Things to do this weekend with kids in San Bruno

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Within a short drive of San Bruno

• Martial Arts Training Day — San Francisco Bay Area

  Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront · burlingame · 5 mi away · 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 · burlingame · 5 mi away · 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...

• 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!

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

  Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens · san francisco · 10 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 · 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!

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

  Sun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM · Marina Green · san francisco · 10 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 · 10 mi away · Ages 0–7

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

• 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.

• Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of the Beatles for Kids

  Wed, Oct 14 · Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts · oakland, ca · 14 mi away · Ages 4–11

  Join us for a fun-filled musical experience for kids featuring the beloved songs of The Beatles!

Activity ideas that work any day in San Bruno

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  Night Sky Star Map

  Discover the hidden patterns of the night sky by creating your own star map. Kids this age enjoy the challenge of identifying constellations and planets, feeling a sense of accomplishment as they recognize familiar shapes and learn new ones. It’s a rewarding way to connect with the natural world and develop observation skills, turning the vast sky into a personal adventure of discovery. To start, use a star-gazing app on a clear night to identify a few prominent constellations and any visible planets. Then, use a piece of dark paper and a white or silver pen to sketch what you see, marking the brightest stars and connecting them to form your constellations. For an extra challenge, try to identify and sketch the same constellations again on a different night without the app, relying on your memory and observation.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 60 min

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  Neighborhood Photo Walk

  Grab a camera or a phone and explore your neighborhood through a new lens. By focusing on a theme like textures, shadows, or colors, you'll discover familiar places in a fresh way and notice details you might usually miss. It's rewarding to capture interesting sights and then curate your favorite ten, turning everyday observations into a personal mini-gallery. Start by choosing a theme that sparks your interest for today's walk. Spend about 40 minutes wandering, taking many pictures related to your theme. When you get back, review all your shots and carefully select your top ten based on how well they fit the theme and how much you like them. To stretch the activity, try printing your favorite photos and arranging them into a physical display.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 60 min

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  Woven Nature Art Frame

  Let's go on a nature walk to collect interesting leaves, flowers, and twigs. Then we'll weave them into a beautiful piece of natural art.

  5,6,7,8 · Outdoor · 50 min · About $0–$5

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  Mini Golf Course in the Yard

  Design and build your very own nine-hole mini golf course right in your yard. Kids love the challenge of transforming everyday items into fun obstacles, and seeing their creative course come to life offers a real sense of accomplishment. It’s satisfying to invent the rules and challenges for each hole, then get to play on a course you’ve engineered yourself. This activity combines outdoor play with creative problem-solving and a bit of engineering. Start by gathering household items like empty boxes, old towels, toy blocks, or even garden hoses to create ramps, tunnels, and barriers. Map out your nine-hole course, perhaps drawing a simple sketch first, then arrange your obstacles. Use an outdoor ball like a tennis ball and a broom or stick as a club. To stretch the activity, create a scorecard for everyone to track their strokes, or challenge yourselves to design a themed course, like a "jungle" or "space" golf adventure.

  9-12 · Outdoor · 90 min

  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.