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Looking for the best things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend? Here are some great family-friendly events and activities.
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Easter egg hunts around San Francisco and the Bay Area are egg-cellent! The arrival of springtime means tulips are aplenty, and eggs are scrambled throughout the City by the Bay. Many Easter egg hunts in San Francisco and the Bay Area are free community events, adding yet another sweet treat to those colorfully adorned Easter baskets.
Other fun activities, like food trucks, live music, and that obligatory Easter Bunny picture, also tend to be found at Easter egg hunts so families can enjoy a wonderful spring morning or afternoon of seasonal Easter activities. From traditional egg hunts in beautiful parks to fun nighttime flashlight hunts, there is Easter fun for everyone to enjoy.
On the hunt for more Easter ideas? Try these Easter crafts, eat these kid-pleasing Easter recipes, and find more holiday ideas in our Easter Activities Guide for Families.
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San Francisco offers endless opportunities to keep teens and tweens entertained—without the usual eye rolls. From music festivals to beach bonfires, there are a ton of local gems for older kids looking for a bit more adventure, culture, and excitement.
From exploring vibrant neighborhoods like Chinatown to tackling scenic hikes and thrilling attractions, this list is full of options that blend fun, adventure, and a bit of independence for older kids. If you're tired of hearing "I'm bored" or need time to reconnect with this particular age, this list of activities offers the perfect mix of fun and challenge for those teens and tweens.
San Francisco neighborhoods are full of hidden gems and iconic landmarks for tweens and teens to explore, from Golden Gate Park to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf.
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San Francisco has one of the best food scenes in the country, and parents get the chance to enjoy it even more when kids eat free. From buttery Kouign-Amann to delectable ramen, a perk of living in the Bay Area is its renowned food scene. However, as any Bay Area parent knows, eating out with kids can get expensive. Luckily, many restaurants offer amazing “kids eat free” deals that make family dining more affordable, even for those picky eaters and growing bodies.
Whether looking for a casual diner, a vibrant Mexican spot, or a cozy Italian eatery, keep reading below for favorite kid-friendly restaurants across San Francisco and the Bay Area, where kids can eat free every day of the week.
For more freebies, check out these birthday freebies for kids, discover where to take the kids for free museum days, and uncover more complimentary deals and ways to save with our Guide to Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids.
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Happy Presidents Day and Valentine's Day weekend! See Penguin Valentines at Cal Academy, where felt hearts line the nests of the resident African Penguins in a pair-bonding annual tradition. Chinatown is hosting its most popular event of the year: the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade and Festival celebrates the Year of the Snake. Great Scott! Families can go where you don't need roads to the Orpheum Theater for the opening weekend of Back to the Future: The Musical.
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Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area during MLK weekend? Add these family-friendly events to your list for the long weekend.
2025 may have just started, but it's already time for a long holiday weekend. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day takes place this Monday, and the Bay Area has a variety of events honoring the trailblazing activist. Start the historic day by taking the free Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train which picks up passengers at various Bay Area stops and takes them to the 2025 MLK March in San Francisco. Then, bring the kids to the MLK2025 Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens to continue celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. and to continue learning history outside the classroom.
Cheer on the Harlem Globetrotters and enjoy lively basketball games as they take the court doing trick shots to long jump shots in Oakland and San Francisco this weekend.
Many Lunar New Year events are also beginning to take place. Start the Year of the Snake celebrations at the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar, which features entertainment, art, and free fun for kids.
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Looking for the best Lunar New Year events in San Francisco? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for Lunar New Year 2025.
Lunar New Year is one of the most vibrant and exciting holidays in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the largest celebrations outside of Asia. The Bay Area comes alive with lion dances, cultural performances, and family-friendly festivities.
From San Francisco to San Jose, Lunar New Year celebrations offer an enriching experience for kids and families to welcome the new year with joy and good fortune.
While planning all the Lunar New Year fun, check out the best things to do with kids in Chinatown. We're also adding new Lunar New Year events to our San Francisco calendar each day.
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Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area over New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for New Year's Eve weekend.
It's time to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025. The kids are still on school break, toys are being played with (or moving to the donation/regifting pile), and the holidays are winding down. The Bay Area has grand events, from early celebrations for the little ones to a traditional bell ringing. Kids will love the Noon Year's Eve at the Bay Area Children's Discovery Museum in Sausalito, which starts bright and early in the morning. The annual Bell-Ringing Ceremony takes place at the Asian Art Museum. End the year with amusement rides and a late-night celebration with midnight fireworks on New Year's Eve at Gilroy Gardens.
