🗓️ June 6-7 Edition

🎉 Notables 🎉

Weekend-Long Events, June 6–7
🚂 Anniversary Steam-Up at Redwood Valley Railway | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Redwood Valley Railway, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 $5/ride | Info | Once a year, Redwood Valley Railway fires up ALL of their locomotives at once — at least 6 steam engines running for two full days! Hop aboard for a scenic ride through Tilden Regional Park for just $5 a ticket.
🚗 🎨 La Honda Art & Music Fair | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM both days | La Honda, CA | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info | Two days of local music, art, and community in the beautiful redwoods. A lovely low-key escape!
🚗 🎨 Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival | Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Sunnyvale | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info | 50th anniversary of this festival continues Sunday with 200+ artists, live music, food trucks, and more along the transformed downtown streets.
🎵 Music on the Square — Eagles Tribute: Boys of Summer | Fri Jun 5; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info | Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic!
🎡 San Mateo County Fair Opens Friday! | Through June 15 | San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | Info
The fair is back! Check the promotions page — discounted tickets available Wednesday June 10 and Thursday June 11.
🇷🇺 Russian Speakers Family Gathering | Thursday, June 11; 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Foster City Library, Foster City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info A casual monthly meetup for Russian-speaking families — connect with other families, join optional activities, and learn about local resources and Russian materials for children and adults. Every second Thursday of the month.
🎬 Movies on the Square - Wicked: For Good (PG)| Thursday, June 11 ; 8:30 pm | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Every Thursday all summer on the big LED screen. Bring a blanket and grab food from nearby restaurants!
🏫 School Playgrounds Open on Weekends | Info Many SMFCSD schools open their playgrounds on weekends 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and select schools on weekdays 10 AM–3:30 PM through summer. Note: no onsite bathrooms.

Saturday, June 6

Watch teams race across the Foster City Lagoon in tournament-style dragon boat races. Food trucks on site! Klabbit Note: If you know me personally, come say hi! I’ll be competing all day.

Build a goalie game with free supplies and guided instruction! Klabbit Note: Arrive early — it's a popular event and can get messy with painting and gluing!

A San Leandro tradition since 1909! Kick off with the Cherry Parade down E. 14th Street, then enjoy live music, 150+ vendor booths, a fresh cherry market, a family fun zone, and a car show.

A full day of hands-on marine science, shipboard voyages, live music and performances, animal encounters (touch a shark!), and an exhibitor and education fair. Klabbit Note: This event is a lot of fun! Plus food trucks on site.

A pet-friendly outdoor event with a pup park, sneak & sniff stations, craft stations, a paw-parazzi photo station, and puppy-friendly treats. Dog parents and their furry best friends welcome!

Family art making 11 AM – 3 PM, then head to the front lawn 1–4 PM where DJ Brown Angel spins R&B, oldies, salsa, and more!

World-class artists on multiple stages all day outdoors in front of the CSM Library and Theatre. Food trucks, craft booths, and more! Klabbit Note: This event is a lot of fun! Bring a picnic or purchase food on site. It can get windy in the afternoon so bring layers and a picnic blanket/chairs. Kids can bring scooters and explore the area.

The 50th anniversary! 200+ artists from across the West Coast, live bands all weekend, 15 food trucks, drinks, and interactive experiences along West Washington and South Murphy Avenues.

Family-friendly activities, live performances, games, entertainment, and food (first come, first served). Hosted by the Daly City Chinese Youth Committee and City of Daly City.

A dynamic, inclusive music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The very first Fisherman's Wharf Entertainment Zone event! Music, performances, a sensory play kids zone, and more along Jefferson Street. A free family-friendly party by the water.

Local Girl Scouts, with support from Cavy Hammy Haven and Rabbit Haven, share info about guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. Meet the animals outside the front entrance on Hillsdale Blvd. Drop in!

Kid-friendly soccer activities, a 10-foot soccer ball photo installation, vintage soccer jerseys for sale, and giveaways.

Celebrate Pride with DJ Chico Chi for a low-volume baby rave! Perfect for babies, young children, and caregivers. Stay for Play afterwards!

Live music, a petting zoo, crafts, face painting, popcorn, and a book sale on the City Hall lawn. Pick up your Summer Reading Logs and kick off a summer full of reading!

High-energy drumming experience from House of Samba, lawn games, and ice cream treats.

Another chance to celebrate Pride with DJ Chico Chi! Low-volume music sets for babies, young children, and caregivers. Drop in anytime to boogie!

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Sunday, June 7

A full day of connection, creativity, and play! Magical Melodies with Charline Pelloux-Gervais (10 AM), Canine Companions meet & greet (10 AM–12 PM), arts & crafts with Maia Scott, Angels on Stage performance (1 PM), Bridges in Music (2 PM), and a family sing-along with Lori and RJ (3:30 PM).

Free First Sunday with all-day drop-in art activities, Mahjong all day, gallery tours, and a Pride Kickoff Party with DJ Chico Chi at 2 PM — a free, family-friendly day rave celebrating LGBTQ+ joy!

Nectar Garden tours, puppet shows, pollinator presentations, nature crafts, and live music from Steady Eddy and the Shakers. A great celebration of birds, butterflies, and local pollinators!

Horses big and small, sheep, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, historical ranch demonstrations, kids' crafts, and grilled hot dog lunches. A fun celebration of ranching heritage and natural history!

Explore the science of surface tension through hands-on outdoor bubble stations — experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors.

A family-friendly nature walk along San Francisco Bay with a trash pickup (plogging) twist! Grabbers and gloves for kids provided..

Dance and sway with friendly Fernside Dragon inflatables and dancing dragons in costume. A fiery good time at the playground!

5 live country music stages, a BBQ smoker cook-off, beer gardens, line dancing, a petting zoo, and local vendors. Boots, bands, and backyard vibes in the heart of Downtown Pleasanton!

The 4th annual Community Day! The Posy Parade kicks off on Crystal Springs Road, followed by live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Free shuttles available.

Build and program robots using LEGO Spike Kits in individual and team challenges. No experience needed, all materials provided. Arrive by 12:45 PM — limited to 14 participants, first come first served.

Hold live insects from around the world, make insect-inspired art with local guest artists, and try mealworm chocolate chip cookies if you dare!

Celebrate native California pollinators with pollinator art, nature observation, educational games, pollinated snacks, and a scavenger hunt. Drop in anytime 12–4 PM!

Learn to code in the Makerspace! All ages and experience levels welcome. Children under 10 need a parent present. No registration required.

A fully participatory cultural experience exploring Yemenite, Ethiopian, Sephardic, Yiddish, and Israeli folk dance styles through movement, music, and storytelling. No prior dance experience needed!

Palo Alto's first-ever Pride event! Speakers, dancers, singers, poets, and local organizations tabling in an intergenerational community celebration at City Hall Plaza.

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like LEGO robotics, coding club, Michael’s store crafts, storytimes, and more!

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