Indoor and rainy day activities with kids in San Bruno

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Within a short drive of San Bruno

• Summit Prep Expedition Shadow Days

  Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 AM · Le Mar Mobile · Summit Preparatory Charter High School · san francisco · 10 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 · 10 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 · 10 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 · 10 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 · 10 mi away · Ages 0–12

• Annual Bay Area Financial Planning Day

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

• Nature Walk for Kids

  Fri, Oct 9 · Redwood Regional Park · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 4–10

  Discover local wildlife and plants on a guided nature walk designed for kids.

• Kid's Science Day

  Mon, Oct 12 · Oakland Science Center · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 6–16

  Explore the wonders of science with hands-on experiments and demonstrations.

• Craft for Kids

  Wed, Oct 14 · 2:00 PM · Lakeview Branch · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 6–11

  Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. All supplies are provided.

• Art and Craft Workshop

  Wed, Oct 14 · Oakland Community Center · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 5–14

  A fun-filled workshop where kids can create their own artwork using various materials.

• Craft for Kids

  Wed, Oct 21 · 2:00 PM · Lakeview Branch · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 6–11

  Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. All supplies are provided.

• Kits Cubed STEM Fair 2026

  Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 AM · Oakland Technical High School · oakland · 14 mi away · Ages 5–15

  Join us for an exciting STEM fair aimed at kids to explore various scientific and technical topics.

Rainy day ideas you already have the stuff for

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  Stop-Motion Movie Studio

  You'll become a director, animator, and storyteller as you create your own stop-motion movie. Using your imagination, you'll bring everyday objects or figures to life, moving them incrementally and capturing each tiny change with a phone. Seeing your story unfold frame by frame is incredibly satisfying, as you craft a unique film that expresses your creativity and shows off a new technical skill. Begin by brainstorming your story and characters. Then, set up your stage and start taking pictures, moving your figures just a little bit between each shot. Once you have all your frames, use a simple editing app to string them together and add any sound effects or music. To stretch the activity, try making a more complex plot with multiple characters or experimenting with different camera angles.

  9-13 · Indoor · 120 min

  Open
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  Build And Paint A Pirate Ship

  Ahoy, builder! Assemble your own wooden pirate ship, then make it seaworthy by painting it with fearsome colors and a pirate flag.

  6,7,8 · Indoor · 50 min · About $5–$20

  Open
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  'Dragons Love Tacos' Taco Night

  Let's read the hilarious story about dragons who love tacos, then throw our own taco party (but be careful with the spicy salsa!).

  4,5,6,7 · Indoor · 60 min · About $20–$35

  Open
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  Stuffed Animal Veterinarian Clinic

  Paging Dr. You! All the stuffed animals need their check-ups today. We'll set up a clinic and make sure every fuzzy patient is happy and healthy.

  4,5,6 · Indoor · 40 min · About $0–$5

  Open

Questions parents ask about San Bruno

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

The San Bruno library's preschool storytime and the rec center's indoor programs are the two reliable rainy-morning options in town. The indoor list for San Bruno shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Library and park time is free; rec-center classes charge a small fee, with resident pricing. 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.