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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

Willie Woo Woo Wong Playground

8 San Francisco Playgrounds Worth the Trip

Salesforce Park: Free Gondola Ride and Play Area

Salesforce Park: Free Gondola Ride and Play Area

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

Powell Mason Line Cable Car

Riding San Francisco Iconic Cable Cars With Kids

SF Zoo penguin island

San Francisco Zoo: A Guide for Families

family riding the san francisco bay ferry

Taking the San Francisco Bay Ferry With Kids

Alcatraz Ferry View

Visit Alcatraz With Kids

Upcoming Events for Families in San Francisco

Saturday, July 5, 2025

11:30 am – 3:30 pm: California Classic & Fan Fest @ Thrive City, San Francisco

Sunday, July 6, 2025

11:30 am – 3:30 pm: California Classic & Fan Fest @ Thrive City, San Francisco

Sunday, July 13, 2025

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Disney Magic Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco

Sunday, July 20, 2025

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Salesforce Park, San Francisco

Sunday, July 27, 2025

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Music for Kids Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco

More Family-Friendly SF Stuff to Know

Children's Creativity Museum looks fun from the outside

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 ...

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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!

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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.

two adults and a child walking through a large tunnel at OMCA

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 ...

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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.

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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.

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Ticket Alert: Princess Bride & How to Train Your Dragon at SF Symphony

Bring the whole family to Davies Symphony Hall for the San Francisco Symphony’s first Music for Families concert of the year!

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Sleep at the Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas

Sleep at Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas. It is memorable for kids and parents with after-hours exploration, movies, and a sleeping bag on the ...

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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.

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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 ...

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10:00 AM - Family Crafting

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Historic Days at Ardenwood

10:00 AM - Little Farm Birthday Bash

10:00 AM - Juniper Corner Pop-Up Event

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Up Close with NorCal Bats

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

10:30 AM - Hikes for Tykes: Redwood

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

12:00 PM - Chalk Party

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10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Teddy Bear Picnic

10:30 AM - Sing N Storytime

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

10:30 AM - Signing and Music Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band

10:00 AM - Community Picnic

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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7:30 AM - Orinda July 4th Breakfast & Parade

7:45 AM - July 4 Fun Run, Party & Fireworks

8:30 AM - Alameda 4th of July Fun Run & Parade

10:00 AM - 1900-Style Independence Day

10:00 AM - 4th of July Parade

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9:00 AM - Free Fishing Days

9:00 AM - Kid's Workshop: Toucan Mobile

9:30 AM - Storyland: Family Story Hour

10:00 AM - Craft Workshop: Animal Pots

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: Shrek

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10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: Shrek

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Free Ninja Fun

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Summer Play Days

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

12:30 PM - Aguacate Music

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Trails and Tales

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

12:00 PM - Baby Play Group

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9:30 AM - FREE Bilingual Music Class

10:00 AM - Summer Series: Shrek

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Musical Story Time @ Freight & Salvage

10:30 AM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Fridays

12:30 PM - Kiddo’s Chu Chu Rides

4:00 PM - Family Friday at Aqua Adventure

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11:00 AM - Temescal Street Fair

11:00 AM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making

1:00 PM - Rising Seas 3

2:00 PM - Summer Beats Concert: Pure Ecstasy

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9:00 AM - Hike to a Pancake Breakfast

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Summer Play Days

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

6:30 PM - Evening Family Storytime

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

1:30 PM - Pop and Go Puppets

7:00 PM - Reptile Show

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10:00 AM - Summer Series: The Smurfs

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

11:30 AM - Later Gator Storytime

2:00 PM - Reptile Show

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Little Dance Party

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Fridays

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

12:30 PM - Kiddo’s Chu Chu Rides

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10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

10:00 AM - DIY-U Kid's Workshop

10:00 AM - Kids Rock! Family Concert

10:00 AM - Apollo 11 Splashdown Anniversary

10:30 AM - Puppet Art Theater Co.

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10:00 AM - $5 Admission Day

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

11:00 AM - Summer Play Days

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

1:00 PM - Pop and Go Puppets

8:30 PM - Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies

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10:00 AM - Summer Series: Migration

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

10:30 AM - Chanticleer Puppet Show

11:30 AM - Later Gator Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

9:30 AM - Together Wee Move with the Story-Time Band

10:00 AM - Olympic Day

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Fridays

12:30 PM - Kiddo’s Chu Chu Rides

4:00 PM - Family Friday at Aqua Adventure

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10:00 AM - Art & Wine Faire

10:30 AM - Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making

1:00 PM - Circus in the Parks

2:00 PM - Concert in Park | Kids Fest

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10:00 AM - Family Crafting

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Art & Wine Faire

11:00 AM - Summer Play Days

11:00 AM - Drop-In Art Making

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30 AM - Music & Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

1:00 PM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

1:30 PM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

8:30 PM - Family Fun Nights: Discount Movies

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10:00 AM - Summer Series: Shrek 2

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

11:30 AM - Later Gator Storytime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

10:30 AM - Little Dance Party

10:30 AM - Toddler Storytime & Playtime

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Fridays

12:30 PM - Kiddo’s Chu Chu Rides

4:30 PM - Family Fun Pool Night

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9:00 AM - Kid's Workshop: Space Odyssey

10:00 AM - Fremont Festival of the Arts

10:00 AM - Free Family Matinee: Babe

10:00 AM - MOCHA Open Studio

10:30 AM - Mandarin Chinese Storytime

510Families.com is the best website for parents in Alameda, Berkeley, and Oakland to find kid-friendly activities every day.

Packed with drop-in classes, free storytimes, and seasonal festivals, our events calendar will help you plan your weekend — and your summer vacation. Daily articles and a weekend planner help you find what’s fun and free when you need it.

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