San Francisco Bay Area things to do
Fresh plans around San Francisco Bay Area, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Pistahan
This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule. The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region's premiere showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts [...].
San Francisco · Great Lawn, Yerba Buena GardensGreat Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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⭐ Workshopy výroby tureckých mozaikových lamp v San Jose
Vytvoř si vlastní zářící tureckou mozaikovou lampu v tomto kouzelném praktickém workshopu. Relaxační, nezapomenutelný zážitek s krásnými výsledky, ideální pro všechny úrovně dovedností!
San Jose · San Jose, CASan Jose, CA
Culture
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Poetic Tuesday
Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets [...].
San Francisco · Jessie Square, Yerba Buena GardensJessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens
Culture
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Brazil in the Gardens: Alexandre Ribeiro and Alessandro Penezzi
Every summer some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every season several faculty members venture down to the Gardens to share [...].
San Francisco · Great Lawn, Yerba Buena GardensGreat Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Drawing Night
Join us for a night of drawing in SFMOMA’s galleries led by artists Wally A. Corona, Aleo Landeta, Sun Park, and Craig Calderwood.
San Francisco · SFMOMASFMOMA
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Caterpillar Puppets (Kids' Show)
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets don’t just entertain kids and parents. His eccentric menagerie draws audiences of all ages into seemingly [...].
San Francisco · Children's Garden, Yerba Buena GardensChildren's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
FamilyKids
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Almaden Hills Trail Run (Summer)
The Almaden Hills Run is set in Almaden Quicksilver park in south San Jose. Run in the beautiful hills of Almaden Valley. 60% dirt roads, 40% single track, very hilly, great views, awesome country, challenging and very fun.
San Jose · Almaden Quicksilver County ParkAlmaden Quicksilver County Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Redwood Trail Run (Summer)
The Redwood Trail Run (formerly Cinderella Trail Run) course travels through beautiful Redwood Regional Park.
Oakland · Chabot Space & Science CenterChabot Space & Science Center
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Los Calderones
A relatively recent arrival on the Bay Area Latin music scene, Los Calderones is a Cuban Afro-Latin Funk combo that combines the energy of Cuban reggaeton (known in Cuba as [...].
San Francisco · Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena GardensCrepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
CultureCouplesLive
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Touch a Truck SF 2026
Sat September 19, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Welcome to Touch a Truck SF, the third annual fundraiser for Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School.
San Francisco · Stonestown GalleriaStonestown Galleria
FamilyDate
New here? Start with San Francisco Bay Area
If you are new to San Francisco Bay Area, CA, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueChabot Space & Science CenterOakland · Chabot Space & Science Center
Local venueGreat Lawn, Yerba Buena GardensSan Francisco · Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Local venueJessie Square, Yerba Buena GardensSan Francisco · Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens
Local venueChildren's Garden, Yerba Buena GardensSan Francisco · Children's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
Local venueAlmaden Quicksilver County ParkSan Jose · Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Local venueCrepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena GardensSan Francisco · Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
