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

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

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

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

kids at beach

Best Bay Area Beaches You Can Visit Today

Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or day trip. Here are 15 of our favorites within two hours of Oakland with tips ...

Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party Tiger Truck Monster Truck crushing cars

Ticket Alert Aug 5-6: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Party! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.

Alcatraz Ferry View

Visit Alcatraz With Kids

Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids -- when your kids are the right age -- here are my best tips for Alcatraz with ...

Child climbing tree

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.

Child mini golfs at indoor course

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.

Bart Train at West Oakland Station

Best BARTable Play for Toddlers

Riding BART can be a real treat for train-loving toddlers. Here is a handful of mostly free BART-friendly destinations for toddlers and their parents.

Child hikes in San Francisco

Choose Your Adventure at Lands End: A San Francisco Hiking Destination

Come to Lands End to hike, but stay for the beautiful views and exploration. Put this San Francisco destination on your "Places to Visit" list.

Music for Families series from SF Symphony

San Francisco Symphony Music for Families

Plan a special outing to Davies Hall to hear the San Francisco Symphony perform during one of its family-friendly concerts.

Child riding carousel at Children's Fairyland

Where to Ride a Carousel in the East Bay

For classic childhood fun, we rounded up 12 carousels to ride in the East Bay and beyond.

Aquarium of the Bay shark tunnel

Play Tourist at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay & Pier 39

Aquarium of the Bay at SF Pier 39 for a fun day trip that's all about sea creatures and the waters of the Bay. Oakland ...

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10:00 AM - Family Crafting

10:00 AM - Kensington Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - Little Farm Birthday Bash

10:00 AM - Juniper Corner Pop-Up Event

10:30 AM - Sunday Storytime

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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 - Sing N Storytime

10:30 AM - Storytime Stay & Play

10:30 AM - Signing and Music Storytime

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 - 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 - Per Sia's Drag Queen Storytime

11:00 AM - Garden Playdate

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10:00 AM - Itty Bitty Storytime

10:00 AM - Trails and Tales

10:00 AM - Where's Waldo? Rockridge

11:00 AM - Baseball Storytime

11:45 AM - Baby Bounce

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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 - Teddy Bear Picnic

10:30 AM - Mr. Elephant Music and Puppets

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

10:00 AM - Historic Days at Ardenwood

10:15 AM - Baby Bounce

10:30 AM - Family Storytime

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

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9:00 AM - Play at Splash Park

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

10:00 AM - Historic Days at Ardenwood

10:00 AM - Fairyland 510 Fridays

10:30 AM - Summer Fun Toddler Story Time

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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

11:00 AM - Storytime in the Garden

1:00 PM - Rising Seas 3

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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

11:15 AM - Kidchella: Reading & Music Festival

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

10:15 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

6:30 PM - Pinole Bubble Show

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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

1:00 PM - BANDALOOP Performance

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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

11:00 AM - Aguacate Music Kids

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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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