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Tours of permanent collections and current exhibitions are followed by studio workshops taught by professional artist-teachers. Children 4 to 6 attend Big Kids/Little Kids, and children 7 through 12 attend Doing and Viewing Art. Children under age
Build an ant house, make a goofy golf course, and more at Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics! The themes vary each week but clinics are offered on most Saturday mornings. Visit the website to find the latest offering and to reserve your spot! Younger k
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 a complete schedule. Classes are offered Monda
Designed in partnership with TinkerLab, these hands-on workshops inspire children ages 3-12 to imagine, create, and share using a variety of materials and recycled objects. Workshop programming is designed to spark the imagination, introduce innov
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-3pm on Wednesdays through Fridays for children ages 18 months t
The Family Art Program engages the Red Poppy Art House’s surrounding neighborhood, contributing to its vibrancy by offering free programming to the public every Saturday afternoon. An outdoor open forum, the Family Art Program uses the exterior so
Create handmade Valentine’s Day cards, using collage, printmaking, drawing, and recycled materials. Enjoy the use of materials and guidance from art center teachers, as you and your child create an edition of wonderfully unique greeting cards. Si
The Randall Museum offers popular drop-in, hands-on art and science workshops every Saturday! Family ceramics starts at 10am and the ongoing art and science workshops are available for drop-in visitors anytime between 10:30am and 4pm. All ages wel
Bank of America cardholders get free admission to many local museums on the first weekend of each month! All you need is a photo ID, your Bank of America credit card and the fun begins. Check out the website for details and a complete list of part
Home Depot stores in Daly City and Colma offer free Kids Workshops on the first Saturday of every month. Children ages 5-12, accompanied by an adult, make a variety of projects from a pre-fabricated kit. Projects include the creation of toolboxes,
Rhythm and Dance will give your child an opportunity to find their inner musicality while meeting other young movers and shakers. Drop-ins are welcome. Ages 2-4: 2-2:30pm; Ages 5-7: 2:30-3pm.
Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as an "off-leash" play area for kids, the Adventure Playground offers children a chance to play and build creatively. Come climb on the many unusual kid-built forts, boats, and towers. Ride the zip l
Meet artists, designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs every Saturday at Children's Creativity Museum! Please confirm details with museum website as the start times vary according to the artists' schedules.
In celebration of the lunar Chinese New Year, enjoy a traditional Chinese cultural dance performance by the artistic students from the outstanding China Dance School and Theater.
Enjoy a play and learning space for little ones. The Tree House has a safe and fun carpeted climbing structure, plus age-appropriate books and toys. The Tree House is open for drop-in play Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Jugglers! Clowns! Pirates! Magicians! Entertain the kids without breaking the bank at one of the many free shows offered daily at Pier 39, weather permitting. Please check the website for a complete schedule.
Unique in the National Park Service, this restored Cold War anti-aircraft missile site has stories to tell. Open house events are on the first Saturday of each month and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. Rain cancels. It is recommende
Celebrate the official opening of Windswept, the Randall Museum’s new permanent art installation by Charles Sowers. As an artist and exhibit developer at the Exploratorium, Sowers has created thought-provoking, beautiful experiences for m
Raices de Mi Tierra presents a lively celebration of the rich, cultural heritage of Mexico. This colorful performance showcases traditional folkloric dance and music performed by talented dancers, wearing a beautiful array of regional dress.
Learn about California’s own rain forest…its forests of coastal redwoods. Roaring Camp Railroad is offering weekend excursions of the Rain Forest by rail January 1 to April 1. Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains just a few miles from the ocean, th
Tech Search Party is a smart phone scavenger hunt that helps raise money for SF public schools. Participants spend two hours on foot searching Noe Valley for hidden clues. The team who answers the most questions will win valuable prizes. Each
Since 1950, Children’s Fairyland has been delighting children and their parents with whimsical storybook sets, gentle rides, friendly animals, wonder-filled puppet shows, and inspired live entertainment. Fairyland is open weekends through March. ...more»
Calling all chess fans ages 6 to 18! Sign up for a fun competition hosted by the Bright Knights Chess Club. Awesome trophies for the champions. There will be an open section and a beginner/novice section, so all levels of players are welcome.
Step right up for a ride back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new garden railway display celebrating the legendary Playland at the Beach and a bygone era of seaside amusement that was located on San Francisco’s West End. In
Explore some True-Life Adventures this month at the Walt Disney Family Musuem! Shows take place at 1pm and 4pm daily except Tuesdays, and February 18, 25, and 26.
SFkids Tip: Please note that online maps are often incorrect and th
Come and celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Enjoy Dragon Dance performances, martial arts demo, traditional Lion Dance, Red envelope giveaways, kid's activites and more!
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Lion Dancers, Red Panda Acrobats, Martial Arts, Kids Arts & Zodiac Themed Crafts, Food, Inflatable Playland and More! See the complete schedule on the website.
