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We've got an ever-expanding list of the best free activities and events for kids and families across the US, including free classes and workshops, free holiday activiities, free summer and winter events, free indoor play and story time, restaurants where kids eat free, and more!Free Thinking Kids' Events: Downtown San FranciscoParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA What's free in Downtown San Francisco for kids and families? We've got some great children's activities ... One of the best urban playgrounds is free! Instead of swing sets and rings, <... |
Cherry Blossom FestivalParent rating: ![]() Location: 1610 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA Japantown's Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in April features traditional Japanese arts (tea ceremonies, martial arts, taiko drumming, etc) parades, Asian food kiosks, and live music. A Kids Zon...
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Zen Mama WannabeParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA Zen Mama Wannabe is a mom blogger's tales of life with two young exuberant kids, a slightly preoccupied husband, and a beloved old dog. |
Marin MommiesParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA Marin Mommies is a blog for modern, sophisticated, and on-the-go moms, moms-to-be, and dads, too. |
Shall We Flee the City?Parent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA A San Francisco mom blogs about living in the city with her two small children in Shall We Flee the City?. |
Ocean View Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 345 Randolph Street, San Francisco, CA Ocean View Branch Library hosts a weekly storytime, as well as other children's programs. |
Jelly Belly Candy Company Factory TourParent rating: ![]() Location: One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA At this working factory, way out in Fairfield, you'll find out just how this venerable candy maker - inventor of the gourmet jelly bean - gets so much flavor into such a small package. And though it m...
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West Portal Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 190 Lenox, San Francisco, CA West Portal Branch Library offers a variety of storytimes and other events for children and teens. |
Parkside Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA Parkside Branch Library offers an ongoing preschool storytime, as well as various other children's events and programs. |
Western Addition Branch LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA The Western Addition Branch Library - renovated in 2007 - offers children's storytimes and other programs and events for children and teens. |
Free Thinking: Fairs and Festivals in the Bay AreaParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA San Francisco and the entire Bay Area are teeming with free events and activities for families during the summer months. Nearly every neighborhood hosts its own street fair, chalk fest, food fe...
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826 Valencia (The Pirate Store)Parent rating: ![]() Location: 826 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA Cleverly disquised as a pirate supply store (what kid could resist?) 826 Valencia is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages six to 18 with their creative and exposit...
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Free Gardens in the Bay AreaParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA Gamble Garden in Pal Alto features a historic home, carriage house, tea house, an...
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Petunia FaceParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA A Mill Valley mom writes humorously and authentically about life with her daughter, Zoey. |
































