Friday, April 7 Space Explorers – Richmond Leaving on April 9th! Last chance to enjoy Space Explorers a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station. On this one-hour journey, you will have access to never-seen-before 360-degree videos captured in space using advanced technology. Witness breathtaking views of Earth, gain a unique perspective into the daily life of astronauts and view.
Spring Festival at Cal Academy – San Francisco Storytime at Crab Cove – Alameda Free Telescope Viewing at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland RoboGames – Pleasanton Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose
San Jose Barracuda - San Jose
San Francisco Giants - San Francisco
Saturday, April 8 Bug Day at Randall Museum – San Francisco Hurray! The bugs are back! Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects at the Randall Museum’s popular Bug Day event celebrating everything insect with hands-on science and art activities, games, live music, movies and more. Learn how important these little creatures are to the earth and to our survival here. Kids and their families can make their own fabulous bug-related crafts to take home, see and touch live exotic insects, take a scientific look at insects through microscopes, and compete in the Insect Olympics.
Urban Ed Academy SMART+ Saturday Program – San Francisco The Urban Ed Academy SMART+ Saturday Program is FREE and open to all middle school students. Programming will be held from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Wille L. Brown Jr. Middle School located in the Bay View area in San Francisco, CA. Children will participate in fun lessons and projects with the goal of helping them become their own entrepreneur. Children will also explore hands on/interactive STEAM activities and outdoor/PE time.
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter – San Carlos Get an Easter egg straight from the bunny and enjoy face painting, a bounce house and slide, and a model train display.
Earth Month at Oakland Zoo – Oakland Spring Eggstravaganza – Dublin Fun on the Farm – San Ramon Lake Chabot Family Movie Night – Castro Valley Storytime with Youth Science Institute – Los Gatos Science Safari at Vasona Park – Los Gatos Planetarium Shows for Kids – Cupertino Second Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville
San Jose Barracuda - San Jose
San Francisco Giants - San Francisco
Sunday, April 9 Easter Speggtacular – Concord Bring your Easter basket to collect treats at each ride. Special appearance by the Easter Bunny throughout the day.
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito Interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals and the Center’s efforts to ensure the health of these animals and our ocean.
Spring Festival at Cal Academy – San Francisco Wildflower Walk – Sunol Easter Sunday at the Farm – Fremont STEM Month at Moffett Park Museum – Mountain View Springtime Family Program – San Jose Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt – Felton
San Francisco Giants - San Francisco
This Weekend
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Air (2023)
Paint (2023)
La Usurpadora (2023)
Ravanasura (2023)
The Journey with Andrea Bocelli (2023)
How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
Ride On (2023)
Featured Events BEan IN NATURE Spring Family Campout ~ Felton Amazing Family Spring Camp out weekend! April 21-23rd. All age camp program and Adult classes: Raw Wool Crafting-Felting- Creating; Yoga All, Plants and Mushroom ID, Ninja Forest Games and Adventures, Fire by Friction, Shelter Building, Bird Sits, Campfire, Family Time, Hot Cocoa Theatre, Epic SAFE Night fun! Professional Outdoor Educators lead by inquiry and play-based, child-led, NatureLed teaching techniques. $75 off Savings thru April 15 +Refer friends=discounts! www.beaninnature.com
MadSadGlad with the SF Symphony – San Francisco, May 6 Share the joy of music with all your loved ones! Join the SF Symphony for a fun-filled Music for Families program that explores the many emotions that music can make us feel, just like magic! Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, you’ll hear the Orchestra perform works that take us from stormy to joyful and everything in between—a fascinating musical journey for listeners ages 5–12 and longtime fans alike. Kids’ tickets are half off!
Urban Ed Academy SMART+ Saturday Program – San Francisco, April 8, 15, 22 The Urban Ed Academy SMART+ Saturday Program is FREE and open to all middle school students. Programming will be held from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Wille L. Brown Jr. Middle School located in the Bay View area in San Francisco, CA. Children will participate in fun lessons and projects with the goal of helping them become their own entrepreneur. Children will also explore hands on/interactive STEAM activities and outdoor/PE time.
Bug Day at Randall Museum – San Francisco, April 8 Hurray! The bugs are back! Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects at the Randall Museum’s popular Bug Day event celebrating everything insect with hands-on science and art activities, games, live music, movies and more. Learn how important these little creatures are to the earth and to our survival here. Kids and their families can make their own fabulous bug-related crafts to take home, see and touch live exotic insects, take a scientific look at insects through microscopes, and compete in the Insect Olympics.
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito, April 9 & 23 Interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals and the Center’s efforts to ensure the health of these animals and our ocean.
Eggster Egg Hunt and Learning Festival – Berkeley, April 15 The largest annual egg hunt and learning festival in the Bay Area. A fun, free educational event with activity booths, performances, and egg hunts to inspire young children.
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Bay Area Children’s Theatre – Berkeley, April 15 – June 4 All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. But with the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! In this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald learns that his differences are what make him special.
Family Day at Marin MOCA – Novato, May 7 This free program provides art-making opportunities to parents with their children. A fun and educational alternative to “screen time,” the program is taught by professional art instructors in a variety of media – from painting to mixed media to clay.