annual Otsukimi moon-viewing party on the Sunday closest to the full harvest moon each October, held at the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
The Great Rubber Duck Hunt! A Fundraiser for the Vallejo Museum Help us find the hidden rubber ducks throughout the museum! November 7th at 2pm $5 PER PERSON
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.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
Decorate, assemble and launch your water lantern.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live, based on the Emmy winning Apple TV series, brings Jim Henson's Fraggles, Doozers, and a giant Gorg to the stage in a family friendly musical directed by John Tartaglia, packed with songs, comedy, and immersive special effects.
Join cartoonist and storyteller Joe Wos for live performances and cartoon workshops for the whole family throughout the day. In between performances, explore the galleries, watch animated specials on the big screen, and enjoy one of the many Peanuts-inspired photo ops!
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.
Enjoy delicious food, beer and sake, live performances, cultural exhibits, tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all ages.
Share an Adventure! Shoreline is happy to help Paddle4Good relaunch and spread the word about their upcoming PaddleTogether Program events, which will be held at Shoreline Lake on October 4th and 10th.
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples.
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.
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.
The Singing Garden is an intimate immersive adventure where children and their guardians step inside a story to play and imagine together. Step through the portal to visit the Story Stump to meet Lexi, the story book fairy and her puppet friends Lulu and Gus, Through puppetry, music, imaginative play, and puzzles, participants discover that the real magic is what we create together.
Sonoma Con is back October 4-5 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds-and this year, cosplay is joining the fun! More than a traditional comic convention, Sonoma Con celebrates the worlds of trading card games (TCGs), tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), video games, Pokémon, cosplay, and all things geeky.
On Wednesday, September 30, we're setting aside an evening for families: dinner together, then a read-aloud of the opening chapters of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis's beloved tale of four children who find a doorway into Narnia.
Join us Sunday, September 27th from 1-5pm to celebrate the Randall Museum’s 75th Anniversary.
A FREE family fun event in Albany!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day in the Canal!
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.
Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!
Bluey's Big Play brings the Emmy award-winning series to life on stage, with puppetry, an original story by creator Joe Brumm, and new music by composer Joff Bush. Watch Bluey and Bingo team up to get Dad off the bean bag in this live theatre show.
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
It's harvest time in Sonoma County Farm Trails! Gather up the whole family for our fall farm tour!
Back by popular demand, CandyPalooza will feature candy sampling, arts & crafts booths, food booths, entertainment and more!
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!
Illuminate’s Grace Window returns to Nob Hill September 21–25, sending 25 Laser Space Cannons from the roof of The Fairmont into all 25 panels of the historic Rose Window.
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.
Come join us for a vibrant celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi at Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School, Dublin, CAl! Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, lively music, colorful dances, and traditional rituals.
Bring your friends, family, and festive vibes – it's going to be a day full of celebration and community joy! We can’t wait to see you there!
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of Ganesh Chaturthi. Bring your family and friends along to enjoy the festive atmosphere and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on this fantastic cultural experience!
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!
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.
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.
A Celebration of European Culture in San Francisco
Enjoy music, food and kids' activities while growing connection at Gather Petaluma - a brand new community space.
Local Creators, live music, and wide-open views of the bay.
During this one-day event, the center court will transform into a marketplace where young entrepreneurs, ages 6–14, will showcase and sell products and services they have created themselves.
Take a break from screens and join us for a series of Analog Saturdays!
Calling all young entrepreneurs ready to bring an idea to market!
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