Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
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California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
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California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Unseen Oceans at the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Bubble Planet - Oakland
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 9:30 AM
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 9:30 AM
Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Bubble Planet - Oakland
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 9:30 AM
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 9:30 AM
Unseen Oceans at the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
VIP Savanna Tour at the SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo - 10:30 AM
San Francisco Zoo - 10:30 AM
Unseen Oceans at the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
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STEAM Fest Express Festival

Sat Mar 15, 2025 - Sun Mar 16, 2025
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Repeating every days through March 16, 2025.
Various times
Age: all
Price: Day-of: Adults: $25; Children: (3-17 ): $15; Kids 2 and under are free
All aboard! Kids can hop on board for STEAM Fest Express at the Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS show Dinosaur Train.
Buddy the Dinosaur has been invited to the museum to meet with fans and highlight his favorite topics of paleontology, science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
This unique, outdoor, interactive experience has been created in partnership with PBS.
Activities include:
- Buddy Meet-and-Greet and Photo Opportunity
- All-Day Train Rides
- All-Day Trolley Rides
- Railway Museum & Exhibits Access
- Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. Activities and Experiences
- Buddy’s Dance Party
- Dinosaur Encounters with Lary, Pery, Spike & Wigwag
- Entertainment including Live Mad Science Performances at 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm
- Bounce Houses
Museum is open from 9-5pm; event programming runs from 10-4pm. Buddy the Dinosaur is available for Meet and Greets at 10am, 11am, and 1pm. Buddy Dance Party at 12pm and 2pm.
Pre-sale tickets are cheaper.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.