Things to do this weekend with kids in Burlingame

What's on for kids in Burlingame

• Martial Arts Training Day — San Francisco Bay Area

  Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront · Ages 0–12

  A day of martial arts training for all skill levels.

• Sewing with Teacher Jessica

  Wed, Oct 14 · 3:45 PM · Burlingame Public Library, Main, Tech Lab · Ages 10+

  Join us in the Tech Lab and learn how to use a sewing machine and make fun projects. This class is open to beginning or...

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!

• Weekend Sessions w/ Follow the Music (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

  Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 0–7

  Join us for an afternoon filled with music aimed at inspiring the young minds of the community as we explore different cultures through engaging and fun performances.

• 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!

• San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United – Sunday

  Sun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM · Marina Green · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Attend the thrilling air show featuring spectacular aerial performances!

• SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026

  Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM · Inner Sunset · san francisco · 14 mi away · Ages 0–7

  Monthly flea market featuring local artists, food, and handmade goods.

Activity ideas that work any day in Burlingame

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  Build a Simple Circuit

  In this activity, you'll use a basic electronics kit to bring components to life. You'll connect wires, a battery, an LED, and a switch to build a simple circuit that lights up. Then, you'll experiment further to create a buzzing sound. It's incredibly satisfying to see your connections work and understand how electricity flows to make things happen, giving you a real sense of accomplishment and a peek into the world of engineering. Start by following the instructions to connect the battery to an LED, then add a simple switch to control the light. Next, swap out the LED for a small buzzer to make some noise. To stretch this activity, try designing a simple alarm system or adding multiple LEDs in different arrangements, exploring series and parallel circuits as you go.

  10-13 · Indoor · 60 min

  Open
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  Start a Comic Book

  Unleash your inner storyteller and cartoonist by creating your very own comic book. Kids this age love to invent worlds and characters, and seeing their ideas come to life visually is incredibly rewarding. You’ll get to design heroes, villains, or everyday characters, and then craft a short, exciting narrative that’s entirely your own. It's satisfying to hold a finished story you imagined and drew yourself. First, brainstorm your characters and a simple plot. Then, sketch out a few comic panels on paper, focusing on the action and expressions. Add dialogue and narration using speech bubbles and captions. Once your pages are complete, you can staple them together to form a mini-comic. For a longer project, try expanding your story into multiple issues or even designing a unique cover.

  9-13 · Indoor · 90 min

  Open
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  Create a Shimmering Mermaid Grotto

  Let's make a beautiful sensory bin filled with cool water, shiny gems, and smooth stones. It's the perfect underwater grotto for a mermaid to explore.

  4,5 · Indoor/Outdoor · 40 min · About $10–$35

  Open
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  Kitchen Chemistry Lab

  Become a real kitchen scientist and conduct exciting experiments using everyday items. You'll create a colorful pH indicator from red cabbage, build a stunning density tower with different liquids, and uncover secret messages with invisible ink. This activity lets you explore scientific principles like acids, bases, density, and chemical reactions in a hands-on way, which is deeply satisfying for curious minds who love to see how things work and make discoveries. First, you'll prepare your red cabbage indicator, then test household liquids to see their pH. Next, layer different liquids carefully to watch a density tower form. Finally, write and reveal your secret messages. To stretch the activity, try predicting the order of liquids in your density tower before you pour, or experiment with other natural materials to see if they can also act as pH indicators.

  9-12 · Indoor · 60 min

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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.