| Arts & Crafts | Children's Art Classes at Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center
Children from toddlers to teens are invited to drop in and explore their imaginations! Classes vary from small-scale projects for little artists to large murals for youth. Please visit the website for... » More Info | Cost: $12 per class; discounts available when buying class cards » Open Website |
| Arts & Crafts | Drop-In Art Studio at Museum of Children's Art in Oakland
Drop in at the Museum of Children's Art in Oakland for Art du Jour with a variety of materials and projects. Find out the weekly theme by visiting the website.
The studio is open 10am-5... » More Info | Cost: $7 per child, adult caregivers are free » Open Website |
| Arts & Crafts | Little Zs: Workshops for Preschool Children at Zeum
Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to Zeum every Wednesday for Little Zs, where young children go on an adventure in storytelling and the arts. Each week, a professional educator reads a book aloud then... » More Info | Time: 1:30 PM Cost: Free with paid admission » Open Website |
| Arts & Crafts | What Will You Create? Call for Entries in Zeum Art Exhibit
Zeum is turning 10! For this year's "What Will You Create?" exhibit, the museum is collecting work created by kids at Zeum in the last decade! If you have artwork your child created at Zeum between 19... » More Info | |
| Classes & Lessons | SF Park Tot Classes
Fun and exciting classes guaranteed to encourage your tot to move, groove and learn.
The Rec and Park website is not very user friendly so we pulled a few links to make it easier for p... » More Info | » Open Website |
| Entertainment | People in Plazas - Free Lunchtime Concerts
Free San Francisco Summer concerts every weekday during the summer. There are 10 different plazas in the City hosting these free events. Here are just a few of the exciting local bands who will be per... » More Info | Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Entertainment | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Get ready for the greatest show on Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents a terrific trio of magnificent family productions touring the nation! No city ever sees the same show twi... » More Info | Cost: $15-$80 » Open Website |
| Entertainment | Wednesday Night Drags at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma
Do your kids love race cars? The drive is just under an hour and they can experience a real race track and race.
Kids can watch fans racing their cars at Infineon raceway. The raceway'... » More Info | Time: 3:30 PM-10:00 PM » Open Website |
| Exhibits | Cool Globes Exhibit at Crissy Field
Take a walk along the Crissy Field Promenade and treat your kids to a super cool installation. Launched last year in Chicago, "Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" is a public awareness campai... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Exhibits | Superstition Obstacle Course at the Exploratorium
Superstitious? Find out at the Superstition Obstacle Course! These special interactive exhibits let you test your reactions to superstitions from around the world. Break mirrors, walk under ladders, s... » More Info | Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Cost: Free with paid admission » Open Website |
| Exhibits | Tales from the Land of Gullah at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Come and visit the Land of Gullah at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Children can explore their own traditions through the traditions of others in the exhibit, "Tales from the Land of Gullah." Children... » More Info | Cost: Free with paid admission » Open Website |
| Exhibits | Test Families Needed at Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley needs families with at least one child between the ages of 7 and 17 to help test a new exhibit or website. Participants will be asked to look at a new exhibit or w... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Exhibits | The "Forbidden" Discovery Room at the Asian Art Museum
Explore the magic and mystery of Ming Dynasty imperial culture through costume, hands-on objects, and art activities in this interactive discovery room for visitors of all ages inspired by life in Chi... » More Info | Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Cost: Free with paid admission » Open Website |
| Exhibits | Wild in the City at the Randall Museum
It’s time to get “Wild in the City” and learn about the different wild animals that live in San Francisco! The Randall Museum invites visitors to explore a mini San Francisco neighborhood to see what ... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Nature & Animals | Summer Fun at the San Francisco Zoo
Every day between June 16 and Labor Day hold exciting summer fun for families at the San Francisco Zoo! Look for the Wildlife Theatre, Nature Trail, Talk on the Wild Side interpreters and many other s... » More Info | Cost: Free with paid admission » Open Website |
| Nature & Animals | The Butterfly Zone at the Conservatory of Flowers
Fly on over to the Conservatory of Flower because the butterflies are back, and there are more than ever. The popular exhibit The Butterfly Zone: Plants and Pollinators returns to San Francisco... » More Info | Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Cost: Free for children 4 and under, $1.50 children 5-11, $3 youth 12-17, $5 general » Open Website |
| Ongoing Events | FREE Programs at the San Francisco Public Library
From afterschool homework help to chess clubs and preschool movie dates, your local library branch has a lot to offer. Check the SFPL website for your branch and browse their current offerings. These ... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Ongoing Events | Free Writing Classes and Tutoring at 826 Valencia
826 Valencia, also known as the Pirate Supply Store, is dedicated to helping children ages 6-18 with their writing skills, and to helping teachers get their students excited about the literary arts. C... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Ongoing Events | Writing as Art at the Asian Art Museum
Children ages 8-12 can learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy on a tour of the West Asian Gallery and the Loggia. Pick up your guide at the Information Desk and Resource Center.
