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Kids will love all the imagination and innovation at the free Creativity Festival. Photo courtesy of the Children's Creativity Museum
Kids will love all the imagination and innovation at the free Creativity Festival. Photo courtesy of the Children's Creativity Museum
4/23/25 - By Sandra Lee

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Earth Day celebrations are sprouting all over the Bay Area this weekend with plenty of kid-friendly activities, nature walks, and hands-on ways to show love for the planet. On Saturday, Wildcare's Family Nature Day invites families to explore the outdoors with nature hikes, bird watching through spotting scopes, and up-close encounters with wildlife. Head to the Lawrence Hall of Science on Sunday for their Earth Day celebration. Families can learn all about pollinators, explore the brand-new “Future of Food” exhibit, and dive into fun ways to care for the planet. 

The Children's Creativity Museum will have its free Creativity Festival in San Francisco on Saturday. There will be live music, puppet-making, interactive workshops, and a special animation showcase featuring Baobab Studios and Hollywood creatives behind Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and the Madagascar series.

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The Art Playground: Earth Day at the Walt Disney Family Museum

San Francisco - FREE
Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26
Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their own Earth Day crafts or add some magic to their day by bringing home a paper flower wand. The Education staff will be present to support encourage, and inspire students to grab some materials, paint, and play. READ MORE

Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival

Point Reyes
Friday - Sunday, April 25 - 27
Named the #1 birding hotspot, Point Reyes is hosting its annual fundraising event to celebrate spring bird and wildlife migrations along the Pacific Flyway. With walking tours, activities, and a Sunday Family Fun Day, nature lovers can celebrate Spring while also helping protect the animals. READ MORE

Creativity Festival at the Children's Creativity Museum

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Celebrate U.N. World Creativity and Innovation Day with its signature, free family event for all ages. This year's "Play Together" theme celebrates the socially interactive nature of playful learning with live performances, special workshops, hands-on activities, and more. READ MORE

Call of the Sea Tall Ship Celebration at the Bay Model Visitor Center

Sausalito - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Calling all ship enthusiasts! Tour the ship, learn to tie knots and make rope with Call of the Sea.  Enjoy free educational activities and old time tunes by local favorites the Waterfront Pickers and support Call of the Sea with purchases of logo shirts and hats, food and beverages, sailing tickets and donations for field trips for eligible schools. READ MORE

Asian Cultural Festival

Berkeley - FREE
Saturday, April 26
The 4th Annual Asian Cultural Festival celebrates diversity and culture in downtown Berkeley. Food, crafts, and live performances are on center stage all day, as well as local food and activities for kids.  READ MORE

Alemany Farm Earth Day on the Green

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Bring the family to Alemany Farm on Earth Day for a celebration with the community. Activities include potato planting, farm and garden tours, plant sales, live music, BBQ food, and face painting for kids.  READ MORE

Touch-a-Truck at Balestrieri Family Farm

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Saturday, April 26
A hands-on family event for little truck lovers, kids can get up close to a ton of unique and exclusive vehicles like land movers, utility trucks, emergency vehicles, and more. Honk the horn, push buttons and sit in the big chairs.  Additional activities include live music, food trucks, wine tasting, farm animals, activities tables, and a raffle drawing for some cool prizes. READ MORE

WildCare's Family Nature Day

Tiburon - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Join WildCare in partnership with Richardson Bay Audubon for a Family Nature Day honoring Elizabeth Terwilliger at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Tiburon. Learn about our local wildlife “Mrs. T-style!” Go on a naturalist-led hike, create a wildlife-themed craft, take the scavenger hunt challenge, use spotting scopes to watch birds from the patio of the historic Lyford House, meet live non-releasable wildlife, and much more. Bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the bay.  READ MORE

Earth Day in Jefferson Square Park

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Join together to celebrate Earth Day, care for the local park, and enjoy a community cake picnic with a day filled with activities for the whole family.  See a tree planting ceremony, participate in a park clean-up, and stay for a cake picnic!  READ MORE

Cupertino 41st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Cupertino - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27
Memorial Park in Cupertino is hosting the beautiful Cherry Blossom Festival for the 41st year. Activities include cultural exhibits like bonsai and ikebana, Japanese food, live entertainment with taiko drummers, and Japanese cultural demonstrations like the beautiful tea ceremony. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and pony rides.  READ MORE

Earth Fest at the SF Zoo

San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27
Celebrate Earth Day weekend by diving deep into the SF Zoo's conservation projects and meeting the network of partners who make the world a more sustainable place. Find out what you can do at home, at work, and in your community to make a difference.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Lawrence Hall of Science

Berkeley
Sunday, April 27
Celebrate Earth Day at The Lawrence and learn about the traditional Ohlone method of acorn processing from Cafe Ohlone’s Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino.  Then explore insect biology and discover the importance of pollinators, and see the newest exhibition, “Future of Food,” and learn about local food heroes working to create a more sustainable future. READ MORE

Francisco Park 3rd Birthday

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, April 27
Join Francisco Park for a fun-filled day of events to celebrate its 3rd birthday. Activities for all ages include yoga, face painting, bubbles, and a Cake Picnic. READ MORE

Dia de Los Ninos, Dia de Los Libros

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, April 27
Bring your family and friends to the heart of the Mission for a day full of laughter, creativity, and learning at our annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros festival. Enjoy live performances with music, dance, and storytelling as well as fun crafts and activities for all ages. Free books, take-home goodies provided by amazing community partners, and special daily performances and surprises. READ MORE

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Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is the community publisher and social media manager for Mommy Poppins Bay Area. With nearly a decade of writing in the parenting space, she’s passionate about helping parents create unforgettable memories with their kids. Her work has appeared in Tiny Beans, Zulily, and more. When she's not exploring or creating content, you’ll find her baking or practicing her hip-hop moves.
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