Family Events
Family Events
Ongoing
Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and participatory readings designed for kids and their families.
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Films - Past
Films - Past
Events
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery + Studio / Lines That Connect: Pattern, Repetition, and Belonging
See how some artists use a series of small gestures to build complex and dynamic forms. Then experiment with cumulative mark making to develop your own pattern-based drawing.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
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Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:30–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / The Long Way Around by Anne Nesbet
After a massive earthquake disrupts their family hiking trip in the mountains, three cousins have an adventure they didn’t expect and discover a resilience they never knew.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s).
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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery + Studio / Wind Chime Sculpture
Find echoes of nature in Maren Hassinger’s work as you create a wind-activated sculpture using natural and recycled materials.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único e incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate
Ivan, an easygoing gorilla living in captivity, enjoys his life until a new friend helps him see things in a new light and inspires him to change.
Iván, un gorila tranquilo que vive en cautiverio, disfruta de su vida hasta que una nueva amiga le ayuda a ver las cosas en otra perspectiva e inspira a cambiar.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s).
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Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery + Studio / Love Notes for the Future
After a guided tour of selected artworks by Maren Hassinger, transform paper and found materials into sculptures that carry hidden messages of love and friendship.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
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Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:30 PM–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur by Allan Wolf, art by Jose Pimienta
Immerse yourself in this compelling nonfiction graphic novel about the incredible true story of a Louisiana lake that vanished—told from the point of view of the lake.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s).
Past Events
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Sunday, August 2, 1:30 PMReading and Book Signing: A Language of Stitches: The Radical Quilts of Rosie Lee Tompkins with Constance Moore
Artist, educator, and illustrator Constance Moore will read and share imagery from her newly released picture-book biography of the groundbreaking artist and will personally sign your copy. Families who purchase the book at this event will receive a 10% discount on the cover price.
Included with admission.
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Sunday, June 7, 11:30 AM–2 PMArt Making for All Ages
Drop in and make art in BAMPFA’s Crane Forum space, next to the Art Wall. Materials will be provided.
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Saturday, May 9, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery+Studio / Architectural Designs
Join local artist Jill McLennan, who has designed public art around the Bay Area, in exploring architectural design with a blueprint plan and a bas relief model.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, May 9, 2:30–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly
Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy will immerse young readers in a tale of suspense and adventure.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, April 11, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery+Studio / Go Figure!
Inspired by Zaroulie Abdaliam’s sculpture, on display in Object Oriented, explore height, width, and depth as you make your own sculpture of an abstract body.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, April 11, 2:30–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / Fast Pitch by Nic Stone
Shenice Lockwood is determined to lead her team to the fast-pitch softball regionals, if only she can resolve the mysteries in her family’s past.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, March 14, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery+Studio / Leaves, Flowers, and Popsicle Sticks
Inspired by the ethereal paintings of Zeinab Saleh, use a combination of printing and painting techniques to make your own layered composition.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, March 14, 2:30–3:30 PM¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único y incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate
Ivan, an easygoing gorilla living in captivity, enjoys his life until a new friend helps him see things in a new light and inspires him to change.
Iván, un gorila tranquilo que vive en cautiverio, disfruta de su vida hasta que una nueva amiga le ayuda a ver las cosas en otra perspectiva e inspira a cambiar.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 14, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery+Studio / Sculpt and Shape
Learn to make paper and wire sculptures, transforming simple materials into whimsical creatures, abstract forms, and mini masterpieces.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 14, 2:30 PM–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry
Learn about orcas in the Salish Sea as you read the heart-stopping adventure of Vega’s tumultuous journey to reunite herself and her brother, Deneb, with their pod.
Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)