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
The Amazing Bubble Man ~ Alameda, April 20
The Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes and tornados to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Touch-a-Truck ~ San Jose, April 20
Enjoy over 50 classic cars, 25 vehicles that kids and kids at heart can explore, plus live performances, tasty treats, and fun activities. Benefits Coastal Kids Home Care.
STEM Saturdays at Moffett Field Museum ~ Moffett Field, April 20, 27
Explore engaging activities highlighting the wonders of STEM, including model rocketry construction, HAM radio demonstrations, and immersive flight simulator and Mars Rover experiences.
Family Nature Day ~ Tiburon, April 27
Free family event at Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Tiburon. Learn about local wildlife, go on a naturalist-led hike, create a wildlife themed craft, take the scavenger hunt challenge, meet live non-releasable wildlife, and much more. Bring a picnic to enjoy, or buy lunch from the food truck.
Marine Science Sundays ~ Sausalito, April 28
Enjoy interactive presentations hosted by award-winning educators to share the stories of amazing marine mammals and the Center’s efforts to ensure the health of these animals and our ocean.
The Wizard of Oz Film with Live Orchestra ~ San Francisco, May 1
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The SF Symphony delivers a sweeping orchestral backing to the beloved story of young farm girl Dorothy as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and faces the Wicked Witch of the West.
First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, May 3
Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.
Bay Area Book Festival Family Day ~ Berkeley, May 4
Celebrating “Star Wars: May the 4th be With You” and “National Free Comic Book Day” with youth-oriented author talks, family reading activities, arts, crafts, and STEAM activities, and free book giveaway.
Japantown Children’s Day Festival ~ San Francisco, May 4
Bring out the kids and friends to enjoy fun games, craft activities, face painting, bounce houses, and cultural and live stage performances for the community to enjoy. Admission is free and open to the public.
Encanto Film with Live Orchestra ~ San Francisco, May 24-25
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Watch the magical tale of an extraordinary family in the town of Encanto, featuring all-new songs by Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Family Festival: Scout-O-Rama ~ San Jose, May 11
Come for a day of fun, music, and food. Over 100 activities for kids 6-18 years old.
April 2024
School of Rock – San Jose, April 12-24
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – San Francisco, April 13-21
Reading with Dogs at Pup Plaza – San Jose, April 18
Friday Nights at OMCA – Oakland, April 19, 26
Free Telescope Viewing – Oakland, April 19, 20, 26, 27
The Spongebob Musical by Pleasanton Youth Theater Company – Pleasanton, April 19-28
Finding Nemo – San Jose, April 19-28
The Spongebob Musical – Pleasanton, April 19-28
Children of the Dragon – San Jose, April 20
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa, April 20
John Muir Birthday and Earth Day Celebration – Martinez, April 20
Bug Day – San Francisco, April 20
Tall Ship Celebration – San Francisco, April 20
Kids Night at the Museum – San Francisco, April 20
WhaleFest – Pacifica, April 20
Earth Day on the Bay – Redwood City, April 20
STEMfest at Stanford – Stanford, April 20
Insect Discovery Lab – Mountain View, April 20
Sciencepalooza – San Jose, April 20
Earth and Arbor Day Festival – Cupertino, April 20
Earth Day – Milpitas, April 20
Earth Day Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, April 20
Habitot Saturday Puppet Shows – Emeryville, April 20, 27
Fun on the Farm – San Ramon, April 20, 27
Opera out of the Box – Burlingame, April 20, 21
Words in the Wild Storytime – Oakland, April 20, 28
Music and Movement Sundays – Emeryville, April 21, 28
Earth Day Celebration at The Lawrence – Berkeley, April 21
Earth Day at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, April 21
Charity & the JAMband Family Concert – San Francisco, April 21
A Passover Playground: Family-Friendly Passover Experience – San Rafael, April 21
Sail a Dinghy Day at Shoreline Lake – Mountain View, April 21
Earth Day SF – San Francisco, April 21
Earth Day Marin – Mill Valley, April 21
Earth from Space – Oakland, April 21
Palo Alto Earth Day Festival – Palo Alto, April 21
Viva CalleSJ – San Jose, April 21
STEM Science Series – Emeryville, April 23
Percussion Discussion – Walnut Creek, April 24-27
Finding Nemo – Palo Alto, April 25 – May 12
Honk – San Jose, April 25-28
DogFest – San Francisco, April 27
Tenderloin Library Branch Open House – San Francisco, April 27
Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach, April 27
Meet the Brass Concert – Berkeley, April 27
Cal Sailing Open House – Berkeley, April 27
Meet the Brass Concert – Menlo Park, April 27
Recycle Right Day – San Jose, April 27
Touch-a-Truck – San Jose, April 27
Looking for Leaves – Saratoga, April 27
Earth Day – Tracy, April 27
Seaside Storytime – Santa Cruz, April 27
Céilí on the Lake Irish Dance & Music Festival – San Rafael, April 27-28
Earth Day – Pleasant Hill, April 28
Be My Neighbor Day at Dia de los Ninos – San Francisco, April 28
Pacific Coast Dream Machines – Half Moon Bay, April 28
The Three Little Pigs – Palo Alto, April 27, 28
Museum Mondays for Little Ones – Santa Rosa, April 29
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