📆Issue No. 78 - July 25-27, 2026

Happy Friday, friends!

This weekend is brimming with things to do. Tomorrow is National Carousel Day, so take the kids for a spin on the carousel at the San Francisco Zoo or the LeRoy King Carousel. If live performances are more your family's speed, this is your last weekend to catch Old MacDonald and Circus Bella AH HA, so don't sleep on it. Beyond that, we've rounded up 25 storytimes for the littles kiddos happening around the city below, plus plenty more to fill your weekend. There is something for everyone, as always.

All summer, keep an eye out for 🪣, it means that pick counts toward our Ultimate SF Summer Bucket List. How many can you check off?

Let’s get into the weekend!

As always, if we missed your favorite happening around the city, reply here or find us at [email protected]. We’ll see you again in your inbox on Tuesday.

⚡ TLDR: The Shortlist

All Weekend:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Monday events also included below!

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire is rolling into town August 15-16 and we can't wait to see trucks flip, crash, and light up the arena. Do you already have your tickets? If not, use our exclusive code for a discount and we'll see you there!

All Weekend

  • Take a trip to Old MacDonald’s Farm at the Children’s Creativity Museum.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 25, 9:30AM, 11:00AM and 1:00PM Showtimes

      • Sunday, July 26, 9:30AM, 11:00AM and 1:00PM Showtimes

      • Children's Creativity Museum, 221 4th St.

      • Tickets from $21.35

  • Explore a festive weekend of space science, discovery and hands on fun at the Life in Space Festival.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 25, 11:00AM-4:00PM

      • Sunday, July 26, 11:00AM-4:00PM

      • Exploratorium, Pier 15

      • Tickets from $29.95

  • Attend the Museum of Craft and Design’s Free Summer Weekend.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 12:00PM-5:00PM

      • Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street

      • Free

  • Enjoy the enchanting and timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast the musical.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 25, 1:00PM and 7:30PM Showtimes

      • Sunday, July 26, 1:00PM Showtime

      • Orpheum Theatre, 1150 Market St.

      • Tickets from $76.05

  • Watch Matilda accompanied by SF Symphony and narrated by Danny DeVito.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 25, 7:30PM Showtime

      • Sunday, July 26, 2:00PM Showtime

      • Orpheum Theatre, 1150 Market St.

      • Tickets from $84.50 (Kids tickets are half off!)

Saturday Highlights

Sunday Highlights

  • Experience Circus Bella’s last SF showing of AH HA!, featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and the lively 6 piece All-Star Band in Union Square. 🪣

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Sunday, July 26, 1:00PM and 3:00PM Showtimes

      • Union Square

      • Free

  • Bring the family to India Basin Waterfront Park for Family Day & Talent Show.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Sunday, July 26, 11:00AM-3:00PM

      • India Basin Waterfront Park

      • Free

  • Catch up with your parent friends while your kiddos engage in sensory play at Oogubi Hangouts.

    • Sunday, July 26, 1:00PM and 3:00PM Showtimes

    • The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main Street

    • Free

✨The Full Rundown✨

Ongoing:

Saturday, 7/25:

Sunday, 7/26:

Monday, 7/27:

🔭 On Our Radar

Have a slumber party at Oracle Park. (July 31)

Found a spot that works for both you and the kiddos? Tell us, we want to know about it.

Until next week,

Jasmine

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