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, March 23, April 13 & 27
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.
Asian & Pacific Islander Arts and Culture Festival (Free) ~ Alameda, April 26
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with Rhythmix Cultural Works at Alameda’s beautiful Bohol Circle Immigrant Park. Enjoy live music, dance, delicious food, and hands-on art activities for the whole family including Hawaiian hula from Alameda’s own Hālau Makana, Filipino folk music with The Sampaguitas, high-energy bhangra dance with Dholrhythms Dance Company, and vibrant drumming and dance with Korean Culture Center Urisawe.
Easter Speggtacular at Pixieland ~ Concord, April 20
Enjoy rides and receive speggtacular treats. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny throughout the day.
Planetarium Shows ~ Cupertino, March 29
Family-oriented planetarium shows at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza Community College most Saturday afternoons.
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, April 4
Celebrate Pi Day and kick off the weekend at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Night on March 7, from 5–8 PM! Dance to your favorite hits, get creative with sticker-making and spirograph activities, and enjoy engaging animal presentations and science activities.
Word for WordPLAY Pajama Fam Jam (Free) ~ San Francisco, April 6
Come relax with the whole family, drink some hot chocolate, and listen to some favorite kids’ stories read by Word for WordPLAY Director Gendell Hing-Hernández. With years of experience as a Word for Word performer and teacher, Gendell has a unique talent for making stories come to life and engaging children’s imaginations. There will also be fun games and activities in addition to the readings. Stuffed animals and pajamas are encouraged (it’s National Pajama Day!), but not required.
Bug Day at Randall Museum (Free) ~ San Francisco, April 12
Join in the creepy-crawly fun and learn how important these little creatures are to the earth and to our survival here. Kids and their families can make their own fabulous bug-related crafts to take home, see and touch live insects and arachnids, take a scientific look at insects through microscopes, and compete in the pollinator relay. Live music provided by the ever fabulous Luke Schwartz Trio. Bug costumes encouraged. You may even win a special prize!
WildCare Family Nature Day (Free) ~ 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!
Touch A Truck ~ Briones, April 26
The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay (JLOEB) invites families to Touch a Truck at Balestrieri Family Farm in Briones, CA. Touch a Truck is a hands-on family event that provides the opportunity for kids to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool or unique trucks — all in one place! There will also be live music, wine tasting, food trucks, crafts, and raffles of exclusive goodies. Event details: Tickets: $20 per person, kids under 2 are FREE! Family packs and VIP tickets are also available.
Science Day of Discovery ~ Lafayette, May 3
Make a volcano explode, shoot a rocket, make slime, dig for dinosaur bones, and test your senses! These are just a few of the many hands-on activities at the 48th annual Lafayette Nursery School Science Day. Experiments are designed for children preschool age through third grade. It’s a great experience for the whole family, and all proceeds benefit a local math or science-based charity.
El Cerrito Hillside Festival (Free) ~ El Cerrito, May 3-4
There’s something for everyone at the El Cerrito Hillside Festival, with more than a dozen hikes in the Hillside Natural Area. All of our events are family friendly, and some are especially for young people – including the ever-popular Nature Scavenger Hunt (photos only; no collecting) and Insect Hike.
March 2025
One Grain of Rice – Palo Alto, March 23
Big Art Weekend – Sausalito, March 23
Marin PowWow – Kentfield, March 23
Wildflower Hike – Clayton, March 23
Holi Celebration – San Ramon, March 23
Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, March 23
Holi Celebration – San Jose, March 23
Crucial Reggae Sundays Concerts (Free) – San Francisco, March 23, 30
MakeArt (Free) – San Francisco, March 28
MOCHA Art Workshop (Free) – Oakland, March 28
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, March 28
Storytime at Crab Cove – Alameda, March 28
Kids Can Cook (Free) – San Jose, March 28
Presidio Library Celebration (Free) – San Francisco, March 29
Food Favorites Invented by Women (Free) – San Francisco, March 29
Spring Faire – Mill Valley, March 29
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, March 29
Papel Amate (Free) – Castro Valley, March 29
Summer Camp Open House at Hidden Villa (Free) – Los Altos Hills, March 29
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, 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
Sand Art Activity (Free) – San Francisco, March 30
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, March 30
Family Art: Henna Hand Dishes (Free) – Oakland, March 30
Kite Day at Big Break – Oakley, March 30
Wake up the Farm at Ardenwood – Fremont, March 30
Straw Rocket Workshop – San Carlos, March 30
Easter Egg Hunt at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto, March 30
Wild Robot Film Screening (Free) – San Jose, March 30
Museum Mondays for Little Ones – Santa Rosa, March 31
April 2025 (also see Earth Day and Easter Fun)
Math Festival – Oakland, April 3
Friday at The History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, April 4
The Wizard of Oz – Mountain View, April 4, 5
Afternoon of Ideas – San Francisco, April 5
MakeArt Family Day – San Francisco, April 5
Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, April 5
Wildlife Hike (Free) – El Sobrante, April 5
Earth & Arbor Day Festival – Cupertino, April 5
Storytime: Verdi – Los Gatos, April 5
Spring Tour at Deer Hollow Farm – Cupertino, April 5, 26
Trains and Planes – San Carlos, April 5-13
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Word for WordPLAY Pajama Fam Jam (Free) – San Francisco, April 6
Math Festival – San Carlos, April 6
Spring Golf Day – San Francisco, April 10
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – San Jose, April 10-19
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, April 12
Roundtable Reading – Berkeley, April 12
2nd Saturday on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, April 12
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, April 12, 25
Sensory Friendly Family Concert (Free) – San Francisco & Menlo Park, April 12
Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy – San Francisco, April 12
Tri-Valley Innovation Fair – Pleasanton, April 12
Community Passover Seder – Palo Alto, April 12
Free Community Day at SFMOMA – San Francisco, April 13
Sensory Friendly Family Concert (Free) – Berkeley, April 13
Wildflower Hike – Clayton, April 13
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, April 13, 27
Family Dance (Free) – Berkeley, April 16, 27
Alex Ramon Magic – Walnut Creek, April 18
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, April 19
Be Our Guest Disney Cabaret – Pleasanton, April 19
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter – San Carlos, April 19
Birding at Alum Rock – San Jose, April 19, 20
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt at Roaring Camp – Felton, April 19
Math Festival – Aptos, April 19
Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton, April 19, 20, 26, 27
Frog and Toad – Santa Rosa, April 23
Once Upon a Mattress by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, April 24-27
Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play! – Palo Alto, April 24-May 11
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, April 25
Tall Ship Celebration – San Francisco, April 26
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa, April 26
Berkeley Bay Festival – Berkeley, April 26
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, April 26
The Flying Karamazov Brothers – Palo Alto, April 26
Tinkers and Thinkers (Free) – Pleasant Hill, April 26
Kids Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, April 26
The Princess and the Frog – Palo Alto, April 26, 27
The Amazing Bubble Man – Walnut Creek, April 27
Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, April 27
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