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.
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!
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth Saturday of the month.
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 for a fun, family-friendly day in the Canal!
A FREE family fun event in Albany!
Join us Sunday, September 27th from 1-5pm to celebrate the Randall Museum’s 75th Anniversary.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy delicious food, beer and sake, live performances, cultural exhibits, tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all ages.
The Great Closet Cleanout returns this September/October since our 2025 event was a HUGE success!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Join us for a family fun day at Presidio Tunnel Tops!
❤️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.
We’d be so grateful if you could share this with your readers/community!
Find books and other treasures for sale.
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.
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.
Come celebrate, dance, eat, shop, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Latino Heritage Month!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Everyone loves a block party, and this is going to be epic! A family friendly event with food, music, wine, and more
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