Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Art and science illuminate the Exploratorium. Glow Fest event photo courtesy of the Exploratorium
Garden of D'Lights, Polar Play Days, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Bay Area science events light up the weekend with kid-friendly holiday magic.
Cheers to Thanksgiving cooking being done by someone else! Photo courtesy of City Experiences
Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco (That Kids Love!)
Be thankful for someone else cooking on Thanksgiving!
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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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.

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Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
Marin Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Redwood City Public Library Parking Lot - various times Pick
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM
IlluminOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - 10:00 AM
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Parents' Night Out! with Habitot
Habitot - 5:30 PM Pick
Welcome Winter Night at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 6:30 PM Pick
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Redwood City Public Library Parking Lot - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace Exhibition Hall - 10:00 AM Pick
Thanksgiving Under the Microscope at the Lawrence Hall of Science
Lawrence Hall of Science - 11:00 AM Pick
Glow Fest at the Exploratorium
Exploratorium - 11:00 AM Pick
Storytime Science for Kids at the Exploratorium
Exploratorium - 12:00 PM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace Exhibition Hall - 10:00 AM Pick
Glow Fest at the Exploratorium
Exploratorium - 11:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Redwood City Public Library Parking Lot - various times Pick
Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park
PayPal Park - various times Pick
Museum Mondays For Little Ones
Charles M. Schulz Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park
PayPal Park - various times Pick
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Peanuts Museum
Charles M. Schulz Museum - various times Pick
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Redwood City Public Library Parking Lot - various times Pick
Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park
PayPal Park - various times Pick
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Peanuts Museum
Charles M. Schulz Museum - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
Family Storytime at the Salesforce Transit Center
Salesforce Transit Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart - 10:30 AM Pick
Helicopter Turkey Toss & Turkey Hunt at Hiller Aviation Museum
Hiller Aviation Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - 4:30 PM Pick
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Redwood City Public Library Parking Lot - various times Pick

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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
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.