Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Honor the lives of loved ones at a family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration. Photo courtesy of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Halloween Weekend 2024 in San Francisco: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
Spooky Halloween and spirited Día de los Muertos celebrations haunt SF!
Mingle with Santa Claus while aboard a holiday train! Photo courtesy of the Sacramento River Fox Train
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains Near San Francisco for 2024
All aboard for train rides with festive holiday magic!
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San Francisco Fall Guide: Apple & Pumpkin Picking and Weekend Trips 2024
From apple picking to pumpkin tossing, we know where to go this fall.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
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.
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.
SuperNatural at the Academy of Arts & Science. Copyright: © 2023, photo by Katie Ravas for Drew Altizer Photography.
Boo at the Zoo, SuperNatural, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Expect tricks and treats all over SF this weekend!

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Oktoberfest at Six Flags
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 11:00 AM Pick
Community Day: Dia De Los Muertos
San Jose Museum of Art - 11:00 AM Pick
Luna Mexicana in Oakland
Paramount Theatre - 2:30 PM Pick
Dia de los Muertos Concert
Davies Symphony Hall - 3:00 PM Pick
Family Friendly Diwali Celebration with Non Stop Bhangra at Rythmix Cultural Works
Rhythmix Cultural Works - 5:00 PM Pick
Día de Los Muertos Festival in Oakland
Fruitvale Neighborhood - 10:00 AM Pick
First Free Sunday at the New Museum
NUMU New Museum Los Gatos - 10:00 AM Pick
Oktoberfest at Six Flags
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 11:00 AM Pick
Peter Pan the Musical
Golden Gate Theater - various times Pick
First Sundays at OMCA
Oakland Museum of California - various times Pick
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Habitot Children's Museum at Bay Street Emeryville
Habitot Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Happy Hollow Hay Maze at the SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Snoopy's Home Ice
Redwood Empire Ice Arena - various times
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM
Swing into Stories in San Francisco
Various Parks - 9:30 AM
Habitot Children's Museum at Bay Street Emeryville
Habitot Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Snoopy's Home Ice
Redwood Empire Ice Arena - various times
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart - 10:30 AM Pick
Family Storytime at the Salesforce Transit Center
Salesforce Transit Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Pay What You Wish Wednesday at Museum of Craft & Design
Museum of Craft & Design - various times Pick
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM
Dinosaur Lookout at the Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science - 10:00 AM
Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
Marin Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
First Thursday at SFMOMA
SFMOMA - 1:00 PM Pick
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM
Dinosaur Lookout at the Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science - 10:00 AM
Habitot Children's Museum at Bay Street Emeryville
Habitot Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Water Lantern Festival San Jose
Almaden Lake Park - 3:30 PM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Dinosaur Lookout at the Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science - 10:00 AM

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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
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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
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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
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The Bay Area Discovery Museum has the most stunning view of any kids' museum. Ever. Photo courtesy of the Museum
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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.