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
Rhythmix Rising Seas 2 with Gamelan Sekar Jaya & Guest Taiko Artists (Free) ~ Alameda, June 21
Rhythmix Rising Seas transforms Alameda’s waterfront parks with live music, dance, theater, and fun for the whole family! Participate in hands-on activities with local artists and climate organizations. Immerse yourself in dance and enjoy a visit from the Climate Detective from the Future. Enjoy the sounds of Balinese gamelan and Japanese taiko drumming. At Harbor View Park (Alameda’s newest park!) located at 2315 Stanford St. Free for all ages!
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, June 22
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.
The Nightingale by People’s Circus Theatre ~ San Francisco, June 6-22
In the forest on the outskirts of a small town, there lives a magical Nightingale whose song can stir even the hardest of hearts. When the Emperor learns of this rare creature, he is determined to capture her. Can the Nightingale be replaced by a Mechanical facsimile? Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Nightingale is an epic love story that speaks to the most pressing issues of our time through a compelling mixture of acrobatics, aerial arts, and timeless storytelling.
Solano County Fair ~ Vallejo, June 12-15
2025 theme of Fun for the Whole Herd. Carnival thrills, live music, dance, local performances and more. Thursday, June 12 is Family Ag Day with $1 admission for all ages at the gates and $5 parking. Children 5 and under get into the Fair free every day!
Alameda County Fair ~ Pleasanton, June 13-July 6
Carnival, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and movies on the lawn. Drone show nightly. Fireworks and drone show on June 13 and July 3.
Oakland’s Magic Kitchen ~ Oakland, June 14
Back for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Children’s Fairyland—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus.
Biggest Little Airshow ~ San Carlos, June 14
Realistic jet and propeller-powered model aircraft roll down the runway and into the sky to take their part in a unique aerial extravaganza including aerobatic helicopters, drones, quadrotors, and more!
Dragons Love Tacos ~ Palo Alto, June 18-July 6
You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!
Kids Rock (Free) ~ Redwood City, June 28
Kids Rock! returns for another kid-centric music series, packed with music, dancing and fun. With an inflatable play-land and more, this is the perfect summer event for families looking to enjoy music, movement, and community in a safe and welcoming space. Join us for a celebration of music and play!
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, August 1
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!
Trolls: Save the Humans ~ Woodside, through November 10
Features six activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired Troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. The outdoor exhibition fuses fairytales, whimsy, and monumental scale to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling, the importance of plants and gardens, art, and more.
June 2025
The Sound of Music by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley, May 23-June 29
Blippi: Join the Band – Santa Rosa, June 11
Mike the Magician – San Rafael, June 11
Habitot Art & STEM Day – Walnut Creek, June 11
Outdoor Movie Night: Moana 2 (Free) – Foster City, June 12
Bubble Day (Free) – San Jose, June 12
Anastasia: The Musical – Livermore, June 12-15
Something Rotten – Berkeley, June 12-30
RhythmALLogy (Free) – San Francisco, June 13
Blankets and Blockbusters: The Princess and the Frog (Free) – San Francisco, June 13
Fiesta Cultura (Free) – Walnut Creek, June 13, 14
Woodminster Summer Musical: Anastasia – Oakland, June 13-22
San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose, June 13, 14, 27
Cartooning for the Whole Family – San Francisco, June 14
Father’s Day Overnight on the USS Hornet – Alameda, June 14-15
North Beach Festival – San Francisco, June 14, 15
Freedom Festival (Free) – Mill Valley, June 14
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, June 14
Family Quilt Making Workshop – Berkeley, June 14
Dancing Home by SF Youth Theatre – Walnut Creek, June 14
Juneteenth Celebration (Free) – Menlo Park, June 14
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, June 14|
Summer Groove with AndyZ (Free) – Mountain View, June 14
Proud of My Family – San Jose, June 14
Dia de Portugal Festival – San Jose, June 14
Rainbow Festival – San Jose, June 14
Juneteenth Celebration – Santa Cruz, June 14
2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville, June 14
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, June 14, 21, 28
Environmental Center Open House (Free) – Cupertino, June 14, 21, 28
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, June 15
Sunday Streets – San Francisco, June 15
Fathers’ Day Bike About the Zoo – San Francisco, June 15
Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto, June 15
The Great Pizza Scandal Math Quest – Palo Alto, June 15
Kids Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, June 15
Fathers’ Day BBQ at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 15
Rhythm Builders – Redwood City, June 17, 18, 21
Juneteenth Festival at OMCA – Oakland, June 19
Cupertino Campout – Cupertino, June 19
Juneteenth Community Celebration – San Jose, June 19
African-American Dance (Free) – San Jose, June 19
Rhythm Builders (Free) – Tiburon, June 19
Bubblemania (Free) – Palo Alto, June 20
Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco, June 20, 21
Kids Night at The Museum – Santa Rosa, June 21
Summer Reading Kick-Off – San Rafael, June 21
Sandcastle and Sculpture Contest – Alameda, June 21
Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda, June 21
Pride Fair – Fremont, June 21
Summer Scamper Fun Run – Stanford, June 21
Vegetable Gardening for Kids – Palo Alto, June 21
Kidstock (Free) – Mountain View, June 21
Sailboat Rides on Shoreline Lake (Free) – Mountain View, June 21
Kids Create Self Portraits – Morgan Hill, June 21
Bubblefest at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, June 21, 22
Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden – Glen Ellen, June 22
Fiesta at the Fair – Pleasanton, June 22
Bubble Bonanza at Roaring Camp – Felton, June 22
Jungle James – Redwood City, June 24, 25, 28
Habitot Art & STEM Day – Hercules, June 25
James and The Giant Peach by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, June 25-29
Fratello Marionettes – Tiburon, June 26
Eddie Madril Kids Show (Free) – San Francisco, June 27
Parents Night Out at Axe – Oakland, June 27
Family Tour at the de Young Museum – San Francisco, June 28
Fairy Fun Fair – Oakland, June 28
Soul 4Kidz – South San Francisco, June 28
Comicon (Free) – Livermore, June 28
Circus Bella (Free) – San Bruno, June 28
Seaside Story Hour (Free) – Redwood City, June 28
Cal Sailing Club Open House (Free) – Berkeley, June 29
Museum Mondays for Little Ones – Santa Rosa, June 30
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