For those of you who like to plan ahead, below are fun family events for next month and beyond. This list is updated weekly, so check back often.
Return to this month’s events or check out this weekend’s highlights to find out what’s happening now.
May 2025
Legally Blonde Jr – Pleasanton, May 2
Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy – San Francisco, May 2, 9
de Youngsters Day Out (Free) – San Francisco, May 3
A Day at The Ranch – Pt. Reyes Station, May 3
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, May 3
May Fete Parade – Palo Alto, May 3
Percussion Discussion – Walnut Creek, May 3
Santa Clara University PowWow – Santa Clara, May 3
Marin Irish Festival – San Rafael, May 3, 4
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, May 4
Riparian Habitat Tour – Cupertino, May 4
Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton, May 3, 4, 10, 11
Wizard of Oz by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, May 8-11
Stanford Powwow – Stanford, May 9-11
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, May 9, 30
Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, May 10
Scout-o-Rama – San Jose, May 10
Storytime: Crickwing – Los Gatos, May 10
Math Festival – Sunnyvale, May 10
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, May 10
Blankets and Blockbusters: Moana (Free) – San Francisco, May 11
Hawaiian May Day Festival – Pleasanton, May 10-11
Willy Wonka Kids – Danville, May 10-18
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical – San Francisco, May 10-25
Kids’ Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, May 11
Mothers’ Day Brunch at Roaring Camp – Felton, May 11
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, May 11, 25
Doktor Kaboom! – Santa Rosa, May 16
Oakland Greek Festival – Oakland, May 16-18
Alice in Wonderland by Diablo Ballet – Walnut Creek, May 16, 17
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, May 17
Wildlife Hike (Free) – El Sobrante, May 17
South Bay AANHPI Festival – San Jose, May 17
Super Scaly Critters – Los Gatos, May 17
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, May 17, 18
Creative Patchwork – Morgan Hill, May 17, 24
The Aristocats Kids – Pleasanton, May 17-25
Wildflower Hike – Clayton, May 18
Family Dance (Free) – Berkeley, May 18
Cal Sailing Club Open House – Berkeley, May 18
Marin Greek Festival – Novato, May 23-25
The Sound of Music by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley, May 23-June 29
Carnavale – San Francisco, May 24, 25
Oklahoma Kids – Danville, May 24, 25
The Little Mermaid – Palo Alto, May 24, 25
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival – San Ramon, May 25, 26
Memorial Day Bike Parade and Picnic – Tiburon, May 27
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, May 30
Matilda Jr – Danville, May 30 – June 8
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, May 31
Dinosaur Train Days – Santa Rosa, May 31 & June 1
June 2025
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, June 7, 14, 21, 28
Family Dance (Free) – Berkeley, June 8
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, June 8, 22
Blippi: Join the Band – Santa Rosa, June 11
Something Rotten – Berkeley, June 12-30
Blankets and Blockbusters: The Princess and the Frog (Free) – San Francisco, June 13
Proud of My Family – San Jose, June 14
Dia de Portugal Festival – San Jose, June 14
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, June 14
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, June 15
Fathers’ Day BBQ at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 15
Cupertino Campout – Cupertino, June 19
Juneteenth Community Celebration – San Jose, June 19
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, June 21
Kids Create Self Portraits – Morgan Hill, June 21
Fiesta at the Fair – Pleasanton, June 22
Bubble Bonanza at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 22
James and The Giant Peach by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, June 25-29
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, June 27
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, June 28
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, June 29
July 2025
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, July 12
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, July 12
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, July 13, 27
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, July 19, 20
Children’s Paper Marbling – Morgan Hill, July 20
Alice in Wonderland Jr – Mountain View, July 24-27
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, July 25
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, July 26
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, July 27
August 2025
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, August 9
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, August 9
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, August 10, 24
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, August 24
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, August 29
Scottish Highlands Gathering and Games – Pleasanton, August 30, 31
September 2025
Fiesta on la Playa – Santa Cruz, September 6
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, September 7
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, September 13
Fiesta de Independencia – Santa Rosa, September 14
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, September 14, 28
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, September 20
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, September 20, 21
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, September 26
Fall Campout on the Boardwalk – Santa Cruz, September 26-27
Fall Bike Fest – Cupertino, September 27
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, September 28
October 2025
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, October 11
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, October 11
Italian Heritage Festival & Parade – San Francisco, October 12
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, October 12, 26
Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Farm – Cupertino, October 18
Children’s Halloween Painting Class – Morgan Hill, October 18
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival – Half Moon Bay, October 18-19
Monster Mash – Cupertino, October 25
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, October 26
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, October 31
November 2025
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, November 5
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, November 8
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, November 9, 23
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, November 28
December 2025
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, December 13
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, December 13
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, December 14, 28
