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, July 4, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Happy 250th America! Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San FranciscoSunday, July 5, 2026
10:30 am – 5:00 pm: Sundays at the Asian Art Museum @ Asian Art Museum, San Francisco11:00 am – 2:00 pm: California Classic & Fan Fest @ Thrive City, San Francisco
Sunday, July 12, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Ferry Fest @ San Francisco Ferry Building, San Francisco1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: The Magic of Disney Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco
Friday, July 17, 2026
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Lions Dance Troupe @ Yerba Buena Gardens, San FranciscoMore Family-Friendly SF Stuff to Know
Family Fun: Off The Grid Treasure Island
Free admission. Free ferry rides with RSVP. Family-friendly fun and food with a view Saturdays April 11 through May 16.
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 ...
Golden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground and Carousel
Koret Playground at Golden Gate Park has a mix of nostalgic features I loved as a child (cement slide, carousel) plus newer playground structures.
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 ...
Best Mini Golf Courses in East Bay and Beyond
We rounded up the most entertaining and creative creatives for a family mini golf outing in the East Bay and beyond.
10+ Drop-in Toddler Activities in the East Bay for $10 or Less
A helpful list of toddler activities and outings that don't require advanced planning, for East Bay kids and parents.
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.
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.
