Park Programs

Come play with bubbles, giant blocks, children’s books, and fun weekly programs!

Tabletop games and craft supplies for all ages to borrow while you’re in the park.

Stimulate your mind with chess sets and classic books available to borrow in this quiet corner.

Challenge your friends to a game of Pop-a-Shot, ping pong, corn hole, or giant Jenga!

Mahjong Mondays: Lessons + Social

11:30am – 1:30pm | Mondays

Come learn to play mahjong, hone your strategy, or meet new opponents during weekly sessions. Led by local enthusiast Andrew Keeler.

Sketching Classes

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Mondays

Learn how to do charcoal, pencil and pen sketch drawings based on figures, architecture, botanicals, and more. Artist/educators are graduates or students from California

College of the Arts and the University of San Francisco.

• May 5: Architectural Union Square with Shreyas Mohan Poojary
• May 12: The People of Union Square with Angela Zamora
• May 19: Statues and Icons of SF with Isaiah Torok
• May 26: Statues and Icons of SF/Comics with Isaiah Torok
• June 2: Botanical Drawing with Kaeli Mcleod
• June 9: Statues and Icons of SF with Isaiah Torok
• June 16: The People of Union Square with Angela Zamora
• June 23: Botanical Drawing with Kaeli Mcleod
• June 30: Architectural Union Square with Shreyas Mohan Poojary
• July 7: The People of Union Square with Angela Zamora
• July 14: Botanical Drawing with Kaeli Mcleod
• July 21: Statues and Icons of SF with Isaiah Torok
• July 28: Architectural Union Square with Shreyas Mohan Poojary

10am – 11:30am | Tuesdays

Music, movement, and fairies, oh my! Bring your little ones for interactive and musical activities, led on a rotating basis by Happily Ever Laughter, JAMaROO Kids, Music Together of SF, and the SF Public Library. All ages are welcome, but the program will be geared towards kids aged 2-4. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 

• Apr 1: Bay Area Wildlife Storytime & Adventure with Happily Ever Laughter
• Apr 8: Storytime + Cardboard Kazoos with SFPL (10am – 10:45am), then music with JAMaROO (10:45 – 11:30am)
• Apr 15: Trolley Tales: A Musical Journey through SF with Happily Ever Laughter
• Apr 22: Music and Movement with Music Together of San Francisco
• Apr 29: An SF-themed adventure with Happily Ever Laughter
• May 6: Fog City Fairy Tales with Happily Ever Laughter
• May 13: Storytime + Craft with SFPL (10am – 10:45am), then music with JAMaROO (10:45 – 11:30am)
• May 20: Painted Ladies Playdate with Happily Ever Laughter
• May 27: Music and Movement with Music Together of San Francisco
• June 3: Trolley Bell Boogie with Happily Ever Laughter
• June 10: Storytime + Craft with SFPL (10am – 10:45am), then music with JAMaROO (10:45 – 11:30am)
• June 17: Pier Pals & Puppet Tales with Happily Ever Laughter
• June 24: Music and Movement with Music Together of San Francisco
• July 1: Red, Fog & Blue Celebration with Happily Ever Laughter
• July 8: Storytime + Craft with SFPL (10am – 10:45am), then music with JAMaROO (10:45 – 11:30am)
• July 15: Ferry Building Fun with Happily Ever Laughter
• July 22: Music and Movement with Music Together of San Francisco
• July 29: Baseball Giants & Giggles with Happily Ever Laughter
• August 5: Twin Peaks Play Quest with Happily Ever Laughter

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Tuesdays

Turn your Tuesday into a celebration of music and joy as the vibrant sounds of blues and jazz music fill the Square! Curated by Biscuits and Blues and Jazz in the Neighborhood on a rotating basis. 

