San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont · CA
Things to do with kids in San Francisco — January 2027
10 family events in January 2027. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Pacific Time.
What’s on now in San Francisco →Events
- STEM & discovery
Through Jan 24
Glow: Winter Light Exhibition at the Exploratorium
Exploratorium
From $29.95All ages
Nov6FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 31
Glowfari 2026–27 at Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Paid
Nov14SatMarkets and festivalsThrough Jan 10
Holiday Daytime at Filoli with Thistlewyck Village
Filoli Historic House & Garden
From $40All ages
Nov14SatLight displaysThrough Jan 10
Holiday Lights at Filoli
Filoli Historic House & Garden
From $45All ages
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden
From $20
Oct22ThuLight displaysThrough Jan 30
Photosynthesis: Conservatory of Flowers Winter Light Show
Conservatory of Flowers (front lawns)
Free
Nov21SatSports & playThrough Jan 3
Winter Wonderlab at the Bay Area Discovery Museum
Bay Area Discovery Museum
From $25
Nov6FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
ZooLights at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
From $21
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM
Science Fridays at West Oakland Branch
Oakland Public Library – West Oakland Branch
Ages 5–13
- Community
Tue, Jan 12 · 5:30 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime (Lafayette Library)
Contra Costa County Library – Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Ages 3–9