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📆Issue No. 57 - February 28- March 1, 2026

Happy Friday, friends! As usual, SF has a ton going on to do with your kiddo this weekend. Whether your family is into art, music, cooking, or just want to be outside enjoying weather that isn’t rain, this weekend has many options.

Although Black History Month is coming to an end, there is still really great Black History programming throughout the city including The Bayview Black History Bike Ride, Black History and Futures Celebration, Black Excellence Art Reception and return of the Jazz Jam!, a Workshop Featuring West African Jollof Rice, and a Presentation of Contemporary Black Voices in American Opera.

Lunar New Year activities this weekend include several Lion Dance performances by West Coast Lion Dance Troupe, Lunar New Year Storytime and Roaring to Life: A Lion Dance Program at Cal Academy, a Lunar New Year Celebration in East Cut, an Ocean Ave Lunar New Year Celebration, a Galloping Fire Horse Dance Performance at Salesforce Park, a Lunar New Year concert at San Francisco Symphony, and the 48th Annual CCHP Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year Run 2026.

Opening: The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers is opening at Z Space this weekend and Golden Gate Bandshell is coming back with its Special 6th Anniversary Kick-Off Show.

Last Chance: Once Upon A Mattress is closing this weekend. There are two shows on Saturday, then we must say goodbye to the princess and the pea.

Resources: 2026 Free Dental Health Fair for Kids, 2026 District 10 Summer Resource Fair and 5th Annual Giveback Event

⚡ TLDR: Weekend Gameplan

Saturday:

Sunday:

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Saturday Highlights

Rivian Kids: Sunnyside Toddler Concert

The Sunnyside Toddler concert is the perfect way to start a Saturday morning with a toddler. It’s a one-hour music session where toddlers learn songs, move around, and perform a mini concert by the end. It's part music class, part confidence builder, part guaranteed giggles. Perfect for the littlest performers in your house.

Worth Knowing:

  • Saturday, February 28, 10:00am-11:00am

  • Rivian, 340 Fell Street

  • Free

Author: Katrina Liu Read Aloud

Local author Katrina Liu reads from her award-winning picture books. After the reading, stick around for a Q&A on how books get made, self-publishing, and turning ideas into stories. Great for aspiring young authors (or curious parents with a book idea of their own).

Worth Knowing:

  • Saturday, February 28, 11:00am-12:00pm

  • SFPL Glen Park, 2825 Diamond Street

  • Free

Outdoor Rec Day 2026

Free outdoor activities for the whole family: climbing wall, archery, skateboarding, disc golf, and cornhole. The kind of afternoon where everyone gets to try something new and nobody has to commit to a full class. Show up, play, repeat.

Worth Knowing:

  • Saturday, February 28, 11:00am-3:00pm

  • Mission Creek Park, Berry Street and Channel Street

  • Free

Kids Book Launch: Hilo presents....The Mighty!!! By Judd Winick

Local author Judd Winick is back with his newest graphic novel, and this launch party promises to be a good one. Expect stories, artwork, behind-the-scenes peeks at how a graphic novel gets made. If your kiddo loves comics, superheroes, or giant mythical creatures, this is their afternoon.

Worth Knowing:

  • Saturday, February 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm

  • Bethany United Methodist Church, 1270 Sanchez St

  • Free

Sunday Highlights

48th Annual CCHP Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year Run 2026

A Chinatown tradition for nearly 50 years. Online registration is closed, but you can still sign up in person at the Chinatown YMCA before race day or the morning of. A festive way to celebrate Lunar New Year, and tire out your kiddo before noon.

Worth Knowing:

  • Sunday, March 1, 8:00am

  • Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street

  • $53 – $83

Sundays at the Asian Art Museum

A full day of programming: drop-in art activities, mahjong lessons (play all day once you learn), family storytelling tours for little ones and big kids, and an author talk with Monisha Bajaj. We’ve been to a few Sunday’s at the Asian Art museum, and it’s the kind of museum day where you can stay for an hour or make it the whole afternoon.

Worth Knowing:

  • Sunday, March 1, 10:00am-4:00pm

  • Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street

  • Free

  • Schedule:

    • 10:00am–4:00pm: All day drop-in art activities

    • 11:00am: Author Talk with Monisha Bajaj

    • 11:00am: Family Storytelling, ages 3–6

    • 1:00pm: Family Storytelling, all ages

Family Yoga

Move, stretch, and play together as a family. A low-key 45-minute class for kids ages 1–10 and their adults. Part of an 8-week series, but a nice way to ease into Sunday morning.

Worth Knowing:

  • Sunday, March 1, 10:30am-11:15am

  • Outer Village, 1314 8th Ave

  • $45

Family Film Screening with SFFILM: Cartoon Saloon and MAKE! with SCRAP: Watercolor Muslins @ SFMoMA

Spend Sunday at SFMoMA watching a collection of short films by Cartoon Saloon and making watercolor muslins inspired by Suzanne Jackson. Perfect for the creative kiddo

Worth Knowing:

  • Sunday, March 1, 11:00am for film and 11:00am-2:00pm for watercolor muslins

  • SFMoMA, 151 Third Street

  • Free

✨Full List of What’s Good This Weekend✨

Ongoing:

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🔭 On Our Radar

Afternoon of Ideas 2026 hosted by the Asian Art Museum and SF Public Library (April 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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