Things to do in San Francisco this weekend
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Nov 6–8, 2026443 eventsEvery listing here is marked family-friendly in our feed: 161 of them run in San Francisco between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8.
This afterschool program only pick up participants from Paul RevereOur after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Gordon J Lau.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Alvarado Elementary.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Monroe.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
**This program serves Leonard R. Flynn.**Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from West Portal.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Daniel Webster.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Charles Drew.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from E.R. Taylor.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Clarendon.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Miraloma.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Starr King.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from Sunnyside.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
This afterschool program only picks up participants from West Portal.Our after school program is an experience that provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in grades K-5 to develop life long recreation and leisure skills.
Powered by Peace Parks! Bring your energy and your friends, or come solo and make new friends! This open gym is all about fast-paced games, teamwork, and good vibes. Light competition keeps it exciting, and the social scene makes it a blast.
This is youth drop-in time. Adult must be accompanied by a minor.
Get some exercise with various types of work-out equipment. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in for an introduction to skateboarding. Learn the basics of skateboarding from balance, pushing, turning and cruising on low impact ramps and surfaces.
In collaboration with the Bernal Heights Library, join us for books, songs, movement and more! For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
Big wheels, little riders! Kids can zoom, scoot, crawl, climb, and explore in this fun-filled indoor play space designed for active little movers. Parent/caregiver participation required. No drop-offs.
Rock Climbing is a great activity for the entire family to enjoy a full body workout together. No prior climbing experience needed. Harnesses and helmets provided. Weight requirement is between 40-300 lbs.
The Spot powered by Peace Parks provides dedicated teen-only spaces where youth can safely connect, have fun, and be themselves through recreation, creative programming, leadership activities, workshops, and more.
The Spot powered by Peace Parks provides dedicated teen-only spaces where youth can safely connect, have fun, and be themselves through recreation, creative programming, leadership activities, workshops, and more.
The Spot powered by Peace Parks provides dedicated teen-only spaces where youth can safely connect, have fun, and be themselves through recreation, creative programming, leadership activities, workshops, and more.
The Spot powered by Peace Parks provides dedicated teen-only spaces where youth can safely connect, have fun, and be themselves through recreation, creative programming, leadership activities, workshops, and more.
Discover the wonders of clay with your small child. Together you'll get your hands into this wonderfully tactile medium. Roll coils, build with slabs, pinch pots, and paint on glazes. You can make projects together that neither one of you could do alone.
This class builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks.
Swim Academy is a progressive learning program for first-time swimmers. Students will start in Level 1 and have the opportunity to progress through Level 3 as they develop their skills. To move to the next level, swimmers must successfully pass the required exit skills.
Join us for a joyful and interactive story time where young children explore the magic of language through stories and songs. Children will enjoy a gentle introduction to new words and sounds, build listening skills all while having fun!
Join us for a joyful and interactive story time where young children explore the magic of language through stories and songs. Children will enjoy a gentle introduction to new words and sounds, build listening skills all while having fun!
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
This class is a fun and creative space where you can explore and express yourself through painting, sculpture, and much more!
Come to a place where we build Deaf community, language and culture. The Deaf Club will be meeting once a month on the first Friday of each month during the season.
Friday Night Fun is making its return at The Spot with fresh energy and new experiences every week. Friday nights are built for teens to connect, have fun, and be part of something positive in a safe space where they can truly be themselves.
Friday Night Fun is making its return at The Spot with fresh energy and new experiences every week. Friday nights are built for teens to connect, have fun, and be part of something positive in a safe space where they can truly be themselves.
Friday Night Fun is making its return at The Spot with fresh energy and new experiences every week. Friday nights are built for teens to connect, have fun, and be part of something positive in a safe space where they can truly be themselves.
Friday Night Fun is making its return at The Spot with fresh energy and new experiences every week. Friday nights are built for teens to connect, have fun, and be part of something positive in a safe space where they can truly be themselves.
This class is a fun and creative space where you can explore and express yourself through painting, sculpture, and much more!
