Family Friendly

Bean Sprouts Family Days Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Join us for family fun in the Children’s Garden every week!

What are Bean Sprouts Family Days?

Bean Sprouts Family Days take place in the Children’s Garden in San Francisco Botanical Garden. Kids are welcome to dig, water, pick, build, explore, and investigate in the Botanical Garden’s “yes space” for kids! Grab some tools at our welcome station or bring your own tools to work and play in the Children’s Garden.

What is a “yes space”?

Our “yes space” is an area of the Garden where kids and families are encouraged to plant, play, and explore. In the rest of the Gardens, picking flowers, digging holes, and building forts is not allowed, but in the Children’s Garden, these activities are encouraged!

Are Bean Sprouts Family Days free?

All Bean Sprouts programs are free of charge, with no preregistration required. Heavy rain cancels the program.

When are Bean Sprouts Family Days?

Bean Sprouts days and hours change through the seasons, so check the Bean Sprouts Family Days page for the most up to date dates and times. If Bean Sprouts isn’t happening on the day you visit the Garden, you are always welcome to participate in the self-guided hands-on activity stations throughout Children’s Garden.

Please check the official Bean Sprouts Family Days page for today’s hours!

Who helps guide Bean Sprouts Family Days?

At Bean Sprouts Family Days, you’ll meet Gardens Staff members, Gardens volunteers trained in helping kids connect with nature, and Teen Interns. We also host special guests on Saturdays, including the Mexican Museum and Planet Bee.

Learn more about the Children’s Garden and how to get there.

Come explore the Children’s Garden, the Botanical Garden’s “yes space” for kids!

Dig, plant, build, and have fun!

Marissa Fong

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