Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Block Party in the Fillmore
Eight-block celebration with live music, carnival rides, fashion show, and food vendors across the historic Fillmore District.
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Here's what families got up to in San Francisco last weekend.
Weekend of Jun 13
This Weekend's Events
Stern Grove Festival Launches with Indie Headliner Peter Cat Recording Co.
Free lottery-based music festival kicks off Sunday with indie-pop band Peter Cat Recording Co.
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West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Center
Two-day artisan market with 275+ designers, craft people, food trucks, and a full bar in the waterfront pavilion. Wander between handmade jewelry, art, ceramics, and fashion while grabbing coffee or a snack by the bay.
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Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration in Chinatown
Chinatown cultural gathering with family-friendly activities, local vendors, live performances, and interactive learning about dragon boat racing tradition. Gallery walls, incense, and street energy make this a sensory weekend experience.
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Golden Gate Park Band Festival
18th annual two-day music festival with regional brass and concert bands performing back-to-back from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Spreckels Temple of Music.
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SFMOMA Free Family Day with Fisher Collection
Free admission for up to four adults per child under 18.
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Sunday Streets Tenderloin Block Party and Street Festival
Car-free street festival with live music, food vendors, craft booths, and community activities along the Tenderloin corridor.
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MoAD Free Museum Day
Museum of the African Diaspora opens free Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM celebrating Black cultures and history.
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Get Outside
Lands End Sutro Baths Trail Loop
Hike the scenic cliff-top trail past windswept cypress, eroded sandstone ruins of the 1890s Sutro Baths, and vistas of the Marin Headlands.
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Crissy Field Beach and Marsh Loop Walk
Easy waterfront path linking restored tidal marsh, sandy beach, and Fort Mason.
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Tide-Pool Walk at Ocean Beach and Seal Point
Explore rocky tide pools south of the Ocean Beach parking lot at low tide 11:47 AM Saturday.
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Bike the Presidio Loop and Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Rent a bike and loop the Presidio's 5-mile scenic circuit past restored beaches, windswept cypress, historic batteries, and Golden Gate Bridge views.
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Ferry Building Marketplace Farmers Market and Waterfront Browse
Saturday and Sunday both have farmers market stalls outside, plus year-round artisan food vendors and restaurants inside the historic waterfront hall. Grab fresh produce, a pastry, or sit by the bay with coffee.
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San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park
20 acres of plant collections from around the world: redwoods, South African sage, Mediterranean herbs, Australian wildflowers.
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Picnic at Dolores Park with City Views
Spread a blanket on the Mission District's favorite park.
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Walk Through Clarion Alley Murals in the Mission
Block-long alley jam-packed with ever-changing street art murals by Mission District artists.
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Rincon Park Waterfront Sculpture Walk
Self-guided wander through sculptures and public art along the Rincon Hill waterfront.
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Bike a mountain trail or rail trail
Choose a flat or gently rolling trail suited to your family's ability. Bring water, snacks, and repair tools. Stop often to let younger riders rest and to point out interesting views or wildlife.
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Indoor Ideas
Japanese Tea Garden Stroll in Golden Gate Park
Wander under arched moon bridges, through a steep zigzag bridge, past bamboo groves and bonsai collections. Sit at the teahouse for green tea and rice crackers overlooking a koi pond. The oldest Japanese garden in the US.
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SFMOMA Permanent Collection and Current Exhibitions
Eight floors of contemporary and modern art in the SoMa museum. Rooftop sculpture terrace overlooking the city. Span from photography to video to large-scale installations. Cafe and gift shop on multiple levels.
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Exploratorium Hands-On Science Museum at Fort Mason
Interactive science museum with over 600 exhibits on light, perception, sound, and human behavior. You push buttons, look through microscopes, and manipulate water flows. Both indoor and outdoor areas.
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de Young Museum American Art and Textiles
Golden Gate Park's upstairs art museum with American painting, sculpture, and a world-class textile collection.
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Legion of Honor European Art and Coastal Views
Beaux-Arts museum overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge with Old Masters, European sculpture, and contemporary photography.
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Castro Theatre Historic Movie Palace
1920s Spanish baroque movie theater with ornate plaster, a massive chandelier, and an organ that rises before each show.
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Asian Art Museum in Civic Center
Expansive museum dedicated to Asian art across cultures: jade, ceramics, paintings, sculpture from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas.
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Musée Mécanique Vintage Mechanical Machines Arcade
Coin-op arcade of antique mechanical curiosities: player pianos, fortune tellers, laughing Sal, creepy automated dioramas.
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Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park
Victorian glass greenhouse with orchids, exotic ferns, carnivorous plants, and humid tropical rooms. The air inside smells like soil and earth. Great in clear weather because you can step outside between rooms.
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The Mess Hall Korean Food Hall at the Presidio
Modern food hall with Korean restaurants, seafood vendors, and Presidio views.
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Wave Organ Sound Installation at the Marina
Hidden art installation where tidal waves enter underwater chambers and create haunting organ tones. Walk out on a thin breakwater pier to reach this public-art secret. High tide creates the best sound.
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Off the Grid Fort Mason Night Market Food and Waterfront Sunset
Gourmet food trucks and pop-up restaurants park along the Marina Green for evening service.
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Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center and Self-Guided Street Art Tour
Stop by the gallery in the Mission, grab a printed map, and walk the block-by-block murals in the Precita Valley neighborhood.
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Chinatown Heritage Walking Tour and Hidden Passage Exploration
Self-guided walk through narrow alleys, historic buildings, and tucked-away restaurants of Chinatown.
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Big Art Loop Public Sculpture and Mural Trail
Self-guided walking or biking trail linking public art installations, murals, and sculptures across multiple neighborhoods. Map on phone, start at a landmark, and follow the spiral logo painted on the pavement.
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SoMa StrEAT Food Park Weekend Vendor Feast
Outdoor food park with rotating truck lineup, picnic tables, and beer on tap. Try rotating international cuisine vendors each weekend. Casual, cheap, and packed with neighbors.
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