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Celebrating Young Children

You’re invited to a celebration of young children in SF!

Looking for some free family fun? Join the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood for seven exciting events all across San Francisco celebrating young children! 

Hosted by our Family Resource Centers, each event is packed with activities, connections, and helpful resources for families like yours. Best of all, these family events are totally free.

Event Calendar

Attend one event or attend them all! All events are free, open to the public, and designed for families with young children.

May 17, 2025, 11am-3pm

Colors of Unity Festival

Waverly Place

Celebrate AAPI cultural heritage with performances, activities, and community fun for all ages!

Hosted by: Gum Moon Richmond/Asian Family Support Center, Joy Lok Family Resource Center, Wu Yee Children’s Services, Asian Pacific Islander Family Resources Network, APA Family Support Resources

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12pm - 3pm

Children's Fair

FACES SF Bayview Campus

Join us at our Children’s Fair for a day of fun! Enjoy games, snacks, music and prizes while connecting with your community.

Hosted by: Family Connections Centers

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2pm - 5pm

Summer Kick-off Carnival

Balboa Park

Enjoy our carnival with games, bouncy house, music and more! Explore summer learning support and resources for children and their families!

Hosted by: FCC Excelsior

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4pm - 8pm

Celebration of Young Children

Richmond Night Market

Enjoy a family-friendly night market with a Children’s Zone full of fun, games and activities for all ages in a lively, festive atmosphere!

Hosted by: Community Youth Center of San Francisco, Gum Moon Richmond/Asian Family Support Center, Sunset FRC, and Wah Mei School ECE

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11am-3pm

Family Summer Carnaval

3215 Cesar Chavez St

Attend our Family Summer Carnaval for an afternoon of learning and excitement, kicking off the summer with activities for all ages!

Hosted by: Felton Young Family Resource Center

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11am - 2pm

Summer Soirée

Yik Oi Huang Peace and Friendly Park

Celebrate kids at our summer fair with games and art activities. Explore a beautiful local park with family and friends!

Event Flyer

Hosted by: FCC Portola, Visitacion Valley Family Resource Center, FACES SF, and Family Connection Centers

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11am - 2pm

Bloom & Play SF

Yerba Buena Children’s Garden

A family festival with gardening, drumming, and storytelling – activities that support kids’ growth and bring the whole family together!

Event Flyer: English | Spanish | Chinese

Hosted by: Support for Families, Glide SF, South of Market FRC, Western Addition FRC, Wu Yee Children’s Services, and Compass Family Resource Center

When you attend one of these events, please share it with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X using the hashtag #SFcelebratesyoungchildren. San Francisco is a great place for families like yours, and we would love to see the magic of early childhood from your perspective!

Why Are We Celebrating Young Children?

We know that San Francisco is a wonderful place for families, and we think that’s something to be celebrated!

Celebrating Young Children is all about connection, celebration, and support for families like yours.

DEC and our partners work every day to make sure families in San Francisco have access to the resources that make the early years better, from high quality child care to welcoming parenting support groups to free developmental screenings and support.

Our 26 Family Resource Centers across the city are hubs for finding all of those things and so much more. Attend an event and get a taste of what Family Resource Centers have to offer.