Today at Apple Program for Kids: Code Your First App

Apple Stonestown 3251 20th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132

Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to […]

Free

Dinner Club for Special Needs Adults- Chicken Pie Shop, Walnut Creek

Civic Park Community Center 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek, CA

Please join us for an evening of great food and an opportunity to socialize with old friends and make new ones! The menu consists of flatbread pizzas, gourmet burgers and […]

$55

Free! Youth Boxing (Ages 7–17), Monday to Friday, Daly City

Fire in the Ring Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, California 94014, United States

Fire In the Ring Boxing is offering free boxing training for kids (Ages 7–17) —learn fundamentals, stay fit, and build confidence in a supportive environment. All equipment provided, and experienced […]

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Free! Sunset Dunes Skate-N-Play Day, San Francisco

Sunset Dunes 1398 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA, United States

Get ready to roll at Sunset Dunes Skate-N-Play Day! Join the Friends of Sunset Dunes and Rec and Park on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]

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Free! West Berkeley Family Wellness Center Grand Reopening

West Berkeley Family Wellness Center 1900 Sixth St, Berkeley

Join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Bring the whole family for a fun and informative day filled with activities, local […]

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Free! Support For Families: Bloom & Play, San Francisco

Yerba Buena Children's Garden Howard Street and Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Support for Families, SOMACC, Wu Yee, WAFRC, and Glide for a day packed with joy, creativity, and connection at Bloom & Play SF — a celebration for families of […]

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Free! The Whale’s Tail at Golden Gate Park-June 28th, San Francisco

The Whale's Tail 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

The Whale’s Tail is open every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-6pm from May-October, and today we’re offering FREE Yoga in the Park with Elisha St. Denis at 11am! Swing by, stretch out, […]

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Free! Today at Apple Program for Kids: Draw with BE@RBRICK, San Francisco

Apple Union Square 300 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94108

Families, come experience the imaginative world of BE@RBRICK from Apple TV+. Enjoy scenes from the show, then create a drawing that showcases your personality using Pages on iPad with Apple […]

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Free! A Taste of Rowing (three time slots to choose from), Los Gatos

Los Gatos Rowing Club 10000 Alma Bridge Road Los Gatos, CA 95033

Experienced rowers who are members of the Los Gatos Rowing Club will show and tell first-time rowers all about this challenging, yet extremely fun water sport! Wear form fitting clothes, […]

Free

Free! The Whale’s Tail at Golden Gate Park-June 29th, San Francisco

The Whale's Tail 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

The Whale’s Tail is open every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-6pm from May-October. Pull together a few Adirondack chairs or grab one of the picnic tables and take a breather […]

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Free! 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport, Livermore

Livermore Municipal Airport 680 Terminal Cir, Livermore, CA

The City of Livermore hosts a daytime Fourth of July Celebration at the Livermore Municipal Airport. This family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft demonstrations, and displays […]

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Independence Day Celebration At Ardenwood Farm, Fremont

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94555

ARDENWOOD - Join us for a fun-filled community festival, 1900-style! Celebrate the United States of America’s 249th birthday with music, games, and activities for everyone all day long. Bring a […]

Free! July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF’s New Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)

Sunset Dunes 1398 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA, United States

Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade! Marchers will gather starting at 11:30 at the Noriega Sunset Lounge and parade through Sunset Dunes Park with marching bands, fire […]

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Mare Island’s July 4th “Spirit Ship Celebration”, Vallejo

Mare Island 860 Nimitz Avenue, Vallejo

The magic is back this July 4th! The sky will be dazzling over Mare Island for our Spirit Ship Celebration. Head to Mare Island for a family-friendly evening, including magic shows by Perry Yan, […]

Free! Social: Library Day at the New Farm, San Francisco

The New Farm 10 Cargo Way San Francisco, CA 94124

The New Farm will be buzzing with live music, art and crafts, book giveaways, and of course, goats and chickens. Plus, the Bookmobile will be there! “It’s a farm. It’s […]

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Free! City Public Star Party – July, San Francisco

Presidio Tunnel Tops

Come join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more! The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking […]

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Free! Sensory Friendly Afternoon at The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County-July

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County 1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County hosts free Sensory Friendly Afternoons exclusively for children with sensory processing differences and their families or caregivers. These Tuesday afternoons are great for children […]

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Free! A Taste of Water Skiing, San Jose

Calero Boat Launch entrance 23105 McKean Road San José, CA 95141

Learn how to water ski with the Santa Clara County Water Ski Club. All equipment, lessons and other resources will be provided. It's a great time for ages 8-17! Bring […]

