Fun for Families in the Bay Area
The Union Square Menorah Lighting kicks off Hanukkah celebrations. Photo courtesy of the Bill Graham Menorah Project.
Hanukkah, Sausalito Winterfest, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
The Nutcracker, The Grinch, and Blippi come to the Bay Area!
Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!
Glowfari is an otherworldly and amazing experience. Photo courtesy of the Oakland County Zoo
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in San Francisco
These Christmas light shows dazzle, whether you're on foot or in the car.
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Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids
Find the best things to do in the Bay Area this holiday season.
Check out the life-size gingerbread house when you take holiday tea at the Fairmont! Photo courtesy of the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco
44 Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in San Francisco for Kids
Start a new holiday family tradition with one of our favorite holiday events.
Meet Santa amid dazzling lights. Photo courtesy of Enchant Christmas
Top Places to See Santa in San Francisco
SANTA! I Know Him! And a selfie with him will prove it.
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 2023
All aboard for train rides with festive holiday magic!
Jump for joy for the many indoor playgrounds in the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of House of Air
25 Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in San Francisco
Let the kids run wild and bounce off the walls.
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.
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.
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.
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The little ones can release their inner Picasso and create a work of art. Photo courtesy of the Museum
Free Museum Days for Kids in San Francisco
What parent doesn't perk up to the word "free"?
Kiddos can keep the learning going strong with after-school STEM activities. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area After- School All-Stars program..
Free and Cheap After-School Programs for San Francisco Area Kids
The learning keeps going after the bell rings.
Take in coastal thrills. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Best Day Trips from San Francisco with Kids
Beaches to redwoods, and amusement parks to wine country.
Admire the hundreds of animals at the Oakland Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Zoo
Oakland with Kids: 35 Best Things To Do in Oakland, CA
Redwood groves, fairy tales, and engaging museums.
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!
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
Take a bite out of imaginative play. Photo by the author
Imagination City is a NEW Interactive Play Space in the San Francisco Bay Area
Paddle, slide, scoot, repeat.
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.
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.
Travel through town in a tiny car with GoCar.
Top-Rated San Francisco Tours for Families: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and More
A top-rated San Francisco tour can make your Bay Area visit easy and fun.
Photo courtesy of Redwood SkyWalk
The Stunning Redwood Sky Walk: Take Your Family To the Treetops
A stunning new family adventure just opened in California.
Kids as young as 18 months can get kicking. Photo courtesy of Soccer Kiddos
20 Great Mommy & Me Classes in San Francisco Bay Area: Baby Classes We Love
Find your tribe, bond with your babe, and get out of the house!

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Santa Trains
Western Railway Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
WinterFest at Great America
California's Great America - 4:00 PM Pick
Imaginarium at Cal-Expo Center
Cal Expo - 5:00 PM Pick
Nights of Lights
Downtown Half Moon Bay - 6:00 PM Pick
The Holiday Train 2023
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad - 6:00 PM Pick
Tilden Merry Go Round Breakfast with Santa
Tilden Park Merry Go Round - 8:30 AM Pick
Pop-Ups on the Plaza
Ferry Plaza - 9:00 AM Pick
Breakfast with Santa Program at Costeaux French Bakery
Costeaux French Bakery - 9:00 AM Pick
Penngrove Winter Fest
Downtown Penngrove - 9:00 AM Pick
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace Exhibition Hall - 10:00 AM Pick
Tilden Merry Go Round Breakfast with Santa
Tilden Park Merry Go Round - 8:30 AM Pick
Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus San Francisco - 8:30 AM Pick
Second Sundays for Families with SFMOMA
SFMOMA - 10:30 AM Pick
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace Exhibition Hall - 10:00 AM Pick
Santa Days at Filoli
Filoli - 10:00 AM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - various times Pick
Disney Cats & Dogs
Walt Disney Family Museum - various times Pick
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Holiday Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area - 11:00 AM
Christmas in the Park
Plaza de Cesar Chavez - 12:00 PM
Santana Row Snow Showers
Santana Row - 6:00 PM Pick
Spirit of the Row in Santana Row
Santana Row - 6:00 PM Pick
Free Day at San Francisco Botanical Gardens
San Francisco Botanical Garden - various times Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - various times Pick
Disney Cats & Dogs
Walt Disney Family Museum - various times Pick
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart - 10:30 AM Pick
Santa Tour
Downtown Watsonville - 4:00 PM Pick
Imaginarium at Cal-Expo Center
Cal Expo - 5:00 PM Pick
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo - various times Pick
San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker
War Memorial Opera House - various times Pick
Toy Trains 2023
Museum of Art and History - 12:00 PM Pick
Santa Tour
Downtown Watsonville - 4:00 PM Pick
Twinkle Twinkle at the Mart
Marin Country Mart - 4:00 PM Pick
Imaginarium at Cal-Expo Center
Cal Expo - 5:00 PM Pick
The Holiday Train 2023
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad - 6:00 PM Pick

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