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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks IceParent rating: ![]() Location: 519 18th Street, Oakland, CA Sharks Ice offers public ice skating and skating lessons in a fun and safe environment. Families can practice on their own during public sessions, or skate with a private instructor or group c...
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The Well at St. Mary's/The Village WellParent rating: ![]() Location: 2325 Union Street, San Francisco, CA The Village Well, formerly known as The Well at St. Mary's is a community resource that provides a variety programs to educate and nurture families. The group provides an environment whe...
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Safari RunParent rating: ![]() Location: 341 N. Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA Safari Run is a kids' fitness center that educates kids on the importance of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. The center provides fun activities kids enjoy, so they don't even realize they ...
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San Francisco Children's Art CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: Fort Mason, Bldg. C, Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA Open to children from 27 months to 12 years of age, creative art classes for children ages two to ten are offered in student guided studio environment with a wide array of materials. Gro...
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Rhythmix Cultural WorksParent rating: ![]() Location: 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA Rhythmix Cultural Works is a center for the performing and visual arts in Alameda. It offers a range of art experiences, encourages community awareness through participation in the arts, and pr...
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Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate ShopParent rating: ![]() Location: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point, San Francisco, CA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Place for Family Bonding in the Bay Area, this ...
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Osher Marin JCC/Kanbar CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA The Osher Marin JCC offers a wealth of children's recreational and educational activities - for infants all the way up to teens. Beginning with enrichment and parent-child classes, childcare, p...
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SF Playhouse TheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA An intimate, professional theater founded in 2003, SF Playhouse Theater offers an alternative to the larger theaters in Union Square. |
Baby StepzParent rating: ![]() Location: 420 14th street, Oakland, CA Baby Stepz is transforming the coolest night clubs into childproof discos and clothing swaps. Crawlers, toddlers, preschoolers, small children, and parents can let loose for play and swapping. |
Northern California Music and Art Culture CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1280 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA Founded in 1992 by its present executive director, YoungSook Kim, Northern California Music and Art Culture Center is a community-based organization, unique for its wide range of programs in...
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Childrens Discovery Museum of San JoseParent rating: ![]() Location: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA One of the largest children's museums in the country, Children's Discovery Museum boasts over 150 interactive exhibits and programs, and all efforts by visitors to test, prod, and tinker with d...
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BJE Jewish Community LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA The BJE Jewish Community Library serves adults and children with collections of books, picture books, CDs, tapes, videos, and DVDs. The Library and all family programs are free and ope... |
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. |
Randall MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA Located on a 16-acre hill overlooking the City, this small, dynamic, city-run museum focuses on area wildlife and offers hands-on art and science classes for children and families. In addition ...
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Museum of Craft and Folk ArtParent rating: ![]() Location: 51 Yerba Buena Lane, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, CA The Museum of Craft and Folk Art provides exhibitions and educational programs to honor cultural traditions past and present, and celebrate the creative spirit. The Museum's Education... |







