San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont · CA

Things to do with kids in San Francisco

93 family events in the next 30 days, plus 70 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-13). Dates are in Pacific Time.

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Upcoming family events

Through Nov 1Autumn Days at FiloliFiloli Historic House & Garden · Bring the whole family (listed under family-friendly events) · Tickets start at $39; free entry for members
Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PMAlan the Amazing's STEAM Show! (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Magic)Contra Costa County Library – Dougherty Station Library · Children (6 to 9 years); Preschoolers (3-5 years); Toddlers (1 to 3 years) (library audience tags) · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 14 · 2:30 PMNorCal Bats: Animal EncounterMarin County Free Library – Civic Center Library · Families; Kids (5-9 yrs); Preschoolers (3-5 yrs) · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 14 · 2:30 PMTween Hangout (ages 9-13 only): Haunted Gingerbread HousesMill Valley Public Library · Ages 9-13 only (Audience: Children, Middle School) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 15 · 3:30 PMTraditional Copal Wood Alebrije Painting for Día de los MuertosSan Mateo County Libraries – Half Moon Bay Library · Children (6-11); Teens (12-18) · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (October 2026)Oakland Museum of California · Family · Free (gardens and block party); late-night gallery access with a Museum ticket
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMHaunted Train at ArdenwoodArdenwood Historic Farm · All ages; designed especially for children under 12; ages 3 & up pay, 2 and under free · $16 each at the gate for everyone ages 3 & up (listing also says $20 online incl. fees); 2 and under free
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMDia de Los Muertos: Celebrate Day of the Dead (Dublin Library)Alameda County Library – Dublin Library · Everyone; Kids; Teens — "everyone of all ages" · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMDig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch at ArdenwoodArdenwood Historic Farm · All ages; child price ages 3-11; free under 2 years · $5/adult, $2/child (ages 3-11), free/under 2 years; does not include Ardenwood admission
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMFall Fest at Children's FairylandChildren's Fairyland · designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8) · Included with General Admission: Children (Ages 1-17) $18, Adults (Ages 18+) $20, Seniors (65+) $17, under age 1 free; EBT/SNAP/WIC $5 per person up to 8 people
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMGoblin Jamboree at the Bay Area Discovery MuseumBay Area Discovery Museum · Check age guidance · General Admission $30 per ticket; EBT/SNAP/WIC $10 per ticket (must be purchased in person, up to 4 tickets); Member Tickets $5; military families $5 off
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMKids' Halloween Costume Swap!Marin County Free Library – Fairfax Library · Adults; Families; Kids (5-9 yrs); Preschoolers (3-5 yrs) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMLibrito Concert Series Presents: Rositas Arribeñas!Marin County Free Library – South Novato Library · Families · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMMobile Rec and B Mo Magic Special Event at Civic Center PlazaCivic Center Plaza · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:30 PMPumpkin Patch – Public Swim at the Hayward PlungeHayward Plunge · Check age guidance · Free!
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSouth San Francisco Halloween ExtravaganzaOrange Memorial Park · the whole family is invited · Free admission; Pumpkin Patch and Floating Pumpkin Patch $8 per registered participant (pre-registration required)
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PMStar Party in Hauke ParkHauke Park South, Mill Valley · All ages are welcome (Audience: Adults, Children, High School, Middle School) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMSunol Heritage FestivalSunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Visitor Center · All ages · Free event. $5 parking fee.
