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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
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
Early Birdles is a hands-on play-based workshop designed to build creative confidence in children ages 5 and under. In addition to independent exploration, each hour-long workshop includes movement, live music, and collaborative storytelling. Ever
Come play with ink and your fingers. Use your fingerprints to create comical characters and design a unique and personalized book, comic strip or a little friend.
18 Reasons and Take My Word for It are excited to announce an 8-week after school creative writing class for 3rd-5th graders. This series is perfect for the kid who loves to write or loves to eat (or both!).
Classes meet Wednesdays, April
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.
Kids can drop in for rides, games and climbing at this great rainy day hangout in Daly City! Drop-in playtimes are Tuesdays through Fridays. Please call ahead if planning on a Friday afternoon playtime, as sometimes the venue is booked for a birth
Step back in time....way back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers transports you to a real life land of the lost in its exhibition Plantosaurus Rex. It’s a prehistoric paradise of plants from the time of the dinosaurs when giant ferns, spiky ho
Before they were the classic Disney films we know and love, fairytales were tales as old as time with quite different storylines. Explore what Walt saw in these stories and how he gave each film their own “Disney Treatment.” Among these classic ta
Come to extaordinary hour of music and movement in Japanese and English for children 1- 4 years of age. Explore nature, colors and language through fun songs using guitars, recorders and percussion instruments.
For children newborn to 4 years old. This entertaining music program stimulates a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development by incorporating vocal development, movement, listening and expression. Children experience
These rotating programs for 3-5 year-olds are presented in the Naturalist Center. Please see the website for program topics on specific dates. Adult supervision is required.
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
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
The San Francisco Recreation and Parks program offers something for wee ones almost every day! Check the website for a full listing of playgroups, tot classes, and toddler and baby-safe play gyms around the city. Play spaces and classes are open m
Starting kindergarten is a big step for both parents and children. Parents for Public Schools will share with parents what to expect, family involvement before and during the school year, and tips for preparing your child for school. To sign-up, g
City College of San Francisco offers free child observation classes every weekday except for major holidays, in many convenient locations around the City. Classes are for parents and their children and arranged by the child's age, starting with in
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 and under. Mondays, 10am-11am; Wednesdays, 9:3
The Village Well playgroups provide a variety of wonderful toys and activities that are age and developmentally appropriate for little ones up to age 4. Music circle and story time are a daily feature as well as a healthy children’s snack and fres
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.
Join the Klub and enjoy an activity with your child Sundays through Fridays. No registration necessary. Simply stop at the Front Desk to buy a KinderKard, good for 10 classes within a four-month period. Or, purchase a drop-in pass.
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The San Francisco Unified School District proudly unveils Young at Art; an 8 day celebration of student creativity in visual, literary, media and performing arts hosted by the world renowned de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park from May 11-20.
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
Visit atop the Academy’s living roof to explore the fascinating lives of pollinators including birds, bats and bees. As these animals buzz, swoop and fly through the air, they are helping to keep California one of the most diverse places on earth
The SFSU Observatory houses four telescopes and is open to the public each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night, weather permitting, except for holidays and school closings. Please dress warmly as the observatory can be quite chilly.
Be a cheap skate with the family! Yerba Buena Ice offers no skate rental fee each Wednesday night, excluding holidays.
Get your bounce on at Pump It Up's great selection of bouncy houses! Drop-in jumpy times are Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5pm and Fridays, 10:30am-12pm. For ages 3-10.
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!
The Red Shoes are the cello/fiddle duet of teen-aged sisters Lucia and Flavia Purpura-Pontoniere. Both girls began their musical training at age 6. After years of Classical training, they began to play jazz and fiddle music. Currently, they focus
Bookshop West Portal offers a weekly reading event for babies and toddlers, featuring interactive songs and fingerplays. Led by a former nursery school teacher, mother of three, and grandmother of two.
Expand your horizons into a world of creating without glue! Participants will learn how to attach layers of diverse materials together using simple riveting methods and small screws. Paper, fabric, buttons, cardboard, plastic, metal, charms, and t
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May 2012, you are invited to join a Teen Essay Contest. Topic: “Energy Saving.” Deadline: Saturday, May 26, 2012. Prizes: First Place winners will receive a Best Buy gift card ($50). Sec
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
San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is a true gem. Learn about the important culture, history, politics and plants of this public garden. Stroll through the oldest public Japanese-style garden in the nation as you learn the unique symbolism and hi