A full day of hands-on activities for kids of all ages
More than 20 Bay Area organizations will bring a wide range of reading, STEM and STEAM activities such as writing, craftmaking, DIY book-making, science projects, mind games, spokenword poetry and more.
826 Valencia: Make pirate masks or pen your thoughts in a special writing activity.
Astro Botanicals: Immerse yourself in giant inflatable sculptures shaped like magical plants.
Bay Area Children’s Theatre: Enjoy readalouds and giveaways with the award-winning children’s theatre program.
Bay Area Garden Railway Society: An elaborate, interactive garden railway scene.
Bay Area Libraries: Live story times, craft projects, and the OPL Bike Library.
California School Library Association: Make your own bookmarks.
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse: Arts & crafts with recycled materials and found objects.
Face Painting: Festive face painting with Maria Hunt.
Habitot Children’s Museum: Bring the little ones for Gak and spinner art activities.
Half Price Books: Free Book Giveaway! Find a treasure among thousands of titles.
Illustoria: Coloring, stamping, and book-making.
Impulsive Design Mermaids: Mermaid-themed coloring books.
Lawrence Hall of Science: Create art with Sunprint® paper and build large geo-structures with dowels and planks.
LEGOJeep: A kid favorite: ever-changing and fun artwork shaped by all who contribute.
Keokit: Photo booth and stenciling wall.
Soja Mind/Body: Demos, games and youth self-defense instruction.
Sticky Art Lab: Design and decorate your own journal with treasures diverted from the waste stream.