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, February 23
Join us the second and fourth Sunday of each month at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics. 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.
Tom Sawyer by Children’s Musical Theater ~ San Jose, February 15-23
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs this musical adventure is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.
Planetarium Shows ~ Cupertino, February 22
Family-oriented planetarium shows at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza Community College most Saturday afternoons.
Word for WordPLAY Family Playdate (Free) ~ San Francisco, February 23
A fun-filled day of activities! Announcing this new program to our extended Word for Word and Z Space family. We’ll have lots of literature and theater-themed activities for children, including pictionary, juggling, family freeze dance, charades, and much more. We’ll invite your children to learn alongside a cheerful, little crocodile and a very dramatic Ankylosaurus, while parents learn about all the exciting activities we’ll have for families in the coming year. Reserve your spot now! You can drop in on this event at any point during its duration.
SF Jazz Family Matinees ~ San Francisco, March 22
These affordably priced family-friendly concerts are a great way for you to pass your love of jazz onto the next generation. Visit the gorgeous SFJAZZ Center Miner Auditorium for an engaging, entertaining and interactive musical experience.
WildCare Family Nature Day ~ Tiburon, April 26
Join WildCare in partnership with Richardson Bay Audubon for a Family Nature Day honoring Elizabeth Terwilliger on Saturday, April 26th from 10 am – 2 pm at Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Tiburon. Meet live wildlife ambassadors, use scopes to bird watch, join a naturalist led hike, create a wildlife craft project, touch amazing taxidermy specimens, take on the Adventure Challenge, explore the bay shore, and more!
February 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical – San Francisco, February 12-March 9
Tom Sawyer by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, February 15-23
Afrique en Cirque – Santa Rosa, February 19
The Kalimba King (Free) – San Francisco, February 20
Disney on Ice – Oakland, February 20-23
Date Night Drop Off at Swings & Wings – Alameda, February 21
Night Hike and Flashlight Tour – Cupertino, February 21
Summer Resource Fair (Free) – San Francisco, February 22
Hambone with Unique Derique (Free) – San Francisco, February 22
Mandarin Storytime (Free) – Berkeley, February 22
Afrofuturism for Kids (Free) – Berkeley, February 22
Fun on the Farm – San Ramon, February 22
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa, February 22
Lunar New Year Parade (Free) – Oakland, February 22
Redwood Hike – Oakland, February 22
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, February 22
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, February 22
Salamander Search at Sanborn – Saratoga, February 22
Guided Coast Walk – Santa Cruz, February 22
James and the Giant Peach – San Francisco, February 22, 23
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, February 23
Music Time with Megan – Ross, February 24
Little Red Riding Hood – Palo Alto, February 22, 23
Black Joy Parade – Oakland, February 23
Air Power Adventure at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, February 23
Disney on Ice – San Jose, February 26-March 2
Storytime at Cantor Museum – Stanford, February 27
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, February 28
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, February 28
Village Rhythms Drumming – Berkeley, February 28
March 2025
James and the Giant Peach – San Francisco, March 1
Sushi with Chef Ryan (Free) – San Lorenzo, March 1
Give Kids a Smile Children’s Dental Health Fair 2025 – San Francisco, March 1
Storytime: Everybody’s Welcome – Los Gatos, March 1
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, March 1, 8, 15, 22
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, March 1, 15, 22
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, March 2
Lunar New Year 5K/10K Run/Walk – San Francisco, March 2
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, March 2
Redwood Hike – Oakland, March 2, 8
Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, March 2, 16
Hindi Storytime (Free) – Fremont, March 3
DLUX Puppets’ Peter Pan – Walnut Creek, March 6, 7
Space for Her – Oakland, March 7
Niles Canyon Train Rides – Sunol, March 7, 8, 15, 16
Date Night Drop Off at Swings & Wings – Alameda, March 7, 21
Giants FanFest – San Francisco, March 8
Cartooning for Kids – San Francisco, March 8
Family Tour at de Young – San Francisco, March 8
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, March 8
Family Nature Adventure – Oakland, March 8
North Bay Science Discovery Day (Free) – Santa Rosa, March 8
Pop Up Chemistry – Redwood City, March 8
Big Bunny Fun Run – Cupertino, March 8
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, March 8
Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy – San Francisco, March 8, 14
Tuck Everlasting – Mountain View, March 8-16
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, March 9, 23
Dragons and Mythical Beasts – Santa Rosa, March 13
Once Upon a Time by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, March 13-16
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, March 14, 29
Multicultural Festival – Mountain View, March 15
Family Fun at Happy Hollow – San Jose, March 15
Salamander Search at Sanborn – Saratoga, March 15
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, March 15, 16
Flying Leprechaun Sky Dive – San Carlos, March 16
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, March 22
Unique Derique (Free) – San Francisco, March 22
Carrier Con – Alameda, March 22
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, March 22
Social Saturdays (Free) – Cupertino, March 22
Aquatic Exploration at Alum Rock – San Jose, March 22
One Grain of Rice – Palo Alto, March 22, 23
Big Art Weekend – Sausalito, March 22, 23
Marin PowWow – Kentfield, March 23
Wildflower Hike – Clayton, March 23
Holi Celebration – San Ramon, March 23
Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, March 23
Carnaval SF – San Francisco, March 24-25
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, March 28
Spring Faire – Mill Valley, March 29
Papel Amate – Castro Valley, March 29
Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration – San Jose, March 29
Boardwalk Fun Run – Santa Cruz, March 29
The Physics Show – Los Altos Hills, March 29, 30
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, March 30
Easter Egg Hunt at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto, March 30
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