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Saturday, June 3

Daly City “Summer Kick Off Picnic” in Hillside Park (2023)
Saturday, June 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Hillside Park
Daly City "Summer Kick Off Picnic" in Hillside Park (2023)
Please join OWN Real Estate for a day of family fun and to kick off the start of summer at Hillside Park in Daly City! Bring your family, friends, and pets to join in on some food and festivities! Enjoy delicious , freshly prepared food Ice cold ...
Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society Annual Show & Sale (Alameda)
Saturday, June 3 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission all day
| St Joseph Notre Dame High School
Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society Annual Show & Sale (Alameda)
The Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society (BACPS) is excited to announce its annual carnivorous plant show and sale, which will take place on June 3, 2023, from 12pm to 5pm, at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, 1011 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 94501. This unique ...

Oakland “MyGoodness” Free Ice Cream Social & Neighborhood Cleanup
Oakland "MyGoodness" Free Ice Cream Social & Neighborhood Cleanup
MyGoodness Ice Cream Social Neighborhood Cleanup. Saturday, June 3rd from 12pm – 6pm. Anyone that brings in a bag of trash cleaned up from their neighborhood will be able to exchange it for a free ice cream at MyGoodness (2834 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA)! Customers are ...
Free Ice Cream Social Neighborhood Cleanup Party (Oakland)
Free Ice Cream Social Neighborhood Cleanup Party (Oakland)
MyGoodness Ice Cream Social Neighborhood Cleanup. Saturday, June 3rd from 12pm – 6pm. Anyone that brings in a bag of trash cleaned up from their neighborhood will be able to exchange it for a free ice cream at MyGoodness (2834 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA)! Customers are ...
Balinese “Gamelan in the Garden” in San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Balinese "Gamelan in the Garden" in San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Gamelan in the Garden is a free showcase of Balinese performing arts held in the beautiful San Francisco Botanical Garden. Performances will be held throughout the afternoon in different locations in the Garden, treating audiences to a wide array of dance and music styles from across ...

Saturday, June 10

Oakland’s Free “H.U.M.A.N Family Fun Day” at Lake Merritt
Saturday, June 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Lake Merritt
Oakland's Free "H.U.M.A.N Family Fun Day" at Lake Merritt
H.U.M.A.N is excited to announce the launch of its H.U.M.A.N Family Fun Day event, set to take place on June 10th at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The event is free to join and promises to be a thrilling and enjoyable day filled with lots ...

Sunday, June 11

InsectPalooza 2023: The Art & Magical Science of Arthropods (SF)
Sunday, June 11 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission! RSVP is recommended but not required.
| Minnesota Street Project
InsectPalooza 2023: The Art & Magical Science of Arthropods (SF)
Join us for this free family-friendly event and meet live animals from SaveNature.Org’s Insect Discovery Lab! You will have the opportunity to meet animals like the Australian Walking Stick, Giant African Millipede, and more. Experience live hands-on presentations, make insect-inspired art with local artists Zoe ...

Wednesday, June 14

Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)
Wednesday, June 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. Learn More Wednesday, June 14: EXPLORE ...

“Forest Bathing” at Mount Tam (2023)
Wednesday, June 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Mt. Tamalpais State Park
"Forest Bathing" at Mount Tam (2023)
Forest bathing, a literal translation of the Japanese word shinrin-yoku, is the practice of absorbing the calming, wellness-inducing atmosphere of natural places. While many people come to Mount Tamalpais to do something outdoors, join us instead to explore the experience of just being in nature. Please ...
“A Night Under The Stars” at a California State Park (Mendocino County)
Wednesday, June 14 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Hendy Woods State Park
"A Night Under The Stars" at a California State Park (Mendocino County)
A Night Under The Stars – Hendy Woods State Park June 14 at 6:30pm – 11:00pm Hendy Woods State Park 18599 Philo Greenwood Rd, Philo, CA 95466

Thursday, June 15

Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)
Thursday, June 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. Learn More Wednesday, June 14: EXPLORE ...

Friday, June 16

Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)
Friday, June 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. Learn More Wednesday, June 14: EXPLORE ...

Exploring Protected Redwood Groves (CA State Parks Week 2023)
Friday, June 16 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Exploring Protected Redwood Groves (CA State Parks Week 2023)
Join us on a hike of the Pioneer Trail for a look at one of California’s old growth redwood groves. Only 5% of Southern Oregon and California’s Old Growth redwood forests still stand today. Years of logging following the discovery of gold in California resulted ...
Big Sur State Park Campfire Night: “Redwoods On The Edge Of Change”
Big Sur State Park Campfire Night: "Redwoods On The Edge Of Change"
Campfire Program. Discover how redwoods are adapting to climate change. Understand what is happening and how we can all make a difference to the survival of these and other species. Wear warm clothes and bring a blanket and a flashlight and marshmallows if you would ...

Saturday, June 17

Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)
Saturday, June 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. Learn More Wednesday, June 14: EXPLORE ...

Sunday, June 18

Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)
Sunday, June 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Calfornia State Park Week 2023 (June 14-18)

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. Learn More Wednesday, June 14: EXPLORE ...

Saturday, June 24

Oakland Lakefest Festival 2023 (Lake Merritt)
Saturday, June 24 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Oakland Lakefest Festival 2023 (Lake Merritt)
Get ready for the 4th annual Lakefest! We’re excited to announce that Lakefest is back and will be taking place on June 24, 2023! This FREE family-friendly event will have something for everyone, including a kids zone, tech zone, live performances, and a variety of delicious local ...
SF’s Free “City Star Party” at The Presidio
Saturday, June 24 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Parade Grounds
SF's Free "City Star Party" at The Presidio
Come join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more! SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public. Dress warmly. Due to the pandemic, social-distancing and masks ...

Friday, September 8

Flower Piano 2023 (Sept. 8-12)
Friday, September 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID. $13-17 for regular adult entry.
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Flower Piano 2023 (Sept. 8-12)

In past years there had been 12 pianos hidden throughout the garden. We will update this post when we have the new information. Flower Piano returns to the SF Botanical Garden, September 8-12, 2023 with one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the ...