March 10th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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Spring has officially sprung, and even though daylight savings is kind of kicking our butts, I’m feeling excited about the fresh energy in the air — and about planning our next community gathering. This upcoming event is a little different from our usual playdate formats because we’re starting to develop Playdate signature programming. The first concept is called Little Rituals, a playful take on kids’ wellness rooted in imagination and nature. We’ll create a beautiful installation of natural materials for kids to browse as they build their own magical potion. Once their creations are complete, we’ll activate the magic together through gentle movement and a short sound meditation. So much love and care is going into this one, and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

X Aubrey

📍 Koret Children’s Playground, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
 Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground
Tuesday 3/10 Join SF Children & Nature for a sweet morning storytime followed by nature play at one of the city’s most beloved playgrounds. 

📍 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA
 Free Art Workshop: Mini Rock Painting
Wednesday 3/11 Kids can paint and decorate their own miniature rocks in this free hands-on art workshop presented by YBCA. A simple creative activity perfect for little makers.

📍 Little Learners Cabin, San Francisco Zoo, 2901 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
Little Learners ABC’s: P is for…
Thursday 3/12 A sweet early learning class for little ones and their grown-ups featuring songs, games, activities, and a small snack while exploring an animal theme for the letter “P.” Zoo admission and parking are included with registration.

📍 Mothers Meadow, Golden Gate Park, 501 MLK Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Singing in the Park Community Party
Saturday 3/14 Join a sweet monthly community sing-along in Golden Gate Park where families gather to learn simple songs together. All ages and skill levels welcome — listeners included. Afterwards many families head to Arizmendi for pastries and coffee.

📍 SFMOMA, Koret Education Center (Floor 2), San Francisco, CA
MAKE! with SCRAP: Character Design
Saturday 3/15 A free drop-in art workshop where kids can design their own original characters using creative reuse materials from SCRAP. Inspired by the playful style of KAWS and open to all ages — no museum admission required.

📍 Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
 Storytime for Toddlers
Monday 3/16 A cozy toddler storytime with songs, books, and simple movement activities designed for little listeners and their caregivers. Space is limited and tickets are first come, first served starting at 11:00 AM.

📍 San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
 Magnificent Magnolias
Thursday 3/17 Wander through the Botanical Garden while over 200 magnolia trees burst into bloom with huge pink, white, and magenta flowers. A beautiful seasonal walk for families while the blossoms are at their peak.

📍 Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
Saturday Science
Saturday 3/21 A fun drop-in science program where kids can experiment with hands-on activities like building rockets or making goo while learning basic science concepts. Recommended for ages 4+.

📍 Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
 Bay Area Garden Railroad
 Saturday 3/21 Watch live steam locomotives run on beautiful waist-high garden railway tracks hosted by the Bay Area Garden Railroad Society. A fun outing for train-loving kids and curious little engineers.

*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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