🌟Local Kiddo SF

Saturday Highlights

🐰 Spring Fling at Salesforce Park

The East Cut CBD and Transbay Joint Powers Authority transform the elevated urban oasis of Salesforce Park into a spring celebration featuring egg hunts strategically timed by age group, ensuring developmentally appropriate fun for all little hunters.

Worth Knowing: 

• 10:00am-1:00pm

• Free admission but RSVP required for egg hunts

• Age-specific egg hunts:

  • 10:30am (Ages 0-4)

  • 11:30am (Ages 5-7)

  • 12:30pm (Ages 8+)

• Live music and craft activities throughout

• Face painting station

• Beverages available for purchase from Barebottle

Pro move: Arrive 20 minutes before your child's designated egg hunt time to check in and get oriented. After your hunt, do a few loops around the park, ride the gondola and explore the park's botanical gardens, which feature plants from different climate zones around the world.

🚌 Getting There: Bart/Muni to Montgomery Street, 5-Fulton, 7-Haight/Noriega, 10-Townsend, 12-Folsom/Pacific, 14-Mission, 25-Treasure Island, and 38-Geary

🎨 ArtSeed's Earth Week Art-a-thon

ArtSeed's 17th annual creative marathon brings together artists of all ages and abilities for a six-hour explosion of creativity that combines environmental awareness with artistic expression in the stunning Presidio.

Worth Knowing: 

• 10:00am-4:00pm

• Suggested donations: $20 adults/ $10 children, students and seniors. No one turned away for lack of funds.

• All ages and skill levels welcome

• Live music throughout the day

• Free food and beverages provided

• Art supplies available

• Located in the Tides Converge building in the Presidio

Pro move: Register in advance and collect pledges from family and friends for each hour you create art—it's a fundraiser that teaches kids about community support while they have fun. Plan to spend at least two hours here for the full experience, which allows time for experimentation with different art forms and mediums. Combine with a morning visit to the nearby Presidio Tunnel Tops for a perfect day of outdoor exploration and creative expression.

🚌 Getting There: Presidio Go Shuttle (Free), 28-19th Avenue, 30-Stockton, 43-Masonic, and 45-Union/Stockton

Sunday Highlights

🐰 Meet-&-Greet with the Easter Bunny at SF Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo's Easter celebration combines the beloved tradition of meeting the Easter Bunny with all of the fun of exploring at the zoo.

Worth knowing:

• 10:00am-3:00pm

• Located in the Sculpture Garden near Elinor Friend Playground

• Regular Zoo admission applies ($25 adults, $18 children 4-14, under 4 free)

• Photo opportunities throughout the event

Pro move: Arrive right at 10am for minimal lines to meet the Easter Bunny, then explore the Zoo while other families are still in the photo line. The Elinor Friend Playground adjacent to the event area provides a perfect energy-burning opportunity before or after the structured activities. Plan to spend the full day at the Zoo to maximize your admission fee, the Easter activities serve as a perfect break between animal viewing sessions. Don’t forget to ride the train!

🚌 Getting There: L-Taraval and 23-Monterey

🌸 Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade

The festival's highlight event brings Japanese culture to life with spectacular floats, traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, and the beloved taiko drummers whose powerful rhythms can be felt as much as heard.

Worth knowing:

• 1:00pm-3:00pm

• from Civic Center Plaza to Japantown

• Food vendors at parade end in Japantown

Pro move: Secure a viewing spot by 12:30pm, especially if you have small children who need front-row visibility. If watching with young children, position yourself near the beginning of the route (closest to Civic Center) for shorter wait times and the option to join the parade's tail end for the journey to Japantown.

🚌 Getting There: 22-Fillmore, 38-Geary

🔭 On Our Radar

Creativity Festival at Children's Creativity Museum (April 26) The annual hands-on celebration returns to the Children's Creativity Museum with interactive stations, technology workshops, and creative challenges designed for young innovators. Located in the heart of downtown at 221 4th Street, this festival showcases the museum's commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers.

EarthFest at SF Zoo (April 26 & 27) The Zoo transforms into an environmental education hub with conservation-themed activities, animal encounters focused on endangered species, and hands-on demonstrations about protecting our planet. Regular zoo admission applies, but all EarthFest activities are included at no additional cost.

Little Ravers: San Francisco (April 27) This unique family dance partybrings festival vibes to the kid-friendly hours of the day. With professional DJs spinning age-appropriate beats, colorful lighting, and interactive elements, it's a high-energy experience that parents might enjoy even more than their children.

Mobile MakeArt at Stonestown Farmers Market (April 27) The Museum of Craft and Design brings their exhibition-inspired projects directly to you at the Stonestown Farmers Market. Look for their distinctive van among the market stalls to enjoy free hands-on activities for all ages and take-home craft kits. Bonus: grab free passes to visit the museum's main location in Dogpatch.

de Youngsters Day Out (May 3) The de Young Museum's annual family extravaganza transforms the entire facility into an interactive wonderland with artist-led activities, performances, and installations designed for young art enthusiasts. This year's event promises new experiences that connect children with art in playful, accessible ways that build genuine appreciation.