🌟Local Kiddo SF

Your weekend plans, handled.

Author

Jasmine Alves
August 29, 2025

📆Issue No. 31 - August 30-September 1, 2025

Happy Friday, friends! We know lots of folks are planning to head out of the city for Labor Day weekend, but if you're sticking around San Francisco, we've got you covered with some wonderful events to check out with your kiddos. From hands-on science storytelling at the Exploratorium to vibrant cultural celebrations in Golden Gate Park and cozy community hangouts, this long weekend proves that staying local can be just as rewarding as any getaway. Whether your crew is ready for interactive learning, festival fun, or neighborhood connection, you'll find the perfect way to celebrate summer's end right here in the city. Enjoy your long weekend!

⚡ TLDR: Weekend Gameplan

Saturday:

Sunday:

Monday:

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Weekend Highlights

🫧 Oogubi Hangouts

The ultimate low-impact, high-reward experience for parents. Enjoy a beer while your kids dive into the perfect sensory playground without you having to set up (or clean up) anything. It's like having the ultimate sensory experience designed by pros while you actually get to have fun.

Worth Knowing: 

  • Saturday, August 30, 10:00am-12:00pm

  • The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main Street

  • Monday, September 1, 10:30am-12:30pm

  • Spark Social, 1379 4th Street

  • Children (10 mo-12 years): $47.99, Adults: Free

  • Bring extra clothes and a towel

  • Water and foam are very popular here

🔬 Storytime Science for Kids

Combine the magic of storytelling with an activity for young kiddos at the Exploratorium's beloved program that makes learning an adventure. Perfect for curious minds who love both great stories and interactive experiments.

Worth Knowing: 

  • Saturday, August 30, 12:00pm or 2:00pm

  • Sunday, August 31, 12:00pm or 2:00pm

  • Exploratorium, Pier 15

  • Museum admission required: Youth (4-17): $29.95, Adults: $39.95

  • Interactive science storytelling experience

  • Perfect blend of narrative and hands-on learning

  • Designed for young scientists and story lovers

  • Great way to spark curiosity and wonder

🎉 BonPop 2025 

Experience a reimagined Bon Odori (ancestral dance festival) that welcomes families of all backgrounds to immerse themselves in the beautiful Japanese tradition of honoring ancestors through dance, song, and accessible rituals. This vibrant celebration features taiko drumming, live folk music, and Bon Odori dancing showcasing the incredible heritage and talent of local artists.

Worth Knowing: 

  • Sunday, August 31, 2:00pm-6:00pm

  • Golden Gate Park

  • Free admission

  • Open to all

  • Features taiko drumming, live folk music, and traditional dancing

  • Family-friendly cultural immersion experience

Celebrate Labor Day with live music in beautiful Golden Gate Park! This special edition features a surprise DJ lineup from Very Good Beat Club, plus family-friendly outdoor fun.

Worth Knowing: 

  • Monday, September 1, 12:00pm-6:00pm

  • Golden Gate Park

  • Free admission

  • Open to all

  • Surprise DJ lineup

  • Family-friendly with pups and kids welcome

  • Food trucks, lawn games, and outdoor fun

✨Full List of What’s Good This Weekend✨

Ongoing:

Saturday, 8/30: 

Sunday, 8/31:

Monday, 9/1:

  • 7:30-7:00 - San Francisco Botanical Garden is open

  • 9:00-6:00 - Japanese Tea Garden is open

  • 9:30-5:00 - California Museum of Sciences is open (last day of Dino Days)

  • 9:30-5:15 - de Young Museum is open

  • 10:00-4:00 - Conservatory of Flowers is open

  • 10:00-5:00 - Asian Art Museum is open

  • 10:00-5:00 - Exploratorium is open

  • 10:00-5:00 - Aquarium of the Bay is open

  • 10:00-5:30 - The Walt Disney Family Museum is open

  • 11:00-5:00 - Cartoon Museum is open

🔭 On Our Radar

Experience Marvel’s Infinity Saga accompanied by San Francisco Symphony. (September 4, 5 & 6)

Spend an afternoon flying kites by the bay. (September 6)

Spend a morning enjoying jazz with your family at SFJazz’s Family Matinee. (September 13)

Enjoy Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! with your cat loving kiddos. (September 21)

Learn about and get involved with climate justice at the 6th Annual Bay Area Youth Climate Summit. (September 21)

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)

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.

P.S. Forward this to that parent friend who still remembers what uninterrupted coffee tastes like. We've got spots for both of you.

P.P.S. Want to partner with us? Have an event we should highlight? We work with brands that parents actually want in their lives (you know, the ones that don't make us choose between "kid-friendly" and "still cool"). Email us at [email protected] if that sounds like you.

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