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Kid-Friendly Events in the Bay Area This Weekend: May 25 - May 27

Updated: Jun 21, 2024

Check out some of the fun kid-friendly events in the Bay Area this weekend.


** Disclaimer: Event details may change, or the event may be cancelled making some of the information here out of date. Please always double check the information directly from the host or event coordinator before arriving at any event.


Ongoing events:


It's U-Pick season!


U-pick Strawberry farms - many are already open!

Find a nearby farm with the list and map I've created here. 


Visit the U-Pick Capital of the World in Brentwood- 

Check out a variety of U-Pick farms within a 4 mile radius.

We absolutely loved Three Nunns (strawberries and cherries) and Very Mulberry.



strawberry farms, outdoors with kids, bay area toddlers
U-pick strawberry picking




Go for a swim:

Many local pools and swimming holes are opening this weekend like Cull Canyon.



 


Ongoing Events:


Imaginarium - 

Discount code TODDLERSPLAY. Get tickets here. 

Time: 6pm - 11pm | Cost: $21 adults, $16 kids (Free for ages 2y and under )

Location: Great Mall, Milpitas

Imaginarium is taking place for a limited time only- extended until July . 



Imaginarium Milpitas kid friendly activities bay area
Imaginarium has great photo ops and interactive rooms



KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Happening through May 26th

Times & Dates Vary | Cost: varies, but kids tickets are $25

Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose



Jurassic Quest 

Time: May 17th - May 27th | Cost: starting at $25, free under 2yo

Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose

Get tickets here. (Discount code: BATP15)



Save the Date:


Mini Sensory Theme Park: Oogubi Wonderland

Oogubi Wonderland is full of a wide variety of sensory attractions that cater to many developmental needs, parents can enjoy a more relaxed supervision, food trucks, a beer garden, and uninterrupted adult conversations.  The Theme of this one is Tropical Sensory Island, featuing a character meet and greet with Moana.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit SF Giants Hunter Pence's Healthy Planet Project. 

When: Sunday, June 9th | 10:30am to 1:30pm | Cost: Varies, Starts at $30 and up (Discount code: TODDLERSPLAY)

Location: Spark Social in San Francisco





DODOCACA Festival

Happening June 1 -9

This is a kid-friendly festival full of giant inflatable bouncers, ball pits, vendors, art, theatre and more.

Time: 10am - 8pm (Fri-Sun) and 1pm - 8pm (Mon-Thurs) | Cost: adults tix start at $26, kids 4-12 tix start at $18

Early bird ticket prices available through May 31st

Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose

Get tickets here. Save with my discount code: DOCAJENINE1



DODOCACA Festival  san jose bay area santa clara county fairgrounds family fun kids activities
DODOCACA Festival



 


SATURDAY, MAY 25


SAN FRANCISCO

TreasureFest - Day 1

Family friendly festival featuring local food, music and art

Time: 11am to 5pm | Cost: $20 adults, $10 for kids 5 - 12

Location: Treasure Island, San Francisco


"The Whale's Tail" at JFK Promenade GGP- Opening Weekend

Pop-up beer and wine garden, live music, food trucks, art

Time: 12pm to 6pm | Cost: No admission

Location: 14th avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco


PENINSULA

Magical Bridge Art Class - by Casas Circulo Cultural

Make FREE magical art projects

Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Cost: FREE

Location: 938 Valota Rd, Redwood City


EAST BAY

Rail Fair at Ardenwood Farm- Day 1

Unlimited train rides, train displays, and more. All activities are included with price of admission. Parking is free.

Time: 10am to 4pm | Cost:$16 adults, $13 kids, free for age 3 and under

Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont



Bay Area Kids Fest in Concord Day 1

Character meet and greets, stage entertainment, Wild About Monkeys show, inflatables and more

Time: 10am to 5pm | Cost: $8 per person, $10 parking, Under 24 months is free. Purchase online or upon arrival

Location: 573  Mount Olivet Place, Clayton


SOUTH BAY

Gilroy Gardens Memorial Day Weekend

Lots of deals like - Buy one child ticket online and get one FREE adult ticket. In-park treats for just $2. Active and retired military, firefighters, police officers, EMT's get FREE admission for up to 6 people all weekend long.

