Circus Bella: Humorous

Saturday, Aug. 28, noon & 2:15 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Humorous is a celebration of the fantabulous world we discover together through the simple gifts of wonder an... Read More

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Bean Sprouts Family Days

Saturdays, noon–4 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden Dig, water, pick, build, explore, and investigate the garden’s “yes space” for kids — reserve a bucket loaded with tools and ... Read More

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Japanese Art of Picture Storytelling

Tuesday, May 4, 2–2:45 p.m. YouTube Live Presented by the S.F. Public Library in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a 90-year-old Japanese traditi... Read More

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Family Make & Take Clay

Saturdays in June, 10:30 a.m. Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) Drop in to use air-dry clay to make miniature animals, little people, tiny robots, and more with a different creative ... Read More

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Afternoon Fun: Pasados del Presidio

Friday, June 28, noon–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) See Early California history come to life through hands-on activities, a tortilla-making demonstration, mu... Read More

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2nd Annual NPU Kids’ Carnival

Saturday, May 4, noon–4 p.m. Atrium, Palace of Fine Arts This carnival-themed day will feature bicycle carousels, games, crafts, glitter art, face painting, a DIY car paint stati... Read More

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DancEsteem 22nd Annual Performance

Sat.–Sun., May 4–5 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center “Broadway Musical” celebrates the talents of fifth- and sixth-grade students and older and features choreography and da... Read More

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YPT: Madeline at the Circus

Sat.–Sun., May 4–19 Young Performers Theatre, Fort Mason Center When Madeline and her friend Pepito get lost during a visit to the carnival and end up being carried away by cir... Read More

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Open House 11th Anniversary Party

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2–5 p.m. Marina Branch Library (1890 Chestnut St.) Celebrate the library’s 11th anniversary reopening with balloon artist Jessie Situ (2–4 p.m.); Alphabet ... Read More

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Festival of the Sea

Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hyde Street Peer Activities include raising the sails and deck caulking demonstration on the historic schooner C.A. Thayer, historic boat open ... Read More

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Beginning Drawing and Watercolor

Sundays (ongoing), 9–10 a.m. Creative Canopy (4338 California St.) With step-by-step instructions, your budding artist will create a masterpiece by the end of class. Ages 4 &... Read More

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Creative Family Fun: Luminous Lighthouses

Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by making your own light-up lighthouse and learn about the importan... Read More

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Pasados Del Presidio: Afternoon Fun for Kids

Friday, June 29, noon–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) See Early California history come to life. Enjoy hands-on activities, a tortilla-making demonstration, and... Read More

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Kite Festival

Saturday, June 16, noon–5 p.m. Presidio Main Parade Ground Enjoy the artistry, diversity, and fun of modern flying at this event featuring a build-your-own-kite booth, hands-on l... Read More

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Family Film Night: ‘Paddington 2’

Friday, June 8, 5:30–9 p.m. Presidio YMCA (63 Funston St.) Arrive early for food trucks, bubbles, and face painting at 5:30, enjoy cartoon shorts at 6:30, followed by the film at... Read More

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