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMWorkshop: How to Draw K-pop & Demon Hunters with Oliver ChinSan Francisco Public Library – West Portal Branch · For ages 10–18 (Suitable for: Middle School Age, Teens) · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PMActivity: LEGO Robotics with Lowell High School's CardinalBoticsSan Francisco Public Library – Sunset Branch · For ages 7–13 (Suitable for: Elementary School Age) · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PMAlameda K-12 Quads chess tournaments (Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20) – Berkeley Chess SchoolBerkeley Chess School Alameda site (venue name not printed) · K-12 · $50 if pre-registered or $60 the day of the event
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMTule Boats Float (Ohlone tule boat building) at Coyote HillsCoyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center · Ages 5-12yrs. Parent participation required. · Free program; parking $5 per vehicle
Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PMDrawBridge Crafts: Halloween Mask MakingMarin County Free Library – Corte Madera Library · Kids (5-9 yrs); Preschoolers (3-5 yrs); Tweens (9-12 yrs) · Library programs are free and open to the public
Tue, Oct 20 · 4:00 PMLEGO Robotics for Ages 5-11 (Session 1)San Leandro Public Library – Main Library · Ages 5-11 (Audience: Grades 1-6) · Your free reservation
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMActivity: Día de los Muertos Community Altar / Altar comunitario para el Día de MuertosSan Francisco Public Library – Excelsior Branch · For all ages and abilities (Suitable for: All Ages, Adults) · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 3:00 PMCrafternoon: Sugar SkullsSan Anselmo Public Library · Designed for ages 4 and up · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 AMDía de los Muertos Community Altar at Crab CoveDoug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove (Crown Memorial State Beach) · All ages · Free drop-in; parking $5 when kiosk attended
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PMEvening Lego Club at Novato LibraryMarin County Free Library – Novato Library · Recommended for ages 5-11 but duplos will be available for younger builders · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PMFull STEAM Ahead – Wild MoonMill Valley Public Library · Grades K-2 only (Audience: Children) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMSpooktacular Celebration (Town of Danville)Town of Danville facility at 3005 Stone Valley Road (Ballroom) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 2:00 PMAlameda Haunted House: A Journey Through Darkness (21st annual)South Shore Shopping Center (between Daiso and TJ Maxx) · Created by teen volunteers for all ages to enjoy! · Ages 0-3 Free; Ages 4-17 $5.00; Ages 18+ $8.00 (cash or physical card at the door)
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMFall Hoops Night for grades 3–5 – JCCSFJewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) · Open to boys and girls in grades 3–5 · $75
Through Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHalloween Haunted Hangar at Hiller Aviation MuseumHiller Aviation Museum · fun for Kids and Families · Included with museum admission: Adult $22.00, Seniors (65+) $14.00, Youths (5-17) $14.00, Children 3 and under FREE with a paid adult; Museum Members are Free
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PMKids Night Out: Halloween Boo-vie Movie Night – Stonestown Family YMCAStonestown Family YMCA · 3-10 years old · $50 per child (open to facility members)
Fri, Oct 23 · 1:00 PMPre-K: Pumpkins, Ghosts & Giggles (Castro Valley)Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center · Pre-K; children must be potty-trained · $10
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:30 PMWorkshop: Pepper's Ghost IllusionSan Francisco Public Library – Portola Branch · For ages 10 and older (Suitable for: Middle School Age) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMAlemany Farm 21st Annual Harvest FestivalAlemany Farm · Check age guidance · FREE (Donations gratefully accepted.)
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMAutumn Open House Weekend at Black Diamond MinesGreathouse Visitor Center, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve · All ages at the open house; must be 7+ years old to tour the mine; parent participation required · Free tours; $5 parking fee when kiosk attended
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PMBCS K-12 Quads chess tournaments (Oct 24 & Nov 28) – Berkeley Chess SchoolBerkeley Chess School · K-12 · $45 if pre-registered, $55 the day of the event
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PMCenterville Library's Halloween CarnivalAlameda County Library – Centerville Library · Everyone; Kids; Preschoolers (library audience tags) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMFamily Halloween 2026 at the Randall MuseumRandall Museum · Check age guidance · Admission is FREE
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PMFloating Pumpkin Patch at the Richmond PlungeRichmond Plunge · Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult in the water; children 9 and up must have a supervising adult in the building · $12 per registration (1 child + 1 accompanying adult); additional non-swimming adults $2.50
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMFoster City 2026 Halloween FestivalLeo J. Ryan Park (Meadow and Amphitheater) / Foster City Community Center · Trick-or-Treating (Ages 2–12); children under 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult · Trick or Treat (ages 2–12) $10 residents / $12 non-residents; adults (not trick-or-treating) $5 residents / $7 non-residents
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PMHalloween Community Campfire at Del ValleDel Valle Regional Park Visitor Center · All ages. Adult participation required. · Free program; $5 parking fee
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMKidz Town Halloween Hay Day (Downtown Livermore)Carnegie Park and Historic Downtown Livermore · Designed for children in 5th grade and under · Free for families
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PMLearn to Play Chess for Kids (Grades 2-6)Burlingame Public Library (Main) · For Grades 2-6 (Categories: Children's Program) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMRichmond Fall Festival at Nicholl ParkNicholl Park · Check age guidance · This event is free
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMSecond Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway & Plant Sale at Yerba Buena GardensYerba Buena Gardens · Check age guidance · Free pumpkins; plant sale pay-what-you-can; Gardens free admission
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMTrunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-Thon (Kennedy Park, Hayward)Kennedy Park · Check age guidance · FREE!
