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.
March 2025
James and the Giant Peach – San Francisco, 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 – San Ramon, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, March 1, 8, 15, 22
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
DLUX Puppets’ Peter Pan – Walnut Creek, March 6, 7
Niles Canyon Train Rides – Sunol, March 7, 8, 15, 16
Giants FanFest – San Francisco, March 8
North Bay Science Discovery Day (Free) – Santa Rosa, March 8
Pop Up Chemistry – Redwood City, 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
Carrier Con – Alameda, March 22
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, 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
Spring Faire – Mill 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
Easter Egg Hunt at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto, March 30
April 2025
The Wizard of Oz – Mountain View, April 4, 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
Trains and Planes – San Carlos, April 5-13
Fun on the Farm – San Ramon, April 5, 12, 19, 26
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
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
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
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
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa, April 26
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, April 26
The Flying Karamazov Brothers – Palo Alto, 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
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
Percussion Discussion – Walnut Creek, May 3
Santa Clara University PowWow – Santa Clara, May 3
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, 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
Storytime: Crickwing – Los Gatos, May 10
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
Super Scaly Critters – Los Gatos, May 17
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, May 17, 18
The Aristocats Kids – Pleasanton, May 17-25
Wildflower Hike – Clayton, May 18
Marin Greek Festival – Novato, May 23-25
The Sound of Music by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley, May 23-June 29
Oklahoma Kids – Danville, May 24, 25
The Little Mermaid – Palo Alto, May 24, 25
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival – San Ramon, May 25, 26
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
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
Proud of My Family – San Jose, June 14
Dia de Portugal Festival – San Jose, June 14
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, June 15
Fathers’ Day BBQ at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 15
Juneteenth Community Celebration – San Jose, June 19
Bubble Bonanza at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 22
James and The Giant Peach by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, June 25-29
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, June 28
July 2025
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, July 13, 27
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, July 19, 20
Alice in Wonderland Jr – Mountain View, July 24-27
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, July 26
August 2025
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, August 10, 24
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
Fiesta de Independencia – Santa Rosa, September 14
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, September 14, 28
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, September 20, 21
Fall Campout on the Boardwalk – Santa Cruz, September 26-27
October 2025
Italian Heritage Festival & Parade – San Francisco, October 12
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, October 12, 26
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival – Half Moon Bay, October 18-19
November 2025
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, November 9, 23
December 2025
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, December 14, 28