• Apr 8: Keith Saunders Trio (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• Apr 15: Tiffany Austin (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• Apr 22: Masha Campagne (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• Apr 29: Mason Razavi (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• May 6: Quique Gomez and Rome Yamilov Duo (curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• May 13: Thee Organ Trio (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood) · May 20: Paul Steward (curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• May 27: David Lechuga (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• June 3: Shane Dwight(curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• June 10: John R Burr (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• June 17: Kid and Lisa Andersen (curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• June 24: Nora Free(curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• July 1: TBA (curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• July 8: Julian Lopez(curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• July 15: TBA (curated by Biscuits and Blues)
• July 22: Patrick Wolff (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)
• July 29: Erika Oba (curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood)

8am – 9am | Wednesdays

Achieve greater physical and mental wellness by practicing the art of Tai Chi with 64 Movements.

5:30pm – 6:30pm | Wednesdays

“Rae Studios is a local adult dance studio founded in 2011 located in San Francisco’s downtown Union Square. With over 60+ classes a week, Rae Studios offers a variety of classes great for all levels of dancers including Hip Hop, K-Pop, Jazz Funk, Shuffle, Bollywood, Cardio Dance and more.  Rae Studios is home to dancers with varied amounts of experience. We welcome all dancers looking to start or continue their dance journey with us. Rae Studios hosts FREE outdoor class experiences in various neighborhoods throughout San Francisco including UN Plaza, Union Square, Mission Rock and Fisherman’s Wharf. In addition to Group Classes we offer Corporate Wellness, Rental Services and Private Lessons. Learn more about additional services we offer at raestudios-sf.com  It’s never too late to dance, let Rae Studios become the home for your dance journey!  Take a peek inside our class here.”

• Apr 2: DRENCHED! With Jessica Rae and Diamond Jarrell
• Apr 9: BollyX with Anushya Mani
• Apr 16: Shuffle (Beginner) with Kylie Ireland and Christian Moran
• Apr 23: Salsa Styling (Beginner) with Ava Apple
• Apr 30: DRENCHED! With Jessica Rae and Diamond Jarrell
• May 7: K-Pop with Oche
• May 14: BollyX with Malvika
• May 21: Hip Hop: Grooves with Tashi
• May 28: Shuffle with Kylie
• June 4: K-Pop with Oche
• June 11: BollyX with Malvika
• June 18: Hip Hop: Grooves with Tashi
• June 25: Shuffle with Kylie
• July 2: K-Pop with Oche
• July 9: BollyX with Malvika
• July 16: Hip Hop: Grooves with Tashi
• July 23: Shuffle with Kylie
• July 30: TBA

11:30am – 1:30pm | Thursdays

Bring your lunch for an alfresco escape and tap your toes to local indie and singer-songwriters. Curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents. 

• Apr 10: Mia D’Bruzzi
• Apr 17: Skillet Licorice
• Apr 24: Vince Charming
• May 1: Alex Walsh
• May 8: Mae Powell & Garrett Barley
• May 15: Essie Thomas
• May 22: Joel Gentes
• May 29: Jesse Loren Strickman
• June 5: Nathan X Moody
• June 12: Tucker Owen
• June 19: Sara Rodenburg
• June 26: Jimbo Trout
• July 3: TBA
• July 10: TBA
• July 17: TBA
• July 24: TBA
• July 31: TBA

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Thursdays

Learn to make and take home a wide-ranging variety of arts and crafts, from knitting to upcycled sculptures to natural printmaking. Drop in anytime during the program and stay as long as you’d like. Led by fantastic local institutions like Britex Fabrics, SCRAP, and more TBA. All ages are welcome, but children should be accompanied by a grown-up helper.

• Apr 3: TBA with Coffee n Cream Press and SF Etsy
• Apr 10: Fabric Flowers with Britex Fabrics
• Apr 17: Clay Imprint Tiles with SCRAP
• Apr 24: Make a Small Ceramic Bowl with Spark Studio
• · May 1: DIY Flair for Your Sunnies with Rebecca Saylor and SF Etsy
• May 8: Fabric Crafts with Britex Fabrics
• May 15: Collage Postcards with SCRAP
• May 22: Basic Watercolor Techniques with Spark Studio
• May 29: TBA with SF Etsy
• June 5: DIY Ink Art Buttons with Rebecca Saylor and SF Etsy
• June 12: Fabric Crafts with Britex Fabrics
• June 19: Year of the Snake Paper Plates with SCRAP
• June 26: Create a Personalized Stamp and Print It On a Small Cloth Bag with Spark Studio
• July 3: Painted Wooden Magnetic Frames with Rebecca Saylor and SF Etsy
• July 10: Fabric Crafts with Britex Fabrics
• July 17: Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes) with SCRAP
• July 24: Make a Small Ceramic Bowl with Spark Studio
• July 31: TBA with SF Etsy

11:30am – 1:30pm | Fridays

Come learn to play chess, hone your strategy, or meet new opponents during weekly programs led by the Mechanics’ Institute. Located at the Reading and Chess Pavilion in the southeast corner of the park. 

