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Let Dad rock out for Father's Day. Photo courtesy of the Stern Grove Festival
Let Dad rock out for Father's Day. Photo courtesy of the Stern Grove Festival
6/14/23 - By Sandra Lee

This post is currently being udpated for 2024! 

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Father's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Father's Day is this Sunday, and the Bay Area has no shortage of fun ways to celebrate Dad. LEGO-loving dads will enjoy those beloved bricks and a much-needed break from building Ikea furniture at Brick Fest Live in San Jose. Dads are real-life superheroes, so aviation events flying high in the sky might suit Dad, like The Biggest Little Airshow in San Carlos, or Open Cockpit Day at the Oakland Aviation Museum.

For dads who prefer to stay low to the ground, families can see classic rides at the Tiburon Car Show or take an actual ride on a Father's Day Brew Train. If Dad always wears old band tees, then he'll probably appreciate Stern Grove Festival, which starts on Friday. There are endless ways to treat Dads or soon-to-be dads preparing for fatherhood. Find even more ideas for things to do in San Francisco this weekend in our Ultimate San Francisco Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach tote, plus each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook or Instagram pages! 

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Best Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in San Francisco 2023

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Free Movies on the Beach

Santa Cruz - Friday, June 16, 2023
Free
Free movies on the beach are held every Friday night at the Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Family-friendly movies like Wonka, Trolls, and Barbie are shown on the big screen on the beach in front of the colonnade.  READ MORE

San Jose Giants Games and Fireworks Show

San Jose - Friday, June 16, 2023
Enjoy a San Jose Giants game with a fireworks show immediately after on select days!  READ MORE

King of the County BBQ and Music Festival

Martinez - Friday - Sunday, June 16 - 18, 2023
Free
A BBQ extravaganza with live music spanning three days celebrating Father's Day and community. This outdoor family festival includes a kid's zone, BBQ competition, local vendors, and three days of music.  READ MORE

Santa Cruz Juneteenth Freedom Day

Santa Cruz - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Free
Santa Cruz honors the Emancipation Proclamation at Laurel Park with activities and special performances for all ages. Activities include music, poetry, dance food, arts and crafts, a basketball skills contest, and the annual sack race.  READ MORE

The Biggest Little Air Show

San Carlos - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Aviation enthusiasts can see aerobatic performance by the Sukhoi West Demo Team and the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Search and Rescue Team. Demonstrations and displays of radio-controlled models are a part of the celebration, as well as helicopters, drones, quadrotors, and more for families to see.  READ MORE

FAM BAM Oakland 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival

Oakland - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Oakland's Juneteenth Festival celebrates Black and African culture with a festival of fun for the whole family. Highlights include delicious food, live music, local vendors, wellness workshops, art installations, youth activities, and a Father's Day tribute.  READ MORE

Tiburon Classic Car Show

Tiburon - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Free
See classic cars produced before 1975 at Tiburon's annual car show. There will be food, ice cream, and beverages available for purchase. Free to attend and open to the public.  READ MORE

Brick Fest Live - San Jose

San Jose - Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023
Brick Fest is ready to welcome back LEGO fans! Live interactive shows, display models, photo opportunities, and a chance to build your own creations. Activities include a giant brick pit, Minecraft zone, glow-in-the-dark zone, derby races, and much more.  READ MORE

North Beach Festival

San Francisco - Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023
Free
Celebrate the vibrant and cultural neighborhood of North Beach with food, games, music, and activities. Over 140 local makers and merchants are in attendance, with a "Maker's Block' hosting interactive activities. Tons of family fun with games, LEGO-building, bubble-making, and more, and local and traditional food from nearby restaurants (including a gelato cart).  READ MORE

Free Admission for Dads at the Charles M. Schulz Museum

Santa Rosa - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Good grief, Charlie Brown! Dads are invited to visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum for free to celebrate Father's Day with Snoopy and the gang. READ MORE

Stern Grove Festival

San Francisco -Starts Sunday, June 18, 2023
Free
Bring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy free music in San Francisco for the whole family. With a mission to bring live music that is accessible to all, every weekend brings a different band to play for the Bay Area community. There is also a KidZone where kids can do art, get their faces painted, hear a story and watch a puppet show.  READ MORE

Father's Day Brew Train and BBQ

Felton - Sunday, June 18, 2023
The Father's Day Brew Train from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Roaring Camp Railroads is packed with activities to celebrate Dad. Local brewers from Humble Sea are available with their favorite brews, and live music playing on the ride.  At Roaring Camp, families can enjoy more live music from Eric Morrison and the Mysteries, gold panning, and lunch from Chuck Wagon BBQ. READ MORE

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays: Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

Mill Valley - Sunday, June 18, 2023
This family concert gets kids to move, play, and sing while listening to music by iconic musicians in rock history. Kids and their caregivers can enjoy music from The Grateful Dead, with the volume turned down for sensitive ears.  READ MORE

Father’s Day Car Show

Antioch - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Dad can see classic cars at the Antioch Car Show for Father's Day, with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Live music, food vendors, and lots of beautiful cars are on display.  READ MORE

Father's Day BBQ at the Mart

Larkspur - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Marin Country Mart is celebrating all dads with a Father's Day BBQ with Suppenkuche (meaning Soup Kitchen in German). German-themed food like bratwurst, schnitzel, and ham sandwiches on Laugenstange are available, as well as a Biergarten, and live music for all to enjoy.  READ MORE

BikeAbouts at the SF Zoo

San Francisco - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Take a bike ride through the zoo for a 60-minute riding tour with a staff member and learn fun animal facts and conservation stories. Then enjoy the programming and animals of the zoo for the rest of the day! READ MORE

Open Cockpit Day at Oakland Aviation Museum

Oakland- Sunday, June 18, 2023
Take an up-close view of famous aircraft like the A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, T-39 Sabreliner, and more on this special event that only happens a few times a year. Activities include the Color Guard, food like hamburgers, hot dogs, and more from Santa Clara Masonic Lodge, live music from The Friends of Ken Band, and an ORCA Ham Radio exhibit and demonstration.  READ MORE

Juneteenth: Community Celebration

San Jose - Monday, June 19, 2023
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