Indoor and rainy day activities with kids in Burlingame

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Within a short drive of Burlingame

• Summit Prep Expedition Shadow Days

  Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 AM · Le Mar Mobile · Summit Preparatory Charter High School · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 10–16

  Join us for an exploratory shadow day at Summit Prep!

• Bluey's Big Play

  Sat, Oct 10 · San Francisco Opera House · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 3–10

  An interactive theater experience for kids featuring Bluey.

• Bluey's Big Play

  Sun, Oct 11 · San Francisco Event Center · san francisco, ca · 14 mi away · Ages 3–10

  Join Bluey and Bingo for an adventure in this interactive stage show!

• UCSF Parnassus Heights Touch-a-Truck

  Wed, Oct 21 · 9:00 AM · 1620 7th Ave · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 3–10

  A fun event for kids to explore various trucks and vehicles.

• CIRC PreK presents: Environment ‒ Designing Possibilities

  Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM · La Scuola International School · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 0–12

• Annual Bay Area Financial Planning Day

  Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM · 100 Larkin St · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 5–7

• Super Family Sundays

  Sun, Oct 18 · Junior Museum & Zoo · palo alto · 15 mi away · Ages 0–12

  A free event when the JMZ is open exclusively to families with children who have disabilities. Children with all disabilities are welcome, as well as parents, siblings, and grandparents. Come meet zoo animals up-close.

• 16th Annual Peninsula Private Elementary School Fair

  Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM · Center for Children and Youth · palo alto · 15 mi away · Age 4

  A unique opportunity to engage in-person with more than 30 schools located on the Peninsula. Families can speak informally with school representatives and find the right fit for their child. Light snacks will be provided.

Rainy day ideas you already have the stuff for

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  Kitchen Sink Color Mixing Lab

  Let's be chemists and discover what happens when we mix primary colors. We'll use food coloring and water to create our own rainbow!

  4,5 · Indoor · 20 min · About $5–$10

  Open
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  Build a Robot From Recycled Parts

  In this activity, kids design and build their very own moving robot using a small motor, batteries, and a collection of recycled materials. It's incredibly satisfying for this age group because they get to bring their ideas to life, transforming everyday objects into a functional, moving creation. This project taps into their creativity and problem-solving skills, offering a tangible reward as their robot takes its first wobbling steps. Gather your recycled materials like cardboard tubes, plastic containers, bottle caps, and wire. Start by sketching a few robot designs, thinking about how your robot will move and what its purpose might be. Next, assemble the body, then integrate the motor, battery pack, and a switch, making sure the electrical connections are secure. Finally, add decorative elements and test your robot. To stretch the activity, challenge yourselves to make the robot move in a specific direction or pick up a small object.

  10-13 · Indoor · 120 min

  Open
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  Dot Marker Masterpiece Gallery

  These easy-to-hold markers make satisfying dots of color. We can follow the patterns in the book or create our own brilliant, dotty works of art!

  4,5 · Indoor · 30 min · About $15–$20

  Open
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  Build a LEGO Machine With Moving Parts

  Imagine designing and building a LEGO creation that doesn't just sit there – it moves! Kids this age love the challenge of making things work, and using gears, axles, and levers to build a crane, catapult, or vehicle that truly functions is incredibly rewarding. It’s like solving a puzzle with their hands, seeing how different pieces connect to create motion and accomplish a task. This kind of building boosts problem-solving skills and offers a real sense of accomplishment. Start by sketching a design for your machine, thinking about what you want it to do. Then, gather your LEGO pieces and begin building the main structure, focusing on incorporating moving parts like wheels, gears, or hinges right from the start. Test sections as you go, making adjustments until everything moves smoothly. To stretch the activity, try adding a counterweight to your crane or designing a launching mechanism for your catapult that can hit a specific target.

  9-12 · Indoor · 90 min

  Open

Questions parents ask about Burlingame

What can you do with a toddler in Burlingame on a rainy day?

The Burlingame library runs weekday storytimes for under-fives, and the recreation center adds indoor drop-in classes when the weather turns. The indoor list for Burlingame shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Library and playground time is free. Rec-center classes charge a small per-session fee, usually lower for residents. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.