Things to do with kids this weekend in San Francisco (September 11–13)

Ask A Master Gardener

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

This is a free community program. Please consider supporting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park with a recommended donation of $5-20. Your…

Union Square Daily Programming: Friday Chess Lessons

Union Square · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Storytime: For Families

Golden Gate Valley · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Activity: Upcycled Crafting

Anza · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Social: Therapy Dog in the Library

Eureka Valley · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Storytime: For Preschoolers

Marina · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Workshop: Cricut Custom Design

Main · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Zoox Lounge: Friday, September 11

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

4-7:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Celebration Garden The Pacific Jazz Group Performing from 5-7pm Led by iconoclastic entertainer…

Parsons Dance Company

Presidio Theatre · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Activity: Little Artists

Eureka Valley · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Golden Gate Bandshell: Special Kids Performance

Golden Gate Bandshell · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Parsons Dance Company Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Presidio Theatre · San Francisco · $ · Ages 5–12

Sketching with Sami: The Sounds of Flower Piano

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

10am-12:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Meet at Main Gate About the Program Materials not included.

Storytime: For Families

Bernal Heights · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Early Learning: Big San Francisco Play Date

Parkside · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Early Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes

Glen Park · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Storytime: for Babies

Anza · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Storytime: For Families

Excelsior · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Storytime: For Families

Portola · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Storytime: For Families

Sunset · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Storytime: For Families

Marina · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Activity: Gardening

Merced · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Activity: Puppy Dog Tales

Potrero · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Early Learning: Story Hour for Families in American Sign Language (ASL)

Main · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Pim Techamuanvivit, Cooking Thai

Foodwise Ferry Plaza Farmers Market · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Storytime: For Babies

Park · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Workshop: Bike Repair Fix-it Clinic

Main · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Workshop: Clothing Repair Fix-it Clinic

Main · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Union Square Daily Programming: Saturday Juggling Lessons

Union Square · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Zoox Lounge: Saturday, September 12

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

12-7:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Celebration Garden Alon Nechushtan Trio Performing from 1-2pm Alon Nechushtan is a fearless…

Activity: Chess Club

Excelsior · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

FULL: Social: Cow Hollow Walking Tour

Golden Gate Valley · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Activity: Chinese Calligraphy and Chess Games

Visitacion Valley · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Activity: Keva Contraptions

Merced · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Activity: Origami Hour

Sunset · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Storytime: For Families

Chinatown · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Activity: Collage Art with Susana Gómez

Glen Park · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Activity: Operation STEM

West Portal · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Activity: Tiny Art Drop-In Paint Session

Portola · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Services: Math Tutoring

Excelsior · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation

Main · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Workshop: Stress Management and Self Care with Study Smart Tutors

Richmond · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Workshop: Math Tutoring and Homework Help

Portola · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Bug Curious: Amateur Entomology in the Garden

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

This is a free community program. Please consider supporting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park with a recommended donation of $5-20. Your…

Family Studio: Matisse Landscapes

SFMOMA · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Family Film Screening with SFFILM: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

SFMOMA · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Union Square Daily Programming: Sunday Fun Days

Union Square · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Zoox Lounge: Sunday, September 13

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

12-7:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Celebration Garden Rob Reich Swings Left Legacy Band Performing from 1-2pm Swings Left plays…

Storytime: For Toddlers

Ingleside · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Social: Therapy Dog in the Library

Ortega · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Storytime: For Families

Parkside · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Workshop: Paper Lanterns

West Portal · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation

Main · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Activity: Chess Club

Ingleside · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Workshop: Zany Flavors of Ice Cream in a Bag

Merced · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Services: Math Tutorial for Homework Help

West Portal · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Services: Math Tutoring

Noe Valley · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Workshop: Basic Printmaking

Eureka Valley · San Francisco · Ages 10–13