Bubbles galore and free bike helmets

Press pause on those sweaters and new backpacks, people! Milk every drop of summer we have left and spend the weekend dancing among bubbles, meeting wallabies and tackling an awesome inflatable obstacle course.

AUG. 23–25: WEEKEND PICKS

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Never hear “I’m bored” again. Our family fun calendar features the best regional activities all day, every day. See our highlights for the weekend in your area.

FREE outings

Design paper flapping animals and balance your way out of a puzzle at an interactive design festival. THROUGH SUN.
Get the kids fitted for free bike helmets! SAT.
Make a sand mandala, try traditional Tibetan food and buy handmade trinkets. SAT.–SUN.
Happy birthday, National Park Service! Enjoy free admission to our best wild places. SUN.

Worth the money

Meet a wallaby, cheer on racing ducks, enjoy the rodeo and other fun family activities at the fair. THROUGH SEPT. 2.
Play and experiment with bubbles at this bubble extravaganza. SUN.

FULL CALENDAR

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