Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Make your first concert a memorable one with the SF Chamber Orchestra. Photo courtesy of the SF Chamber Orchestra
Lunar New Year, First Concert, and More Great Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend with Kids
Enjoy great family events all across the Bay Area.
Enjoy a birthday in an environment kids will never forget. Photo courtesy of the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
29 Great Indoor Birthday Party Places in San Francisco for Kids
Your child will be the life of the party at these Bay Area venues.
Enjoy dancing and dining fun for free at Thrive City. Photo courtesy of the Chase Center
100 Fun Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids
Explore cultural wonders and mesmerizing San Francisco scenery, all for free.
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.
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.
​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.
The Yard in Brentwood. Photo credit: Copyright © 2024 The Yard
19 San Francisco Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat
Where gourmet food meets happy, entertained kids!
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!
Explore the City by the Bay. Photo courtesy of Gina Ragland
GUIDE
San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families
Soak in historic San Francisco sights!
Climb iconic sculptures and structures at Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Gate Park. Photo by Mike Liu, via Flickr 2.0
Best Playgrounds in San Francisco
Swing, slide, and climb across 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.
Have a dino-mite time at The Lawrence. Photo courtesy of The Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science with Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Science comes to life in the East Bay!
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!
Enjoy dancing and dining fun for free at Thrive City. Photo courtesy of the Chase Center
100 Fun Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids
Explore cultural wonders and mesmerizing San Francisco scenery, all for free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make your first concert a memorable one with the SF Chamber Orchestra. Photo courtesy of the SF Chamber Orchestra
Lunar New Year, First Concert, and More Great Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend with Kids
Enjoy great family events all across the Bay Area.
Enjoy the holiday pageantry of Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland. Photo courtesy of Children's Fairyland
Christmas Weekend 2025 in San Francisco: Top Things to Do With Kids and Families
Make merry this weekend all across the Bay Area.
Noisemakers and party hats make the evening feel festive from the start! Photo by Ivan Samkov via Pexels
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Kids at Home: 22 Parent-Tested Ideas
Countdown treat bags, time capsules, and more ways to welcome 2025 at home.

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Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch
Slide Ranch - 9:30 AM Pick
SF Jazz Family Matinee
SF Jazz Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Saturday Science
Randall Museum - 10:30 AM
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Fun on the Farm
Forest Home Farms Historic Park - 11:00 AM
First Sundays at OMCA
Oakland Museum of California - 11:00 AM Pick
Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center
Marine Mammal Center - 10:30 AM
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Free First Sunday at Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum - 11:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge - various times
The Escape Game San Francisco
The Escape Game San Francisco - various times
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge - various times
The Escape Game San Francisco
The Escape Game San Francisco - various times
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart - 10:30 AM
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge - various times
The Escape Game San Francisco
The Escape Game San Francisco - various times
Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
Marin Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
Story Time at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery - 9:30 AM
Toddler Thursday at Salesforce Park
Salesforce Transit Center - 10:00 AM
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Family Astronomy at Chabot
Chabot Space and Science Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science - 6:00 PM Pick
KAWS Family at the SF MOMA
SFMOMA - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf - 11:00 AM
Garden Party
Children's Museum of Sonoma County - 12:30 PM

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Enjoy a birthday in an environment kids will never forget. Photo courtesy of the California Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Starbucks birthday freebies can include cake pops, drinks, or other treats! Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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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
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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
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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.