Family Programs
Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author Donna Bishop
Held every last Saturday of the month, Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of each author’s featured book for the first 35 to RSVP and free General Admission to the galleries for the first 35 participants to arrive at each event.
Bowers Board Game Day: Terracotta Army + Magic: The Gathering
In partnership with AKH Trading Card Co and Hexes & Brews, step into a world of adventure, strategy, and creativity at Bowers Board Game Day.
Pacific Islands Festival
Pacific Islands Festival
SUNDAY | JULY 13 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Rock'n Blues Festival
Rock'n Blues Festival
SUNDAY | AUGUST 3 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Megregan Persian Festival
Mehregan Persian Festival*
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
Asian Mid-Autumn Festival*
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 5 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Mexican Day of the Dead
Mexican Day of the Dead Festival
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
International Winter Holidays
International Winter Holidays
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.