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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!

Fairs and festivals are making their debut for the summer this weekend! Enjoy delicious Greek food, music and culture at the Oakland Greek Festival, a fun one for kids of all ages. The Contra Costa County Fair is here for just 4 days, so make sure to check out all the fair fun like carnival games and even a flying dog show. Finally, Tinkerfest is back at Chabot Space and Science Center, a 2-day festival that highlights all things creativity and curiosity. 

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Contra Costa County Fair

Antioch
Thursday-Sunday, May 15-18
The Contra Costa County Fair is bringing carnival games, live music, animals, and so much more for 4 days in May. Kids can enjoy balloon twisting, furry characters, a speed raceway, and even a flying dog show. There is also delicious fair food like corndogs and cotton candy.  READ MORE

Oakland Greek Festival

Oakland
Friday- Sunday, May 16-18
Immerse yourself in a three-day celebration of Greek culture, featuring authentic cuisine, lively music, traditional dancing and other performances. READ MORE

Doktor Kaboom! at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Santa Rosa
Friday, May 16
The hilariously charming Doktor Kaboom! is back to take his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method. Using comedy as he demonstrates spectacular applications of the physical sciences, Doktor Kaboom will have you riveted with curiosity and rolling with laughter. READ MORE

Tinkerfest at Chabot

Oakland
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work while inviting attendees of all ages to join in DIY fun. During this two-day event, the entire Center will be filled with activities that highlight creativity and curiosity. Past event partners have included Friends of the Oakland Tool Lending Library, Wonderful Idea Company, Ace Makerspace, Black Girls Code, Fix-It Clinic, Play-Well TEK-nologies, Tinkering School, and many many more! READ MORE

South Bay AAPI Festival in San Jose

San Jose - FREE
Saturday, May 17
A fun-filled day of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture through performances, cuisine, crafts, and more.  Highlights include dragon parades and lion dances, Japantown discussions, performances, and arts and crafts for the kids.  READ MORE

Himalayan Fair in Berkeley

Berkeley - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
The 41st Annual Himalayan Fair in Berkeley’s Live Oak Park brings delicious food, unique handcrafted items, music and dancing, and more at this family-friendly event.  READ MORE

SkyJam 2025 Festival & Fundraiser

Richmond - FREE
Saturday, May 17
Meet Buki the Clown and enjoy live music and performances by local artists like Hawaiian music ensemble, ‘AHAmele, from Oakland’s Academy of Hawaiian Arts (AHA). Explore engaging activities curated by play-based learning experts and enthusiasts at Skytown Co-Op Preschool. Jump around the festival and stop by the firetruck, bounce houses, and face painting. READ MORE

Art in the Park at Oak Hill Park

Danville - FREE
Saturday, May 17
Children and their families are invited to partake in this chance to be creative and messy! Budding artists will be encouraged to try both process-based art and take-home crafts. READ MORE

Happiness the Musical: A Peanuts Musical Revue! at the Lesher Center for the Arts

Santa Rosa
Saturday, May 17
This charming musical revue brings the beloved Peanuts characters to life through song, humor, and heartwarming moments. Featuring dedicated theatre students from The Ballet School Performing Arts, this production is a milestone in their training as they take the next step in their artistic journey.  READ MORE

Boardwalk Drone Show

Santa Cruz - FREE
Saturday, May 17
Celebrate the start of summer and watch the sky come to life as the Boardwalk presents its first drone show over Main Beach at 8:30 pm! READ MORE

Leap Imagination Fair

San Francisco
Saturday, May 17
Leap Imagination Fair is an annual arts and maker event benefitting arts education programs for 10,000 Bay Area students, featuring vendors, creative activities for all ages, live performances, and food trucks. READ MORE

Santa Cruz Pride Picnic

Santa Cruz - FREE
Saturday, May 17
Join the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department on the Lawn next to the Lighthouse for a Pride Picnic.  Enjoy music (DJ), games and food trucks. Bring your own games, blankets, and any snacks. READ MORE

50 Years of Pop Culture at the Lesher Center for the Arts

Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 18
The Danville Community Band musically reviews Fifty Years of Pop Culture, featuring tunes from radio, Japanese anime, the big screen, as well as the small screens. Featuring film music of Bond, Totoro and Star Wars; music of video games and popular tunes of the Sixties, the universes of Harry Potter and Marvel, and more. READ MORE

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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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