Thanks to our awesome East Bay community for helping us to assemble these great family-friendly Pride Month activities. Here are some tips for straight allies looking to join the rainbow, glittery festivities.
Share your favorite 2026 Pride Month ideas for young families in the comments!
Family-Friendly Pride Events for East Bay kids
Pride Month Events for Families
Clayton Pride Parade
Sunday, May 31, 10 am, Clayton. The 5th annual parade and festival will be marching down Main Street in downtown Clayton. Families are welcome to come early for yoga or stay afterwards and picnic in the park. Find details >
First Friday Night Celebrates PRIDE
Friday, June 5, 5 pm to do 8 pm. First Friday Night at CuriOdyssey is celebrating PRIDE with Drag Storytime, nature fun at Camo Corner, and a collaborative art Rainbow Wall. Purchase Tickets >
Family PRIDE Bike Ride
Saturday, June 6, 11 am to 2 pm. Join Bike East Bay for a family-friendly bike ride around Lake Merritt Pride. It is free to join but RSVP is requested.
Proud of my Family at Children’s Discovery Museum
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, San Jose. Children’s Discovery Museum celebrates family diversity. Make crafts, march in a parade, groove in the dance zone and participate in other activities that promote inclusion and diversity. See more >
Pride Day Concert
Sunday, June 7, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, San Francisco. Listen to the Golden Gate Band perform music from LBGTQ composers during the annual Pride Day concert. Event Details >
Pride Kickoff Party
Sunday, June 7, 2 pm, San Francisco. Kick off Pride Month at the Asian Art Museum with a free, all-ages daytime rave celebrating love, diversity, and community through art and music. Event Details >
Pride Night at Oracle Park
Friday, June 12, 7:15 pm, San Francisco. Join the Giants at Oracle Park as they celebrate Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community. Stay after the final out for a special fireworks show featuring music by LGBTQIA+ artists. Event Details >
Pride Weekend at Filoli
Friday June 12 – Sunday June 14 starting at 10am, Woodside. Filoli Pride Weekend includes live performances, drag Queen storytime, and all the colors in the garden. Learn more >
Bay Area Discovery Museum Pride Celebration
Saturday, June, 20, starting at 9 am, Sausalito. With a focus on children 1-8, this Pride Celebration features Drag storytime, a foam party, and colorful crafts. Wear your rainbows. Festivities are included with the price of museum admission. More info >
Trans March
Friday, June 26, San Francisco. The Trans March will take place at Dolores Park. Details are being finalized. More info >
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade
Sunday, June 28, starting at 10 am, San Francisco. The Parade/March will travel through the heart of downtown San Francisco beginning at 10 am. Plan to watch along Market Street or wear comfy shoes and join the family-friendly crew of Our Family Coalition to march in the parade at 9 am. Learn more >
Pride Month Eats
Pride Cookies at Arizmendi
Traditionally, the bakery serves up the most cheerful (big) rainbow shortbread cookies that will bring smiles to faces of all ages. Available starting June 2. 4301 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville. Order Online >
Rainbow Cake at IKEA
Stop by IKEA Emeryville and treat yourself to a slice of their colorful Rainbow Cake while supporting a meaningful cause. For every slice sold, IKEA will donate $1 to Rainbow Road. More Details >
Humphry Slocombe’s signature “Pride Sundae”
Berkeley, Oakland, or Bay Street – Emeryville. Historically served up every June, the sweet treat is totally unique and delicious. 2948 College Avenue, Berkeley;Â 2335 Broadway, Oakland; or 5614 Bay St ste 234, Emeryville.
LGBTQ Resources and Organizations
All month long, read books that teach and celebrate LGBTQ Pride from the Berkeley library >
Our Family Coalition advances equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support, education, and advocacy. For more activities, see their evolving calendar of Pride events for families.
Sunday, August 16, 2026. Oakland Pride Parade & Festival. Save the Date! Lots more details to come.
[Photo Credits: Heather Flett and Sharon McCutcheon]
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