Lakeside splash grand opening!

Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy



 

SUNDAY, MAY 26


SAN FRANCISCO

TreasureFest - Day 2

Family friendly festival featuring local food, music and art

Time: 11am to 5pm | Cost: $20 adults, $10 for kids 5 - 12

Location: Treasure Island, San Francisco



"The Whale's Tail" at JFK Promenade GGP- Opening Weekend

Pop-up beer and wine garden, live music, food trucks, art

Time: 12pm to 6pm | Cost: No admission

Location: 14th avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco




PENINSULA

My Imagination City

Indoor Open Play available. Reserve you spot online here.

Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm and 3pm- 5pm | Cost: 2-hour play session $18/child

Location: Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo (Navigate to cheesecake factory and park on 2nd floor garage.)



EAST BAY

Rail Fair at Ardenwood Farm- Day 2

Unlimited train rides, train displays, and more. All activities are included with price of admission. Parking is free.

Time: 10am to 4pm | Cost:$16 adults, $13 kids, free for age 3 and under

Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont


Bay Area Kids Fest in Concord Day 2

Character meet and greets, stage entertainment, Wild About Monkeys show, inflatables and more

Time: 10am to 5pm | Cost: $8 per person, $10 parking, Under 24 months is free. Purchase online or upon arrival

Location: 573  Mount Olivet Place, Clayton



San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Day 1

Time: 11am to 6pm | Cost: Free

Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon




SOUTH BAY

Gilroy Gardens Memorial Day Weekend

Lots of deals like - Buy one child ticket online and get one FREE adult ticket. In-park treats for just $2. Active and retired military, firefighters, police officers, EMT's get FREE admission for up to 6 people all weekend long.

Lakeside splash grand opening this weekend!

Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy





 


MONDAY, MAY 27- 


SAN FRANCISCO

Sensory Play Pop-Up

Enjoy a variety of invitations to play with dozens of sensory table setups at Parklab Gardens with Outdoor Dining & Beer Garden

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm | Cost: $45 per child

Location: 1379 4th St, San Francisco



"The Whale's Tail" at JFK Promenade GGP- Opening Weekend

Pop-up beer and wine garden, live music, food trucks, art

Time: 12pm to 6pm | Cost: No admission

Location: 14th avenue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco



ASL Celebration Day

Featuring ASL games, activities ,resources, vendors and educational groups

Time: 11am - 3pm | Cost: Not listed

Location: Presidio Tunnel Tops Crissy Field Center 603 Mason Street

For more information and to register email: contact@asllove.com



EAST BAY

Rail Fair at Ardenwood Farm- Day 2

Unlimited train rides, train displays, and more. All activities are included with price of admission. Parking is free.

Time: 10am to 4pm | Cost:$16 adults, $13 kids, free for age 3 and under

Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont


Bay Area Kids Fest in Concord Day 3

Character meet and greets, stage entertainment, Wild About Monkeys show, inflatables and more

Time: 10am to 5pm | Cost: $8 per person, $10 parking, Under 24 months is free. Purchase online or upon arrival

Location: 573  Mount Olivet Place, Clayton



San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Day 2

Time: 11am to 6pm | Cost: Free

Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon




SOUTH BAY

Gilroy Gardens Memorial Day Weekend

Lots of deals like - Buy one child ticket online and get one FREE adult ticket. In-park treats for just $2. Active and retired military, firefighters, police officers, EMT's get FREE admission for up to 6 people all weekend long.

Lakeside splash grand opening this weekend!

Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy


Whirly Gig place space

Open Play available

Time: 10pm - 1pm | Cost: $20 for 3 hours of open play

Location: 1095 The Alameda, San Jose




** Remember: Event details may change, or the event may be cancelled making some of the information here out of date. Please always double check the information directly from the host or event coordinator before arriving at any event.



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