Things to do with kids in San Francisco — December 2026

Through Dec 23

Berkeley Playhouse: Disney's Frozen

The Julia Morgan Theater

PaidAll ages

Through Jan 24

Glow: Winter Light Exhibition at the Exploratorium

Exploratorium

From $29.95All ages

Through Jan 31

Glowfari 2026–27 at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo

Paid

Tue, Dec 1 · 10:30 AM

Hikes for Tykes: Roberts Regional Recreation Area

Roberts Regional Recreation Area – Main Area Parking Lot

All ages

Through Jan 3

Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden

From $20

Through Dec 6

ODC/Dance: The Velveteen Rabbit (40th Anniversary)

Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA

PaidAll ages

Through Jan 3

Winter Wonderlab at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum

From $25

Through Jan 3

ZooLights at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

From $21

Wed, Dec 2 · 10:30 AM

Wild Wednesday Preschool: Wetlands and Waterways at Lindsay Wildlife

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

From $30Ages 3–5

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey

Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM

It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration

Downtown Lafayette

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 13

Let's Glow SF 2026

Ferry Building and five other downtown San Francisco buildings

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 11:00 AM

Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Patterson House (Ardenwood)

Patterson House, Ardenwood Historic Farm

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM

Pelican-palooza: White Pelican Viewing at Lake Del Valle

Del Valle Regional Park – Public Boat Launch (Marina)

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Winter Music Festival: David Rocha Jazz (Foster City Library)

San Mateo County Libraries – Foster City Library

All ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM

Wreath Making at the Lake (Del Valle)

Del Valle Regional Park Visitor Center

From $15Ages 10+

Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM

DrawBridge Arts: Beaded Holiday Gifts (Point Reyes Library)

Marin County Free Library – Point Reyes Library

Free

Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM

Mini Miners: Wild Winter Wear at Black Diamond Mines

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve – Upper Parking Lot

Ages 2–5

Tue, Dec 8 · 10:30 AM

Sea Squirts: Wonderful Weather! (ages 3–5) at Crab Cove

Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove (Crown Memorial State Beach)

With admissionAges 3–5

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM

Tiny Tuesday at Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

From $10Ages 2–5

Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM

Oakland Magic Circle: 101 Years of Magic (Oakland Main Library)

Oakland Public Library – Main Library

Fri, Dec 11 · 3:30 PM

DIY Resin Ornament Making Workshop for Teens and Tweens (81st Avenue Branch, Oakland)

Oakland Public Library – 81st Avenue Branch

Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM

Family Movie Night: Frozen II (Millbrae Recreation Center)

Millbrae Recreation Center

Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM

Midwinter Revels: American Crossroads — California Revels 40th Anniversary

Douglas Morrisson Theatre

Paid

Fri, Dec 11 · 2:30 PM

TWIST OF TRADITION: HANDS-ON CHALLAH

JCCSF

Free

Fri, Dec 11 · 1:30 PM

Violin and Cello Winter Concert (San Anselmo Library)

San Anselmo Town Council Chambers

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Codeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for Kids

Hayward Public Library (Downtown)

Ages 8–12

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

From $21

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Family Matinee: Adam Shulman Trio & the San Francisco Girls Chorus – A Charlie Brown Christmas tribute

SFJAZZ Center (Miner Auditorium)

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Library Makes: Mini Electric Vehicles (Belle Haven Library)

Menlo Park Library – Belle Haven Library Makerspace

Free

Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM

Studio Series Youth Animation Workshops at The Walt Disney Family Museum

The Walt Disney Family Museum (Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall)

From $25Ages 7–17

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Winter Around the World (Dublin Library)

Alameda County Library – Dublin Library

All ages

Through Dec 14

Geminids Meteor Shower Watch Party at Chabot

Chabot Space & Science Center

From $7All ages

Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM

Oakland Symphony: Let Us Break Bread Together – A Tribute to Quincy Jones

Paramount Theatre

From $21

Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM

Sensory Sunday at CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey

With admission

Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM

The Puppet Company: Rabbit & Coyote Are Friends(?) (Belle Haven Library)

Menlo Park Library – Belle Haven Library

Free

Sun, Dec 13 · 4:30 PM

Twilight Time Holiday Open House at the Patterson House

Patterson House, Ardenwood Historic Farm

From $9Ages 1+

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM

Big Break Homeschool: Delta Science Outdoors (Oakley)

Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta (Big Break Regional Shoreline)

FreeAges 5–12

Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM

Fratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review (Concord Library)

Contra Costa County Library – Concord Library

FreeAll ages

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM

Outdoor Discoveries! Preschool and Homeschool Nature Series at Sunol

Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve – Wilderness Room

Ages 4–8

Tue, Dec 15 · 10:30 AM

Hikes for Tykes: Lake Temescal

Temescal Regional Recreation Area – North Parking Area

All ages

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM

LEGO Robotics for Ages 5-11 (Session 1)

San Leandro Public Library – Main Library

FreeAges 5–11

Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM

Fratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review (Walnut Creek Library)

Contra Costa County Library – Walnut Creek Library

All ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

Starlight Nights at Hiller Aviation Museum

Hiller Aviation Museum

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM

Movie in the Hall: Moana (Albany Community Center)

Albany Community Center

Free

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM

Rainbow Walk at Coyote Hills

Coyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center

With admissionAges 5–12

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM

Alameda K-12 Quads chess tournaments (Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20) – Berkeley Chess School

Berkeley Chess School Alameda site (venue name not printed)

From $50

Mon, Dec 21

3-Day Teen Baking Camp, Winter Recess (Dec 21–23) – Kitchen on Fire

Kitchen on Fire

From $481.50Ages 12+

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM

Lakeside Littles at Shadow Cliffs

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area – Interpretive Pavilion

With admission

Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM

Snow Day at Nicholl Park — Richmond

Nicholl Park

Free

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

STEM + Minecraft using LEGO Materials full-day winter camp (Dec 21–23) – Play-Well TEKnologies at Centerville Community Center

Centerville Community Center

PaidAges 5–8

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

Winter AcroCamp Week 1 (Dec 21–23) – AcroSports

AcroSports

From $342Ages 6–12

Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM

Winter Solstice Celebration at Coyote Hills

Coyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center

With admissionAll ages

Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00 AM

Seasonal Wreaths drop-in craft at Tilden Nature Area

Tilden Nature Area – Environmental Education Center & Little Farm

All ages

Sat, Dec 26 · 10:00 AM

Open Cockpit Day at Hiller Aviation Museum

Hiller Aviation Museum

With admissionAll ages

Mon, Dec 28

3-Day Teen Cooking Camp, Winter Recess (Dec 28–30) – Kitchen on Fire

Kitchen on Fire

From $481.50Ages 12+

Mon, Dec 28 · 11:00 AM

Rainy Day Science at Big Break

Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 30

Wild Winter Camp at Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

From $200Ages 7–12

Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM

Winter AcroCamp Week 2 (Dec 28–31) – AcroSports

AcroSports

From $456Ages 6–12

Tue, Dec 29 · 6:30 PM

Winter Stories in Kamishibai (Rockridge Branch, Oakland)

Oakland Public Library – Rockridge Branch