Summer Stride at the Conservatory of Flowers

This is a free community program. Please consider supporting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park with a recommended donation of $5-20. Your support helps us connect people to plants, the planet, and each other. 

Saturday, July 26, 2025
11am-1pm
Conservatory of Flowers — Terrace Lawn

About the Program

Celebrate summer with the San Francisco Public Library at this free and intergenerational event on Terrace Lawn, in front of Conservatory of Flowers.

Join us for a lively day of storytelling, art, and hands-on fun for all ages! Enjoy read-alouds by special guests Kenard Pak and Monica Wesolowska, with free signed copies of their children’s books available while supplies last. Get creative in an art session with Pak, and take part in a variety of drop-in activities throughout the day — including nature play, science and art exploration, screen-printing, and collaborative art projects. Plus, enjoy STEM activities, button-making, and a book giveaway for all ages.

Schedule and Activites

East Lawn:

• 11:15-11:45am: Duniya Dance and Drum Company
• 12-1pm: Story and Art Hour with Ken Pak and Monica Wesolowska

West Lawn:

• Root Division will have a drop-in art activity taught by their BIPOC Teaching Fellows
• Haight Street Art Center will offer screen-printing using one of Ken’s illustrations
• Randall Museum will have an Animal Ambassador and a birding-related activity
• Bean Sprouts will offer nature activities for families
• Gardens of Golden Gate Park will be present to welcome youth and families, as the host location, and offer information about the Gardens

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Drop-in program, no RSVP needed. Heavy rain cancels. Admission to the Conservatory of Flowers is free for San Francisco residents, veterans, Museums for All/EBT participants, and Gardens members.