Upcoming Events
Sushi Social | November 13th
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: NLF, 1830 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Ticket: $150 per person RSVP by Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Event highlights: * Delicious sushi, a variety of dishes, and delectable desserts
- * Special wine tasting with Jason Mikami of Mikami Vineyards
- * Sake tasting with Todd Eng of Sake Trend * A glimpse of our Preschool and Afterschool Programs in action * A presentation from the Dreams Interrupted Project Team on the legal case to reclaim the historic Japanese YWCA at 1830 Sutter Street
In-Person Preschool Tour
Wednesday, October 7 | 11:00 am
Wednesday, November 4 | 11:00 am
Wednesday, December 2 | 11:00 am
1830 Sutter Street (@ Webster) |
Join us at our historic Issei Women's Building to meet our educators and children! During your tour, you'll visit our classrooms and outdoor play space, and observe our educators leading a guided activity as well as free-flow play time. You'll see first-hand how our educators engage with the children, giving you a true sense of our nurturing, inquiry- and play-based environment.
We are accepting applications for the
2027-2028 school year
Call (415) 922-8898 to reserve your spot
Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, 10/18/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park |
Join us for NLF’s Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk at Golden Gate Park! Bring your loved ones for a fun day supporting our children, families, and community—every step helps sustain NLF’s programs. Registration opens on Friday, August 28, 2026. Register early to secure your spot and an event t-shirt!
Dowa no Omatsuri: Festival of Children's Stories
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, 2/21/2027 | 1:30 PM
Palace of Fine Arts |
Join Nihonmachi Little Friends for Dowa no Omatsuri: A Festival of Children’s Stories on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts Theater. This beloved annual celebration brings together culture, community, and creativity through an enchanting afternoon of storytelling, music, and dance. Audiences will delight in heartfelt performances by NLF preschoolers and after-school students.