Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Celebrate El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos. Photo courtesy of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos, Splendid Salamanders, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Spark curiosity at science-themed events around SF this weekend.
Snow tubing adventures in NorCal are at the ready for kids of all ages. Photo by Trevor Clark, courtesy of Tahoe Donner
15 Spots for Snow Tubing Near San Francisco and the Bay Area
Snow tube through winter wonderlands in NorCal!
Photo by Dnaiel Gorosteita via Pexels
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Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE activities for kids in the Bay Area.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at one of the largest celebrations outside of Asia.Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival & Parade
Best Lunar New Year Events in San Francisco for Kids
San Francisco welcomes the Year of the Snake with festive family fun.
Hike amongst iconic landmarks. Photo courtesy of Nicole Findlay
Family-Friendly Urban Hikes in San Francisco
Escape the city for serenity without straying too far.
Swing by The Outpost at the Presidio Tunnel Tops for all the free fun. Photo by Sandra Lee
100 Fun Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids
Explore kid-friendly cultural wonders and mesmerizing San Francisco scenery, all for free.
Explore the City by the Bay. Photo courtesy of Gina Ragland
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San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families
Soak in historic San Francisco sights!
Discover culture and cuisine when strolling through Chinatown with kids in San Francisco. Photo by Nicole Findlay
Chinatown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Chinatown, San Francisco
Embark on a cultural odyssey in the bustling and historic Chinatown.
Kiddos will love the arched drum bridge. Japanese Tea Garden photo by Nicole Findlay
Visiting Golden Gate Park with Kids: Everything You Need To Know
Golden Gate Park has it all: boating, hiking, museums, carousels, Ferris wheels, and more!
Delight in the wonders of the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Photo by Gina Ragland
37 Great Things To Do with Preschoolers & Toddlers in the San Francisco Bay Area
Here are our favorite places to entertain little ones in the Bay Area.
See giant redwood trees is an experience every family should have.
Best Places to See Giant Redwoods in California: A Family Travel Guide
Look up at the towering trees in the heart of Northern California nature.
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is packed with things to do for kids of all ages. Photo by xiquinhosilva, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Fisherman's Wharf with Kids in San Francisco: 24 Best Things To Do
Fisherman's Wharf is full of sweet stuff from chocolate, sea lions, and kid-friendly attractions.
​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland
Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Hop on San Francisco's cable cars and turn city travel into an unforgettable adventure.
There's so much to see and do in San Francisco with kids. Cable Car by Vasile Cotovanu via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
3 Days in San Francisco with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
We made it easy and did all the planning for you to explore SF like a local.
Admire the hundreds of animals at the Oakland Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Zoo
Oakland with Kids: 34 Best Things To Do in Oakland, CA
Redwood groves, fairy tales, and engaging museums.
Take baby to the beach to admire San Francisco's most iconic landmark. Crissy Beach photo by Nicole Findlay for Mommy Poppins
39 Things To Do with San Francisco Babies Before They Turn 1
Babies in the Bay Area won't be bored.
It feels like sitting on top of the world. Or, at least, on top of the Tops.
Exploring San Francisco's Presidio Tunnel Tops with Kids
Get the scoop on what to bring and when to go.
Enjoy pretend play, art, science, and so much more at the Sacramento Children's Museum. Photo by Gina Ragland
Sacramento with Kids: 50 Surprising and Fun Things To Do in Sacramento, California
This capital city went from sleepy to seriously fun.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum has the most stunning view of any kids' museum. Ever. Photo courtesy of the Museum
100 Things To Do in San Francisco With Kids Before They Grow Up
Leave your heart, take the memories.

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Second Sundays for Families with SFMOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM Pick
Junior Naturalist Experiences: Splendid Salamanders at Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Lindsay Wildlife Experience - 10:00 AM Pick
Family Day at Marin MOCA
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art - 11:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
The Physics Show
Foothill College Physics - various times Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
30 Years of Pixar at The Lark Theater
The Lark Theater - 9:00 AM
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Downtown Ice in San Jose
Circle of Palms Plaza - 12:00 PM
Free Day at SF Botanical Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden - various times Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
IlluminOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - 10:00 AM
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Downtown Ice in San Jose
Circle of Palms Plaza - 12:00 PM
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
IlluminOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - 10:00 AM
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Little Folkies Winter Series w/Laura Weinbach (at Folk NOPA)
Folk NOPA - 10:30 AM
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Toddler Thursday at Salesforce Park
Salesforce Transit Center - 10:00 AM
IlluminOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - 10:00 AM
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
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Harlem Globetrotters at Oakland Arena
Oakland Arena - 7:00 PM
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 6:00 PM Pick
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Community Day Big Draw 2025: Drawing in Motion at the Walt Disney Family Museum
Walt Disney Family Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Music for Families
Davies Symphony Hall - 2:00 PM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Newt Hikes at Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Briones Regional Park - 9:00 AM

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Attractions in San Francisco for Kids
There's so much to see and do in San Francisco with kids. Cable Car by Vasile Cotovanu via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
3 Days in San Francisco with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
We made it easy and did all the planning for you to explore SF like a local.
Kiddos will love the arched drum bridge. Japanese Tea Garden photo by Nicole Findlay
Visiting Golden Gate Park with Kids: Everything You Need To Know
Golden Gate Park has it all: boating, hiking, museums, carousels, Ferris wheels, and more!
​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland
Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Hop on San Francisco's cable cars and turn city travel into an unforgettable adventure.
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is packed with things to do for kids of all ages. Photo by xiquinhosilva, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Fisherman's Wharf with Kids in San Francisco: 24 Best Things To Do
Fisherman's Wharf is full of sweet stuff from chocolate, sea lions, and kid-friendly attractions.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum has the most stunning view of any kids' museum. Ever. Photo courtesy of the Museum
100 Things To Do in San Francisco With Kids Before They Grow Up
Leave your heart, take the memories.
Discover culture and cuisine when strolling through Chinatown with kids in San Francisco. Photo by Nicole Findlay
Chinatown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Chinatown, San Francisco
Embark on a cultural odyssey in the bustling and historic Chinatown.