Sit for Drag Queen Story Hour then enjoy cookies and face painting. Dressing up optional, but encouraged! March in the SF Pride Parade, then play in the Family Garden. Shop for handmade goods at the Patchwork Show in Jack London Square. Celebrate the Summer solstice at Alameda’s Summer Sailstice – lots of waterfront activities, plenty {more}

Show Dad some love this Father’s Day Weekend – read our guide to see how and where> Ride the Katie Train at Ardenwood Farms and enjoy a full day of train-themed fun. Sip a cup of joe while your kids craft, or craft with them – Coffee & Crafts is fun for everyone. Pirates head North {more}

Gather your shovels and pails and head to Alameda for the 51st Annual Sand Castle Contest. Shop for a unique treasure for dad at the Jack of All Trades Market. Pajamas + all you can eat cereal + cartoons = the best Saturday ever. Don’t miss Cereal Cinema at the New Parkway. Visit the Oakland {more}

Book lovers head to the Bay Area Book Festival – young to old, books and fun for all. Build a wooden tic-tac-toe game at Home Depot. Spiffy orange apron included. Create rainbows at BAMPFA. Stop by Babette upstairs for an artsy snack. Craft over a movie at Sticky Art Lab, or watch one under the stars {more}