Families are the central building blocks of communities. Our programming and events are designed to bring local families together around issues important to them and to support their engagement, leadership, and participation in the Potrero Hill community.
11th Annual Jack O'Lantern Stroll
October 27, 2019
Please join us at the Potrero Hill Community Garden, 20th & San Bruno, from 6-8PM for a fun and free community gathering!
Bring your best costumed self, a treat to share with your friends and neighbors and a big smile on your face to wander the beautiful "spooky" garden.
Next event TBD!
Fun, free event for Potrero families, every second Saturday of the month. Meet and socialize with other local parents while your kids have the run of Daniel Webster’s shared schoolyard.
Enjoy free Farley's coffee, Noah's bagels and entertainment.
PREFund & PowerplaySF are collaborating to host regular gatherings for new parents. Geared towards parents of 0-12 months olds.
If you are interested in making new friends and learning from other parents in the community, click Learn More and sign up.
11th Annual Jack O'Lantern Stroll
October 27, 2019
Please join us at the Potrero Hill Community Garden, 20th & San Bruno, from 6-8PM for a fun and free community gathering!
Bring your best costumed self, a treat to share with your friends and neighbors and a big smile on your face to wander the beautiful "spooky" garden.
10th Annual Jack O'Lantern Stroll
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October 28, 2018
Please join us at the Potrero Hill Community Garden, 20th & San Bruno, from 6-8PM for a fun and free community gathering!
Bring your best costumed self, a treat to share with your friends and neighbors and a big smile on your face to wander the beautiful "spooky" garden.
San Francisco Board of Education Candidate Forum
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September 18, 2018
Join us for an evening of lively debate with 9 of the candidates that are running for the San Francisco Board of Education in November 2018.
- Free on-site childcare will be provided - spots are limited
Parenting in the Age of Social Media
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September 12, 2018
Parent-Ed talk and Q&A led by Commonsense's experts about the promises and pitfalls of social media for children and teenagers.
How To Talk With Your Kids About Race: A Seminar for Parents and Educators
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January 18, 2018
Wondering how you can help stop systematic racism and hate crimes?
The most powerful change we can make is on the micro level, with what we teach our children about race and implicit bias.
Join us at this seminar with comedian and educator Micia Mosely, Ph.D., and learn how to unpack your own understanding of race and the developmentally appropriate language to use with your kids.
Talk With Amy Lang: The 3 Biggest Myths That Get In The Way Of The BIRDS + BEES Talk
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October 04, 2017
Award-winning parenting expert, speaker, and author Amy Lang explains how to talk to your kids about sex/sexuality at any age.
Learn: Why you need to start the conversation way earlier than you think, who has the most influence over your kids’ decision making, the number one way to keep your kids healthy + safe, the best way to start the conversations, why knowing your values is key to talking to your kids and tips for making the talks easy, fun and actually happen!
- Donation based tickets available
- You are automatically entered to win a wine and coffee gift basket with each ticket purchase
Movie Night at Potrero Rec center Park. Screening Fantastic Mr. Fox
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September 16, 2017
Bring your family and picnic basket at 6:30 PM. Movie starts at 7:30pm. Jammies encouraged!
PREFund is hosting a movie night in partnership with Friends of Potrero Hill Recreation Center.
Enjoy a great family movie for and get to meet your neighbors.
- Popcorn for sale at the event
- This is a free event but please RSVP in advance
Movie Night at Jackson Park
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May 13, 2017
Bring your family and picnic basket at 7 PM. Movie starts at 8:15pm. Jammies encouraged!
PREFund is hosting a movie night in partnership with Friends of Jackson Park.
Enjoy a classic SF movie at the park, get to meet your neighbors and have a Saturday night of fun.
- Free ice cream at the entrance (Arkansas St entrance) *while supplies last
- Raffle for $100 Gift Voucher at the event
- Popcorn for sale at the event
Potrero’s Emerging Artists. Art Exhibition at Farley's
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May 01, 2017
Students from Starr King, Daniel Webster and Live Oak draw what they like about our neighborhood. Come see Potrero Hill through the eyes of our kids at Farley's cafe throughout the month of May. Opening event: May 2nd at 5pm.
BULLY: A documentary film about peer-to-peer bullying followed by a Q&A
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February 06, 2017
Over 13 million American kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common form of violence experienced by young people in the nation. BULLY, directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, brings human scale to this startling statistic, offering an intimate, unflinching look at how bullying has touched five kids and their families.
SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age
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June 15, 2016
A documentary about one of the biggest parenting issue of our time. Through poignant stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance.
