🌟Local Kiddo SF

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Jasmine Alves
September 19, 2025

📆Issue No. 34 - September 20-21, 2025

Happy Friday, friends! This weekend hops into action with beloved childhood stories coming to life on stage, while car culture meets artistic expression and climate activism takes center stage for the next generation. From the final days of Flower Piano's 10th anniversary celebration to lowrider showcases, Hispanic Heritage Month programming, youth climate summits, and beloved TV characters dancing into our hearts, we've curated experiences that celebrate storytelling, community culture, environmental awareness, and pure family joy. Whether your crew is ready for theatrical adventures, automotive artistry, climate action, or dollhouse magic, you'll find the perfect way to learn, celebrate, and connect in this issue.

If you have a kiddo 0-5 years old this is for you. Did you know that your kiddo could receive a free book every month because of a partnership between Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, SF Department of Early Childhood and SF Public Library? Visit this link to register your child for this incredible literacy program.

⚡ TLDR: Weekend Gameplan

All Weekend:

Saturday:

Sunday:

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Weekend Highlights

Experience the beloved friendship of Frog and Toad brought to life on stage at this charming theatrical production that celebrates the timeless stories by Arnold Lobel. Perfect for introducing young audiences to live theater through familiar, heartwarming characters.

Worth Knowing: 

  • Shows at 10:30am and 2:00pm every Saturday and Sunday until October 5

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

  • $25.43-$45.83

  • 1 hour run time

  • Perfect introduction to live theater for young children

  • Perfect for ages 18 months to 12 years old

  • Celebrates friendship, kindness, and the changing seasons

  • Intimate theater setting ideal for families

  • Great way to bring beloved books to life

Don't miss your final chance to experience the 10th anniversary celebration of this beloved San Francisco tradition! With 12 pianos nestled throughout the Botanical Garden, over 100 performances, and family-friendly activities, this is your last opportunity to be part of this magical musical celebration.

Here are some free performances that your kiddos might enjoy:

Saturday, September 20

Sunday, September 21

Saturday Highlight

Celebrate the artistry, culture, and community of lowrider car culture at this vibrant showcase in the Mission District. Experience the craftsmanship, music, and cultural pride that makes lowriding such an important part of Bay Area heritage.

Worth Knowing:

  • Saturday, September 20, 1:00pm-8:00pm

  • Mission District

  • Free

  • 1:00pm-3:00pm - Lowrider Parade

  • 3:00pm-5:00pm - “King of the Streets“ Hopping Competition

  • 2:00pm-8:00pm - Lowrider Car Show

  • Celebration of lowrider car culture and artistry

  • Showcases craftsmanship, music, and community pride

  • Perfect way to experience Mission District culture

  • Great opportunity to learn about this important cultural tradition

  • Family-friendly celebration of automotive art

Sunday Highlights

🏃 SF Aloha Run: Keiki Trot or Keiki Mile

Start your Sunday with some island spirit at the 15th annual San Francisco Aloha Run at Crissy Field! Choose between the Keiki Trot for little ones or the Keiki Mile for older kids in this Hawaiian-themed family fun run with beautiful bay views. Proceeds from the 2025 race will benefit the Japanese Community Youth Council and provide scholarships for low income students to attend college.

Worth Knowing:

  • Sunday, September 21

  • Crissy Field

  • $28.74

  • 9:30am Keiki Trot for younger children

  • 9:45am Keiki Mile for older kids

  • Beautiful Crissy Field location with bay views

  • Perfect way to start Sunday with family fitness

Empower the next generation of environmental leaders at this inspiring summit where young people come together to learn, share ideas, and take action on climate change. Perfect for families raising environmentally conscious kids.

Worth Knowing:

  • 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Fort Mason

  • Free

  • Youth-focused climate education and action

  • Perfect for families passionate about environmental issues

  • Inspiring speakers and hands-on learning opportunities

  • Great way to connect with other environmentally minded families

  • Empowers young people to make a difference

Discover the beauty and artistry of contemporary dance at this special family-focused experience with LINES Ballet. This accessible introduction to dance combines performance, education, and hands-on activities perfect for all ages.

Worth Knowing:

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm

  • Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street

  • $10 per participant

  • Contemporary dance experience for families

  • Combines performance with educational activities

  • Perfect introduction to ballet and contemporary dance

  • Interactive elements designed for family engagement

  • World-class dance company in an accessible format

✨Full List of What’s Good This Weekend✨

Ongoing:

Saturday, 9/20: 

Sunday, 9/21:

🔭 On Our Radar

Learn about early care resources and enjoy games and entertainment at City Kids Family Fair. (September 27)

Enjoy Wonder Funday, exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math at the Exploratorium. (October 5)

Join Wizard Moonwhisper for an enchanting Halloween puppet show in the San Francisco Botanical Garden. (October 11)

Share the excitement of live classical music with the kiddos and SF Symphony at Around the World Through Dance. (October 11)

Found a spot that works for both you and the kiddos? Tell us – we read everything.

Until next week,

Jasmine @Local Kiddo — Because good taste doesn’t end at parenthood.

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