Fun for Families 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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
​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.
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.
Take the kids to a family-friendly Lunar New Year at Children's Fairyland. Photo courtesy of the park.
Lunar New Year Celebrations, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
The Bay Area continues to buzz with more Lunar New Year celebrations.

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San Carlos Week of the Family
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Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Napa Lighted Arts Festival
Aerena Galleries - 6:00 PM
Illuminate SF
Downtown San Francisco - various times
Ice at the Veranda
The Veranda - various times
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Palo Alto Children's Theatre - 5:00 PM Pick
Chinese New Years Day Opening Ceremony
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San Carlos Week of the Family
Various Locations - various times Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Little Folkies Winter Series w/Laura Weinbach (at Folk NOPA)
Folk NOPA - 10:30 AM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Palo Alto Children's Theatre - 5:00 PM Pick
San Carlos Week of the Family
Various Locations - various times Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Toddler Thursday at Salesforce Park
Salesforce Transit Center - 10:00 AM
Baby Brigade at The New Parkway Theater
The New Parkway Theater - 4:00 PM
The Art Playground: Lunar New Year at the Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Palo Alto Children's Theatre - 5:00 PM Pick
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 6:00 PM Pick
San Carlos Week of the Family
Various Locations - various times Pick
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Children's Museum of San Jose
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM Pick
The Art Playground: Lunar New Year at the Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration
Santana Row Park - 11:00 AM Pick
2025 San Carlos Lunar New Year Celebration
Burton Park - 11:00 AM Pick
14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square - 11:00 AM Pick
SF Sketchfest: Mo Willems
Marines' Memorial Theater - 11:00 AM Pick
First Sundays at OMCA
Oakland Museum of California - 11:00 AM Pick
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Palo Alto Children's Theatre - 5:00 PM Pick
San Carlos Week of the Family
Various Locations - various times Pick
Newt Hikes at Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Briones Regional Park - 9:00 AM
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Annual Hearts in SF Display
Ferry Building - 9:00 AM
Napa Lighted Arts Festival
Aerena Galleries - 6:00 PM
Ice at the Veranda
The Veranda - various times
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge - various times

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Swing by The Outpost at the Presidio Tunnel Tops for all the free fun. Photo by Sandra Lee
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Take the kids to a family-friendly Lunar New Year at Children's Fairyland. Photo courtesy of the park.
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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.