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This one's for Bay Area youngsters! Photo for de Youngsters Day Out taken by Gary Sexton.
This one's for Bay Area youngsters! Photo for de Youngsters Day Out taken by Gary Sexton.
4/30/25 - 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!

There is something for everyone this weekend in San Francisco and the Bay Area. If you're looking for a fun farm outing, Slide Ranch is holding its very popular Spring Fling. Kids can get an introduction to farm life and learn about sheep shearing, honeybees, goat milking, flower crown making, and more. Want to stay closer to San Francisco? The de Young Museum is hosting its annual de Youngsters Day Out. This free event for Bay Area families includes art-making, activations, and music. 

Finally, bring your furry friends to rock out at Woofstock in Novato with tons of kids' activities, dog-friendly everything, and live music benefiting the animals at Marin Humane. 

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Dino Night at Cal Academy

San Francisco
Friday, May 2
Break out your best dinosaur gear and stomp over to see what our animals get up to after hours. The Cal Academy is throwing a prehistoric party among the visiting life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Dino Days with hands-on crafts, magic shows, a costume parade, and more. READ MORE

Slavic Festival

San Francisco
Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3
Enjoy Eastern European traditions and culture with live performances, music, food, drink and crafts. Shop unique handmade crafts and gifts from artisans and craft vendors, and enjoy family fun on Saturday at the Kids Village with scavenger hunt, crafts, corn hole, storytime, fun prizes, and more. READ MORE

de Youngsters Day Out

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, May 3
The popular de Young Museum is hosting its annual de Youngster's Day Out, a day filled with art programs, in-gallery activations, and musical celebrations for Bay Area families.  READ MORE

Spring Fling at Slide Ranch

Muir Beach
Saturday, May 3
Spring Fling 2025 will include sheep’s annual shearing, goat milking, fiber arts, salve making, flower crowns, butter making, cob oven demonstrations, garden tours, site walks, NPS-One Tam Roving Ranger, honeybee education, and more! READ MORE

Big Truck Day at Los Gatos Parent Nursery School

Los Gatos
Saturday, May 3
Visit the Los Gatos Parent Nursery School to see and learn about the big trucks that keep the town safe. Kids can see police cars, fire trucks, garbage trucks, forklifts, and more. Additional activities include food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, activity tables, and more. READ MORE

Bay Area Spring Fest

Concord - FREE
Saturday, May 3
Celebrate spring in the Bay Area with music, food, beer & wine garden benefitting Sustainable Contra Costa. Enjoy children's activities and exhibitors featuring arts & crafts, jewelry, art, plants, apparel, and much more. READ MORE

Y for Youth Community Festival

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate community with the Y and enjoy food, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages. Live music, family dance and yoga, face painting, balloon animals, lawn games, and a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog. READ MORE

Peninsula School Spring Fair

Menlo Park - FREE
Sunday, May 4
The Spring Fair will feature longtime favorites like rock-climbing, rocket launching, face painting, crafting activities for all ages, and delicious homemade food and desserts, including fresh organic strawberry shortcake. As always, live music will accompany the day. READ MORE

Woofstock

Novato
Sunday, May 4
Give your dogs (and family) a rockin’ day to remember at WOOFSTOCK! Grab your leash, furry friends, and family for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event. Enjoy music by Fleetwood Macramé, Northern California’s premier Fleetwood Mac cover band. READ MORE

Coastal Wildflower Day Festival

Half Moon Bay - FREE
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate Spring at the Half Moon Bay Wildflower Festival at Francis Beach. With live music, interactive booths, and a native plant sale, this family-friendly event has a ton of activities for kids of all ages.  READ MORE

Great Egg Freeze Plunge and Picnic at Crissy Field

San Francisco
Sunday, May 4
Check out the 4th annual family-friendly event at Crissy Field. Take a quick, chilly dip with the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, then warm up over a picnic breakfast and enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting and "The Bubble Guy."  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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