Family Events in SF Bay Area

Embodied Birth Planning Workshop

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM

Embodied Birth Planning Workshop Apr 19, 2026 Berkeley Berkeley Yoga Center

Family

Embodied Birth Planning Workshop at Berkeley Yoga Center offers hands-on guidance for expectant parents to plan their birth using embodiment practices. Learn breathwork, movement, and informed decision-making in a supportive, intimate setting.

Storytime at the Main Branch of the SF Public Library

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM

San Francisco Civic Center

Family

Storytime at San Francisco Public Library's Main Branch, Civic Center, turns shelves into a cozy stage for kids of all ages, with songs, puppets, and imaginative reads that spark wonder.

Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

California Academy of Sciences

Family

Penguins & Pajamas is a family-friendly overnight at the California Academy of Sciences featuring penguin-themed activities, close-up animal encounters, and exclusive after-hours museum access for kids and their families.

Marine Science Sunday

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Marine Mammal Center

Family

Marine Science Sunday is a family-friendly, free Bay Area event offering hands-on marine education and conservation activities for kids and adults hosted by the Marine Mammal Center in April 2026.

Sundays at Hagemann Ranch

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Hagemann Ranch

Family

Sundays at Hagemann Ranch are family-friendly outdoor gatherings in the Bay Area during April 2026 featuring farm activities, kids’ events and Earth Day–style programming often offered free or low-cost.

Between the Lines by Playful People

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

Playful People's April 2026 family listings for the San Francisco Bay Area highlight kid-focused events like Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum, Kids Night, Slide Ranch Family Farm Day and Earth/Arbor Day activities.

Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Color Me Mine - Alameda

Family

Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine in Alameda is an evening pottery-painting drop-off where children enjoy guided arts & crafts and supervised play while parents get a night off.

Kids Night at Swings & Wings

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Swings & Wings

Family

Kids Night at Swings & Wings in Alameda is a family-friendly evening of kid-focused activities and fun as part of April Bay Area family events — check the listing for specific dates and details.

Dinosaur World Live

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Bay Area / Luther Burbank Center (touring locations)

Family

Dinosaur World Live brings life-sized dinos and interactive prehistoric fun to the San Francisco Bay Area in April 2026, offering a family-friendly, educational show aimed at kids and parents.

Kids Night Out at Bay Aerials

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Bay Aerials

Family

Kids Night Out at Bay Aerials is an evening drop-off aerial/gymnastics session for children in the Bay Area offering supervised fun, movement and creative play for families looking for a kid-friendly night out.

Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

San Mateo County History Museum

Family

Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum offers free admission and family-friendly history activities in Redwood City, with special programming tied to Easter and Earth Day.

Messy Art Day

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

Messy Art Day (Apr 20, 2026) is a hands-on, kid-focused arts session in the San Francisco Bay Area where children and families can create, play and explore messy art activities together—likely free or low-cost.

Sensory Friendly Family Concert

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

Sensory-friendly family concert in the Bay Area offering an inclusive, low-stimulation music experience for children and their caregivers on April 20, 2026.

Spring Shindig

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Alameda Recreation & Parks (Bay Area)

Family

Spring Shindig in Alameda (Bay Area) is a family-friendly spring celebration on Apr 20, 2026 featuring Earth Day and Arbor Day activities, kids' nights, farm days, egg hunts and other free community events across local parks and venues.

Family Nature Adventures

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

Family Nature Adventures is a Bay Area series in April 2026 offering family-oriented outdoor activities — farm days, egg hunts, museum Free First Friday and Earth/Arbor Day events designed for kids and parents.

Family Astronomy

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Chabot Space & Science Center (Bay Area)

Family

Family-friendly astronomy activities and stargazing in the Bay Area for kids and parents, featuring hands-on science fun and community events, often free or low-cost.

2nd Saturdays on the Farm

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

2nd Saturdays on the Farm — a family-friendly outdoor farm day in the Bay Area on April 20, 2026 with kid-focused activities, farm tours and nature programming; community-oriented and typically free to attend.

Science Fridays

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts

Family

Science Fridays is a Bay Area, family-friendly series of kid-focused science and Earth Day activities across local museums, parks and community venues in April 2026, featuring free or low-cost events for children and families.

Spring Farm Tour at Deer Hollow Farm

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM

Spring Farm Tour at Deer Hollow Farm Apr 20, 2026 Alameda Deer Hollow Farm

Family

Join a family-friendly outdoor farm tour at Deer Hollow Farm in San Francisco on Apr 20, 2026 at 10:00. Explore farm life, meet friendly animals, and enjoy a hands-on outdoor experience ideal for kids and their families.

Brains On! Live

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

takes the audience on an adventure through our magical brains. Hosts will bring

Family

Brains On! LIVE heads to Marines’ Memorial Theatre in San Francisco for a kid-friendly, science-themed live show. The beloved podcast brings magic tricks, dance moves, mysterious sounds, and a game show to the stage for an adventurous tour through our magical brains.

Family Studio: Lines That Move

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Family

Join a hands-on Family Studio at SFMOMA as 'Lines That Move' explores drawing and sculpture through line-based activities. This kid-friendly Sunday session (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) invites families to create together in the museum's education spaces, blending art and movement.

Free First Wednesday - May

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 2:00 AM

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Family

Free First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum (May 6, 9 AM–4 PM): free admission for Bay Area families with hands-on exhibits and activities (suggested $20 donation).

Pawz for Pierce’s Playaz Dog Competition

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 5:30 PM

SF Civic Center

Family

Pawz for Pierce’s Playaz invites youth-led dog teams from across the Bay Area to guide their canine partners through a lively series of competitions at SF Civic Center Plaza. A family-friendly, outdoor community event filled with wagging tails, teamwork, and plenty of fun for all ages.

de Youngsters Day Out 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 2:30 AM

de Young Museum

Family

de Youngsters Day Out 2026 at the de Young Museum invites families for art-filled explorations, hands-on activities, and kid-friendly programs in San Francisco's iconic museum setting.

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