Below are fun upcoming events for kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. This list is updated frequently, so check back often.
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Featured Events
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, May 24
Join us at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics the second and fourth Sunday of each month. In May we’ll focus on endangered species and in June we’ll focus on celebrating sea lions! These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.
BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition (Free) ~ San Mateo, May 24
BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition is a free, live, hands-on neuroscience adventure happening at Beresford Park on May 24th! Step into a real outdoor science lab where kids of all ages explore how the brain works through experiments, games, and interactive challenges led by neuroscientists. This is a family event, and RSVP is appreciated but not required. Drop in anytime between 9:30am and 2pm.
Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park ~ Alameda, June 13
Celebrate the vibrant cultures and performing arts traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora in a free, family-friendly festival at Chochenyo Park. Explore a kaleidoscopic array of music, dance, drumming, hands-on arts activities, food and more! Featuring Tae Poetically Divine as emcee along with performances by Alphabet Rockers, Duniya Dance & Drum Company, Mbira dzaSoko, Michele’s Soul Line Dance, Mufaro weDzimbahwe and NKAN.
May 2026
Willie Wonka Jr by Playful People – San Jose, May 15-24
Kiddo Carnival – Mill Valley, May 22-25
SF Carnivale – San Francisco, May 23-24
The Three Little Pigs by Palo Alto Children’s Theatre – Palo Alto, May 23 & 24
Ardenwood Rail Fair – Fremont, May 23-25
Bay Area Kid Fest – Concord, May 24-25
Art & Wind Festival – San Ramon, May 24-25
Kids Music Class at Bunny Meadow – San Francisco, May 25
Lakeshore Spring Festival – Oakland, May 30
Habitot Pop-Up – San Leandro, May 30
Birth & Family Fair – Palo Alto, May 30
Alice in Wonderland by San Jose Dance Theater – San Jose, May 30 & 31
Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley, May 31
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch – Livermore, May 31
June 2026 (also see Outdoor Movie Nights)
Back to the Future by Broadway San Jose – San Jose, June 2-7
Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, June 5
Family Fun Day (Free) – Los Altos, June 6
Proud of My Family – San Jose, June 6
Mosaic Festival (Free) – San Jose, June 6
Ranch Day – Morgan Hill, June 7
Solano County Fair – Vallejo, June 11-14, 2026
BubbleFest – Oakland, June 13
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine – Alameda, June 13
Hanabi Judo Parent’s Night Out – Albany, June 13
Fiesta Cultural Street Fair (Free) – Walnut Creek, June 13
Native Plant and Pollinator Day (Free) – San Jose, June 13
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, June 13
Family Day at SFMOMA (Free) – San Francisco, June 14
Viva Calle (Free) – San Jose, June 14
San Mateo County Fair – San Mateo, June 5-14
Juneteenth Freedom Day – Newark, June 18
Juneteenth Celebration – Antioch, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration – San Jose, June 19
Alameda County Fair – Pleasanton, June 19 – July 12
Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest – Alameda, June 20
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, June 20
Vegetable Gardening for Kids – Palo Alto, June 20
North Beach Festival – San Francisco, June 20 & 21
Juneteenth Festival – Berkeley, June 21
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, June 21
The Sound of Music by Broadway San Jose – San Jose, June 21-26
Pinocchio by CMTSJ – San Jose, June 24-28
Starlight Movies In The Park : The Aristocats (Free) – Alameda, June 26
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett, June 27 & 28
Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley, June 28
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore, June 28
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