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  • Bug Safari in Golden Gate Park

    Blue Heron Lake Drive San Francisco

    Join Nature in the City for a family-friendly adventure through Golden Gate Park, discovering the fascinating world of springtime arthropods. Explore the waters and wooded areas around Blue Heron Lake […]

  • Spring Fling

    Croker Amazon Park 799 Moscow, San Francisco, CA

    Join Rec and Park's annual Spring Fling is returning to the Crocker Amazon Park. Come for a fun afternoon of carnival rides, games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food trucks, and […]

  • Swing into Stories

    Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park)

    Swing into Stories
    Koret Playground @ Golden Gate Park Koret Children's Quarter Playground, Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Bowling Green Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Library's YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. In partnership with the SF Rec & Park, we bring stories and song to our City’s beloved parks. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors! The YouthMobile offers a […]

  • Rock Balancing Gathering San Francisco 18th Edition

    Crissy Field, near Warming Hut Park Store 983 Marine Drive, San Francisco, United States

    Try your hand at the art of rock balancing in this creative, hands-on outdoor gathering at Crissy Field. Learn the basics of balancing stones while exploring themes of patience, play, and connection with the natural world. Instruction will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. This free event invites participants to experiment, collaborate, and […]

  • EcoCenter 16th Anniversary Celebration

    The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate the 16th Anniversary of the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park with a day of free, family-friendly activities. Enjoy volunteer projects like habitat restoration and planting, plus birding, nature walks, games, and more. Local organizations will also be on site sharing resources and information. Learn more and register> 

  • Black Outside

    The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Black Outside for their inaugural event celebrating community, nature, and connection at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park! Black Outside is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and joyful outdoor spaces for Black families across San Francisco. This free, family-friendly gathering will feature games and activities, eco-workshops, refreshments, and a guided leisure hike. It’s a […]

  • Alemany Farm Earth Day

    Alemany Farm 700 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Friends of Alemany Farm for their Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 from 11 AM–3 PM at Alemany Farm. This free community event will feature planting activities, farm tours, live music, face painting, family-friendly activities, and delicious food including a pig roast and BBQ. Come celebrate Earth Day and connect with the community […]

  • Ocean Beach Noticing Lab Hands-On Climate & Shoreline Exploration

    Ocean Beach and Judah St Ocean Beach and Judah Judah St and Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for a drop-in, hands-on exploration of Ocean Beach. Using interactive “Noticing Tools,” you’ll discover how this dynamic coastline is changing in real time. Rotate through short, family-friendly activities—map how small shifts in water levels move the shoreline, experiment with sandcastles to see how waves reshape where we build, […]

  • Swing into Stories

    Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park)

    Swing into Stories
    Koret Playground @ Golden Gate Park Koret Children's Quarter Playground, Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Bowling Green Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Library's YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. In partnership with the SF Rec & Park, we bring stories and song to our City’s beloved parks. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors! The YouthMobile offers a […]

  • Celebration: Nature Discovery Day

    North Beach Branch Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California, United States

    Join the San Francisco Public Library for Celebrate the Outdoors, a fun-filled community event featuring hands-on activities for all ages! Participants can blow bubbles, create colorful chalk art, experiment with wildlife-inspired printmaking, and enjoy open-ended play using natural loose parts that spark imagination and creativity. Meet a Roving Ranger to learn about local ecosystems and […]

  • Black Outside

    McLaren Park Nature Exploration Area San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Black Outside for a free, family-friendly gathering will feature games, activities, refreshments, and a guided leisure hike. Black Outside is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and joyful outdoor spaces for Black families across San Francisco. Learn more and register>>

  • Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops

    Presidio Tunnel Tops 601 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops! Families can enjoy hands-on activities, pollinator-themed art, educational games, nature observation, snacks, and a fun scavenger hunt. Discover the important role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in healthy ecosystems while learning simple ways to support native California species. Learn […]