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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
SF Children's Art Center offers a range of daily hands-on art classes for children ages 22 months to 11 years old. Students are introduced to a wide variety of materials, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Children ages 5 and u
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 Tuesdays through Fridays and noon-4pm on Saturdays and S
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
Join the zoo playgroup! Meet like-minded parents while letting your little ones play in a safe environment with age-appropriate toys. Parents will also enjoy having a close encounter with one of the zoo animals. Pre-registration is highly recommen
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
For parents of babies newborn to eight months of age. An informal drop-in group for new parents and their babies to share the joys and challenges of parenting. Groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to discuss topics of interest including "Making Y
Sleep deprived and disgruntled? Full of questions about why your child struggles so with sleep? Need a space to air your concerns, hopes and complaints about life in the sleep-free zone? Join a drop-in Sleep Support Circle for parents every Tuesda
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
Toddlers and preschoolers can tumble, bounce, roll, ride, climb, and play, as their parents participate and supervise this indoor program. Kids can tumble over mats, crawl through tunnels, balance on beams, ride on bikes and scooters, dance, do ar
Visit The Village Well for the Morning and Afternoon Clubs. These drop-in 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 dai
Kids can drop in for rides, games and climbing at this great rainy day hangout in Daly City! Drop-in playtimes are Mondays through Thursdays, 9am-7pm and Fridays until 3pm. SFkids Tip: Socks are required for this shoes-off venue.
Meet other parents and enjoy being with your little one in a casual and joyful environment! Each group starts with free playtime in a large playroom filled with developmentally appropriate toys and play structures. The group then comes together fo
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
The SFSU Observatory houses four telescopes and is open to the public each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, weather permitting, except for holidays and school closings. Please dress warmly as the observatory can be quite chilly.
Stroller Strides meets every Wednesday at the Warming Hut in Crissy Field, every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park, and every Friday at Sutro Park. Load up your little one in the stroller and please arrive 15 minu
Visit the library for a Perez and Mondinga Puppet Show! Children of all ages are welcome. The show is presented by The Puppet Company.
P&T Puppets presents Goldielocks and the Three Teddybears, a gentle adaptation of an old favorite. For ages 3-5.