Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Kiddos can keep the learning going strong with after-school STEM activities. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area After- School All-Stars program..
Free and Cheap After-School Programs for San Francisco Area Kids
The learning keeps going after the bell rings.
Play in the sand and wade in the surf at Stinson Beach. Photo by Stefan Klocek, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Best Beaches in San Francisco
Play in the sand and splash in the surf.
Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.
25 Back-to-School Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Pay Someone Else to Do
Taskrabbit can take on meal prep, shopping, organizing, and more.
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Classes Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids
The best classes for kids of all ages after school and on weekends.
Hike amongst iconic landmarks. Photo courtesy of Nicole Findlay
Family-Friendly Urban Hikes in San Francisco
Escape the city for serenity without straying too far.
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Admire the hundreds of animals at the Oakland Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Zoo
Oakland with Kids: 35 Best Things To Do in Oakland, CA
Redwood groves, fairy tales, and engaging museums.
Ready for free summer fun! Photo by Maria Durana courtesy of the Habitot Mobile Museum
51 Awesome Free Things To Do in San Francisco This Summer With Kids
Free fun in the San Francisco summer sun.
Find great fair food and fun in Napa this summer. Photo courtesy of the Napa Town and Country Fair
23 Best Summer Festivals in San Francisco for Kids and Families
County fairs, block parties, and music festivals will fill your summer calendar.
Jump into summer fun at our favorite splash pads in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the City of Castro Calley
Best Splash Pads for Kids in San Francisco
Let the fun flow and the water spray at these fantastic splash pads.
Catch family-friendly movies beneath the summer stars. Photo courtesy of city of San Pablo
Free Outdoor Movies in San Francisco this Summer for Kids
See a movie next to ocean waves, in parks, and under the stars.
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Ultimate San Francisco Kids Summer Vacation Guide
Are you ready for the best summer vacation ever?
Look at that perfectly kid-pleasing pasta: No sauce in sight! Photo courtesy of Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
10 Top San Francisco Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat
Where gourmet food meets happy, entertained kids!
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Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco
The best weekend getaways for San Francisco families.
Take in coastal thrills. Photo courtesy of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Best Day Trips from San Francisco with Kids
Beaches to redwoods, and amusement parks to wine country.
The little ones can release their inner Picasso and create a work of art. Photo courtesy of the Museum
Free Museum Days for Kids in San Francisco
What parent doesn't perk up to the word "free"?
Kiddos will love the arched drum bridge. Japanese Tea Garden photo by Nicole Findlay
Visiting Golden Gate Park with Kids: Everything You Need To Know
Golden Gate Park has it all: boating, hiking, museums, carousels, Ferris wheels, and more!
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San Francisco Summer Camp Guide
Find summer camps around San Francisco for kids of all ages and interests.
Take a bite out of imaginative play. Photo by the author
Imagination City is a NEW Interactive Play Space in the San Francisco Bay Area
Paddle, slide, scoot, repeat.
​Get an early start on a life-long love of the water. Photo courtesy of the AC Swim Club, Facebook
Best Swimming Lessons for Kids in San Francisco: Swimming Classes for Your Little Fishes
Where kids can swim like the fishes.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum has the most stunning view of any kids' museum. Ever. Photo courtesy of the Museum
100 Things To Do in San Francisco With Kids Before They Grow Up
Leave your heart, take the memories.
It feels like sitting on top of the world. Or, at least, on top of the Tops.
Exploring San Francisco's Presidio Tunnel Tops with Kids
Get the scoop on what to bring and when to go.
Travel through town in a tiny car with GoCar.
Top-Rated San Francisco Tours for Families: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and More
A top-rated San Francisco tour can make your Bay Area visit easy and fun.
Photo courtesy of Redwood SkyWalk
The Stunning Redwood Sky Walk: Take Your Family To the Treetops
A stunning new family adventure just opened in California.
Kids as young as 18 months can get kicking. Photo courtesy of Soccer Kiddos
20 Great Mommy & Me Classes in San Francisco Bay Area: Baby Classes We Love
Find your tribe, bond with your babe, and get out of the house!
See the works of local artists at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Photo courtesy of the museum's Facebook page
30 Fun Things To Do in Santa Cruz with Kids
Enjoy sand, surf, and so much more in Santa Cruz, California.
Cooking classes are a fun way to make some foodie memories. Photo courtesy of Cucina Bambini
Best Cooking Classes in the San Francisco Bay Area for Kids: Calling All Little Foodies
Start your little foodie out young with these great cooking classes!
Elephant Seal Vista Point in San Simeon. Photo by Meghan Rose
Road Trip on the PCH: Where To Stop and What To Do with Kids from LA to San Francisco
A drive up the PCH is the perfect family road trip.
Close out the last weekend of August at the Civic Center Carnival. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department
Civic Center Carnival, Lebanese Festival, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Let the creativity flow with art festivals and a sand sculpture contest.

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