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
Let Us Plan 10 Summer Adventures for Your Little Kids!
Have you ever spent hours googling for activities to do with kids, instead of going out and doing them? Let us spare you the effort. ...
Banksy in San Francisco: What Parents Need to Know
Recommended for teens, adults, and subversive pre-teens with an anti-Capitalist sensibility, the Unauthorized Art of Banksy is here.
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum is totally awesome and your kids will love it. And kids under 12 are always free!
Extended Through January: Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in SF
Located on Van Ness at Market St, Immersive Van Gogh will surround you with colorful lighted artwork and possibly delight your kids!
Weekend Getaway: San Francisco’s Lodge at The Presidio & Nearby Attractions
A weekend getaway in the San Francisco Presidio was surprisingly restful and fun for my family. You could do it as a day trip or ...
A Majestic Lunch Spot: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
The gardens around the SF Conservatory of Flowers is a magical place to have lunch with the kids. I felt like I was in a ...
Visit Umbrella Alley and Add a Touch of Kid-friendly Whimsy to an SF Adventure
Give your kids a camera and get up close with one of San Francisco’s latest Instagram-worthy art experience destinations.
Our New Favorite Mini Golf: Stagecoach Greens in SF
"Every hole was something special," said my picky 9-year-old after our daytime putt-putt visit to Stagecoach Greens in San Francisco.
Play in a Secret Corner of SF: The Redwood Grove Playground in McLaren Park
The Redwood Grove Playground is beautiful, discreet, and features a 20-foot slide in San Francisco's McLaren Park.
Art with Kids: Andy Goldsworthy Nature Installations in San Francisco’s Presidio
If you love art and nature but struggle with your kids on long hikes or quiet art museums, the Andy Goldsworthy walking tour in the ...
