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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
The Art Playground: Lunar New Year at the Walt Disney Family Museum
San Francisco - FREE
Friday & Saturday, January 31 & February 1
Embrace the Lunar New Year and teaching simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their own Lunar New Year items. Education staff will be present to support encourage, and inspire students to grab some materials, paint, and play. Visit the website here.
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Friday, January 31
A fun experience for young explorers, this family-friendly overnight stay lets kids and adults sleep at the Cal Academy and find out what 40,000 live animals get to do after hours. Special programs, late-night planetarium shows, and rainforest access until 8 p.m. complete the evening. After an evening snack of milk and cookies, families roll out their sleeping bags and snooze in one of the exhibits like the flooded forest tunnel or the Phillippine Coral Reef. In the morning, it's breakfast at the Cafe, and then continue to explore with free admission for the day! Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Children's Museum of San Jose
San Jose
Saturday, February 1
Kick off the Year of the Snake at Purple Museum's annual Lunar New Year celebration bringing together Chinese and Vietnamese traditions. Kids can create their branch of beautiful flowers to symbolize health, prosperity, and good fortune in the coming year, and watch the Lion Dance by Yun Yee Tong USA. Visit the website here.
14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Courthouse Square
Redwood City - FREE
Saturday, February 1
Celebrate the new year with lion dancers, martial artists, taiko drummers, and other live performances, for this celebration of the Year of the Snake. Enjoy free admission to the San Mateo County History Museum and find free arts and crafts for kids. Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year 2025 at Jack London Square
Oakland - FREE
Saturday, February 1
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Jack London Square with fun for the whole family. Lion dancers, martial arts performances, kids crafts, selfie photo opp, and giveaways. Visit the website here.
Paddington in Peru Activity Day at the Cartoon Art Museum
San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, February 1
Explore the jungles with Paddington in Peru at the Cartoon Art Museum. Go on an adventure to help Paddington find his Aunt Lucy and engage in the many free and fun activities of the day. Participants can score Paddington in Peru advance screening passes and Paddington-themed pencil/eraser school sets and yoyos, as well as mini posters. Visit the website here.
Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration
San Jose - FREE
Saturday, February 1
Santana Row Park welcomes the Year of the Dragon of the Snake with Lion Dances, live music, cultural performances, and surprise red envelopes. Bring the whole family to join in on the celebration of the Lunar New Year! Visit the website here.
2025 San Carlos Lunar New Year Celebration
San Carlos - FREE
Saturday, February 1
Head over to Burton Park for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a wonderful show and delicious food from Chairman Bao, Saigon Street Food, Respectable Bird, and more. See a lion dance, cultural performances, free giveaways, red envelopes, the Library’s Maker Mobile, books, and more. Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake at Del Valle Visitor Center
Livermore - FREE
Saturday, February 1
It’s Lunar New Year, happy Spring Festival to all! According to the Chinese zodiac, this is the year of the ssssssnake. Head over to the visitor center to celebrate this special holiday and discover the many different snakes that live in the East Bay and beyond. Then, get an up-close look at a live snake! Visit the website here.
SF Sketchfest: Mo Willems
San Francisco
Sunday, February 2
Piggie & Elephant fans can see author-illustrator Mo Willems and his friend, TV’s beloved comedian and ukulelist Kate Micucci, for a performance of books, songs, drawing, participation, and improvisation! Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Solano-Peralta Park
Berkeley - FREE
Sunday, February 2
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a free festival with traditional entertainment for the whole family. See martial arts and more featuring dae artists Yaqi Wu and Ah-Lan Dance Company. Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year at Bishop Center City Ranch
San Ramon - FREE
Sunday, February 2
Welcome the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of captivating performances and festive traditions. See Chinese dancers, hear the rhythm of live music, a mesmerizing contortionist, the magic of a Bian Lian “face changer,” and the energy of the iconic dragon dance. Visit the website here.