San Francisco
There are some epic San Francisco places and activities that are great for East Bay families and totally worth the trek. We’ve rounded up some favorite playgrounds, parks, beaches (all free!) plus tons of other activities for families visiting San Francisco.
Best Kid-Friendly San Francisco Places
Upcoming Events for Families in San Francisco
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Creativity Festival 2025 @ Children’s Creativity Museum (CCM), San FranciscoMonday, April 28, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden, San FranciscoWednesday, April 30, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden, San FranciscoSaturday, May 3, 2025
9:30 am – 4:00 pm: de Youngsters Day Out @ de Young Museum, San Francisco11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Children’s Day & AAPI Month Celebration @ The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Japantown Children's Day Festival @ Japantown, San Francisco
More Family-Friendly SF Stuff to Know
Save the Date: Y for Youth Community Festival in SF
Join a free, family-friendly event with live music, play, free classes, bubbles, yoga, pickleball, Clifford the Big Red Dog, & beach party
Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you'll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
Ticket Alert: Teen Night at SF Symphony
Designed as a perfect event for families looking to introduce teens to classical music in a lively and engaging way!
How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens
Many of the Bay Area's very best museums are free at least one day each month. If you arrive early, you can visit world-class museums ...
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Ticket Alert: James and the Giant Peach at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical and rocky ride inside a giant peach when they set off on an adventure at the Presidio Theatre.
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Bring the whole family to Davies Symphony Hall for the San Francisco Symphony’s first Music for Families concert of the year!
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
Taking the San Francisco Bay Ferry With Kids
Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square is a fun activity to do with kids -- even if your destination is just ...
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has listings for menorah lightings & Hanukkah events in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & beyond.
