On Friday night, approximately 300 people participated in the California Academy of Science’s first “Penguins + Pajamas” event. Children age 6 to 18 and their chaperones were treated to evening access to the Academy, special programs and a chance to… Continue Reading
On Saturday, June 19, high school students are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Breaking Ground: Urban Gardening Youth Conference, sponsored by San Francisco Parks Trust. The conference is presented by youth, for youth and stresses environmental stewardship, hands-on activities,… Continue Reading
Have you ever pulled on a pair of rollerblades, or inline skates as the kids call them these days? I did once and cruised through Golden Gate Park. How hard could it be, I thought? If you saw a woman… Continue Reading
The Golden Gate Park Band is celebrating its 128th year of playing under the historic Spreckels Temple of Music band shell in the Concourse. This weekend, they’ll host the 4th Annual “Let’s Do It Again Golden Gate Park Band Festival”.… Continue Reading
Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park. Photo by Guy Stilson This summer, the Academy of Sciences will host a few “off-campus” events in and around Golden Gate Park for families (ages 5+). Water Wonders at Stow Lake | June 19… Continue Reading
The San Francisco Parks Trust, in partnership with City Guides, is offering a series of free, guided tours of Golden Gate Park in June. The remaining tours this month include: Japanese Tea Garden Tour Mondays, June 14, 21, 28: 9:30am… Continue Reading
Early last month, CHOMP! 2 opened at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. The original CHOMP! show debuted in 2007. Named for the class of carnivorous plants that feast on insects and winged treats, CHOMP! showcases hundreds of… Continue Reading
After their accidental (?) leak last week of their big acts, the Outside Lands festival officially announced the full lineup of the two day music festival that will take place in Golden Gate Park on August 14th and 15th. Saturday’s… Continue Reading