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration at OMCAOakland Museum of California · Family · $10 for all-inclusive festival and gallery access; members and children under 12 are free with advance reservations
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PMDiwali Celebration at Brisbane LibrarySan Mateo County Libraries – Brisbane Library · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMFree Family Day: K-Pop, Art, and Beyond at SFMOMASan Francisco Museum of Modern Art · two adults accompanied by a child aged 18 or younger · Free with RSVP (two adults free when accompanied by a child 18 or younger); RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me timed exhibition $12 surcharge for adults
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PMHalloween Farm Games at ArdenwoodArdenwood Historic Farm · All ages · Ardenwood admission fee applies (winter season mid-Nov–Mar: adults 18+ $4, seniors 62+ $3, children 4-17 $2, under 4 free; historic season Thu/Fri/Sun: adults $6, seniors $5, children $4; Tue/Wed/Sat: $4/$3/$2)
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMFamily Movie Night: Coco with CocoaContra Costa County Library – Pleasant Hill Library · For children of all ages and abilities, and their caregivers · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PMFratello Marionettes presents: Spooktacular!Contra Costa County Library – Danville Library · Children (6 to 9 years); Preschoolers (3-5 years) — "All ages and abilities welcome" · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PMHowl-ooo-ween 2026 at Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceLindsay Wildlife Experience · Check age guidance · Non-Member $20.00; Member $15.00; Family Pass (4+ tickets) $18.50 non-member / $13.50 member; tickets required for both parents and children
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMThe Puppet Company: The Legend of Sleepy HollowAlameda County Library – Castro Valley Library · Adults; Babies & Toddlers; Everyone; Kids; Preschoolers (library audience tags) · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 PMComics Workshop With Nidhi ChananiSan Mateo County Libraries – Brisbane Library · Teens (12-18) — "intended for tweens and teens" · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PMTeen Time: Make a Mini Haunted HouseHayward Public Library (Downtown) · for ages 13 to 17 (Age Group: Teens) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMFamily Night: Halloween Bash at Bayshore Library (Daly City)Bayshore Library · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PMGet Crafty at the Atherton Halloween SpooktacularAtherton Town Center / Atherton Library · All Ages; Preschoolers (0-5); Children (6-11); Teens (12-18); Adults · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29Halloween Cookie Decoration Class with Chef Ansarys – Kitchen on FireKitchen on Fire · Family Friendly (no specific age printed) · $101.65
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AMHalloween Parade (Dublin Library)Alameda County Library – Dublin Library · geared towards children 5 and under, but older siblings are welcome · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PMSan Rafael 3rd Annual Treat WalkSan Rafael Community Center (Lonatese Garden) · all ages, family-friendly · FREE
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AMHalloween Baby Bash!Contra Costa County Library – Pleasant Hill Library · Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PMScaregrove Halloween Event at Stern GroveSigmund Stern Grove · Free Halloween fun for the entire family · Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PMScaregrove Halloween Event at Stern GroveSigmund Stern Grove · Free Halloween fun for the entire family · Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMA Tanta Wawa for Abuelito – An Andean Day of the Dead Event with Author Sara FajardoMill Valley Public Library · Ages 5-9 (Audience: Children) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMCrazy Crafts and Costume Contest (Halloween, Dublin Library)Alameda County Library – Dublin Library · Everyone; Kids — "for all ages" · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMCrockett's Halloween HullabalooContra Costa County Library – Crockett Library · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMHalloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena GardensChildren's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens · for kids under 10 and their adults · Free (free RSVP via Eventbrite)
