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
Sunday, April 12, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Taste of Thrive City @ Thrive City, San FranciscoSaturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bug Day @ Randall Museum, San Francisco10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Creativity Festival @ Children’s Creativity Museum (CCM), San Francisco
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Rock and Roll Playhouse @ Thrive City, San Francisco
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Earth Day Festival @ Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: San Francisco SPCA Birthday Block Party @ SF SPCA, San Francisco
More Family-Friendly SF Stuff to Know
Ticket Alert: Teen Night at San Francisco Symphony
Symphony music made for teens, open to all. Enjoy a night out that hits different.
SF Park Profile: Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground
In the heart of SF Chinatown is an amazing 2-level park with climbing structures, room for tots and bigger kids, giant metal slide, and sports ...
Take Me Out To A Giant’s Game in San Francisco
The SF Giants play at Oracle Park and it's packed with kid-friendly features.
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 ...
Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
Ticket Alert: Once Upon a Mattress at the Presidio Theatre
Children will enjoy a magical fairytale about a silly prince finding his perfect mate using 20 mattresses and a pea at the Presidio Theatre.
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
Super Bowl 60 arrives in the Bay Area. What’s in it for kids?
Here's what East Bay parents might like to know about family-friendly activities associated with Super Bowl 60
Ticket Alert: Music for Families at San Francisco Symphony
Come to Davies Symphony Hall for dance, rhythm, and storytelling that make classical music feel alive and exciting for young audiences.
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
As the Year of the Horse approaches, a handful of wonderful kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area.
