Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco
Summer is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local to the Bay Area! Encounter unforgettable artifacts and interactive exhibits you have to see to believe.
Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden
September 13-22 @ Golden Gate Park
Flower Piano is a vibrant, family-friendly event where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the magic of music amidst a stunning natural backdrop.
Throughout the 10 days of the event, there are numerous activities designed with families in mind.
On Friday morning, September 13th, the San Francisco Ballet hosts a Family Dance-Along in the Lounge, where children can waltz with the flowers and express themselves through movement.
The following Friday, September 20th, the Lounge features a whimsical puppet show by Rabbit Hole Theater, followed by Sixth Station Trio, who will take children on a nautical musical journey.
On both weekends, Fountain Plaza becomes a hub of family fun at the Bean Sprouts Tent, offering nature-themed crafts and games by our Youth Education Team and SF Bay Area Moms.
Don’t miss the chance to visit the Height Street Art Center, where you can pull your own collectible Flower Piano Art Screen Print to take home. Then capture all the fun memories at the Say Ya! Photo booth.
SFMOMA Free Family Day: The House That Art Built
September 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Price: Free
Celebrate the creativity of the artists of Creative Growth, the first U.S. organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities. Explore art mediums including drawing, wood and fiber, along with performances, games and giveaways. Museum admission is free for up to four adults accompanying one child or teen (18 and younger).
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild @ Crissy Field
September 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ is an outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. Guests explore the surrounding environment while listening to the music through wireless headphones, creating an immersive experience that fosters a connection with the music, nature, and with one another.
40th Anniversary of the First Global Celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace in San Francisco
September 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Free
Hosted by Pathways To Peace, the San Francisco International Day of Peace celebration will be held on September 21 at the Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Award-winning singer and activist Amikaeyla Gaston will emcee the event, which will include:
a variety of musical performances, dancers, drummers, poetry slams,
a meditation and observance of a minute of silence at noon.
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
September 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 @ $16 – $18
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
New exhibition roars into the Museum on Saturday, September 21
Come face-to-face with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. Travel back to the Cretaceous Period and learn about these mysterious animals. Climb into a Troodon’s nest and play with dinosaur eggs. Put on an insect costume and buzz through a volcano with oozing lava. Go nose to nose with a T-Rex, Pachycephalosaurus, and other prehistoric creatures.
Imaginarium: When Light Meets Magic at Pleasanton
August 23 – October 20, 2024 @ $16-21
Tues – Sun, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Experience the all-age festival of more than five million gleaming LED lights, a gorgeous rose garden, an enchanted forest with dozens of fantastical creatures, unique photo boxes, five activity rooms, nine endless infinity mirror rooms and circus performances with three free performances daily.