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMHalloween Parade and Trick-Or-TreatingOakland Public Library – Main Library · Babies; Birth to 5; Families; Grade Schoolers; Kids; Preschoolers; Teens; Toddlers (library audience tags) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PMHalloween Sausalito – Caledonia Street parade, Trick or Treat Lane and contestsCaledonia Street and Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito · Check age guidance · No admission fee listed; dog costume contest is FREE to enter
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMMad Magic! Halloween at Children's FairylandChildren's Fairyland · designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8) · Special Event ticket; Fairy Gates members can purchase tickets for $10 each (box office only); non-member price not printed
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AMMonster Marsh: Halloween costume parade at Coyote HillsCoyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center · All ages. Parent participation required. · Free program; parking $5 per vehicle
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMRichmond Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) CelebrationRichmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center · Check age guidance · $15 Pre register online; $20 at the door
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMSpooky Science at Chabot Space & Science CenterChabot Space & Science Center · Check age guidance · Included with General Admission: Adults (12+) $24, Children (2-12) & Seniors (65+) $19, Museums For All (EBT cardholders) $1 up to four individuals; Members get in Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMSpooky Sunol Open House (Halloween at the Visitor Center)Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Visitor Center · Family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times · Free drop-in program; parking $5 weekends and holidays
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMSpooky Swiss K-12 Halloween Chess Tournament – Berkeley Chess SchoolBerkeley Chess School · K-12 Tournament · $50 entry fee; USCF membership required
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PMThe Not-So-Scary Halloween Show (Fruitvale Branch)Oakland Public Library – Fruitvale Branch · Families; Grade Schoolers; Kids — "appropriate for all ages" · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PMDía de los Muertos Family Fun Fest at Jack London SquareJack London Square, plaza near Scott's Seafood · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AMIntro to Robotics and Circuitry With Team 5940 BreadSan Mateo County Libraries – Pacifica Sharp Park Library · Children (6-11); Teens (12-18) · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AMOakland Día de los Muertos Festival (31st annual, Fruitvale)Fruitvale Village · Check age guidance · Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PMCelebrate Diwali: Stories, Dance, and LightOakland Public Library – Golden Gate Branch · Families; Grade Schoolers; Kids; Teens; Toddlers — "audiences of all ages" · Check official pricing
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PMWednesday Kids' Movie: Inside Out 2Marin County Free Library – Civic Center Library · Families; Kids (5-9 yrs); Tweens (9-12 yrs) · Check official pricing
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PMSnacks and Graphics: Soup Up Your Ramen! (Teens)Burlingame Public Library (Main) · Categories: Teens; registration form grade level 6th–12th · Check official pricing
Through Jan 31 · 4:30 PMGlowfari 2026–27 at Oakland ZooOakland Zoo · Check age guidance · Plan-ahead ticket pricing (amounts not printed); Oakland Zoo members receive a 10% discount; Bay to Zoo discounted tickets do not apply to Glowfari
Through Jan 3 · 5:30 PMZooLights at San Francisco Zoo & GardensSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens · Check age guidance · $30 for adults / $21 for children; Zoo Members receive a $3 discount; separate ticket from daytime general admission; includes Dinos Rule!
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM38th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration (San Rafael Canal)Albert J. Boro Community Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMDía de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Presidio Tunnel TopsPresidio Tunnel Tops · All ages are welcome · Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AMMeet the Authors: W. Kamau Bell and Adam Mansbach – Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheese!Oakland Public Library – Main Library · Recommended for ages 4–8 and their families · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AMAccess Hour at Aquarium of the BayAquarium of the Bay · Check age guidance · Access Hour tickets reserved in advance (price not printed on the event page); general admission Adult (13-64) $28.25, Child (4-12) $20.25, Senior (65+) $24.25, EBT/Museums for All $5