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‘Moana 2’ Dive-in Movie at San Ramon Olympic Pool, San Ramon

San Ramon Olympic Pool 9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

This Friday, 7/11, hang out with friends while enjoying ‘Moana 2’ at the Dive-in Movie at San Ramon Olympic Pool! Enjoy recreation swim starting at 7 pm until the sun […]

Free! The Whale’s Tail at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

The Whale's Tail 14th Avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

The Whale’s Tail is open every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-6pm from May-October, and today we’re offering FREE Yoga in the Park with Elisha St. Denis at 11am! Swing by, stretch out, […]

Free

Free! Adaptive Rec Luau Bash for Individuals with Disabilities, Vallejo

Cunningham Aquatics 801 Heartwood Ave, Vallejo CA,94590

A Luau Celebration Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:30AM- 1:30PM $10/Resident, $12/Non-Resident Cunningham Aquatics 801 Heartwood Ave, Vallejo CA,94590 Hawaiian inspired music, games, and food. This is an adaptive activity and is […]

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Bowling and Pizza for Special Needs Adults at Walnut Creek Arts and Rec

Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts 111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek

Let’s get social! Please join us for a morning of bowling with friends and pizza for lunch. Transportation will be provided. Wear something comfortable. No bowling shoes required. Spec Rec […]

$55

Free! Teen Baseball Clinic by Support for Families, San Francisco

San Francisco Baseball Academy 3010 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

Do you have a teenager between 12 and 22 years old who wants to have fun? We are excited to announce a special clinic for young people with disabilities (ages […]

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Parks N’ Rex Day @ Children Wonderland, Vallejo

Children's Wonderland 360 Glenn St, Vallejo, CA 94590

What better way to celebrate Parks Make Life Better month than with Parker T. Rex! Parks N' Rex day is back and serving the community of Vallejo with another dino-packed […]

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Special Needs Open Gym at ArcoSports-July, San Francisco

AcroSports 639 Frederick Street, San Francisco

Come to our Special Needs Open Gym and encourage your child in self-guided exploration of our facility. We have space to run, jump, crawl, swing, balance, bounce and climb.   […]

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$5 Admission Day at The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

The Lawrence Hall of Science 1 Centennial Dr., Berkeley, CA, 94720

Join us for our annual trapeze arts shows from returning favorites Les Aerielles and for one of our signature Five Dollar Days! Ooh and ahh as acrobats soar through the air and celebrate […]

$5

Free! San Pedro Valley Hike by Hiking Autism, Pacifica

San Pedro Valley Park 600 Oddstad Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044 United States

San Pedro Valley Park, Montara Mountain Hike Where: San Pedro Valley Park, 600 Oddstad Blvd., Pacifica, CA. From Route 1 (Cabrillo Highway), take Linda Mar Blvd. until it ends at Oddstad […]

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Free! Summerfest: A Community Celebration at Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Mateo

Coyote Point Recreation Area 1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

Summerfest: A Community Celebration Location: Coyote Point Recreation Area Date: Saturday, July 26 Time: 12:00–4:00 PM Admission: Free (Note: $6 vehicle entrance fee) Celebrate summer with us at Summerfest, a lively community event at […]

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Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area Climbing Party, Belmont

Movement Gym , 100 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002, United States

When: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1-3pm What: Climbing event that will be led by experienced staff at a 1:5 ratio. This includes a brief overview when participants arrive, safety skills, and instructions […]

$20

Free! Cal Sailing Club Open House Series – July, Berkeley

The Cal Sailing Club 124 University Avenue, Berkeley

Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the Bay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out! Cost: zero. Fun: limitless. […]

Free

Adaptive Basketball @ Great Vallejo Recreation District

GVRD Sports Gym 501 Starr St., Vallejo

Join Us for Adaptive Rec Basketball! Come and experience the joy of basketball in a supportive and inclusive environment with our Adaptive Rec Basketball sessions! This program is designed for […]

Adaptive and Inclusive Dis-Glow Dance – City of Campbell

Campbell Community Center 1 W Campbell Ave Campbell, CA 95008

Join us for a special night celebrating National Park and Recreation Month. Campbell Recreation invites individuals of all abilities and their loved ones to an inclusive and fun-filled dance event. […]

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Free! Crafternoons at the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, San Jose

Casa Grande - Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum 21350 Almaden Road San José, CA 95120

Looking for free family friendly crafts to do in the South Bay Area on Saturdays and Sundays? Look no further than Almaden Quicksilver County Park's Mining Museum at Casa Grande! […]

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Free! Back To School Fair, Mill Valley

