📆Issue No. 75 - July 4 -6, 2026

Happy Friday and Happy 4th, friends!

If you're staying in the city this holiday weekend, you are not going to be bored. From fireworks, to the Fillmore Jazz Festival, to dressing up for the Mulan costume contest at the Asian Art Museum, there is something for every speed of family this weekend.

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?

Did you know…

  1. That Bank of America is sponsoring a free museum day nationwide this weekend? Go to a museum in and outside of SF for free during Bank of America Museums on Us Days.

  2. That you can go to a national park for free all weekend?

  3. That you can have a bonfire at Ocean Beach this weekend? Here are the regulations? 🪣

  4. That you can watch the fireworks and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States on Angel Island?

  5. That you can celebrate the 4th of July at Pier 39 and the Fisherman's Wharf Promenade?

  6. That you can ride the ferry to Treasure Island to see fireworks?🪣

  7. That you and your kiddo can get a free book from any SFPL branch every day during Summer Stride if you are participating?

Let’s get into it!

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: Weekend Gameplan

All Weekend:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Monday events also included below!

🪅Local Kiddo Playday with Maker Studio Kidz🪅

Before you go... mark your calendars for next Saturday, July 11! We're teaming up with Maker Studio Kidz for a Community Playday in Hayes Valley on from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Think sensory play, a collaborative art project, make and take crafts, and a chance to meet other local families in a really welcoming setting. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend. Grab your spot here. Can’t wait to meet you in person!

💌 Love Local Kiddo? Know about an event that we didn’t feature? We thrive on your feedback! Email us at [email protected] with your thoughts, event suggestions, community bulletin posts, or sponsorship inquiries. Send us your SF adventures to share and get last minute Mother’s Day recommendations on our Instagram and TikTok @heylocalkiddo.

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✍️ FILL OUT THIS FORM ✍️

All Weekend

  • Enjoy live jazz and vibrant community at Fillmore Jazz Festival.

    • Worth Knowing:

      • Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 10:00AM-6:00PM

      • Fillmore Street, stretching from Jackson Street to Eddy Street

      • Free

Saturday Highlights

Sunday Highlights

✨Full List of What’s Good This Weekend✨

Ongoing:

Saturday, 7/4:

Sunday, 7/5:

Monday, 7/6:

🔭 On Our Radar

Let your little kiddo sell their crafts and learn about entrepreneurship at the Little Entrepreneurs’ Mini Market. (July 10)

Ignite your inner child with the power of imagination at Le Petit Cirque: People's Circus Theatre - Youth All-Star Show. (July 10-12)

Have a slumber party at Oracle Park. (July 13)

Take a trip to Old MacDonald’s Farm at the Children’s Creativity Museum. (July 15-26)

Get ready for summer circus fun with Circus Bella.

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

Until next week,

Jasmine

P.S. Forward this to a parent who is still trying to figure out what to do during their kiddo’s wake window.

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