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Thursday, Feb. 19 -- Sunday, Feb. 22
Kid-Friendly Things to Do In San Francisco this Weekend
Disney on Ice: Let's Dance-San Jose
SAP Center, San Jose
Thursday, February 19-Sunday, February 22
Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table and you’re on the guest list. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Featuring Anna and Elsa from Frozen, Moana, The Little Mermaid and Lion King. Website
San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival
Eastridge Center, San Jose-FREE
Friday, February 20-Sunday, February 22
Join the community for the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose. Families can enjoy lucky money and gifts, live entertainment, lion dancers, contests for children and adults, fashion show, magic show, carnival rides, games, exclusive food booths, local vendors, live DJ, and more. Website
SF Jazz Family Matinee
San Francisco
Saturday, February 21
Introducing little ones to the music of jazz at an early age, the SF Jazz hosts matinees aimed at families with small kids. Enjoy shorter performances, activities, and fun for everyone. Website
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Saturday, February 21
A fun experience for young explorers, this family-friendly overnight stay lets kids and adults sleep at the Cal Academy and find out what 40,000 live animals get to do after hours. Special programs, late-night planetarium shows, and rainforest access until 8 p.m. complete the evening. Website
Family Art Making at de Young Museum
San Francisco-FREE
Saturday, February 21
The Family Art Making Table offers a drop-in art project activity led by professional teaching artists on select Saturdays. Activity inspired by Leilah Babirye: We Have a History at the Kimball Education Gallery. Website
25th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Horse
Oakland Museum of California
Saturday, February 21
Head over to OMCA on Saturday for all the festivities for the Lunar New Year and celebrations for the Year of the Horse. Activities include family-friendly storytelling, hands-on activities for kids like paper lanterns and care cards for the elderly, and performances in music and dance. Website
Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration
Santana Row Park, San Jose-FREE
Saturday, February 21
Santana Row Park welcomes the Year of the Horse with lion dances, live music, cultural performances, and surprise red envelopes. Bring the whole family to join in on the celebration of the Lunar New Year! Website
Lunar New Year 2026 at Jack London Square
Oakland-FREE
Saturday, February 21
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Jack London Square with fun for the whole family. Enjoy lion dancers, martial arts performances, kids crafts, selfie photo-ops, and giveaways. Website
Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Santa Cruz Boardwalk - FREE
Saturday, February 21
Love clam chowder? Do you want to see who has the best one? Head over to Santa Cruz for a two-day event in which amateur and professional chefs compete to take home bragging rights and prizes. Saturday features the amateur chefs, followed by professional chefs on Sunday. Website
Lunar New Year Brunch at Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay
Sunday, February 22
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a festive Lunar New Year brunch at Navio. The special weekend menu incorporates traditional Lunar New Year ingredients and flavors, presented with the coastal flair that defines the resort’s culinary identity. Website
Paint, Plant, and Pun: A Family Workshop at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
Walnut Creek
Sunday, February 22
This hands-on workshop is designed for the whole family. Paint a five-inch unglazed ceramic pot and add a funny, heartfelt pun or meaningful message from the list or choose one of your own. Website