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Event and Activities in San Francisco This Weekend
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
Looking for family-friendly events and activities in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list!
Best Things To Do This Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area with Kids
Dino Night at Cal Academy
San Francisco
Friday, May 2
Break out your best dinosaur gear and stomp over to see what our animals get up to after hours. The Cal Academy is throwing a prehistoric party among the visiting life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Dino Days with hands-on crafts, magic shows, a costume parade, and more. Visit the website here.
Slavic Festival
Russian Center of San Francisco
Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3
Enjoy Eastern European traditions and culture with live performances, music, food, drink and crafts. Shop unique handmade crafts and gifts from artisans and craft vendors, and enjoy family fun on Saturday at the Kids Village with scavenger hunt, crafts, corn hole, storytime, fun prizes, and more. Visit the website here.
de Youngsters Day Out
de Young Museum, San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, May 3
The popular de Young Museum is hosting its annual de Youngster's Day Out, a day filled with art programs, in-gallery activations, and musical celebrations for Bay Area families. Visit the website here.
Spring Fling at Slide Ranch
Muir Beach
Saturday, May 3
Spring Fling 2025 will include sheep’s annual shearing, goat milking, fiber arts, salve making, flower crowns, butter making, cob oven demonstrations, garden tours, site walks, NPS-One Tam Roving Ranger, honeybee education, and more! Visit the website here.
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again held on the first Saturday in May. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. Visit the website here.
Big Truck Day at Los Gatos Parent Nursery School
Los Gatos
Saturday, May 3
Visit the Los Gatos Parent Nursery School to see and learn about the big trucks that keep the town safe. Kids can see police cars, fire trucks, garbage trucks, forklifts, and more. Additional activities include food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, activity tables, and more. Visit the website here.
Laurie Berkner Concert
San Francisco Theater
Saturday, May 3
Laurie Berkner, one of the most beloved children’s musicians, is bringing her signature energy and interactive performance to The Cabot. Known for hits like We Are the Dinosaurs and Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz), Berkner’s concerts are a joyful celebration of music, movement, and imagination. Visit the website here.
Bay Area Spring Fest
Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Celebrate spring in the Bay Area with music, food, beer & wine garden benefitting Sustainable Contra Costa. Enjoy children's activities and exhibitors featuring arts & crafts, jewelry, art, plants, apparel, and much more. Visit the website here.
Y for Youth Community Festival
San Francisco- FREE
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate community with the Y and enjoy food, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages. Live music, family dance and yoga, face painting, balloon animals, lawn games, and a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog. Visit the website here.
Peninsula School Spring Fair
Menlo Park - FREE
Sunday, May 4
The Spring Fair will feature longtime favorites like rock-climbing, rocket launching, face painting, crafting activities for all ages, and delicious homemade food and desserts, including fresh organic strawberry shortcake. As always, live music will accompany the day. Visit the website here.
Woofstock
Marin Humane, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Sunday, May 4
Give your dogs (and family) a rockin’ day to remember at WOOFSTOCK! Grab your leash, furry friends, and family for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event. Enjoy music by Fleetwood Macramé, Northern California’s premier Fleetwood Mac cover band. Visit the website here.
Coastal Wildflower Day Festival
Venice State Beach, 29 Venice Blvd, Half Moon Bay (at the west end of Venice Blvd., off Hwy 1) - FREE
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate Spring at the Half Moon Bay Wildflower Festival at Francis Beach. With live music, interactive booths, and a native plant sale, this family-friendly event has a ton of activities for kids of all ages. Visit the website here.
Great Egg Freeze Plunge and Picnic at Crissy Field
Crissy Field, 610 Old Mason St., San Francisco,
Sunday, May 4
Check out the 4th annual family-friendly event at Crissy Field. Take a quick, chilly dip with the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, then warm up over a picnic breakfast and enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting and "The Bubble Guy." Visit the website here.