Come sing, dance and laugh with the Brian Waite Band and share in their latest rock ‘n roll adventure when they are stranded on a remote tropical island.
Taste a root, come face to snout with a pig, and discover the connections between sweaters and sheep on a guided tour of Hidden Villa’s farm and educational garden. Tours take place most Saturdays and Sundays 11am and 1pm, but please confirm direc
Enjoy a self-guided visit of The Marine Mammal Center’s hospital, research, and education center nestled in the Marin Headlands in Sausalito at any time during their open hours (no reservation is needed). Enjoy viewing seal and sea lion patients a
Love is in the air—and under the sea—this winter, as the Academy gears up for the opening of a new aquarium gallery titled Animal Attraction on February 11, just in time for Valentine's Day. From January 17 through February 8, special programs wil
Are you an animal fanatic? Can't get enough facts on critters furry or feathered? Then come CuriOdyssey and learn facts about their non-releasable animals, endangered species, or majestic birds! Show themes will vary so you can learn something new
From afterschool homework help to chess clubs to 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 programs are always free, always fun, and often
Is the weather outside frightful? Take your shortie (kids must be under 48 inches tall to play) down the road to San Bruno. Drop-in play is available daily at this fab indoor playspace! Mondays through Saturdays, 10am-9pm; Sundays, 11am-7pm.
Every Saturday is Kids Play Night at Tree Frog Treks! Drop off and pick up anytime between the hours of 5:30pm-9pm at the Frog Hall event pad for enriching evening childcare. Then go out and have an adults-only night on the town. Your kids will me
Tech Search Party is a smart phone scavenger hunt that send participants scurrying around San Francisco's Noe Valley for fun and prizes. Plus, all money raised benefits three SF public schools. Plantronics has donated one of their top Bluetooth he
Come for spectacular night sky viewing and experience a Bay Area secret! The magnificent Chabot telescopes are open for free night viewings each Friday and Saturday, weather permitting, excluding major holidays. Please check the website for weathe
Did you know that you can use the Golden Gate Bridge as a thermometer? Or that flags flying at different heights along the San Francisco skyline might double as a wind observatory? The Outdoor Exploratorium features a collection of 20 outdoor inte
The Chinese New Year Basketball Jamboree will kick off the Year of the Hare with six exciting basketball games! There are 3 slots for each division (boys and girls), resulting in approximately 60 players. The kids on the teams are from the San Fra
The Excelsior Youth Center offers something for every member of the family! Little ones can engage in peewee sports and craft projects, while older kids can play golf, basketball, or learn cooking and crafting. Visit the website for complete detai
Dust off your gloves, don your best orange and black, grab the entire family and get to AT&T Park! Grab autographs from Giants players past and present, snap a picture with the World Series Trophy, walk the field, sit in the dugout, get up close w
Stroller Strides meets daily except for Sundays in various parks around San Francisco. Please check the website for a complete schedule. SFkids Tip: The first class is free!
This class gives girls a sampling of basketball and kickball, and is designed for participants to learn new skills. Parent participation is encouraged! What's more fun than playing basketball or kickball with your girls? Get out and play! Girls r
Enzo Garcia, brings his highly acclaimed live family music show, Breakfast with Enzo, to Sports Basement every Friday and on Saturday mornings! Enzo invites you to join him for a morning of genuine, heartfelt sing-along family fun. He'll bring his
The Fratello Marionettes presents Carnival of the Animals! Children of all ages are welcome!
Visit the library on the first Saturday of the month at the gorgeous, brand new Ortega Branch! This month's selection will be It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini.
A poor young girl is raised to be a Princess thanks to an odd little man and his magic. Later she must guess his name or lose her most precious treasure! Shows run Saturdays, January 7 through February 11.
The Tony awarding-winning Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone is the ultimate love letter to musical theater as it delights with pure escapism when a man's vivid imagination transforms his drab apartment into a glittering stage of show stop
Join a docent on a search for symbols in the special exhibition Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts and engage your kids in looking at and talking about art. Tours are Saturday and Sundays, 11am and 1pm (30 minutes). Suggested for kids
Meet in various locations on Saturdays for Barbary Coast Trail tours, conducted by San Francisco Museum and Historical Society volunteers. Please confirm with the website for start locations.. The tour is broken into four segments and begins at a
Learn more about Chinatown on this unique, non-touristy tour! Chinatown Alleyway Tours is a not-for-profit, youth-run and youth-led program sponsored by the Adopt-An-Alleyway Youth Project, which is under the Chinatown Community Development Center
Ever wanted to dive deep into the true history of North Beach? Or get a good workout on a guided San Francisco stairway walk? From the Sunset to the Embarcadero, San Francisco City Guides has a free tour for everyone! Tours are led by volunteers w
Explore the incredible Mission neighborhood murals on a cultural and historical walking tour. Tours launch from the Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center each Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 1:30pm. Please call ahead for reservations or to s