Admission is free for SF residents and children four and under.  For others, tickets range from $3 – $14. RSVPs are appreciated; Walk-Ins are welcome!

Illustoria is a beloved San Francisco-based creativity magazine for kids. To celebrate its eighth birthday, Illustoria is partnering with SF Botanical Gardens, Green Apple Books, and SF Public Library! Join them for a day celebrating art and children’s literature.

Illustoria will lead two family friendly art activities! SF Public Library will offer an exciting book giveaway, and local bookstore Green Apple Books will host a table of fabulous children’s books for purchase. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event. 

More about Illustoria: 

• Illustoria is an art and storytelling print magazine for all ages, suitable for readers as young as six years. Packed with stories, comics, DIY projects, and interviews orbiting a central theme—this magazine aims to ignite curiosity and a creative response. 

• They are published by McSweeney’s Literary Art Fund, based in the Mission District. 

• The New York Times & Wall Street Journal consider Illustoria the coolest mag for young artists!