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This class builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This class builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks.
This class builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2. Participants learn to swim the front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels and are introduced to the scissors and dolphin kicks.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
Drop by the Randall Museum art room on Saturdays and get creative with your kids. Art instructors guide a different hands-on activity each week. Projects are suitable for ages 4+. All children under 8 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Get enthralled by simple science topics presented through project-based activities. Most classes produce a fun project to take home. Register at the Front Desk. Sign-ups begin at 10:00am. $10 per adult/child combo, $5 each additional person.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This is youth drop-in time. Adult must be accompanied by a minor.
Learn the art of fencing, a truly elegant sport that has historical roots dating back to the 12th Century and has been featured at every one of the modern day Olympic games.
This class is designed to orient participants to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water. Children must be 48 to participate.
This class builds on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in level 1. Participants begin to perform skills at a slightly more advanced level and begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills on both the front and the back.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
This class is accessible to all skill levels and offers the opportunity to try a variety of ceramic techniques. We’ll explore hand building, throwing on the wheel, surface texture, and glazing. Materials are included in the price of the class.
This class will teach parents basic water safety while introducing tots to new skills and fun. Songs, water safety, entering and exiting the water, and holding techniques for the parents are some of the topics covered in this lesson.
Each week, a different animal is the star of our classroom. We learn fun facts and explore the wonders of these amazing creatures. Often, a live animal pays us a visit in person; other times we closely examine skeletons, taxidermy models, and habitats.
Introduce your child to the exciting world of indoor target archery with After School Archery! This program helps participants develop valuable skills like focus, self-control, and discipline, traits that benefit both on the range and in the classroom.
Do you like to make things? You'll learn basic woodworking skills in this class by building toys, tool boxes, or simple furniture like a bench or a stool! Learn to solve 3D problems, use measuring devices, and to safely use some power tools and hand tools.
Let the art adventures begin early! This playful, hands-on class is designed especially for our youngest artists. Together, children and their caregivers will use toys and familiar art tools to make this introduction to art extra fun.
Explore the exciting world of audio production in this beginner-friendly class for youth! Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating and recording sound, including music production, sound effects, voice recording for podcasts, radio, and film, and basic audio editing te.
Play pick-up games of ping pong with others of all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Have fun learning to play the guitar. We will start by learning how to press, pick and strum. As the session progresses, we will move on to easy chords, scales, and rhythms that we can use to play some of our favorite songs in different musical styles.
Students will create their own characters and storylines. By the end of the class, they will have a mini comic book created. Class will cover character expression, body movement, backgrounds in perspective, color and story structure.
A mixed format indoor archery league (Adults 20yds, Youth 10yds). The league is a great way to learn how to score with other archers of all ages, skill levels & bow styles.
Come get healthy and fit! This is a specialized Therapeutic Recreation Program, serving transition aged youth with disabilities. We strive to develop social and life skills while fostering community integration and encouraging independence in a safe and nurturing environment.
Dive into the exciting world of coding by creating your own games and interactive adventures with Minecraft! Participants will learn coding concepts through hands-on projects, using code to customize gameplay, build unique features, and bring their ideas to life.
Finally a knitting and crochet class especially for kids! Students will learn basic techniques for knitting, finger knitting and crochet to increase dexterity, concentration and creativity. Your hands + yarn = infinite possibilities. All materials are provided.
A flexible drop-in class for girls looking to play, improve skills, and compete in a fun and supportive environment. Open to beginners and intermediate players.
Use Lego Mindstorm EV3 technologies to play robot games in this fun and engaging class. Robot engineers will write “apps” to make robots do cool tasks! Learn programming, engineering and problem solving using our robotic systems.
In partnership with SFRPD, the African American Shakespeare Company presents the Shake the Stage Puppetry Class, inviting youth to explore imagination and storytelling through puppetry.
Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things.
This level continues to focus on building more comfort and enjoyment in the water using songs, games and play.