Goodman Building Supply Goodman Building Supply 775 Redwood Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941

Join us for a day full of FREE family fun as we celebrate the new school year in style! This can’t-miss event is packed with excitement and activities for kids […]

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Free Train Rides @ San Mateo Downtown Express

Downtown San Mateo Farmers Market 222 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Catch a free ride on our mini train on Sunday, August 3 from 12–2pm at the Downtown San Mateo Farmers Market (222 E 4th Ave). Rides are free and first […]

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End of Summer Cookout @ Mill Valley Library

Mill Valley Library Smart Garden 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Celebrate summer with a festive cookout! Enjoy food, bubbles, face painting, and fun activities for all ages at this lively end-of-summer bash. No registration required.

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Free! 3-D Print Drop In, San Mateo

Book Bubble

Join us in the Book Bubble from 12 PM- 2 PM for a 3-D Print Drop In session! Kids can either design their own print in Tinkercad or select a […]

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Free! Grand Maker Drop-in at South San Francisco Library

Grand Avenue Library, South San Francisco Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave, 94080

Every Saturday at 3:00pm Are you interested in trying 3D modeling, 3d printing, laser cutting, Arduino or electronics? Get started now! Your questions answered. All materials provided. Discover the possibilities […]

Free

Foam & Fun at The Village at San Antonio Center, Mountain View

San Antonio Center 645 San Antonio Road Park Mountain View, CA 94040

Dive into a world of bubbly excitement at Foam & Fun on Saturday, August 9th from 4–6pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Enjoy a giant foam party […]

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Family Yoga Class with Mini Yoga Club @ Google, Mountain View

The Huddle, Google The Huddle 2000 N Shoreline Blvd Mountain View 94043 US

Mini Yoga Club returns for a free bonding yoga experience for the whole family. This class is perfect for children ages 2 and up, along with their grown-up guides (parents, grandparents, […]

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Free! Electronics Tinkering Night@ Ace Maker, Oakland

Ace Maker 6050 Lowell Street, Suite #214 Oakland, CA 94608

Join others in our well-appointed electronics lab for a hosted, free-style night of electronics exploration and tinkering. Class type: Exposure Class Level: All Class Length: 2 Hours Location: Upstairs Suite #214, Electronics Lab Prerequisites: None […]

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Free! A Minecraft Movie @ China Basin Park, San Francisco

China Basin Park 1 China Basin Park San Francisco, CA 94107

Mission Rock Movie Nights Hey there movie lovers - Join us for movies at China Basin Park with your friends and family Thursday nights in August, September and October. Don't […]

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Free! Makerspace Day @ San Bruno Library

San Bruno Public Library 701 Angus Ave W San Bruno, CA 94066

For all ages and abilities! Got a project in mind? Library staff and volunteers are here to help - from 3D printing to Cricut crafting and everything in between. Supplies […]

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Free! STEAM @ Noe Valley Town Square, San Francisco

Noe Valley Town Saure 3861 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

We are so excited to host S.T.E.A.M. in the Square at Noe Valley Town Square on Sunday August 17th, 10am - 1pm! There will be fun, hands-on science, technology, engineering, […]

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Free! Hip Hop Day, Daly City

War Memorial Community Center 6655 Mission Street, Daly City, CA 94014

Join us for Daly City’s Annual Hip Hop Day Celebration! 📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 War Memorial Community Center 6655 Mission Street, Daly […]

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Free! Glowforge Laser Cutter Workshop @ South San Francisco Library

Grand Avenue Library, South San Francisco Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave, 94080

Want to learn more about our laser cutter and what you can make with it? Come on in and join us as we use Inkscape to create personalized name plates […]

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Free! Star Party @ Joseph D. Grant County Park, San Jose

Joseph D. Grant County Park Main park entrance: 18405 Mt. Hamilton Road San José, CA 95140

Come join park staff and local astronomy volunteers to learn about the skies above. Look through telescopes that will be viewing celestial objects in the night sky. This is an […]

Free! Summer Inclusive Hawaiian Potluck Picnic, Sunnyvale

Seven Seas Park 1010 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Active Circle is excited to be hosting another Inclusive Potluck Picnic for the summer! This one's going to be Hawaiian/Tropical themed! Join us at the Seven Seas Park on August […]

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Technology Exploration at San Mateo Public Library

San Mateo Public Library's Main Branch 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Please join us for Technology Exploration in the Book Bubble on Saturday 10 AM-12 PM! This two hour program is for children, family, and friends to drop in and explore […]

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Free! Despicable Me – Sensory Friendly Screening, Orinda

