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Free Admission Day November | MoAD
Museum of the African Diaspora 685 Mission street, San Francisco, CA, USAJoin us for THRIVE @MoAD Community Day the second Saturday of November with free admission to our exhibitions and family activity. From 12-2pm, join us for a family art activity in the MoAD lobby. This program is made possible by the generous support of Kaiser Permanente. About the Museum of the African Diaspora: MoAD, a … Continue reading "Free Admission Day November | MoAD"
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Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration | Mitchell Park CC
Mitchell Park Community Center 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CAJoin us in the Adobe Room at the Mitchell Park Community Center, as we celebrate Diwali! Enjoy fun activities for all ages including: Ongoing from 2-4 PM: Performance from 2:30-3 PM Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. | Image credit/image courtesy of Palo Alto Library
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The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | SF
Noe Valley Ministry 1021 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA, USAEveryone loves The Nutcracker. Now you can enjoy The Nutcracker Sweet with puppets on November 28, 2026. Presented by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and The Puppet Company from Children’s Fairyland, this delightful version of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic depicts many of the characters from the familiar ballet, including Clara and the Mouse King in the … Continue reading "The Nutcracker with Orchestra and Puppets | SF"
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de Young Museum – Free Day (1st Tuesday)
de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree admission is to permanent galleries and special exhibitions. The de Young is two-fer. Admission to the de Young also gives you admission to the Legion of Honor (and vice versa). Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but visit the site to confirm hours and if the museum is open. About the de Young: Founded in 1895 … Continue reading "de Young Museum – Free Day (1st Tuesday)"
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Legion of Honor Museum – Free Day 1st Tuesday
Legion of Honor Lincoln Park 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CAFree admission is to permanent galleries and special exhibitions. The Legion of Honor is two-fer. Admission to the Legion of Honor also gives you admission to the de Young (and vice versa). Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but visit the site to confirm hours and if the museum is open. About the Legion of Honor: The … Continue reading "Legion of Honor Museum – Free Day 1st Tuesday"
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Broadway San Jose Hip-Hop Nutcracker
San Jose Center for Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA, United StatesBroadway San Jose presents The Hip-Hop Nutcracker, December 2-3, 2026 A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s … Continue reading "Broadway San Jose Hip-Hop Nutcracker"
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Free Day | Museum of Craft and Design
Museum of Craft and Design 2569 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAdmission is free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month (except Jan 2026). No tickets are needed but visitors can RSVP here. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENT | Image credit/courtesy Museum of … Continue reading "Free Day | Museum of Craft and Design"
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Free Admission 1st Thursday | SFMOMA
SF MOMA 151 Third St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree admission for Bay Area residents on the first Thursday of the month at SFMOMA in San Francisco. All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend an evening at the museum on us! From 4 pm –8 pm on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s … Continue reading "Free Admission 1st Thursday | SFMOMA"
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