Kids and parents - come play with clay and create beautiful works of art the whole family will enjoy! Learn a variety of hand building techniques and glaze your pieces with bright non-toxic glazes. Registration includes one child and one adult.
Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC) is a musical theatre program for teens in the Bay Area provided by SF Recreation & Parks. YPTMTC offers training and performance opportunities in dance, theatre, voice, and stage craft. Previous experience is not required.
A perfect place for tots to try skateboarding for the first time! This beginner-friendly class offers a safe, supportive environment where young skaters can learn the very basics of skateboarding through age-appropriate instruction and play.
Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving or other fiber-art project to share and work on in a fun and friendly atmosphere. This is an inclusive…
Learn the basics of skateboarding from balance, pushing, turning and cruising on low impact ramps and surfaces. We offer a safe place for beginning skateboarders to learn how to stand on a skateboard properly while maintaining our balance.
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the side gate entrance starting at 1:00pm. Playtime to follow storytime.
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Design your own custom mug, t-shirt, bag, decals or stickers using Cricut Design Space software and tools. Feel free to bring your own article to…
Alexandra Kostoulas curates a series of creative writing workshops.Kostoulas is an award-winning poet, fiction writer and journalist. She is the…
This class introduces young children to movement through fun, age-appropriate obstacle courses, games, and challenges.
Students will develop characters using traditional drawing tools on paper as well as digital tools on iPads, focusing on expression, body movement, and perspective.
This class provides an engaging and nurturing environment where children learn through play, hands-on activities, music, exploration, and outdoor education experiences.
Each participant will take a short inward-bound journey through Mindful Movement, Music, and Meditation to arrive at their Authentic Self.
Learn the basics of skateboarding from balance, pushing, turning and cruising on low impact ramps and surfaces. We offer a safe place for beginning skateboarders to learn how to stand on a skateboard properly while maintaining our balance.
Relax and unwind from the day and doodle, draw or journal your worries away. For ages 8–17.
Take a journey through the Philippines, without stepping on a plane, with author and publisher Christina Newhard. Through reading beautifully…
Grossing the highest box-office of any British film in the US when released in 1975, this “cult classic” comedy from the Monty Python team loosely…
Meet a therapy pet provided by the SFSPCA to provide comfort and relieve stress.
Beadwork is a form of decoration and adornment that honors and shows respect for individuals, natural resources and objects. Create your own beaded…
Learn to make your own crochet mug warmer. Participants will take home a new skill set, including how to make chains, single crochet stitches and…
Break down large plans into smaller steps with SMART Goals. Bring a goal (big or small) to this session and work on it together with Laura Combs of…
Spend Saturday mornings with your young child in our fabulous woodshop. You'll both learn to safely use the drill press, portable drills, and many hand tools. Together, you'll build fun projects like wooden toys, birdhouses, tool boxes, and more.
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation. The orientation covers studio safety, behavior…
Enjoy Halloween themed songs, rhymes, books and stories in Spanish and English. For children of all ages and their families. Costumes highly…
Take a break from your day-to-day routines and enjoy a creative and relaxing afternoon of self-guided practice in Chinese calligraphy, coloring and…
Share toddler and preschool friendly toys and games with others.For ages 0–5.
Playtime to follow storytime.
Space limited.Playtime to follow storytime.
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the door to the playground starting at 10:00am. Playtime to follow storytime.
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Playtime or craft activity to follow storytime.
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Kickstart your autumn Saturday mornings with bi-weekly line dancing lessons. For Ages 9-99.Space limited. Seats available first come, first…
Join an expert guide from Golden Gate Bird Alliance to learn about the basics of bird watching. Followed by a guided bird watching tour of the…
Create together, every first Saturday of the month, with an assortment of craft and art supplies to put your imagination to work! For children…
Join us for this special Saturday Playtime. Explore, play and build during an open-ended play session using natural loose parts to spark imagination…
Improvisational theatre consists of games, exercises, and techniques to create spontaneous monologues and scenes. These monthly sessions are open to…
Let your imagination go wild with LEGO. We provide all the pieces you'll need to create vehicles, buildings and more. For ages 5 and older.
