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Looking for family-friendly events and activities in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list!
Best Things To Do This Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area with Kids
San Rafael Spring Carnival
Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael
Starts Friday, March 28
Bring the whole gang to the Spring carnival with games, food, and rides. With mechanical rides for thrill-seekers to little ones, everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun. Classic concession stand food like hand-dipped corn dogs, cotton candy, and caramel apples are available, as well as games like basketball free throw and water race games. Visit the website here.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at the Children's Creativity Museum
San Francisco
Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29
Calling all Gabby’s Dollhouse fans! Get ready for a purr-fectly magical experience at CCM’s MEOWseum Discovery Days where fans can meet Gabby in person, snap photos and share hugs, and step into her magical world for a day of fun. Visit the website here.
Balloon Museum EmotionAir at the Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco
Opens Saturday, March 29
The Balloon Museum is bringing its international traveling, immersive contemporary art exhibition dedicated to inflatable art to the Palace of Fine Arts. EmotionAir features the work of 22 international artists pushing the boundaries of form and space to evoke a wide range of emotions with their inflatable creations. Guests can "hyper feel" into the ball pit, walk with giant colorful spheres, interact with luminous tables, and more. Visit the website here.
Nowruz Around the World
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Saturday, March 29
Discover the beautiful customs and traditions of Nowruz and how the Persian New Year is celebrated around the world. Families can welcome Spring, new beginnings, and the renewal of nature with this ancient holiday observed by more than 300 million people worldwide. Enjoy traditional music and dance, learn about the Haft-sin table arrangement, and engage in hands-on art activities to honor the spring equinox that kicks off the ‘new day’ celebration. Visit the website here.
Habitot Mobile Museum for Kids
Prescott Market Hall at 18th and Peralta Streets in West Oakland
Saturday, March 29
The first 2025 Habitot Mobile Museum outdoor pop-up event for kids 5 and under is happening at the new Prescott Market Hall at 18th and Peralta Streets in West Oakland. Interactive activity stations include rocket and vehicle launchers, waterworks, boat making, tinkering, imagination playground, paint wall, magnetic wall and ball run, sandbox, sidewalk chalk and more. Visit the website here.
Spring Faire
Mill Valley Community Center - FREE
Saturday, March 29
Mill Valley is hosting a free egg hunt, with lots of activities for the whole family to celebrate Easter. Families can enjoy live music and bubbles, as well as face painting, temporary tattoos, crafts, and more. Visit the website here.
Underwater Egg Hunt
Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park
Saturday, March 29
Perfect for little and big swimmers looking for a different kind of Easter celebration, Pleasant Hill is hosting an underwater egg hunt for all ages. Pools are also open for recreational swimming during the event. Visit the website here.
Boardwalk Fun Run
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Saturday, March 29
Swap out your flip flops for running shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The 1K race is for kids 12 and under, while the 5K race is for kids 4 and up. Visit the website here.
The Physics Show
Foothill College Physics, Los Altos
Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30
A fun science show for kids, The Physics Show is teaching families about the laws of nature. Exciting demonstrations and information for kids 5 and up, this 75-minute show is for both little and big kids alike. Visit the website here.
Easter Egg Hunt at Gamble Garden
Palo Alto
Sunday, March 30
Gamble's popular Easter Egg Hunt is filled with fun activities for families of all ages, set in the beautiful garden in Palo Alto. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, arts and crafts, treats, and more. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets! Visit the website here.
Unseen Oceans at the California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Open Now Through September 7
Dive into the depths of discovery at Unseen Oceans, Cal Academy's newest exhibit unveiling the hidden wonders of the deep sea. Get up close to glowing, supersized plankton models, take control of a deep-sea submersible, marvel at ancient marine fossils like a giant squid beak, explore the wonders of the deep sea through glowing larger-than-life models, see cutting-edge tech and robotics, and engage in interactive experiences like a submersible video game. Visit the website here.