August 26th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Pools, planes, and picnics for the holiday weekend. 

 This is the first Labor Day in many years that we’re not out on the playa at Burning Man. It’s definitely a different vibe, but I’m leaning into the quiet week in the city (and plenty of sunshine). I’m especially excited for Monday’s live music in Golden Gate Park with the family.

Of course, it’s not all relaxation — we’re also busy planning our very first SF Community Playdate coming up in just two weeks at McKinley Park. Can’t wait to see some of you there!

x Aubrey

📍 Salesforce Park, 425 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105
 Toddler Thursday – Salesforce Park
Thursday 8/28 JAMaRoo Kids brings music + movement for ages 1–4. Free; fresh air + toddler jams to start the morning right. (10:00–10:45 AM)

📍 474 24th St., Oakland, CA 94612
Baby Brigade at The New Parkway Theater
 Thursday 8/28 Movie matinee just for caregivers + babies
$12; stroller parking + dim lights = a judgment-free cinema club. (4pm)

📍2155 Center St., Berkeley, CA 94720
Open: Art Lab – BAMPFA
Friday 8/29 Hands-on art-making for all ages: collage, stamps, and projects inspired by current exhibits. Drop in and let your mini Picasso shine (2pm - 7pm)

📍1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607
 Oakland Museum of California
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid – OMCA Gardens
Friday 8/29 Food trucks, live music, and family fun in the museum gardens. Free; picnic tables available, make it a family dinner + dance night. (5pm - 9pm)

📍 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, CA 94070
Hiller Aviation Museum
Paint-A-Plane – Hiller Aviation Museum
Saturday 8/30 Help paint a real Cessna + enjoy cockpit checkouts, glider + helicopter builds, and a bounce house. (10am – 12pm)

📍 John F. Kennedy Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118
Golden Gate Park
Labor Day at the Park – Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Monday 9/1 Picnic + live concert with classics by Copland, Gershwin & more (1pm – 2:30pm)
*free — bring a blanket and soak up the holiday vibes

📍 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Children’s Fairyland
Children’s Fairyland 75th Birthday Party – Oakland
Monday 9/1 – DJ Lance Rock, Prescott Circus, bubble shows, puppet premiere + giveaways (10am –4pm)
*included with admission — celebrate 75 years of magic + Oakland lore

*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around SF, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

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See you next week!