Wed, Nov 11School's Out: Veterans' Day 1-Day Teen Cooking Camp – Kitchen on FireKitchen on Fire · Teen camp; the minimum age requirement for all teen classes is 12 · $160.50

Places and ongoing programs

Recurring / by appointmentAfter School Climbing Camp (ages 7–10 & 11+) – Berkeley Ironworks, Touchstone ClimbingBerkeley Ironworks (Touchstone Climbing) · Ages 7-10 & 11+ | 8-week sessions | 2 hours/week · Camp prices not printed
Recurring / by appointmentAfter School Climbing Camp (ages 7–12) – Mission Cliffs, Touchstone ClimbingMission Cliffs (Touchstone Climbing) · Ages 7-12 | 8-week sessions | 2 hours/week · Camp prices not printed; Access to Climbing discounts for families on government assistance
Session in progressAlameda Thursday Chess for Kids, Fall Two session – Berkeley Chess SchoolBerkeley Chess School Alameda site (venue name not printed) · kids; All skill levels welcome · Tuition not printed on the event page
Recurring / by appointmentAño Nuevo State Park: guided elephant seal walks (Dec–Mar season)Año Nuevo State Park · Not stated on park page · Vehicle day use $10.00 (seniors $9.00); guided walk ticket price not printed on park page
Visit on your scheduleAquarium of the BayAquarium of the Bay · Check age guidance · Adult (13-64) $28.25; Child (4-12) $20.25; Senior (65+) $24.25; online price shown with 6% web service fee ($30.48 / $22.00 / $26.24); peak pricing on various days; EBT Cardholders / Museums for All $5 admission (up to four tickets); family combo minimum 3 tickets saves over 20%
Visit on your scheduleArata's Pumpkin FarmArata's Pumpkin Farm · Pony rides for children 11 years and younger; train built for children eight and younger; children under three free for maze/barn · No general admission; attractions $5–$20 each; All Access Package $45
Visit on your scheduleArdenwood Historic FarmArdenwood Historic Farm · All ages; under 4 free · Children (4-17) $2–$4, adults $4–$6 depending on day/season; under 4 free; winter (mid-Nov–Mar) adults $4, seniors $3, children $2
Session in progressArt Studio II Saturdays: drop-off art class for ages 3.5–5.5 – San Francisco Children's Art CenterSan Francisco Children's Art Center, Fort Mason Center, Building C · 3.5 - 5.5 years old (drop-off class) · $450 for 12 classes | $45 for single-day drop-in
Visit on your scheduleBay Area Discovery MuseumBay Area Discovery Museum · Designed for children ages 0–8 · Babies (Under 1) Free; Child (ages 1-17) $25; Adult (ages 18-64) $25; Senior (ages 65+) $23; EBT/SNAP/WIC cardholder tickets $5 each (limit 4 per card)
Session in progressBig Break Littles (nature before nap time) at Big Break Visitor CenterBig Break Visitor Center at the Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline · Age less than 6 yrs (Pre-School). Adult participation required. · Free program; parking no fee
Session in progressBirding in the Garden with Golden Gate Bird AllianceSan Francisco Botanical Garden (meet at Main Gate) · No age restriction stated; beginning birders welcome (Family and Community category) · Free; recommended donation $5-20 (Garden admission free for SF residents, veterans, EBT, members)
Visit on your scheduleCalifornia Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences · Check age guidance · Adult (19+) $49.00 / $55.00 peak; Youth (13–18) $45.00 / $49.00 peak; Child (3–12) $39.00 / $45.00 peak; Ages 2 and under Free; EBT cardholders $5; Anytime Admission $59.00; peak pricing in spring break, summer, holiday weekends and Nov–Dec holiday periods
Visit on your scheduleChabot Space & Science CenterChabot Space & Science Center · Check age guidance · Adults (12+) $24; Children (2-12) & Seniors (65+) $19; Museums For All (EBT Cardholders) $1, up to four individuals; Chabot Members FREE
Recurring / by appointmentChildren's Chorus (ages 8–12), tuition-free – Community Music CenterCommunity Music Center (branch not specified on course page) · Children ages 8-12 · Tuition for the Children's Chorus is fully covered by a scholarship grant, making it free to students; $15 quarterly registration fee
Visit on your scheduleChildren's Creativity MuseumChildren's Creativity Museum · children of all ages · $20 for everyone age 1+; FREE for museum members; Museums for All admission (amount not printed) valid for four individuals including at least one child with a physical benefits card and matching photo ID
Visit on your scheduleChildren's FairylandChildren's Fairyland · designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8) · Children (Ages 1-17) $18; Adults (Ages 18+) $20; Seniors (Ages 65+) $17; Guests under age 1 FREE; EBT/SNAP/WIC $5 per person admission for up to 8 people per household; adults must be accompanied by children and children by an adult
Visit on your scheduleConservatory of FlowersConservatory of Flowers · Check age guidance · Admission prices not printed on page; free day first Tuesday; Photosynthesis light show free
