August: Family Outdoor Adventures in the Bay!

Once again, while we are on break, here are some free or low cost events that are family friendly, and would be a great way to get outside / learn about nature!

Fiesta en el Parque at Presidio Tunnel Tops!

SATURDAY 8/1 9AM	San Bruno Mountain FREE	Take A Hike Challenge 2026 - San Bruno Mountain	Series of hikes to introduce you to the beauty and biodiversity of your San Mateo County Parks! Hike up the Dairy Ravine Trail to the summit and back down the Eucalyptus Trail.
SATURDAY 8/1 1PM	Presidio Tunnel Tops East Meadow FREE	Fiesta en el Parque	Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Move to the rhythm with Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia dance classes. Little ones and families alike will enjoy arts & crafts, face painting, lawn games, and live performances – all in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
TUESDAY 8/4 10:30AM	Chabot Science Center Oakland FREE	Hikes for Tykes EB Chabot	The meadows and surrounding forest are beautiful and so much fun to explore in! Bathrooms available halfway into the program. Bring a snack. Strollers are not recommended for most hikes.
SATURDAY 8/8 (and 8/23, 8/30) 11AM	India Basin Park FREE	Free Community Rowing	Join your neighbors on the water! Rocking the Boat invites families and friends to take part in free Community Rowing Days at India Basin Waterfront Park. Climb aboard Rocking the Boat’s student-built rowboats for a chance to slow down, share time together, and enjoy the Bay in good company.
TUESDAY 8/11 10:30AM	Crab Cove Alameda FREE	Sea Squirts: Radical Reptiles!	Once a month share a morning of shoreline fun with your child. Play games, explore nature, sing songs, and do a craft related to the theme of the day! Ages 3-5 years recommended.
WEDNESDAY 8/12 12PM 3PM	SFPL Sunset Branch & Portola Branch FREE	A Bit About Bats (Sunset Branch 12pm) and Portola Branch 3PM	Meet live bats and learn about the bats of San Francisco, amazing, winged wonders. Learn how they fly, what they hunt and echolocation. Bats are vital to gardening and farming due to the quantity of agricultural pests that they consume. Learn about local species and have the opportunity to meet live, native bats.
SAT 8/22 10AM-2PM	Sunset Dunes Park SF (@ Judah St) FREE	Welcome Back Snowy Plover Party	The Western snowy plovers are returning to Ocean Beach/Sunset Dunes this July, having finished their nesting season elsewhere! These tiny, protected shorebirds will be hanging out on the shoreline, making it the perfect time for a beachside welcome party. The Roving Ranger will be out at Sunset Dunes +Judah to engage visitors and community members.