Parent's Guide to
San Francisco, CA

Discover activities, events, and resources for children.
The Cartoon Museum
San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum collects, preserves and displays original cartoon art in all its forms since 1984. Check our causes page and support us! The Cartoon Art Museum’s mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history ...
San Francisco Ballet
Youth Programs at San Francisco Ballet introduce young newcomers to the joy and excitement of ballet. Fun, fast paced, and specially designed for first-time dancers, these highly interactive programs will get kids up and moving to music.
San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club
The Vikings Soccer Club has always been on the leading edge of soccer innovation in America. The Vikings began in the Fall of 1922. At that time, the club consisted of only senior players. They were charter members of all the state and local soccer organizations (California Soccer Association Nor...
SF Chivas SC
The SF Chivas SC is always looking for players that want to play at a high level of soccer and will be committed to 1 team and 1 sport. The club has the following ages: u-6 thru u-19 girl's and boy's
American Gymnastics
American Gymnastics Club is San Francisco's finest gymnastics club, offering a comprehensive blend of recreational and competitive instruction. Classes are available at all levels, from beginning to competitive. We maintain a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1 or fewer to facilitate individualized t...
Nino's Rhythmic Club
Club Schedule Classes for all levels are held at the Russian Center main hall every day except Sunday. Please inquire about private lessons. Recreational Program Students develop physical capability and activity. A rhythmic gymnast learns to work with five pieces of hand apparatus: rope, hoo...
San Francisco Gymnastics
In 2002, San Francisco Gymnastics (SFG) opened its doors in the Presidio with a mission: “Provide a quality athletic experience with an emphasis on fun.” The goal has been to create a success for every child in every class. Since 2002, the gym has quickly become known as a family friendly, high q...
House of Air
House of Air is an indoor trampoline park located in the Presidio of San Francisco. We offer open trampoline time for all ages, trampoline dodgeball, and aerial training for a number of sports and disciplines. Offering trampoline access by the hour including trampoline dodgeball, open free jump ...
SS Jeremiah OBrien
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is one of two remaining fully functional Liberty ships of the 2,710 built and launched during World War II. The O'Brien has the distinction of being the last unaltered Liberty ship and remains historically accurate. Moored at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf, she is a premier Sa...
USS Pampanito Submarine
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association is a 501(c)3 non profit organization located in San Francisco, CA. It was founded in 1950 by a group of dedicated citizens who sought to preserve and protect San Francisco's vibrant maritime heritage. Today, the Association partners with the Na...
The San Francisco Dungeon
The San Francisco Dungeon is NOT your usual visitor attraction. We're an exciting mix of live action, special effects, 360° sets and authentic storytelling. Hilarious fun - and sometimes a little bit scary, our unique take on history has made us one of Europe's best-loved visitor attractions. B...
The Rooftop at Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is a presenting organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in the parks and open spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens and the San Francisco Bay Area through the curated presentation of FREE artistic, community, and cultural programs.
The Randall Museum
Randall Museum offers people of all ages opportunities for active involvement and recreation in an integrated program of arts and sciences. Focusing on the cultures and environment of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Museum strives to inspire creativity, curiosity, and appreciation of the world ar...
7D Experience
Put your agility, speed and confidence to the test as you navigate your way through a web of crisscrossing laser beams. You can attempt this mission solo or work in tandem as you jump, crawl and stretch yourself to the limit to beat the clock and your friends, all while being cheered on by onloo...
Touchstone Climbing
Touchstone Climbing owns and operates eleven unique gyms throughout California, making it the largest indoor climbing company in the world. But our true success comes not from what we do, but why we do it. From owners to belay staff, routesetters to cyclists, we believe in creating a place where ...
San Francisco Zoo
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants. The majestic Leanne Roberts African Region and the Valenti...
San Francisco Railway Museum
Market Street Railway is a non-profit organization with 1000 members, founded in 1976. Our mission is preserving historic transit in San Francisco. We advocate for historic streetcar and cable car service improvements and expansion, educate people about the importance of attractive transit in cr...
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
Tours depart from The Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf located on Beach Street at the foot of Columbus Avenue. Enjoy riding high on our 75 minute tours over The Golden Gate Bridge. Even if you've seen these sights before, this is a whole new experience on our open air fire trucks. Experience San Fr...
San Francisco Children's Art Center
Established in 1978, The San Francisco Children’s Art Center (SFCAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, child-centered community art organization that values the importance of process-oriented art instruction. At SFCAC, children experience the advantage of direct contact with professional artists and con...
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
The Cable Car Museum was established in 1974. It is operated by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum as a nonprofit educational facility. Located in the historic Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse, the museum deck overlooks the huge engines and winding wheels that pull the cables. Dow...
RocketBoat San Francisco
Blue & Gold Fleet is the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay, offering the famous one-hour Bay Cruise Adventure, 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise and RocketBoat, the ultimate high-speed thrill ride along the city’s waterfront. The company provides regu...
Ripley's Believe It or not Museum
Founded in 1918 by cartoonist and adventurer Robert Ripley. Dubbed by many "The Modern Marco Polo", Ripley became America's most popular celebrity of his time. The collection of odd, unique and incredible artifacts, art, photographs, and stories of the 200+ countries he visited are the foundation...
Musee Mecanique
Welcome to the Musée Mécanique, one of the world's largest (over 200) privately owned collection of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments and antique arcade machines in their original working condition. We will take you on a journey from turn of the century hand cranked music boxes to mod...
Madame Tussauds San Francisco
Photograph and mingle with A-Listers, challenge your sports heroes, hop on stage with your favorite pop stars and get up close with a range of fun, interactive experiences with the world's best known personalities. So who do you want to meet?
California Academy Of Sciences
Based in Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences is a destination like no other and a must-see San Francisco museum. It’s the only place on Earth to house an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof. From the splashing penguins in African Hall to t...
Childrens Creativity Museum
Children's Creativity Museum is a hands-on, multimedia arts & technology experience for children 2-12. At the Children’s Creativity Museum, we go beyond the conventional environment of play by inspiring kids to imagine, create and share in our multimedia environment. With every visit, kids are in...