Curated weekly for Bay Area families

Bay Area familyweekend picks.

6 family-friendly ways to explore the Tri-Valley and San Francisco this weekend, with every listing checked against an official event source.

September 18–20, 2026

This week’s guide

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Verified September 17, 2026 at 1:41 PM PT. Event details can change. Confirm timing, availability, and registration with the organizer before heading out.

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Livermore Community Service Day

Sycamore Grove Park (Wetmore entrance) · Livermore

Saturday, September 19 · 9–11 AM

Free · Volunteer signup open

All ages are welcome.

Official event details
Tri-Valley02

Family Movie: The Book of Life

Dublin Library · Dublin

Saturday, September 19 · 2:30–4 PM

Family program · Check the library listing

Presented by the library as a family movie.

Official event details
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Glow With the Flow Blacklight

Pinot’s Palette · Livermore

Sunday, September 20 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

$35 · Registration available

A Little Brushes blacklight family day.

Official event details
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SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival

Grant Avenue · San Francisco Chinatown

Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20 · 11 AM–5 PM

Free · Drop in

Kids activities, lion dancing, and all-day entertainment.

Official event details
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Kite Making with Mariel Paat

SFMOMA · Roberts Family Gallery · San Francisco

Sunday, September 20 · 11 AM–2 PM

Free · Museum admission not required

Designed for ages 4–11 with caregivers; all ages welcome.

Official event details
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Muni Heritage Weekend

San Francisco Railway Museum · 77 Steuart Street · San Francisco

Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20 · 10 AM–4 PM

Free rides and activities

Free activities for all ages.

Official event details

Weekend archive

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