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Carnaval San Francisco is a multicultural celebration of music and dance. Photo by Michael Ray in collaboration with Don't Blink Photography.
Carnaval San Francisco is a multicultural celebration of music and dance. Photo by Michael Ray in collaboration with Don't Blink Photography.
5/22/24 - By Sandra Lee

Looking for the best things to do in the Bay Area this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Memorial Day weekend is here, kicking off summer and honoring our veterans with events for families all over San Francisco and the Bay Area. Little ones can ride rides, ponies, and a train at the 33rd Annual KidFest in Concord. Carnaval San Francisco is FREE with over 50 acts on 5 stages in the heart of the Mission district. Memorial Day weekend also means the Sacramento County Fair begins in our State Capital—an easy day trip packed with gold rush history and family fun.

Honor the veterans and our fallen heroes with Memorial Day celebrations: our picks include a train ride, gold panning, and rope tricks at Memorial Day at Roaring Camp and an official Memorial Squadron Flyover at the USS Hornet Memorial Day Celebration.

Heading out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend? We've got loads of travel inspiration ideas in our Weekend Getaway and Day Trips for San Francisco Guide.  

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San Jose
Closes May 26, 2024!
See the newest Cirque du Soleil show coming to San Jose under the big top. From the perspective of the innocent, experience a sweet but naive clown trying to find his place in the world.  See acrobatic skills, comedy, dancing, stunts, and more in this incredible show the only way Cirque du Soleil does.  READ MORE

Fantastical Flowers at Gilroy Gardens

Gilroy
Closes May 26, 2024!
Gilroy Gardens is celebrating Spring and the flowers that bloom in their annual event, Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration. Family activities include a station to make your own music, create colorful chalk drawings, plant a seed that you can grow at home, and learn about the cycle of life for flowers, bees, and insects.  READ MORE

Sacramento County Fair

Sacramento
Thursday - Monday, May 23 - 27, 2024
With over 30 carnival rides for kids of all ages, pig and duck races, a petting farm, and so much more, the Sacramento County Fair is back for 5 days of fun for the whole family.  The kid's zone has programs in science, agriculture, and music shown daily and is included in admission.  READ MORE

San Francisco Ballet School 2024 Spring Festival

San Francisco
Wednesday - Friday, May 24 - 26, 2024
The San Francisco Ballet School is celebrating Patrick Armand’s final season as School Director and the 90th anniversary of the SF Ballet School at the SF Ballet School 2024 Spring Festival. Enjoy on-stage performances, a fundraising dinner, and more opportunities to learn about ballet. READ MORE

Encanto—Film with Live Orchestra

San Francisco
Friday, May 25, 2024
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Watch the magical tale of an extraordinary family in the town of Encanto, featuring all-new songs by Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. READ MORE

Carnaval San Francisco

San Francisco – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
Immerse in the Latin-American culture of music, dancing, and color for Carnaval in the Mission District. The 2-day festival has a lot for families of all ages, including international food, dancing, and entertainment for a complete cultural experience.  READ MORE

TreasureFest 2024

San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
A monthly curated festival for the whole family, TreasureFest has live music, more than 300 vendors, drinks and bites, and more.   READ MORE

33rd Bay Area KidFest

Concord
Saturday - Monday, May 25- 27, 2024
Head over to Concord for KidFest, an action-packed, weekend-long fun for kids of all ages. With live entertainment, arts and sports activities, rides, and crafts, as well as food favorites, this 3-day festival is all about celebrating kids and the kid in you.  READ MORE

Rail Fair at the Railroad Museum of Ardenwood

Fremont
Saturday - Monday, May 25-27, 2024
Visit the Ardenwood Railroad Museum this Labor Day weekend for all things trains! See a 1910 steam locomotive and mobile displays, take a train ride, enjoy live music, and take part in the many kids' activities available.  READ MORE

50th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's Barbecue

Mill Valley
Sunday, May 26, 2024
The 50th Annual Firemen's BBQ is hosting a Memorial Day weekend event with a day full of activities the whole family can enjoy. BBQ chicken and veggie tamales as well as other delicious food is available, as well as live music, raffles, and a kid's play zone.  READ MORE

The Art & Wind Festival

San Ramon – FREE
Sunday & Monday, May 26 & 27, 2024
Fly a kite, pick up a craft, check out some art, and enjoy delicious food at the San Ramon Kite & Wind Festival. For 2 days, attendees can hear live international music, enjoy performances, see a children's show, play in amusement zones, see some excellent kite-flying demonstrations, and even attend a kite-making workshop.  READ MORE

Memorial Day at Roaring Camp

Felton
Monday, May 27, 2024
The Redwood Forest Steam Train is going up to Bear Mountain and back on Memorial Day with special family-friendly activities to celebrate the holiday. Activities include live music from the Watsonville Community Band, gold panning, bounce houses, Faro Card Game with Doc Holiday, and rope tricks and comedy by Karen the Cow Girl.  READ MORE

Memorial Day at the USS Hornet

Alameda – FREE
Monday, May 27, 2024
The USS Hornet is celebrating all Veterans on Memorial Day with special events throughout the day. Activities include a ceremony, honorary live music, a special guest book signing, and an official Memorial Squadron Flyover. 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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