Session in progressCreative Movement (ages 3–7), Spring 2027 semester – Shawl-Anderson Dance CenterShawl-Anderson Dance Center (studio not specified on schedule; Elmwood or Downtown) · Ages 3-4 / Ages 3-5 / Ages 5-7 (section-specific); program page: students 3 to 7 years old · 45 min classes = $540 per 20-week semester, plus $40 non-refundable registration fee
Visit on your scheduleCuriOdysseyCuriOdyssey · Check age guidance · $24.95 Adults (18–61 years); $19.95 Children (18 months–17 years); $19.95 Seniors (62+ years); $19.95 Students (with ID); FREE Infants (0–17 months); free admission for qualifying families (EBT, SNAP, WIC and more); $6 vehicle entrance fee at Coyote Point
Session in progressDance With Me caregiver-and-child class, Spring 2027 – Shawl-Anderson Dance CenterShawl-Anderson Dance Center (studio not specified on schedule; Elmwood or Downtown) · Ages 3-5 (January session); 18 months–5 with caregiver (program) · $140 per 4-week session
Visit on your scheduleDoug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove (Crown Memorial State Beach)Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove (Crown Memorial State Beach) · All ages · Free entry; parking $5 per vehicle when kiosk is attended
Visit on your scheduleExploratoriumExploratorium · Check age guidance · Adults (18–64) $39.95; Youth (4–17) / Seniors (65+) / People with Disabilities / Teachers / Students $29.95; Children (3 & under) and Daytime Members listed without a printed amount in the captured table; California Public School Teachers FREE (apply); Tactile Dome $15.95 extra (Members $12.95); After Dark (18+) $22.95
Session in progressFamily Studio at SFMOMA (Spiders; Lines That Move)San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Koret Education Center (Floor 2) · for the whole family · All Family Studio activities in the Koret Education Center are free; no museum admission required (museum galleries require a ticket; children 18 and younger are always free)
Visit on your scheduleFitzgerald Marine Reserve (tidepools)Fitzgerald Marine Reserve · Check age guidance · No fee printed on reserve pages
Session in progressFree Day at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (second Tuesday)San Francisco Botanical Garden · Everyone is welcome · Free admission for everyone on free days
Session in progressFree Sunday movement and sports sessions for girls ages 4–6 at Lake Temescal – LudoLogic SportsLake Temescal, North Lawn · Girls ages 4-6 · Free
Visit on your scheduleG&M Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze (Livermore)G&M Farms · Harvest fun for all ages · Admission not listed; $5 parking fee applies to all vehicles
Session in progressGood Night Farm at Tilden Little Farm (Fri–Sun 3:30 PM)Little Farm, Tilden Nature Area – Environmental Education Center & Little Farm · All ages welcome. Parent participation required. · Free drop-in program; no parking fee
Visit on your scheduleHiller Aviation MuseumHiller Aviation Museum · Check age guidance · Adult $22.00; Seniors (Age 65+) $14.00; Youths (5-17) $14.00; Children (3 and under) FREE with a paid adult; Starlab additional fees on select dates
Recurring / by appointmentInto the Woods: free ranger-guided tour at Muir Woods (Fri–Mon)Muir Woods National Monument (meet at the Entry Archway) · No age limit · Free program (park entrance fee applies: $15 adults 16+, under 16 free)
Visit on your scheduleJapanese Tea GardenJapanese Tea Garden · Check age guidance · Free Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9–10am; other admission prices not printed on page
Visit on your scheduleJoan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch (Livermore)Joan's Farm & Pumpkin Patch · Family fun for all ages · Admission FREE; activities $5 each or $25 unlimited wristband; parking $5 per car
Session in progressKids 'N' Clay Regular Clay Class (Fall 2026)Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio · Ages 5 and up (average age 7; exceptions for younger siblings) · $130/month (1-hour Regular class), auto-billed on the 1st
Recurring / by appointmentKids Open Gym at AcroSports (Saturdays & Sundays)AcroSports · Junior: 3 - 6 years old; Youth: 6 - 17 years old · Price for general Kids Open Gym not printed (multi-class passes online or drop-in paid in person); Special Needs Open Gym drop-in $25
Recurring / by appointmentKidStrong Walnut Creek weekly classes (crawling to age 11)KidStrong Walnut Creek · BabyStrong (crawling to walking); Walking to 2 years; 2 to 4 years; 4 to 7 years; 7 to 11 years · Membership pricing not printed; membership includes one 45-minute class per week; free trial offered
