Meet Caldecott Honor Medalist Brendan Wenzel! He'll read from his extraordinary new picture book, "A Stone Sat Still," and tell you about his StoryWalk at Bothin Marsh and his great affection for all things furred, feathered, and scaly.

Chuskit tells the triumphant story of a physically disabled girl in rural India whose circumstances derail her dream of going to school. Nevertheless, she persists!

Learn how to create art in virtual reality! Paint in mid-air, create 3D scenes you can walk through, or sculpt animated objects!

Get insider tips on the auditioning, casting, and direct- ing processes, with do’s, don’ts, and best practices from the professional perspective of the decision makers on set.

A miller desperate to bring his family out of poverty, lies and tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold! The king couldn't believe and decided to put miller's daughter to the test. Isabella gets locked in the throne room with a pile of straw and a spinning wheel, with no hope of being released, when suddenly a little man comes and saves her by spinning the straw into gold, but it comes with a “price, price, price”! Come see this hilarious production of an old fairytale and find out what happens!

Wonder Funday is an epic playdate and impactful fundraiser for science all rolled into one. Spend an inspiring Sunday afternoon with your family digging deeper into our exhibits, exploring delightful programs and activities, roaming freely in a museum closed to the public, and getting a peek behind the scenes.

Experience the vitality of Bay Area music making in all its forms at SF Music Day, the Bay Area’s free daylong music festival in downtown San Francisco, presented by InterMusic SF.

It’s old world versus new world, and video games versus the world’s oldest game in this charming coming-of-age story that celebrates friendship, family, and above all, the squabbling, gregarious, loving Italian American culture of Staten Island’s South Beach.

Get your kids riding on two wheels with free, safe, and friendly instruction from the Presidio Community Y. 

This FREE family-friendly event features games and activities for all ages, including street soccer, a selection of street food offerings curated by Off the Grid, music and promotional appearances by Bonneville San Francisco KMVQ 99.7 NOW, an open-air craft market with one-of-a-kind goods created by local SF Etsy artisans and DIY activities for your inner maker.

A celebration of Spanish-language and Latin American films and stories, MVFF’s ¡Viva el Cine! initiative is also a family affair, as illustrated by this special collection of kid-centric short films from Mexico, Spain, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience.

Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood. Stages with live entertainment and dance stages can be found throughout the fairgrounds.

Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion. 

Join us for the 1st Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament. It will be an amazing day of Cornhole, Music, Prizes, Food and Drinks!

Our program aims to help children cultivate attention, empathy, and understanding and utilizes attunement to seasonal rhythms to foster well-being. A Youth & Family Program Practice Guide is available in our bookstore and includes many ideas for practicing at home as a family.

Pump and jump through qualifying and final rounds!

This is an ongoing monthly program for children 3-5 years old. We'll use puppets, songs and stories to ignite scientific curiosity and love for exploring the natural world.  Meet at the parking lot above China Camp Village for educational fun!

Our telescope guides make plans to setup on very short notice this time of year.

Welcome to the Mt. Tam Astronomy Program. This educational program is designed to give the public and students of all ages and backgrounds a better understanding of our universe by hearing about current theories and discoveries followed by an opportunity to observe through telescopes.

Shake off that December chill with a hike along the lower Montini Preserve Trail and experience history, nature and a good time.

Chuskit tells the triumphant story of a physically disabled girl in rural India whose circumstances derail her dream of going to school. Nevertheless, she persists!

They may be small. They may be young. But that doesn’t keep any of these inspiring girls from dreaming big, standing strong, or taking chances.

A miller desperate to bring his family out of poverty, lies and tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold! The king couldn't believe and decided to put miller's daughter to the test. Isabella gets locked in the throne room with a pile of straw and a spinning wheel, with no hope of being released, when suddenly a little man comes and saves her by spinning the straw into gold, but it comes with a “price, price, price”! Come see this hilarious production of an old fairytale and find out what happens!

Join us for a fun photography workshop! Our theme will be “A Day in the Life at Marin Humane” as we photograph daily activities and shelter animals at our Novato campus.

Meet Caldecott Honor Medalist Brendan Wenzel! He'll read from his extraordinary new picture book, "A Stone Sat Still," and tell you about his StoryWalk at Bothin Marsh and his great affection for all things furred, feathered, and scaly.

Join us for family-friendly festivities after the screening of AS THE WORLD TOONS or before the screening of FRESH & FEARLESS,with food, beverages, live music, games, crafts, bubbles, balloons, henna, and (of course) hula hoops!

A free, fun family day will include live bands, Valley Games, art show, great kid activities, a dynamic program honoring our founders and past board members, healthy eating active living talks and classes, and more!

We may be living in challenging times, but today’s teen filmmakers are using film purposefully—and creatively—to tell stories that both confront and counteract the darkness.