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The Museum on Main in downtown Pleasanton is poised to begin its free summer programming next month, with the 2026 Family Days and Charles Huff Walking Tour Series both running through September.
“Family Days are our favorite way to teach about Pleasanton’s history while providing fun for the whole community,” said Elizabeth Parker, the museum’s new education director.
The Family Days offer hands-on demonstrations, crafts and activities for kids, parents and grandparents around a central theme on three Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum at 603 Main St.
The program kicks off next Saturday (June 6) by transporting participants back to the 1950s with “Rollin’ Through the Years”, coinciding with the Hot Rod Row downtown as part of the Pleasanton Downtown Associations First Weekends on Main. “‘Race’ hot rods in the grass, visit the Main Street Diner, and ‘detail’ your own classic car. Poodle skirts and bobby socks are welcome!” museum officials said.
The Family Day on July 25 will be “Horsing Around Pleasanton” and the city’s equine history. The final installment will be Sept. 12 with “It’s Fall Coming Back” highlighting Pleasanton’s deep agricultural ties.
The Charles Huff Walking Tour Series – named for the late former architect and museum supporter – offers guided strolls around downtown with anecdotes about the architecture and histories of some of Pleasanton’s most notable buildings.
The 2026 schedule features “A Storied Past: Exploring the Buildings in Downtown Pleasanton” on June 16 and 20 and Sept. 18 and 26, “If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Downtown’s Historic St. Mary Neighborhood” on July 9 and 11, and “If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Downtown’s Historic Second Street Neighborhood” Aug. 19 and 29.
The walking tours, which require registration in advance, start at 9 a.m. and last about two hours. Comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen are recommended.
For more information on either program, go to museumonmain.org or call 925-462-2766.
