#family-friendly-events

#family-friendly-events

The annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting event returns December 3, 4-7pm! Add this fun, free, family-friendly event to your holiday calendar; featuring festive performances, with the night's lineup including music, performances, and appearances from The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, Christmas VIPs and the man-of-the-hour: Santa! This event features holiday entertainment, "snow" flurries, free holiday crafts with SF Etsy in the Makers Village, festive bites and drinks, and a toy giveaway for 500+ children!

St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowerks, 131 E 10th St., East Village Nov. 1- 2, Saturday and Sunday, noon - 5 pm All ages Free RSVP in advance Join this vibrant, heartfelt celebration of Día de Muertos featuring an 18′ long interactive community altar (bring copies of photos, notes, or letters dedicated to your dearly departed!), live musical performances, hands-on workshops for all ages, Mexican folk art market, and delicious Mexican food on sale.

Off the Grid has a brand new home at Cityside Park, San Francisco's newest waterfront park. The 6-acre park is the first section of what will eventually become a 24-acre shoreline oasis, offering sweeping views of the Bay, skyline, and bridges. The new series kicks off on Saturday, September 13, 2025, as part of Cityside Park's grand opening celebration. After that, the weekly food truck party continues every Saturday through November 1.

While it's been quite a hot summer and I'm really looking forward to those first crisp fall breezes, it has gone fast! I almost can't believe that Labor Day is here. The end of summer and the beginning of the school year are always a bittersweet blend, so we've compiled some fun ways to spend this last unofficial weekend of summer. It's the perfect time for one last family event to take photos and capture the moment, enjoy the warm weather, and spend it together.

Pickathon, the charming festival held from July 31-August 3, features a diverse lineup of authors, performers, and chefs, along with numerous workshops and activities.

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Pacific Islander culture featuring dynamic dance, island beats, and live performances showcased by the Pacific Islander Cultural District.

Richmond Hood Company is set to host its first block party of the year on June 21, celebrating Go Skateboarding Day with DJs, games, and food.

Redwood City is resurrecting its beloved outdoor movie tradition for the summer of 2025 with Movies on the Square, featuring free double features every Thursday evening.