Kids activities in the Bay Area, city by city
Free and low-cost things to do with kids in 16 Bay Area cities — weekend events, rainy day ideas, outdoor spots and library storytimes, with ages and times.
San Francisco
East Bay
- OaklandOakland leans outdoors…
- BerkeleyBerkeley runs on library storytimes, hands-on science and campus events, most of them free…
- AlamedaAlameda's beaches and flat bike paths make it one of the easiest Bay Area cities to do wit…
- RichmondRichmond's shoreline trails and community events are underrated, and rarely crowded on a S…
- Walnut CreekWalnut Creek is a dependable East Bay day out: a big park, a walkable downtown, and a well…
- DublinDublin's newer parks and splash areas make it a summer favorite for families with kids und…
South Bay
Peninsula
- Palo AltoPalo Alto packs a lot into short outings: a small zoo, creek trails, and library programs …
- BurlingameBurlingame is a good middle ground for Peninsula families: playgrounds, a walkable main st…
- Mountain ViewMountain View is strong on open space and science-flavored outings, with plenty of shade f…
- Redwood CityRedwood City's downtown square hosts a lot of free family programming, which pairs well wi…
- San MateoSan Mateo has the classic Peninsula combination: a large park with a train and playground,…
- San BrunoSan Bruno works best for short, local outings…
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