Visit on your scheduleLawrence Hall of ScienceLawrence Hall of Science · Check age guidance · Adults & children ages 3+: $27; Children 2 & under: FREE; Members FREE; UC Berkeley students & staff FREE; Museums for All FREE; WIC FREE; Active-Duty Military FREE; CASA Advocates FREE; 3D Theater $6 + Admission; Planetarium $6 + Admission
Recurring / by appointmentLearn to Skate group lessons – Oakland Ice CenterOakland Ice Center · Parent/Tot: children between the ages of 3 and 5; Tiny Tot (Age 3-6 Beginner); Beginner 1-3 (Age 6 -Up) · Lesson fees not printed on the page; public skating Youth (12 & under) $14.00 + $7.00 skate rental
Visit on your scheduleLemos Farm Fall Pumpkin PatchLemos Farm · Kids under 14 months do NOT need a pass; pony rides 70 lb limit · Ticket Price $12.99-$37.99 (SimpleTix, timed entry; parking included)
Visit on your scheduleLindsay Wildlife ExperienceLindsay Wildlife Experience · Check age guidance · Adults: $20; Seniors 65+: $17; Students with ID/Children 2–17 years: $17; Qualifying individuals and families: $3 per person, up to four people per visit; Free for members and for children younger than 2 years old; Blue Star Museum (active-duty military families free)
Recurring / by appointmentLittle Bears Music Classes at Fort Mason (Blue Bear School of Music)Blue Bear School of Music, Fort Mason Center, Building D · kids ages 6 mos. – 5 yrs. (and caregivers!) · $31/class meeting for 10+ classes; $35/class for 5–9 classes; $39/class for 1–4 classes; drop-in $39 if class not full; sliding scale available
Session in progressMishpacha and Me: music class with Tkiya for ages 0–2 – JCC East Bay (Berkeley)JCC East Bay Berkeley Branch (Preschool) · Ages 0 - 2 and their grown ups (not a drop off class) · $260.00 for 8 sessions
Visit on your scheduleMuir Woods National MonumentMuir Woods National Monument · All ages; children under 16 free · $15 per person 16 years of age and older; children under 16 free; parking/shuttle reservation required (separate fee)
Visit on your scheduleOakland Museum of California (OMCA)Oakland Museum of California · Check age guidance · Adult (18-64) $25; Senior (65+) $22; Youth (13-17), Students and Educators with valid ID $18; Child (12 & Under) Free; Museums for All (EBT) $1 up to four individuals; People with disabilities $15; Alameda County active jurors $9; Members Free; First Sundays free galleries; Museums on Us (Bank of America/Merrill) first full weekend monthly
Visit on your scheduleOakland ZooOakland Zoo · Check age guidance · Ticket prices vary daily based on Plan-Ahead Pricing (no fixed amount printed); Children under 2 years of age are FREE; Child tickets are 15% off an Adult ticket; Senior tickets are 10% off an Adult ticket; Bay to Zoo Tickets for EBT/WIC cardholders: adult $5, senior $3, child (2-14) $3, parking free; parking $15 in advance / $20 at entry
Visit on your schedulePigeon Point Light Station State Historic ParkPigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park · All ages (Junior Ranger 7-12 in summer) · ADMISSION & PARKING is free.
Session in progressPlaydate: ¡Cantamos! bilingual family music class – JCCSFJewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) · Ages 6 weeks – 3 1/2 years and their grown-ups · Public Drop-in $20 per class // $18 Member price
Session in progressPlaydate: Baby & Me Yoga – JCCSFJewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) · Ages 6 weeks to pre-crawling · $180 for each six-week session; limited drop-ins available for $35 per class
Session in progressPlaydate: Open Gym Time for babies and toddlers – JCCSFJewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) · Ages 6 months – 3 1/2 years · Public Drop-in $22 per class // 12-week class Semester Pass ($286); members receive 10% off public pricing
Visit on your schedulePresidio Tunnel Tops: Outpost Nature Playground & Field StationPresidio Tunnel Tops (Outpost playground and Field Station) · Outpost: kids aged 2-12; Field Station: all ages · Free and open to all. No tickets or reservations are needed.
Visit on your scheduleRandall MuseumRandall Museum · Check age guidance · Admission is FREE; some drop-in workshops charge fees (Saturday Science $10 per adult/child combo; Afternoon Art $5 per person)
Visit on your scheduleSafeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union SquareSafeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square · Children 8 and under reduced rate; no minimum age stated · General admission incl. skate rental $22; children 8 and under $17
Visit on your scheduleSan Francisco Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden · All ages; children 4 and under free · Free for SF residents, children 4 and under, members, EBT; free for all daily 7:30–9am and 2nd Tuesday; non-resident prices not printed on page
Visit on your scheduleSan Francisco Cable Car MuseumSan Francisco Cable Car Museum · Check age guidance · Admission is Free.