5pm – 8pm | Fridays

Rotating styles of free live music and dancing outdoors in the Square include Tango, Country-western Dance, Salsa, Swing and Bollywood. Each event features a dance lesson and then open dancing. All are welcome and no experience or partner is needed!

• May 2: Tango with Bay Area Argentine Tango Association
• May 9: Country-western Dance with Sundance Saloon
• May 16: Swing with the Silver Bell Jazz Band feat. Heidi Evelyn
• May 23: Salsa in the Square with DJ JUANLOVE
• May 30: Bollywood Dance with Rang de Bollywood
• June 6: Tango with Bay Area Argentine Tango Association
• June 13: Country-western Dance with Sundance Saloon
• June 20: Swing with the Silver Bell Jazz Band feat. Heidi Evelyn
• June 27: Salsa in the Square with DJ JUANLOVE
• July 4: CANCELLED
• July 11: Country-western Dance with Sundance Saloon
• July 18: Swing with the Silver Bell Jazz Band feat. Heidi Evelyn
• July 25: Salsa in the Square with DJ JUANLOVE

11:30am – 1:30pm | Saturdays

Test your dexterity and meet the talented jugglers of Circus Bella! Join in for a quick lesson, stay the whole time, or just enjoy watching others put their skills to the test. All skill levels are welcome and beginner equipment (scarves and balls) will be provided. 

11am – 2pm | June 14, July 12

Experience the many cultural traditions represented in San Francisco through a day of themed music, dance performance, and crafts! Check back for more info on upcoming months’ themes. 

• April 12: African American Arts & Cultural District Presents — This month’s showcase is curated by the African American Arts & Cultural District! Enjoy rotating performances on the main stage by Zaccho Dance Theatre, Feline Finesse, and live music TBA. Zaccho is an innovative force in both the world of dance and its home community of Bayview Hunters Point. Feline Finesse is an all-female youth organization, specializing in performing arts & community stewardship. In between performances, stop by the craft tent for free creative activities led by artist Ahmad Walker in partnership with Shipyard Trust for the Arts.
• June 14: Rhythms of India — Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage through dance lessons, performances, music, art, and hands-on creativity! Whether you’re new to Indian dance or a lifelong lover, this showcase is your chance to see, feel, and celebrate the diversity of Indian culture.

Authentic & Modern Indian Dances

• July 12: TBA

4pm – 7pm  |  May 24, June 28, July 26

Bring your friends, your questionable singing voice, and your main character energy to Union Square’s stage! Hosted in partnership with local spot Sool Bar & Lounge.

11am – 2pm

Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz and local museums as specified. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 

• Apr 6: Tulip-themed Mixed Media Craft
• Apr 13: Cherry Blossom-themed Mixed Media Craft
• Apr 20: Pom Pom Easter Animal Craft
• Apr 27: Bumble Bee Puppet Making
• May 4: May the 4th be with you! Star Wars Light Saber Perler Bead Keychains
• May 11: Mother’s Day Card Making Activity
• May 18: May Flowers Potion Making Activity
• May 25: Hands-On Activities with Educators from The Walt Disney Family Museum
• June 1: DIY Button Making Station & SF Coloring Zine
• June 8: San Francisco Paper Skyline Activity
• June 15: Koinobori Wind Catchers
• June 22: Hands–On Activities with Educators from The Walt Disney Family Museum
• June 29: 3–D Jellyfish Craft
• July 6: TBA
• July 13: TBA
• July 20: TBA
• July 27: Hands–On Activities with Educators from The Walt Disney Family Museum