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.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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 the Great Big Family Play Day
Kids Day in the Park, Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
From Pride to porch concerts and Greek eats, the Bay Area is bursting with free family fun.

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Oktoberfest
Courthouse Square - 5:00 PM Pick
Salt Marsh Safari
Alviso Marina County Park - various times Pick
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
Spina Farms - 9:00 AM
Activate at Stonestown Galleria
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
VIP Savanna Tour at the SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo - 10:30 AM
Oktoberfest
Courthouse Square - 5:00 PM Pick
Three Nunns Farm
Three Nunns Farm - 9:00 AM
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
Spina Farms - 9:00 AM
Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Bubble Planet - Oakland
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 9:30 AM
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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons
Multiple Locations Across the US - 3:30 PM
Mart Littles Storytime at Copperfield's Books
Marin Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
Oktoberfest
Courthouse Square - 5:00 PM Pick
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California - various times Pick
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sonoma Plaza - various times Pick
68th Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds - 11:00 AM Pick
Oktoberfest
Courthouse Square - 5:00 PM Pick
Starlight Movies in the Park
Alameda Point Multipurpose Field - 6:30 PM Pick
Twilight in Concert in San Jose
Center for the Performing Arts - 7:00 PM Pick
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fall Campout
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - various times Pick
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM Pick
Pacific Coast Fog Fest
Fog Fest - 10:00 AM Pick
Corgi Con
Alameda County Fairgrounds - 10:00 AM Pick
Mobile Museum Pop-up at Prescott Market
Prescott Market - 10:00 AM Pick
2025 SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival
San Francisco Chinatown - 11:00 AM Pick
Pacific Coast Fog Fest
Fog Fest - 10:00 AM Pick
Great Big Family Play Day
Excite Ballpark - 10:00 AM Pick
2025 SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival
San Francisco Chinatown - 11:00 AM Pick
68th Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds - 11:00 AM Pick
Oktoberfest at Six Flags
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - 11:00 AM Pick
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California - various times Pick
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch
Clancy's Pumpkin Patch - 9:00 AM
Three Nunns Farm
Three Nunns Farm - 9:00 AM
Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
Spina Farms - 9:00 AM
Rodoni Farms
Rodoni Farms - 9:00 AM

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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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Photo courtesy of the Great Big Family Play Day
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Sandra Lee, Sep 17 - From Pride to porch concerts and Greek eats, the Bay Area is bursting with free family fun. READ MORE
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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23 Free Hidden Gems and Secret Spots for Kids in San Francisco
Sandra Lee, Sep 7 - These off-the-radar SF gems turn family outings into unique adventures. READ MORE
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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.