Bay Area Family Fun

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's Cars with a free outdoor screening and costume contest at Christie Avenue Park. Activities and the...

Google Visitor Experience hosts its biggest all-ages community bash with DJs and magic shows on the main stage plus dedicated pickleball and...

Maker Faire Bay Area invites the whole family to its 20th anniversary celebration September 25–27 at the Historic Mare Island Shipyard. This hands-on...

A free hour-long talk on San Francisco’s Gilded Age at Livermore’s Civic Center Library offers an ideal low-cost indoor activity for multigenerational...

San Mateo's free outdoor movie series offers the perfect multigenerational Friday night activity all September.

• 6pm games and crafts start early at...

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck makes its final summer stop in the Bay Area, as co-founder Urania Chien discussed on 'Mornings on 2'.

S.F. Ballet launches Tiny Dances, a one-hour Swan Lake adaptation for ages 2-8 with narrator and participatory activities— a rare chance for toddlers and preschoolers to experience live ballet in an age-appropriate format.

Follow San Jose's contrasts for a full-day family adventure that shifts from historic to inventive to relaxed to energetic.

• Historic start: Begin...

Several free and kid-friendly arts events offer multigenerational fun this season.

• Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival (Sept 19–20): Free admission,...

Free open house at CMC Mission District lets kids ages 4–12 try music classes on August 30, with demo sessions in piano, guitar, and movement—no experience needed. Perfect low-commitment way to explore before fall quarter begins.

Sonoma Plaza revives its free family movie series this fall through a city partnership with the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation.

• August 28: The...

• Open weekdays after 6pm and weekends 9am-1pm unless closed for events
• Rent the space for outdoor birthday parties through City of Emeryville
• No picnic tables available on site
• Park and enter via access gate on 47th Street

San Jose offers diverse parks perfect for multigenerational outdoor days. Alum Rock Park stands out with 720 acres of trails, playgrounds, and...

CY Danceworks is hosting a free open house on September 6th featuring demo classes for kids and adults, plus food, face painting, games, and raffles. Preregistration is required for this limited-spot event at 25 37th Ave.

Celebrate local artist Dan Fontes at the Pacific Pinball Museum on August 21 from 6-10 p.m. with music, pinball, and an Oakland proclamation honoring his vibrant Bay Area murals. The event welcomes all ages for stories, play, and community tribute.

This week's roundup spotlights family-friendly end-of-summer activities perfect for all ages.

• Cole Valley Nights brings a mini carnival with pie...

El Cerrito Library hosts a free 30-minute Storytime with songs, finger plays, movement, and books, perfect for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver on Thursday, September 3 at 10:15 am. A reliable East Bay option for toddlers and preschoolers.

Free and low-cost options shine for multigenerational families this weekend.

• McNears Beach Park offers free swimming and picnics in San Rafael all...

• Free pirate quest: Grab the map from Green Apple Books or online, then hunt codes at 15 historic spots across San Francisco and the Bay.
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Families can witness a slice of Peninsula history as 13 horse-drawn carriages from estates like Filoli arrive at the San Mateo County History Museum’s...