Orinda Theatre 2 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda, CA 94563

The Orinda Theatre is offering Sensory Friendly Films! Join us on August 23 @ 10am for the first one! Sign up and secure your seat today! Special Needs / Autism […]

Free

Crab Cove Fish Festival, Alameda

Doug Siden Visitor Center 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda

DOUG SIDEN VISITOR CENTER AT CRAB COVE: Join us for a day of fish fun with fishing games, activities, face painting, fish prints and fin-tastic crafts! The impressive Mobile Fish […]

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LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” Build Event @ Barnes & Noble, San Bruno

Barnes & Noble, The Shops at Tanforan 1150 El Camino Real Space 277. San Bruno, CA

Join us in store for a special LEGO Bluey "Duck Cake" build. This event is ideal for children ages 4-10 but LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Due to […]

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Free! The Crossing’s Annual Summer Party, San Francisco

The Crossing at East Cut 250 Main St., San Francisco, CA, United States, California

Sports and movies on jumbo screens, pickleball courts, soccer fields, cornhole and lawn games, a full bar and food court—The Crossing is Downtown’s Backyard, and what better way is there […]

Free

Free! Cal Sailing Club Open House Series – August, Berkeley

AcroSports 639 Frederick Street, San Francisco

Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the Bay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out! Cost: zero. Fun: limitless. […]

$25

Turn An Old T-Shirt into a Stuffie @ SFMOMA, San Francisco

Floor 2, Koret Education Center, SFMOMA 151 Third St San Francisco, CA 94103

Have an old T-shirt that you don’t wear anymore? Turn it into a stuffie! The best part? No sewing experience is required. Learn how to use simple knot tying, stapling, […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Bay Area Discovery Museum,

Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to […]

Free

Free! Kite By The Bay Party, San Francisco

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area 500 Hunters Point Expressway San Francisco, CA 94124

Experience the joy of flying kites at the third annual, FREE Kite by the Bay Festival at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA). Park goers can decorate and fly kites (kits provided!), learn to fish, […]

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Free! Robotics Petting Zoo, Redwood City

Downtown Redwood City Community Room 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City

In collaboration with FTC Team Astrobruins, a nationally recognized high school community robotics team, we invite you to experience the Robot Petting Zoo—a drop-in, hands-on event where innovation comes to […]

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Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival, Fremont

Warm Springs BART

You're invited to the first Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival – a novel community gathering that celebrates anime, art, music, and transit. On Saturday, September 6, join BART anime mascots […]

Free

Free! STEM Workshop Day Aboard the USS Hornet Museum, Alameda

USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA

Join us aboard the legendary USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum for a special STEM-Workshop Day, an event organized by the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT). The IEEE REACH program and the […]

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ConnectFest – Free Family Science Fun Day, San Francisco

Children's Creativity Museum 221 Fourth Street San Francisco, CA 94103

Dive into hands-on science fun with 10 of the Bay Area’s top science and technology centers, treat yourself to delicious flavors from local vendors, groove with local deejay, DJ Lex, and enjoy live music […]

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The Disco Ball! by The Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco

Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman JCC Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area Presents: The Disco Ball — A Dance Party Extraordinaire! Featuring YOU SHOULD BE DANCING Every single penny raised supports local autism programs through Autism […]

All Abilities Day At Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94555

Explore the farm at your own pace and in your own way. This inclusive program caters to all abilities, offering something for everyone! Stroll along paved trails to visit farm […]

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Chitactac Family Day, Gilroy

Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park Main park entrance: 10001 Watsonville Road Gilroy, CA 95020

Come play traditional games, create unique crafts, and discover what has made this place so special to Indigenous people for thousands of years! For more information, email interp@prk.sccgov.org.

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Free! 125th Anniversary Celebration of Duboce Park, San Francisco

Duboce Park Duboce Park, Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Friends of Duboce Park is excited to announce Duboce Park’s 125th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event will feature activities for every age and […]

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Free! Crafts and Sensory Play at Flower Piano, San Francisco

San Francisco Botanical Garden 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

See you on 9/14! 🌷🪻🌹🪷🌺🌸🌼🌻 Join San Francisco Bay Area Moms (SFBAM) and their friends from Tutu school, Orthoworks, and SF Bay Play Therapy at Flower Piano® on Sunday, September […]

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We All Scream For Ice Cream! @ Ardenwood Farm, Fremont

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94555

ARDENWOOD - Put together some ice, salt, cream, sugar, and a little muscle power to learn how we make delicious old-fashioned ice cream. This is a drop-in program; no registration […]

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