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 for $0 plus snacks.
San Francisco with kids
San Francisco places and activities that are great for East Bay families and totally worth the trek.
12 Best Bay Area Science Museums for Kids
The Bay Area has some of the world’s best science museums. Play with your kids while learning about science, technology, and nature.
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for zero dollars. FREE!
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12 Family-friendly Lunar New Year Events
As the Year of the Rat approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
The Spectacular California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences, kids and parents of all ages will have fun visiting an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
The San Francisco Zoo is Full of Surprises
The San Francisco Zoo is open every day and is a terrific day trip for East Bay families. Save with your Oakland Zoo membership.
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Best Christmas Activities in San Francisco
Planning a Christmas visit to San Francisco to take in some extra holiday cheer? We got you whether you BART, ferry, or drive!
Ten Special Things to do at the SF Zoo
From Gorillas to Penguins and back through on the historic train, the San Francisco Zoo has a lot to offer families. Oakland Zoo members save big, too.
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 a roundtrip!
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Book Now: Christmas Tea in the Bay Area For Families
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
