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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
Haul line to raise the sails with National Park Service Rangers as you explore the Bay aboard the historic 60 foot Alma! Take in dazzling views and San Francisco's riveting history. The last of her kind, Alma will transport you to a long ago era o
Oh no! They¹re back, and they're more frightfully fun than ever! This summer, San Francisco¹s Conservatory of Flowers becomes a Little Shop of Horticultural Horrors with a sequel to its 2007 exhibition Chomp! Chomp 2! Return o
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
Kids Days are interactive and fun arts education programs for children ages 4-13. These free events include percussion, opera classes, and more! It's all part of the Stern Grove Festival. Kids Days take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Live music, yummy food, fun rides, and special activities for children! It can all be found at the Sonoma County Fair. The fair runs July 27-August 8. SFkids Tip: Free admission for kids on Thursdays!
“Let’s get together” in the Disney theater to watch The Parent Trap. Twin sisters, separated at birth, meet for the first time, swap places, and seek to reunite their parents. … Twice the trouble, twice the fun… yeah yeah yeah! Shows take
Make a movie! Feel awesome when your film plays on the big screen in front of a live audience! The Twinkling To-Do Film Screening for films made by 6-18 year olds takes place at The Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 28. The deadline to turn in
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
School's out and it's time for fun at the zoo! Don't miss these great activities on your next visit. The fun runs June 5 through September 6:
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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 first few months when a child enters your life are both exhausting and exhilarating, full of overwhelming joys and daunting challenges. This is an important time to connect with new mothers, share your thoughts and feelings, trade strategies,
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
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. Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45am a
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
Cold "summer" weather got you down? Take the short drive down to Newark and plunge into the indoor aquatic center. Bring the whole family to try out the children’s activity pool, lazy river, water slides, lap pool, and spa! The pool is open weeken
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 Saturday at Sutro Park. Load up your little one in the stroller and please arrive 15 mi
Catch a terribly curious story hour at Paxon Gate's one-of-a-kind kid shop. The fun takes place each and every Thursday with rotating guest authors and performers. Arrive early to get a good spot.
Children ages 2-5 and their parents are invited to the Early Explorers Cove each Thursday and Saturday at 11am to listen to stories about nature, science, and the wonderful world around us. Big kids can enjoy Science Story Adventures every Sunday
Complete six activities of your choice this summer (including reading) and win a flash drive, along with a chance to win a MacBook, a Wii, or iPods! It’s easy! Just sign up at your local branch or bookmobile to get started. The program runs June 5