Fun for Families in the Bay Area
Where your little pumpkin can meet up with a great pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Speer Family Farms
Best Pumpkin Patches 2025 Near San Francisco
Where can you find pumpkins, hay mazes, and ship slides? Right here in the Bay.
Apple picking is a fall tradition! Photo courtesy of Chileno Valley Ranch
Apple Picking Near San Francisco: Best Bay Area Orchards to Visit With Kids
Don't forget to bring home apple pie and apple cider!
Find spooky Halloween fun around San Francisco with our guide
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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids
The best Halloween events and seasonal fun for Bay Area kids.
Fall into pumpkin season at Rancho Siempre Verde Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Farm. Photo courtesy of the venue
Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals in 2025 for San Francisco Families
Make memories with the family at these great autumn festivals.
Climb iconic sculptures and structures at Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Gate Park. Photo by Mike Liu, via Flickr 2.0
Best Playgrounds in San Francisco
Swing, slide, and climb across the Bay Area.
Have a dino-mite time at The Lawrence. Photo courtesy of The Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science with Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Science comes to life in the East Bay!
Explore the City by the Bay. Photo courtesy of Gina Ragland
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San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families
Soak in historic San Francisco sights!
The Yard in Brentwood. Photo credit: Copyright © 2024 The Yard
19 San Francisco Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat
Where gourmet food meets happy, entertained kids!
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!
SF limits those tween and teen eye rolls! Photo by Max Whittaker, courtesy of Visit California
40 Things To Do in San Francisco with Teens and Tweens That They'll Actually Enjoy
All the amazing entertainment in SF limits those tween and teen eye rolls!
Swing by The Outpost at the Presidio Tunnel Tops for all the free fun. Photo by Sandra Lee
100 Fun Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids
Explore kid-friendly cultural wonders and mesmerizing San Francisco scenery, all for free.
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San Francisco Fall Guide: Apple & Pumpkin Picking and Weekend Trips 2025
From apple picking to pumpkin tossing, we know where to go this fall.
Discover culture and cuisine when strolling through Chinatown with kids in San Francisco. Photo by Nicole Findlay
Chinatown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Chinatown, San Francisco
Embark on a cultural odyssey in the bustling and historic Chinatown.
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.
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is packed with things to do for kids of all ages. Photo by xiquinhosilva, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Fisherman's Wharf with Kids in San Francisco: 24 Best Things To Do
Fisherman's Wharf is full of sweet stuff from chocolate, sea lions, and kid-friendly attractions.
See giant redwood trees is an experience every family should have.
Best Places to See Giant Redwoods in California: A Family Travel Guide
Look up at the towering trees in the heart of Northern California nature.
​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland
Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Hop on San Francisco's cable cars and turn city travel into an unforgettable adventure.
There's so much to see and do in San Francisco with kids. Cable Car by Vasile Cotovanu via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
3 Days in San Francisco with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
We made it easy and did all the planning for you to explore SF like a local.
Admire the hundreds of animals at the Oakland Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Zoo
Oakland with Kids: 34 Best Things To Do in Oakland, CA
Redwood groves, fairy tales, and engaging museums.
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.
Photo courtesy of Gilroy Gardens
Fleet Week, Nightfall at Filoli, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Bluegrass, pumpkins, and Blue Angels—your Bay Area weekend soars.

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
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Harvest Faire
Roaring Camp Railroads - various times Pick
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch - 9:00 AM
Three Nunns Farm
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Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
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Fleet Week SF
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
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Halloween Weekends at Jellystone Park
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Diwali Celebration at the Purple Museum
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Family Nature Adventures at Chabot
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Oakland's Magic Kitchen
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Oktoberfest at Six Flags
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Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in San Mateo
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park - 12:00 PM Pick
Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn
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Second Sundays for Families with SFMOMA
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Woodside Day of the Horse Family Fun Fair
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Oktoberfest at Six Flags
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 11:00 AM Pick
The Great Big BOO Camp Night at Gilroy Gardens
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Fleet Week SF
Embarcadero - various times Pick
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California - various times Pick
Harvest Faire
Roaring Camp Railroads - various times Pick
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch - 9:00 AM
Three Nunns Farm
Three Nunns Farm - 9:00 AM
Activity: Clay Sugar Skulls in Bernal Heights
Bernal Heights Meeting Room - 4:30 PM Pick
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California - various times Pick
Harvest Faire
Roaring Camp Railroads - various times Pick
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch - 9:00 AM
Three Nunns Farm
Three Nunns Farm - 9:00 AM

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Delight in Dia de Los Muertos events in San Jose. Photo courtesy of the San Jose Children's Discovery Museum
Things To Do to Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in San Francisco
Sandra Lee, Oct 5 - Take part in this unique tradition at celebrations across the Bay Area. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Gilroy Gardens
Fleet Week, Nightfall at Filoli, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
Sandra Lee, Oct 1 - Bluegrass, pumpkins, and Blue Angels—your Bay Area weekend soars. READ MORE
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Gabby Cullen, Sep 28 - It's an outdoor wonderland for families. READ MORE
Enjoy these spooky events. Photo courtesy of Winchester Mystery House
Best Halloween Events in San Francisco 2025 for Kids and Families
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Where your little pumpkin can meet up with a great pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Speer Family Farms
Best Pumpkin Patches 2025 Near San Francisco
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Attractions in San Francisco for Kids
There's so much to see and do in San Francisco with kids. Cable Car by Vasile Cotovanu via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
3 Days in San Francisco with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
We made it easy and did all the planning for you to explore SF like a local.
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!
​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland
Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Hop on San Francisco's cable cars and turn city travel into an unforgettable adventure.
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is packed with things to do for kids of all ages. Photo by xiquinhosilva, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Fisherman's Wharf with Kids in San Francisco: 24 Best Things To Do
Fisherman's Wharf is full of sweet stuff from chocolate, sea lions, and kid-friendly attractions.
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.
Discover culture and cuisine when strolling through Chinatown with kids in San Francisco. Photo by Nicole Findlay
Chinatown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Chinatown, San Francisco
Embark on a cultural odyssey in the bustling and historic Chinatown.