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
Join the San Francisco Girls Chorus for the 2025-26 Season ~ San Francisco, placement on May 10
Sing with us and discover the joy of music! SFGC is a welcoming and engaging space for young singers to learn, grow, and create music together. Singers ages 6-14 are invited to complete a Singing Placement to demonstrate where they are in their musical journey. We host these meetings to get to know each singer and ensure they are placed in the correct ensemble for their age and skill level.
Rhythmix Rising Seas with Batey Tambó (Free) ~ Alameda, May 31
Rhythmix Rising Seas transforms Alameda’s waterfront parks into a compelling stage for global music, immersive dance and site-responsive theater where art meets community to shape a resilient and sustainable future. This free, outdoor public art series features KT Nelson and Dancers, the Climate Detective from the Future and live music and dance from Puerto Rico at Seaplane Lagoon Promenade in Alameda. Free for all ages.
The Sorcerer by Lamplighters Musical Theatre ~ San Francisco, May 16-18
Love: Bottled or Divine? Lamplighters Music Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s timeless comic operetta, “The Sorcerer”, May 16th-18th at the Presidio Theatre. Set in 1920, the operetta follows the antics of John Wellington Wells, the cunning proprietor of England’s most esteemed magical arts firm, J. W. Wells & Co.. In the quiet village of Ploverleigh, the question remains: Can love truly be conjured—and at what cost? Come early to this family-friendly show for fun in the lobby with magicians, face painters, and more! Visit lamplighters.org/the-sorcerer for tickets, venue information, and full production details.
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, May 11, 25
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.
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, May 2
Swing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey. Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a monthly tradition!
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.
Story Pop! (Free) ~ San Francisco, May 10
Word for WordPLAY’s StoryPop! is a theatrical performance that brings children’s stories to life. Featuring a full cast of Word for Word actors, script in hand, and using the evocative style of Word for Word, the reading will give us our first theatrical exploration of the story. We are honored to be presenting the work of acclaimed author Dave Eggers. The Eyes and The Impossible is “a lyrical, soulful book full of wit and passion…a timeless story for readers of all ages.” It takes you to the inner world of Johannes, a free and fast dog — and his job as the “eyes” of an urban park by the sea. Join him in his trials and tribulations as the equilibrium of the park is upset by an influx of humans, construction, and goats.
Leap Imagination Fair ~ San Francisco, May 17
Leap Imagination Fair is an all ages annual arts and maker event benefiting arts education programs for 10,000 Bay Area students featuring maker vendors, creative activities, live performances and food trucks.
May 2025
Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play! – Palo Alto, April 24-May 11
First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, May 2
Legally Blonde Jr – Pleasanton, May 2
Friday at The History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, May 2
Slavic Festival – San Francisco, May 2-3
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
Spring Fling at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, 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
Kids Day – Santa Cruz, May 3
Marin Irish Festival – San Rafael, May 3, 4
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, May 3, 10, 17, 31
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Math Quest (Free) – San Francisco, May 4
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, May 4
Mother’s Day Tea – Redwood City, May 4
Riparian Habitat Tour – Cupertino, May 4
Peninsula School Spring Fair – Menlo Park, May 4
Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton, May 3, 4, 10, 11
Wizard of Oz by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, May 8-10
Stanford Powwow – Stanford, May 9-11
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, May 9, 30
Tinker, Code & Create at The Exploratorium – San Francisco, May 10
Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, May 10
Habitot Mobile Museum – Berkeley, May 10
Brian Scott Magic – Berkeley, May 10
Scout-o-Rama – San Jose, May 10
Storytime: Crickwing – Los Gatos, May 10
Math Festival – Sunnyvale, May 10
Birds and their Nests – Los Alto Hills, May 10
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, 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
Blankets and Blockbusters: Moana (Free) – San Francisco, May 11
Mother’s Day Tea at Falkirk – San Rafael, May 11
Kids’ Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, May 11
Mothers’ Day Brunch at Roaring Camp – Felton, May 11
Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto, May 11, 18
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito, May 11, 25
Sustainable Sewing for Teens – Ross, May 12
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
Family Tour at the de Young Museum – San Francisco, May 17
SkyJam Festival – Richmond, May 17
Wildlife Hike (Free) – El Sobrante, May 17
Kitten Nursery Shower – Burlingame, May 17
Open Cockpit Day at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlo, May 17
South Bay AANHPI Festival – San Jose, May 17
Super Scaly Critters – Los Gatos, May 17
Pride Picnic – Santa Cruz, May 17
Boardwalk Drone Show – Santa Cruz, 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
Meet the Reptiles, Amphibians and More! – Los Altos Hills, May 24
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
San Jose Greek Festival – San Jose, May 30-June 1
Matilda Jr – Danville, May 30 – June 8
Bay Area Book Festival (Free) – Berkeley, May 31
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, May 31
Dinosaur Train Days – Santa Rosa, May 31 & June 1
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