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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
Oakland Marathon 2025
Oakland
Friday - Sunday, March 21 - 23
Families can run a 10K, 5K, half marathon, or Kids Fun Run. The redesigned & reimagined Oakland Marathon course is a one-loop route passing through iconic Oakland landmarks, including a trip on the Bay Bridge. The Kids Fun has running distances for ages 0-12 as well as activities & music. Visit the website here.
Flower Bulb Day at Union Square
San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, March 22
The beautiful tulips are here and are surrounding Union Square with a chance for you to pick your own bunch. More than 80,000 bulbs will be available to see, look at, touch, and pick. The "garden" is free to access and open from 1 pm-4:30 pm, at that time all tulips will be gone and in the hands and homes of residents to celebrate Spring. Visit the website here.
Randall Museum's Science Fair
San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, March 22
This year’s celebration includes a special family-friendly Science Fair for middle schoolers. Kids and their families can explore the fun of science with hands-on art and science activities and small-scale science experiments. Additionally, community partners from the science world will be on hand to share information about their current projects and programs. Visit the website here.
Teen Night at the SF Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Saturday, March 22
The San Francisco Symphony is hosting a fun night out that is not your parents' concert. Teens can hear music and the messages behind them from romance and conflict, friendship, solidarity, and everything in between. Additional activities include games and prizes for the trivia crowd. Visit the website here.
Nintendo in Concert
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Saturday, March 22
Just in time to close Game Developers Week, Grace Cathedral proudly presents Sixth Station Trio in a program featuring music from Nintendo. Original scores are expertly arranged for Piano, Cello, and Violin. Sprinkled between the performances are insights and personal stories from pianist Katelyn Tan about the music and the games they grew up playing and still love today. Visit the website here.
CarrierCon 2025
USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
Saturday, March 22
Are you a fan of cosplay? Anime? Comics? Games? The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum proudly presents CarrierCon! a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and Western and Japanese media. Visit the website here.
Performance: Unique Derique at the San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, March 22
Let the laughter lift you up on this hippity-hop, non-stop flight as Unique Derique’s blend of classic physical comedy, circus-inspired tricks, and playful percussion touches your funny bone. Visit the website here.
Holi Festival at Leo J Ryan Park
Foster City - FREE
Saturday, March 22
Foster City is bringing the community together for a free event to celebrate the Indian festival, Holi. This free, family event features food vendors selling traditional Indian tastes, traditional Indian music and dance, and of course, throwing of powder colors. Visit the website here.
Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Sausalito
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23
BADM is hosting a Big Art Weekend with a ton of family-friendly activities for all ages. Kids can create scratch magic, hand-dye fabrics with silk painting, spray, splash, and make masterpieces, add to a giant community sculpture in weaving rainbow, and build whimsical fairy homes. Visit the website here.
Playhouse Productions: One Grain of Rice
Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Palo Alto
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23
Playhouse Productions is hosting a series of classic tales, all performed with simple sets and costumes. Perfect for ages 2-6, the performances last about 55 minutes and have two showings at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the website here.
Bubble Bonanza at the Hiller Aviation Museum
San Carlos
Sunday, March 23
It's a bubble party at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Trained bubbleologist will lead families in an exploration of the science of surface tension to create those magical and mesmerizing bubbles. Hands-activities and stations let kids experiment with different shapes, sizes, and colors. Visit the website here.
Inside the Mind of a Dog at the Charles M. Schulz Museum
Santa Rosa - FREE
Sunday, March 23
Celebrate National Puppy Day at the Schulz Museum! Watch the documentary Inside the Mind of a Dog on the Museum’s big screen and meet some real service dogs and puppies from the nonprofit Canine Companions. Narrated by Rob Lowe, the documentary reveals scientific and emotional insights into what makes our lovable BFFs so exceptional!. Visit the website here.