For ... » More Info | Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Cost: Free with museum admission » Open Website |
| Parent Resources | Jumpstart Family Literacy Workshops at Bayview Branch Library
Enjoy interactive, hands-on, family-oriented workshops that teach child development, early literacy skills and fun ways to play, grow and learn with your children. Each workshop provides dinner for th... » More Info | Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Parent Resources | La Leche League Meeting
Nursing mothers can share stories, meet like-minded parents, and get help with breastfeeding issues at La Leche League. Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday. Nursing mothers who need immediate help can al... » More Info | Time: 10:30 AM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Parent Resources | TALK Line Family Support Center
The TALK Line Family Support Center works to promote healthy families through a variety of programs, including a 24-hour crisis line, parent and child counseling, parent drop-in center, children's pla... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| PlayDates | Drop-In Play Center for Little Ones at Parents Place
Enjoy play, stories, movement and songs with your child or infant in an irresistible playroom. Create new friendships with other parents and children, and get support from Parent Educators. For ages 4... » More Info | Time: 9:30 AM-10:45 AM Cost: $8 per family » Open Website |
| PlayDates | Mother's Group for Bilingual Families
This playgroup is for bilingual moms who are raising bilingual children. To join, you must be fluent in Spanish, as moms rotate in leading the weekly class.
Les gustaria pertenecer a un... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| PlayDates | Noe Strolls Baby Happy Hour at Vino Rosso
It's a happy hour with parents in mind, where wee ones are welcome! Relax with a glass of wine and swap war stories with other mamas and daddies each Wednesday!
Vino Rosso, 629 Cortland... » More Info | Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM » Open Website |
| PlayDates | SF Park Summer Tot Playgroups
Find a listing of playgroups for ages 1-5. Each recreation center has a different schedule and different ages. Basic playtime for tots to explore free play, sports, art and music. All programs are fr... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| PlayDates | The Morning and Afternoon Clubs at The Well at St. Mary's
The Morning and Afternoon Clubs are a playgroup for parents and children from 3 months to 4 years old. The Morning Club is open 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-12pm) and the Afte... » More Info | Cost: $15 per morning session; $10 per afternoon session; discounts available for multiple sessions » Open Website |
| Sports & Fitness | Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tours at AT&T Park
Take a peek behind-the-scenes at AT&T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants! Visit the dugouts, batting cages, visitors' clubhouse, press box, luxury suites, and more! Available daily at 10:30am ... » More Info | Time: 10:30 AM Cost: $10 adults, $6 children 12 and under, free for children under 2 » Open Website |
| Sports & Fitness | Family Skate Night at Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center
Every Wednesday is Family Skate Night at Yerba Buena Skating Center! Free skate rentals for the whole family make this a cheap treat! Holidays excluded.
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowl... » More Info | Time: 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Cost: $6.25-$8 admission, free skate rentals » Open Website |
| Stories & Shows | Musical Storytime at Marina Branch Library
Visit the library for a Musical Storytime in the courtyard! Stretch, shake and wiggle! For children of all ages. Weather permitting, this event will be held in the courtyard.
Marina Bra... » More Info | Time: 3:30 PM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Stories & Shows | Storytimes and Lapsits at San Francisco Public Library Branches
The San Francisco Public Library offers free Infant/Toddler Lapsits and Preschool Storytimes almost every day! Here is a list of locations where you can catch a story or two with your little one today... » More Info | Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Stories & Shows | Wednesday Morning Storytime at Bookshop West Portal
Toddlers and babies are invited to a weekly reading event at Bookshop West Portal, featuring interactive songs and fingerplays. Sonia, the storyteller, is a former nursery school teacher, mother of th... » More Info | Time: 10:30 AM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Teen Activities | Youth Weight Training Classes at Park and Rec Clubs
Don't worry that you will be missing PE classes over the summer. This class is a comprehensive introduction to weightlifting and body building for teens. Teenage years are the most important in build... » More Info | Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Cost: FREE » Open Website |
| Tours | Free Stroller Tours in Golden Gate Park
How well do you know Golden Gate Park? Stroller tours are designed for moms and dads of toddlers and babies in strollers. Get outside, get some fresh air, and enjoy! With more than 12 tours to choose ... » More Info | Time: 10:00 AM Cost: FREE » Open Website |