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Is your girl wondering what Girl Scouts do? Are you curious what makes Girl Scouts the best female development program in the world? We are hosting a variety of fun, free events for girls and families to come experience all that Girl Scouts has to offer. Find an event that works for your family.

Ready to Join? Click over to our Become a Girl Scout page to see our new member benefits and join options. We offer no-questions-asked financial aid for girl and adult membership, and girl uniforms.

Virtual Events

 

Intro to Girl Scouts for Interested Families

Dates: Mondays at 7-8:00 PM
Cost: Free

At this free virtual open house, you'll learn how Girl Scouts of Northern California can support the girl in your life! 

Try out Girl Scouts!

Dates: Select Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Cost: Free

Girls K-3 are invited to try out hands-on activities virtually as they explore Girl Scouts.

Find Local and Regional Events for your Community

Note: Our in-person events are not drop-off events. Each girl must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Alameda

Berkeley/Albany, CA | Picnic in the Park with Girl Scouts

Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, 5:30-6:30
Cost: Free
Location: 1300 Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley, CA 94702

Bring your picnic dinner, a blanket, or chair, and come meet the Girl Scouts at Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley!

 

 

Fremont, Union. City, Newark | Girl Scout Troop Forming Information Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021, 7:00-8:00
Location: Virtual

This meeting is for caregivers and adults of girls in Fremont, Union City, and Newark who are interested in joining and forming new Girl Scout Troops this fall.

 

 
 
 

Oakland | Girl Scout Troop Forming Information Meeting

Dates: Thursday, September 23th, 2021, 7:00-8:00
Location: Virtual

This meeting is for caregivers and adults of girls in Oakland who are interested in joining and forming new Girl Scout Troops this fall.

 

 
 
 

San Leandro & San Lorenzo | Girl Scout Troop Forming Information Meeting

Dates: Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, 7:00-8:00
Location: Virtual

This meeting is for caregivers and adults of girls in San Leandro and San Lorenzo who are interested in joining and forming new Girl Scout Troops this fall.

 

 

Berkeley/Albany, CA | Picnic in the Park with Girl Scouts

Dates: Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, 5:30-6:30
Cost: Free
Location: 1300 Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley, CA 94702

Bring your picnic dinner, a blanket, or chair, and come meet the Girl Scouts at Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley!

 

 
 
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Red Bluff | Prospective Volunteer Paint and Sip

Date: Thursday September 16, 2021
Location: GS Program Center | 933 Jackson St, Red Bluff, CA 96080

 

 
 

Tehama County Girl Scout Fall Festival | Girl-A-Palooza Halloween Carnival

Date: Wednesday October 27, 2021
Location: GS Program Center | 933 Jackson St, Red Bluff, CA 96080

 
 
Contra Costa

Martinez, TechSmart | Drop in event.

Date: Thursday, September 9th, 2021, 5:00-7:00
Location: Nancy Boyd Park 4702 Pleasant Hill Rd East, Martinez, CA 94553

Girls and their parents in Martinez are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

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Pleasant Hill, TechSmart | Drop in event

Dates: Tuesday September 14th, 2021 5:00-7:00
Location: Pleasant Hill Park 147 Gregory Ln Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Girls and their parents in Pleasant Hill are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

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Del Norte-Humbolt

Ambrosini Elementary | Parent Information Night

Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers at Ambrosini Elementary School join us to learn more about Girl Scouts of Northern CA!

 

Del Norte | Parent Information Night

Date: Thursday, September 23rd 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers of girls and girl-identified youth in Del Nort County join Girl Scouts of Northern CA for a parent information night!

 

Humbolt County | Parent Information Night

Date: Monday, September 27th, 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers of girls and girl-identified youth in Humboldt County join Girl Scouts of Northern CA for a parent information night!

 

Humbolt County | Parent Information Night

Date: Monday, October 25th, 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers of girls and girl-identified youth in Humboldt County join Girl Scouts of Northern CA for a parent information night!

 

Del Norte | Parent Information Night

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers of girls and girl-identified youth in Del Norte County join Girl Scouts of Northern CA for a parent information night!

 

Humbolt County | Parent Information Night

Date: Monday , November 22nd, 2021, 6:30-7:30
Location: Virtual

Parents and Caregivers of girls and girl-identified youth in Humboldt County join Girl Scouts of Northern CA for a parent information night!

Lake-Mendocino

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Marin

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Napa-Sonoma

Gnoming Around Petaluma-Scavenger Hunt

Dates: August 29-Sept. 19, 2021
Location: All around Petaluma

Petaluma Girl Scouts invite you to grab some of your favorite gnomies and go gnoming around Petaluma. Use the clues below to help you find each of the gnomes hidden around town.

 

North Coast Welcome Troop

Calling all K - 5 girls to sign up! You and your girl are invited to join us for our virtual Welcome Troop!

Join Girl Scouts of Northern California staff members and volunteers for our Virtual Welcome Troop . By the end of the 6-meeting series, parents will be ready to lead the troop! Our Welcome Troop meeting dates are on 9/01, 9/08 , 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, and 10/06 at 5:30 PM for 30 minutes. By signing up for this meeting, you are signing up for all remaining meetings in the series as well!

