Outdoor Activities in South San Francisco, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in South San Francisco, CA. Get outside and explore.

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Dance Along the Nile

Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–10:15 PM UTC · East Palo Alto Library · 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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The Gardens at Lake Merritt

The Gardens at Lake Merritt · 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA

Gardening in Oakland, CA

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City Nature Challenge

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA

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Knowland Park Zoo

Knowland Park Zoo · Oakland, CA

Pets Animals in Oakland, CA

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C360: The Home Galaxy

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 25, 2:15 AM UTC · Oracle Park · 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA

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William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum

William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum · Oakland, CA

Gardening in Oakland, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Urban Air Hayward: Teen Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Hayward · 29605 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA

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San Leandro Animal Park

San Leandro Animal Park · 11483 Lake Chabot Rd, San Leandro, CA

Pets Animals in San Leandro, CA

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Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic Chamber Music

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Children's Library · 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA

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California Conservation Habitarium

California Conservation Habitarium · Oakland, CA

Pets Animals in Oakland, CA

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Tree Walk - Newark Civic Center

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

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External Event: 🚀AI Wonder World Hackathon

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 26, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens · 22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA

Gardening in Hayward, CA

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EarthFest

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Balboa Park · 51 Havelock St, San Francisco, CA

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Celebration

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 28, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Bowling Green · 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA

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Fear Overload Scream Park

Fear Overload Scream Park · 15555 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA

Arcade Games in San Leandro, CA

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The Art Playground: Earth Day

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

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Plein Air at McClellan Ranch, Cupertino

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · McClellan Ranch Preserve · 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA

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Hop Hop Playground Hayward

Hop Hop Playground Hayward · 1 Southland Mall Dr Ste 400, Hayward, CA

Arcade Games in Hayward, CA

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Urban Air Concord: Teen Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Concord · 1695 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Reptiles

Sat, Aug 8, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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San Bruno Mountain State & County Park

San Bruno Mountain State & County Park · 555 Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy, Brisbane, CA

Outdoor Space in Brisbane, CA

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Monthly Gaming Tournament

Sun, Jun 28, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Pacifica Sharp Park Library · 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA · Ages 10+

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Digital Help Hub: Drop-In Tech Help

Wed, Jun 10, 9:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Pacifica Sharp Park Library · 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

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Coastside Farmers' Market - Rockaway Beach, Pacifica

Coastside Farmers' Market - Rockaway Beach, Pacifica · 450 Old County Rd, Pacifica, CA

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Paws for Tales

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Millbrae Library · 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA

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Sign Hill Park

Sign Hill Park · 1100 Chestnut Ave, South San Francisco, CA

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Erica Pool - The Judgment Trap: Why We Judge, How It Hurts Us, and How to Break Free

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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East Bay Regional Parks Naturalist

Tue, Jun 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Thornton State Beach

Thornton State Beach · Thornton Beach Rd, Daly City, CA

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Baby Bounce

Mon, Nov 2, 7:45 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Mussel Rock Park

Mussel Rock Park · Westline Dr, Daly City, CA

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Gardening Workshop: Mediterranean Climate & Plants

Sat, Jun 27, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Birds

Sat, Jun 20, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Orange Memorial Park

Orange Memorial Park · 781 Tennis Dr, South San Francisco, CA

Playground in South San Francisco, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Redwoods

Sat, Jul 11, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Family Nature Adventures: Owls

Sat, Sep 12, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Stern Grove Nature Exploration Area

Stern Grove Nature Exploration Area · San Francisco, CA

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Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program

Sun, Jun 7, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Bubbles and Books with Bubble Sam

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

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San Bruno City Park

San Bruno City Park · 1 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno, CA

Swimming Water in San Bruno, CA

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Jack O'Lantern Jamboree!

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Children's Library · 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA

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Declutter Your Home & Life: How to Pare Down, Get Organized and DeStress

Fri, Jun 5, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Outdoor Activities in South San Francisco, CA

Dance Along the Nile

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

City Nature Challenge

Knowland Park Zoo

C360: The Home Galaxy

Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants

William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

Urban Air Hayward: Teen Night

San Leandro Animal Park

Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic Chamber Music

California Conservation Habitarium

Tree Walk - Newark Civic Center

External Event: 🚀AI Wonder World Hackathon

Japanese Gardens

EarthFest

Celebration

Fear Overload Scream Park

The Art Playground: Earth Day

Plein Air at McClellan Ranch, Cupertino

Hop Hop Playground Hayward

Urban Air Concord: Teen Night

Family Nature Adventures: Reptiles

San Bruno Mountain State & County Park

Monthly Gaming Tournament

Digital Help Hub: Drop-In Tech Help

Coastside Farmers' Market - Rockaway Beach, Pacifica

Paws for Tales

Sign Hill Park

Erica Pool - The Judgment Trap: Why We Judge, How It Hurts Us, and How to Break Free

East Bay Regional Parks Naturalist

Thornton State Beach

Baby Bounce

Mussel Rock Park

Gardening Workshop: Mediterranean Climate & Plants

Family Nature Adventures: Birds

Orange Memorial Park

Family Nature Adventures: Redwoods

Family Nature Adventures: Owls

Stern Grove Nature Exploration Area

Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program

Bubbles and Books with Bubble Sam

San Bruno City Park

Jack O'Lantern Jamboree!

Declutter Your Home & Life: How to Pare Down, Get Organized and DeStress

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