50 Awesome Free Things To Do in San Francisco This Summer With Kids

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Ready for free summer fun! Photo by Nora Garcia courtesy of the Habitot Mobile Museum

There are so many free things to do in San Francisco this summer that the season might not be long enough to do them all! 

The kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, and the Bay Area is sprawling with things to do every day of the week. Free outdoor movie nights and free museum days are a great way to spend an afternoon that won't cost you a penny (if you steer clear of the gift shop). Summer is also the best excuse to take a day off from work and go on a day trip to one of the many beautiful places just a short drive away. 

Whether you've got a summer filled with summer camps and travel or prefer to enjoy the days as they come, we've got 51 free things to do in San Francisco with those kiddos this summer.

Have the best summer ever in San Francisco at summer festivals and fairs, and find more summer fun in Ultimate San Francisco Kids Summer Vacation Guide.  

100 Unforgettable FREE Summer 2025 Activities for Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Bring your tots to Ridge Hill for the free Little Explorers programming. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill

Looking for FREE things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this summer? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

With school getting out soon, it's time for summer fun in Westchester and the Hudson Valley! With amazing parks and beaches offering hundreds of acres of outdoor space, as well as awesome community libraries, it's no wonder that there are tons of FREE activities to keep kids occupied all summer. 

You can find even more cool seasonal activities and destinations in our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

Long Island Summer Fun: 100 Amazing FREE Activities for Kids in 2025

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Walk through the lush landscape at Bailey Arboretum for free this summer. Photo by the author

From summer camps to weekend trips, the next three months can be costly for Long Island parents–but summer doesn’t have to drain your wallet. We've compiled this list of 100 free things to do on Long Island this summer with kids.

From free outdoor concerts and free summer movies to free museums, classes, and festivals, Long Island offers tons of free activities all summer long.

Find even more bucket list seasonal fun in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, including our picks for top beach playgrounds and the best family-friendly outdoor restaurants on Long Island.

103 Unforgettable FREE Summer Activities for Kids in New Jersey 2025

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Grab a surfboard and hit the beaches of NJ this summer for free fun. Photo courtesy of Wildwood

Summer is the season for awesome FREE things to do all across New Jersey. We’ve rounded up more than 100 family-friendly events to enjoy this summer that don't involve breaking the bank, including fireworks displays galore, festivals that offer something for everyone, and outdoor movie screenings.

You can find even more cool seasonal activities and destinations in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide and more freebies in our FREE Guide to Free Fun Things to Do with New Jersey Kids. Have a fabulous summer full of FREE fun!

NYC Summer Fun: 100 Amazing FREE Activities for Kids in 2025

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Explore the parks and beaches on Staten Island, one of our 100 favorite free things to do this summer in NYC. Photo by Sara M.

Summer is the season of free things to do in NYC, and the sunny fun is already upon us. There are plenty of free summer activities in NYC everywhere you look, from summer festivals and free summer concerts to no-cost sports, kayaking on the waterways, and even free summer camps. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 100 free kids' activities in NYC this summer.

Some of our picks take place on specific days, while others are season-long activities and summer-only destinations. We've got tons more picks in our NYC Kids' Summer Guide and this list of 100 free things to do in NYC all year long.

Still searching for a summer camp for a week or two? Check out our NYC Kids' Summer Camp Guide.

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