📆 The Shortlist. Issue 18 - July 7, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Welcome to The Shortlist! It’s your Tuesday snapshot of what to do with your kiddo in SF this week, plus a few highlights for the upcoming weekend. Short and sweet, every week.

Don’t forget… We’re hosting a Playday with Maker Studio Kidz on Saturday. Hope to see you there!

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?

📌 On the agenda 📌

Things that we are pinning to do with our kiddos this week.

All Week

Tuesday 7/7

Wednesday 7/8

Thursday 7/9

Friday 7/10

Perfect for the whole family, Le Petit Cirque pokes fun at the world of adults. Join the little Prince on a timeless journey of love and friendship. Inspired by the beloved novella The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le Petit Cirque follows the Prince as she leaves her tiny home in search of adventure. Along the way she meets a wild assortment of characters: acrobatic sheep, juggling businessmen, hoop diving tipplers, aerialist animals, and more! Take a step back from the serious world of grown-ups, and discover with the little Prince that the most important things in life are invisible to the eye.

These pre-professional performers, ages 12-16, collaborate to create a unique performance in PCT’s signature style combining circus, dance, and storytelling. Under the guidance of local pros, these rising stars bring an unforgettable summer show!

  • Children's Creativity Museum (221 4th St.) in Yerba Buena Gardens

    • All ages (recommended for ages 3+), Running time ~75 minutes

    • Friday, July 10 at 11am & 2pm - Previews

    • Saturday, July 11 at 11am & 2pm

    • Sunday, July 12 at 11am & 2pm

📆 Plan Ahead 📆

Things that we’re looking forward to this weekend. More to come in our weekend guide!

All Weekend

  • Join the little Prince on a timeless journey of love and friendship at Le Peitit Cirque.

Saturday 7/11

Sunday 7/12

  • Explore Circus Animals as part of the SFMoMA Family Studio.🪣

  • Spend a morning hanging out with friends while your kiddo engages in sensory play at Oogubi Hangouts.

  • Enjoy live music along the waterfront at Ferry Fest.

  • Spend the afternoon watching Finding Nemo with your kiddo.

👀 On Our Feed 👀

Posts, threads, and content that made us stop scrolling.

@hushlittledarlingsleep

@cw_622

Byee! See you on Friday!

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