September 30th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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While we’ve started our trip to Japan, back in the Bay, fall is in full swing. From festivals and pumpkins to music in the park, here are some of the best things to do this week to keep the kids busy around San Francisco.

x Aubrey

📍 2569 Third St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Pay What You Wish Wednesday - Museum of Craft & Design
Wednesday 10/1 Explore exhibits by designers, makers, and artists with admission priced however you choose. A creative midweek outing for the whole family. (various times)

📍 California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park
Storytelling Stretches - Science Today Station
Thursday 10/2 Join in a guided stretch session that creatively introduces children to the salmon lifecycle. Yoga mats are provided and all ages are welcome. (12:30pm)
*Free with museum admission

 📍 Golden Gate Park – Hellman Hollow, Lindley & Marx Meadows, San Francisco, CA 94118
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass – Golden Gate Park
Friday 10/3 - Sunday 10/5 The legendary free music festival returns with dozens of acts across six stages, including Lucinda Williams and The String Cheese Incident. Pack a blanket, snacks, and enjoy a family-friendly weekend outdoors. (9am)
*Free admission, no tickets required

📍 86 Cañada Rd., Woodside, CA 94062
Witches Tea – Filoli
Friday 10/3 - Sunday 11/2 Little witches and warlocks can enjoy spooky sweets, bubbly brews, and storytime sorcery in Filoli’s enchanted Ballroom. Adults get one complimentary drink (sparking wine available). (11am)
Tickets $75, advance purchase required.

📍 Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, CA 94130
 Treasure Island Harvest Festival – Cityside Park
Sunday 10/5 Celebrate fall at the new Citywide Park with skyline views, pumpkins for sale, bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, and festive food + drinks. A fully day of family-friendly activities. (10am - 4pm)
Free admission, food + activities available for purchase.

📍 Glen Park Meeting Room, 2825 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94131
Monday Fun Day Family Dance Party – SF Public Library
Monday 10/6 Kick off the week by shaking your sillies out to a family-friendly pop playlist. Perfect for little movers ages 5 and under. (10am - 11am)
Free, sponsored by Friends of the SF Public Library

*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!