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Event and Activities in San Francisco This Weekend
Friday, March 13 -- Sunday, March 15
Kid-Friendly Things to Do In San Francisco this Weekend
Kids’ Club Movie Nights at Claremont Resort & Club
Berkeley
Friday, March 13
Kids’ Club hosts its most popular activity, Movie Night inside the Resort. Children can enjoy dinner, popcorn, and a lineup of favorite G and PG-rated films, each paired with a themed activity. Website
SF Jazz Family Matinee
SFJazz Center, San Francisco
Saturday, March 14
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
Pi (π) Day at the Exploratorium
San Francisco
Saturday, March 14
Celebrate Pi Day at the Exploratorium with activities for families of all ages. Kids can explore math-inspired activities, including cutting pi, pi toss, and pi graph, explore the pi-themed exhibits, join a pi parade, and eat a free piece of pie. Website
San Jose Shamrock 5K Run
San Pedro Square, San Jose
Saturday, March 14
The Shamrock Run at San Pedro Square features a 5K, Remote Run, and a fun Leprechaun Kids Chase (12 and younger) for St. Patrick's Day. The 5K race takes you on a downtown tour before ending up at O'Flaherty's and Five Points for the postrace party. The Kids Run is a half run with age groups of 5 and younger, 6-9 years, and 10-12 years old. Parents can run, and encourage kids to make it to the end. Website
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
San Francisco—FREE
From 2nd & Market to the Civic Center.
Saturday, March 14
San Francisco hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day parades with activities for the whole family. Enjoy marching bands, Irish dancing, decorative floats, pipe bands, and more. Then celebrate with a music festival at Civic Center Plaza. Website
SF Giants FanFest Open House at Oracle Park
San Francisco—FREE
Saturday, March 14
The Giants and KNBR FanFest Tour is a new experience for fans in Northern California.Current and former Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal are meeting fans to sign autographs, participate in Q&A sessions, distribute merchandise, and more. The open house concludes with special access to restricted ballpark locations such as the dugout clubhouse and more. Meet-and-greets and autograph opportunities with trophies are also available. Website
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden
Palo Alto—FREE
Saturday, March 14
Spend the morning at Gamble Garden exploring the three-acre garden with themed instruction and tours. Find flowing fountains, learn about worms and why they love certain months of the year, explore the cool properties of water, and more. Website
Family Nature Adventures: Insects
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Saturday, March 14
Uncover the fascinating lives of nature’s insects and get the buzz about bees during this month’s adventure. Kids can engage in exciting activities, experiments, and crafts to learn about the incredible characteristics of native insects and pollinators. Discover how these creatures play a vital role in populating your favorite flowers or join a guided walk through the redwood forest to spot pollinators in action and observe their habitats up close. Website
42nd St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Dublin—FREE
Saturday, March 14-Sunday, March 15
Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required. The City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival is packed with activities including three stages of Irish music and dance, authentic Irish food and beverages, more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors, roaming leprechauns and bagpipers, carnival rides, and an Irish tea cottage. Website
St. Patrick's Day Celebration + Green Fest Block Party
United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco—FREE
Sunday, March 15
The Irish Cultural Center welcomes the whole family for a block party celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The block in front of the Irish Center, between Sloat Boulevard and Wawona Street, will be closed and offering Irish food and beverages, entertainment, Irish dancers, vendors, and kids activities. Website
St. Patrick's Celebration
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Sunday, March 15
Head over to Hiller Aviation Museum with festivities that include free face painting and paint-a-plane GREEN. Scour the Museum’s Gallery for hidden Leprechauns and earn a treat from his pot o’ gold. Children wearing green receive a special toy to commemorate the occasion. Website
Open Cockpit Day at Oakland Aviation Museum
Oakland
Sunday, March 15
Take an up-close view of famous aircraft like the A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, T-39 Sabreliner, and more on this special event that only happens a few times a year. Activities include the Color Guard, food like hamburgers, hot dogs, and more from Santa Clara Masonic Lodge, live music from The Friends of Ken Band, and an ORCA Ham Radio exhibit and demonstration. Website