Fun for Families 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!
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San Francisco Summer Camp Guide
Find summer camps around San Francisco for kids of all ages and interests.
SF limits those tween and teen eye rolls! Photo by Max Whittaker, courtesy of Visit California
40 Things To Do in San Francisco with Teens and Tweens That They'll Actually Enjoy
All the amazing entertainment in SF limits those tween and teen eye rolls!
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.
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.
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.
Chamomile blooms by the Golden Gate Bridge in the spring. Photo by Simon Shim via Pexels
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Spring Fun Guide for San Francisco Kids
When the days get a little longer, there's so much to do with kids in the Bay Area.
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.
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.
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.
​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.
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!
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.
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
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.
Dinos invade Cal Academy. Photo courtesy of California Academy of Sciences
Dino Days, Open Cockpit Day, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
This weekend in SF will be dino-mite!

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IHOP National Pancake Day
Your Local IHOP Restaurant - 7:00 AM Pick
Bean Sprouts Family Days
San Francisco Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Free First Tuesday at the Conservatory of Flowers
Conservatory of Flowers - various times Pick
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Pop-Up Parcade! Mini Golf & Arcade at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square - 10:00 AM
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart - 10:30 AM Pick
Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji
Apple Store- Various Locations - various times Pick
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Little Folkies Winter Series w/Laura Weinbach (at Folk NOPA)
Folk NOPA - 10:30 AM
Pop-Up Parcade! Mini Golf & Arcade at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square - 10:00 AM
Bean Sprouts Family Days
San Francisco Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
Marin Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
Free First Thursdays at BAMPFA
BAMPFA - 11:00 AM Pick
Story Time at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery - 9:30 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
First Friday Night at CuriOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - 5:00 PM Pick
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Little Folkies Winter Series w/Brynn McNally (at Folk 20th St)
Folk 20th - 10:30 AM
Pop-Up Parcade! Mini Golf & Arcade at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square - 10:00 AM
Zoo Kids at Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo - 9:30 AM Pick
SF Giants FanFest Open House at Oracle Arena
Oracle Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Silly Science and Sensory Sensations at Courthouse Square
Sandpiper Community Center - 10:00 AM Pick
North Bay Science Discovery Day
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - 10:00 AM Pick
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 6:00 PM Pick
Second Sundays for Families with SFMOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM Pick
Straw Rocket Workshop at Hiller Aviation Museum
Hiller Aviation Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Holi Purim
Addison-Penzak JCC - 12:00 PM Pick
Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji
Apple Store- Various Locations - various times Pick
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Drop-In Play at Playland
Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Dino Days at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 9:30 AM
Pop-Up Parcade! Mini Golf & Arcade at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square - 10:00 AM
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge - various times
Magnificent Magnolias
San Francisco Botanical Garden - various times

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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.