Celebrate the power of play at our community events! Let your child lead the way and don’t be surprised if you find yourself swept up in the playful spirit as well.
Goblin Jamboree
Costumes on. Frights off. Impact up. Goblin Jamboree is the Bay Area’s happiest Halloween fundraiser—where every giggle helps another child discover the joy of play. Free parking + activities included. Tickets available through the event page.
Noon Year’s Eve
Ring in the new year without keeping your kids (or you!) up past bedtime. Our Noon Year’s Eve celebration is perfect for the whole family with a live DJ and dance party, festive programming, and a thrilling countdown to the ball drop at noon. Members get discounted tickets!
Free First Wednesday
Free Day is the perfect time to explore! Bay Area families receive free admission on Wednesday, September 3 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Enjoy hands-on activities, a visit from National Park Service rangers, and Marin County Free Library’s Learning Bus and Bookmobile. With a suggested donation of $20 per group and day of special membership discounts available, it’s a day full of discovery for the whole family.
Big Art Weekend
Have your children ever wanted to paint on the walls? This is their chance! Celebrate the artist within us all through diverse art forms like music, sculpture, paint, dance, textiles, and mud. With supplies provided and messes handled by the museum, families can enjoy a fun, stress-free day of artistic exploration and community celebration. Members get discounted tickets!
Discovery at Dusk
Even grownups like to play! Join us for our annual fundraiser featuring adult-approved programming, slippery rides on the Gumnut Grove slide (if you dare!), along with cocktails and tunes at the museum’s fabulous campus against the spectacular backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge.
PRIDE
Proud to be me, proud to be you, proud to be a family! Our Pride celebration is the perfect way for the whole family to celebrate! Work together to create leaves of love for our community tree, reflect on your wonderful self with self-portraits and craft colorful accessories for a rainbow dance party! We believe in creating a world where every child and caregiver feels valued, celebrated and free to be their authentic selves. Included in membership and general admission.
Member events
With membership, joyful exploration is year-round. Discover member events designed to engage and inspire! Members enjoy exclusive events, including early access to new Discovery Zones, giving your family the chance to explore, create and play before anyone else!
Craft and Connect Sundays
Dive into a series of community artist-led workshops! Make your own puppet, craft a unique bookmark to take home or create field guides as you explore nature. Ideal for kids ready to dive into crafting, exploring, and discovering through interactive, hands-on fun!