Visit on your scheduleSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · Check age guidance · Adult $30; Senior (65 years and older) $25; Students (full time, with ID) $23; Age 18 and younger Free; Members Free
Visit on your scheduleSan Francisco On Ice – outdoor rink at Fisherman's WharfSan Francisco On Ice · skaters of all ages and experience levels · $19 Value Days / $23 Standard Days per 75-minute session, skate rental included; Skate Buddy $15
Visit on your scheduleSan Francisco Zoo & GardensSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens · Check age guidance · Weekdays / Weekends & Holidays: Adult (12-64) $32 / $34; Senior (65+) $25 / $27; Child (2-11) $22 / $24; Child (under 2) Free; Parking $15 / $20; SF residents Adult $29 / $31, Senior $21 / $23, Child $19 / $21; SF resident free days every first Wednesday; SF Museums for All (EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal with SF residency) $3, non-resident EBT/SNAP $5, up to four tickets
Visit on your scheduleSanta's Tree Farm and Village (choose-and-cut Christmas trees, train and Santa)Santa's Tree Farm and Village · Santa visits for all members of the family; storytime priced per child · No admission fee stated; Santa visits complimentary with any purchase; storytime $14 per child (accompanying adult free); tree prices not printed
Session in progressSaturday Science at the Randall MuseumRandall Museum · 4 years and up. Must be accompanied by paying adult. · $10 per adult/child combo; $5 per each additional person
Session in progressSide by Side: art class for ages 2–3 with an adult – San Francisco Children's Art CenterSan Francisco Children's Art Center, Fort Mason Center, Building C · 2-3 years old, with adult co-participant · $350 for 12 classes | $35 for single-day drop-in
Visit on your scheduleSky Zone Trampoline Park DublinSky Zone Dublin · Check age guidance · 120-MIN TICKET $36.99/Ticket; Basic Play Membership $36.99/Month; Extra Play Monthly $43.99/Month; Extra Play Annual $259.99
Visit on your scheduleThe Walt Disney Family MuseumThe Walt Disney Family Museum · Check age guidance · Adults $30; Seniors (ages 65+) $20; Students (with valid ID) $20; Youth (ages 6–17) $15; Children (ages 5 & under) FREE; San Francisco Museums for All (EBT/Medi-Cal with SF residency): cardholder + three guests free
Visit on your scheduleTilden Nature Area: Little Farm and Environmental Education CenterTilden Nature Area – Environmental Education Center & Little Farm · All ages · No charge; parking no fee
Visit on your scheduleTilden Park Merry-Go-RoundTilden Park Merry-Go-Round · All ages · $4.00 per ride; $24.00 for 7 rides
Visit on your scheduleTilden Steam Train (Redwood Valley Railway)Tilden Steam Train (Redwood Valley Railway) · All ages; children under 2 years ride for free · $5 per ride; $20 for 5 rides; children under 2 years ride for free
Session in progressTilden Tots / Tilden Tots on the FarmTilden Nature Area – Environmental Education Center & Little Farm · Pre-School (the littlest ones) · Free drop-in; no parking fee
Session in progressToddler Time at Ardenwood Historic FarmArdenwood Historic Farm · Age at least 1w but less than 3 yrs (Pre-School) · Ardenwood admission fee applies (Wed: adults $4, seniors $3, children 4-17 $2; under 4 free)
Visit on your scheduleUSS Hornet Sea, Air & Space MuseumUSS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum · Check age guidance · Adult Admission $25; Seniors & Military $18; Students $18; Youth (7-17) $12; Children 6 & Under Free; SNAP/EBT reduced admission $2.00 per visitor at the Admissions Desk
Visit on your scheduleWalnut Creek on Ice – outdoor rink and ice slide at Civic ParkCivic Park · Check age guidance · Ice Skating $20; Ice Slide $20; Combo $20 weekday non-holiday / $30 weekends & holiday dates; per person, 90-minute sessions
Session in progressWe Dance Together (Ages 2.5–4 with Guardian) – Berkeley Ballet TheaterBerkeley Ballet Theater · Ages 2.5, 3, 4 with Guardian · Session 1 (Aug 17 – Dec 13, 2026): $544.00; Session 2 (Jan 4 – May 2, 2027): $510.00
Session in progressYoung Creative Dance Classes (Ages 2–7), Fall 2026 – ODC SchoolODC Dance Commons · YOUNG CREATIVE DANCE CLASSES (AGES 2-7) · Class tuition not printed; $65 Beyond the Classroom registration fee; $35 trial class fee; $35 placement class fee