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4/9/25 - 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!

Easter festivities and Earth Day celebrations are all on the agenda this weekend. Celebrate Earth Day at Happy Hollow with a party for the planet, including music, crafts, and lawn games. This weekend also kicks off the popular Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, hosted over two weekends and drawing in thousands of visitors. Kids can hang out in the Cherry Blossom Village with activities, crafts, games, and immerse themselves in beautiful Japanese culture. 

Finally, there are a few events closing this weekend that we want to make sure you know of! Start Easter early at the Tilden Merry-Go-Round in Berkeley and have brunch with the Easter Bunny. Hang out in Redwood City to play mini-golf at the Pop Up Parcade, and see Trains and Planes before they leave the station at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. 

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Friday, April 11
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San Leandro Spring Fling

San Leandro - FREE
Friday, April 11
Celebrate Spring with Downtown San Leandro & West Coast Makers. There will be an egg hunt for the kids, great food trucks, vendors, a DJ, fabulous art, and more. READ MORE

Bug Day 2025 at the Randall Museum

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects and arachnids at the Randall Museum’s popular Bug Day event celebrating everything insect with hands-on science and art activities, games, live music, movies and more. READ MORE

Eggster's 31st Annual Egg Hunt and Learning Festival

Berkeley - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Eggster is the largest annual egg hunt and learning festival in the Bay Area, and families are invited to join in on the fun. With the theme of "Deep Sea Eggspedition", activities include performances, activities booths, and of course, egg hunts with the goal of developing the idea of strengthening community. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Yerba Buena Gardens

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 12
SoMa at Yerba Buena Gardens is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for kids. Enjoy photos with the Easter bunny, live music, Easter skit, prizes and more. READ MORE

Family Day at the Park

Newark - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Bring a basket and get ready for a fantastic Easter celebration in the park. Families can enjoy photo booth opportunities, crafts, games, egg dyeing, chalk art, and a big egg hunt divided by ages for kids 0-11.  READ MORE

Egg-stravaganza at Antioch Water Park

Antioch
Saturday, April 12
Celebrate the season at the Antioch Water Park. Enjoy scheduled egg drops with eggs hidden both in and out of the water around the park.  READ MORE

Sheep Shearing Day at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Petaluma
Saturday, April 12
Heritage breed sheep from local farm animal rescue Flat Broke Farm will be losing their winter coats under the expert guidance of shearer John Sanchez. After the sheep are sheared, you can have fun learning how to turn the raw wool into yarn, the first steps to making a sweater. READ MORE

Spring Eggstravaganza at History Park San Jose

San Jose
Saturday, April 12
Join History Park San Jose for egg hunts, crafts celebrating Spring around the world, interactive story time, balloon artists and face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and much more. READ MORE

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 - 20
Over 22,000 visitors flock to Japantown to see the beautiful cherry blossoms and immerse themselves in Japanese and Japanese-American culture. Activities include cultural performances, arts, live music, the annual Queen program, and so much more.  Kids of all ages can have a blast at the Children's Cherry Blossom Village, where they can play fun games, and engage in hands-on crafts and activities.  READ MORE

Happy Earth Day at Happy Hollow San Jose

San Jose
Sunday, April 13
It's a party for the Planet at Happy Hollow. Celebrate with a day of sustainable, conservation-focused fun including games, crafts, activities and an e-waste drop-off event. READ MORE

Viva Calle San Jose Day

San Jose - FREE
Sunday, April 13
Downtown San Jose is hosting a community event to celebrate the city and its community. Enjoy food trucks, ice cream, live music, art performances, and bike repairs at this family-friendly event.  Stops at Emma Prusch Park, Tamien Park, and St. James Park.  READ MORE

9th Annual Airport Runway Run at San Carlos Airport

San Carlos
Sunday, April 13
Want to know what it feels like to walk on an aircraft takeoff? The Hiller Aviation Museum is hosting a Runway Run that takes place on the 2,600 ft. runways of the San Carlos Airport. Choose a 10K, 5K, or 2K Fun Run for the whole family. Run, walk, or bring a stroller!  READ MORE

Wildflower Hike at Mitchell Canyon

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Sunday, April 13
Go on a peaceful hike through Mitchell Canyon at the foot of Mount Diablo. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the beauty of nature as you take in the vibrant and varied hues of wildflowers that adorn the landscape. READ MORE

Bunny Blast 2025

Piedmont
Sunday, April 13
Hop into Spring with an Easter celebration geared towards the littles 7 and under. Grab your basket and enjoy an egg hunt depending on age, arts and crafts, and a visit from the Springtime Bunny.  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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