🎉 Notables 🎉
Day Trips!
🚇 A fun CalTrain ride to the city with delicious croissants, coffee, and a fun playground. What more could you want?
🍒 Cherry season is peaking early this year! Check out Instagram for some of our favorite spots in Brentwood, including free tractor rides and a lovely picnic spot with a playground!
🍓 Strawberry U-Pick just opened at our favorite spot near Half Moon Bay! Early bird gets the strawberries as selection is usually limited early in the season. Combo it with a beach day!
🌲 Free Admission to Muir Woods | Monday, May 25 | Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free (usually $15/ages 16+) | 📋 Parking reservation required | Info
Free entry to one of the Bay Area's most magical old-growth redwood forests.
Editors note: Make sure to grab a meal at one of our favorite spots nearby—excellent pizza, great beer selection, and fun vibes with a pirate ship play structure on site!
🚂 Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm | Friday–Sunday, May 23–25
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | 📋 Advance tickets until May 22 | Info
Operating model trains, full-size train rides, historic railroad cars, live music, and family activities. All included in admission except food and face painting!
🍜 FoodieLand Food Festival | Friday–Sunday, May 23–25; Fri 3–10 PM, Sat–Sun 1–10 PM | Cow Palace, Daly City | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Tickets Required (Children 5 & under free, Parking $15) | Info
200+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music. Tickets must be purchased online in advance — no tickets at the door.
🪓 Lumberjack Days | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free Admission | Info
Watch skilled competitors battle time and timber in classic lumberjack events — axe throwing, log rolling, and more — competing for the title of King or Queen of the Woods. A lively tribute to West Coast logging heritage!
Editors note:
🪁 Art & Wind Festival | Sunday–Monday, May 24–25; 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days | Central Park, San Ramon | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Fine arts, crafts, specialty food vendors, 3 entertainment stages, children's shows, professional kite flying demonstrations, and a free kite-making workshop. Pet, bike, and family friendly!
Editors note: Check out City Center in San Ramon while you’re out there and bring some water gear to play in their splash pad! Plus there’s a nice shaded turf area next to it for the kids to run around.
🎭 Carnaval San Francisco | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24 | Mission District, San Francisco | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free (Grand Stand tickets available) | Info
Five entertainment stages, Kids Zone, Drum Pavilion, and a FREE public parade. Purchase grandstand seats for the best view!
🦕 Dinos Alive — Immersive Experience | Now through Jun 30 | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Oakland | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Tickets Required | Info
Step into the Jurassic era with life-size animatronic dinosaurs — from Velociraptors to T-Rex — in immersive environments inspired by ancient habitats. Approximately 45–75 minutes. Note: VR experience not recommended for children under 6.
Be sure to follow along on Instagram for last-minute happenings and event updates for multi-day events! Attended an event? Let us know if we should go too!
Saturday, May 23
🚗 🎤 K-Pop Day at the SF Zoo | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, San Francisco | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Zoo Admission Required | Info
The Zoo transforms into a K-Pop paradise with live performances by local groups. Plus DJ music, Random Dance Play, photo card decorating, caricatures, face painting, and special food items!
🐰 Bunny & Guinea Pig Meet & Greet (w/ Jasper Ridge Farm) | 11:00 AM | The Reading Bug, San Carlos | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages (especially 2–7) | 💵 Free | Info
Meet bunnies Salem and Luna and guinea pigs Miss Piggy and Annie Sue! A free outdoor family event in front of the bookstore.
🔖 Michaels Kids Club: DIY Bookmarks | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Michaels - San Mateo | Michaels - Redwood City | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Drop in and make your own DIY bookmarks at Michaels.
💃 The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | San Carlos Library, San Carlos | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
A fully participatory cultural experience exploring Jewish music and dance styles from Yemenite, Ethiopian, Sephardic, Yiddish, and Israeli folk traditions. No prior dance experience needed!
🚗 🎾 Red Ball For All Day (USTA NorCal) | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | SPARK Social SF, San Francisco | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Tennis, games, music, free food, and giveaways. Equipment provided. A fun, welcoming event for all skill levels!
Editors Note: SPARK Social is super kid-friendly with plenty of space for them to run around, plus food trucks and great coffee. Or you can take a short walk over to this fun playground. Make sure to grab croissants at this amazing bakery! We like to make it a CalTrain trip and get off at 4th/King.
♟️ Learn to Play Chess for Kids | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Burlingame Public Library, Burlingame | 🧒 Grades 2–6 | 💵 Free | 📋 Registration Required | Info
Learn the basics of chess in a fun, guided session.
🐟 Seaside Story Hour with Marine Science Institute | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Redwood Shores Branch Library, Redwood City | 🧒 Grades K–5 | 💵 Free | Info
This month's theme: Bay Fish! Learn all about local marine life with the Marine Science Institute. Limited to 30 children.
🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like open sewing time, free art projects, various story times, and much more.
Sunday, May 24
Free events and free museum admission all day.
🧠 BioCompass Kids: Brainstorm Expedition | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Beresford Park, San Mateo | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | 📋 Registration Required | Info
A live outdoor neuroscience adventure led by real scientists! Kids can explore a real brain, play Neuron Games, try hands-on experiments, and win prizes at Brain Facts & Myths Trivia.
📓 Michaels: Junk Journals | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Michaels (check your local store) | 🧑 Ages 13+ | 💵 Free | Info
Learn about junk journaling and make your very own small junk journal in-store. No registration required. Times may vary by location.
🗓️ 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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