Make LEGO motorized cars by applying real-world concepts in physics and engineering. For ages 7 and older.
Explore engineering with teen volunteers from Lowell High School's CardinalBotics team, while using LEGO…
Create origami during an afternoon of folding fun with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own paper and paper to share. Organized by Bay Area Rapid…
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by making a colorful and fun rangoli craft–perfect for adding a touch of sparkle and tradition to your…
Discuss Susanna Kwan’s Awake in the Floating City , the selection for this year’s…
Watch Wood Street, a documentary following a year in the life of Oakland’s largest unhoused encampment as residents face an eviction that threatens…
This program has been postponed to Sat., Nov. 21, 11 a.m…
Enjoy costumed dancers perform selections of Mark Foehringer Dance Project's Nutcracker Sweets, based on E.T.A. Hoffman's “The Nutcracker and the…
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area,…
A series of beginner-friendly sessions exploring the artists, histories, and ideas at the heart of the RM x SFMOMA exhibit. These…
Explore the Main Library with San Francisco City Guides. It’s easy to admire the Main Library of San Francisco from afar, its stately rectangular…
For teens with Autism or other developmental disabilities, ages 13-22. Teens will focus on social skills, life skills, cooperative games, community field trips and more. This is an opportunity for parents to drop off their teens for some Teen Time with our trained staff.
Extend the life of your clothes–at no cost!Clothing Repair Clinic hosted by SCRAP, with support from San Francisco Environment. Bring…
Consider the DJ as an archivist, selector, de/reconstructor and amplifier of music. How might a poet apply these approaches to words? Explore poems…
Receive personalized and adaptive support using Engage Tutoring Program's curriculum and drop-in math homework help. Whether you're catching up,…
Help preserve a powerful piece of history and create new ways to honor loved ones at this hands-on workshop with the National AIDS Memorial.No sewing…
Make your own DIY instruments and learn the physics of sound by playing your creation. Program facilitated by teen volunteers from STEM 4 Kids, a…
Explore Downtown and SOMA through the places, histories, and cityscapes that evoke the world of Susanna Kwan’s…
Learn to play chess or improve your game with volunteers from the community. For beginners and aspiring tournament players. For children ages 5 and…
Learn how to build LEGO robots with teen volunteers from Lowell High School's CardinalBotics team. For…
Receive a personalized and adaptive math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help. Tutors are here to help you reach your math…
Receive individualized math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help. Provided by high school student volunteers from Engage…
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Get one-on-one help with your phone, tablet, computer, internet search, email set ups and other basic computer tasks. …
Learn to play go or improve your game with volunteers from the community. For beginners and aspiring tournament players. For ages 5 and older. Youth…
Learn about John Herrington, the first enrolled citizen of a Native American tribe (Chickasaw Nation) to fly in space. Make rockets fly while…
Take part in a one‑day seminar on Book I of Plato’s The Republic hosted by the…
Four California Native artists (three of them young adults) share traditional knowledge and creative expression to strengthen connections to their…
Listen to Kulintang Dialect perform the traditional kulintang music passed down by the late Master Danongan Kalanduyan with fidelity. The band also…
Listen to the music and tales from Paul Steward, a tribal member of Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria.Lecturer of…
Learn about the delightful stories and surprises of Noe Valley. Much of its story is tucked away within the confines of the neighborhood. Who was Noe…
Bring your cuttings, seedlings, surplus harvest or plants that need a new home to swap with other gardeners. All types of plants welcome–please…
Meet Kora, a PAWS for People -certified therapy dog and her handler, Jake. The duo visits the children's…
Make 3-d Minecraft flowers and more with wooden blocks, paint and your imagination. A project of Lowell High School's Art4All club.For ages 8–18.
Get a feel for felt and take home your fiber art.We look forward to seeing you in our spaces. All Eureka Valley branch programs are drop-in,…
Learn about different skin types and how to best care for your skin in this interactive workshop presented by volunteers from George Washington High…
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