 

Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Petaluma Welcome Troop

Calling all K - 5 girls to sign up! You and your girl are invited to join us for our virtual Welcome Troop!

Join Girl Scouts of Northern California staff members and volunteers for our Virtual Welcome Troop . By the end of the 6-meeting series, parents will be ready to lead the troop! Our Welcome Troop meeting dates are on 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, and 11/01 at 5:30 PM for 30 minutes. By signing up for this meeting, you are signing up for all remaining meetings in the series as well!

 

Date: Monday August 30th, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Monday September 13, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Monday, September 27, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Monday, October 11, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Monday, October 25, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

Date: Monday, November 1, 2021, 5:30pm-6pm
Location: Virtual

North Santa Rosa/Windsor | Meet and Greet

Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Pleasant Oak Park 302 Sugar Maple Lane, Windsor, CA 95492

Austin Creek | Parent Information Night

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021 7:00pm

 

Benicia | Girl Scout Meet & Greet

Dates: Thursday, September 9th, 2021 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Benicia Farmer's Market, 1st Street, Benicia CA 94510

San Francisco-San Mateo

Redwood City, CA | Girl Scouts Meet & Greet

Dates: Sunday, August 29th, 2021, 4:00-5:00
Cost: Free
Location: Stafford Park, RWC

Girls and their parents in Redwood City are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

San Carlos, Belmont and Redwood Shores | Diamond Crest Daisy Kick Off

Dates: Sunday, September 12th, 2021, 1:00-2:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Twin Pines Park, Belmont, CA

Girls and their parents in Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more! 

Santa Clara

South San Jose Girl Scouts Summer BBQ

Dates: Saturday, August 21, 2021, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Cost: Free

South San Jose girls: You're invited to join us for a Summer BBQ to learn more about Girl Scouts!

Morgan Hill Girl Scouts Ice Cream Social

Dates: Saturday, August 21, 2021, 3:00-5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Morgan Hill girls: You're invited to join us for an Ice Cream Social to learn more about Girl Scouts!

Gilroy Girl Scouts Ice Cream Social

Dates: Saturday, August 21, 2021, 3:00-5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Gilroy girls: You're invited to join us for an Ice Cream Social to learn more about Girl Scouts!

Mountain View Welcome Troop Meet Up

Dates: Thursday, September 2, 2021, 6:15-7:15 PM
Cost: Free

Please Join Us! Our troop is welcoming new members. We hold monthly meetings (First Thursday each month at 6:15-7:15pm) for girls to experience a taste of Girl Scouting.

Sunnyvale Girl Scouts Meet & Greet

Dates: Sunday, September 12, 2021, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Sunnyvale Families are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

Saratoga Girl Scouts Twilight Camp

Dates: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: Free

Prospective and Current Girl Scouts in grades K-5 are invited for an evening of games, songs, and Girl Scout Traditions!

Almaden & Branham Girl Scouts Meet & Greet

Dates: Sunday, September 19, 2021, 2:30-3:30 PM
Cost: Free

Families in the Almaden & Branham areas of San Jose are invited to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

Willow Glen & Cambrian Girl Scouts "Open Park"

Dates: Sunday, September 19, 2021, 3:00-5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Families in the Willow Glen and Cambrian School District areas of San Jose are invited to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

Cupertino Girl Scouts Information Night, grades K-3

Dates: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 7:30-9:00 PM
Cost: Free

Parents and caregivers of girls in the Cupertino area are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts and how to get involved!

Cupertino Girl Scouts Information Night, grades 4-12

Dates: Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 7:30-9:00 PM
Cost: Free

Parents and caregivers of girls in the Cupertino area are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts and how to get involved!

Willow Glen & Cambrian Girl Scouts "Open Park"

Dates: Saturday, October 9, 2021, 3:00-5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Families in the Willow Glen and Cambrian School District areas of San Jose are invited to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

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Redding | Farmer's Market

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 7:00am-12pm
Location: 777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001

 

Palo Cedro | Honey Bee Festival

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 8:30am-5pm
Location: Palo Cedro Park

 

Palo Cedro | Honey Bee Festival

Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021, 8:30am-5pm
Location: Palo Cedro Park

 

Redding | Trick Or Treat Trail - Hogwartz Express Halloween Celebration

Date: Monday, October 25, 2021, 5:00-9:00
Location: Caldwell Park, 3 Quartz Hill Rd, Redding, CA 96003

Sample a bit of Girl Scout fun and traditions as we eat smores, sing and play the Girl Scout way! We can’t wait to meet you and your girls at the City of Reddings Trick or Treat Trail as part of the annual Hogwartz Express Halloween Celebration.

Solano

Fairfield | Girl Scout Meet & Greet

Date: Saturday, September 18th, 2021 11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: A Girl's Place | 3351 Hillridge Dr, Fairfield CA 94534

Girls and their parents in Fairfield & Suisun are invited to meet us to try out some Girl Scout activities and learn more!

 

 
 

Benicia | Girl Scout Meet & Greet

Dates: Thursday, September 9th, 2021 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Benicia Farmer's Market, 1st Street, Benicia CA 94510

Girls and their parents in Benicia are invited to meet us at the local Farmers Market.

 

 
 

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