Bay Kids Activity Hub

Insectpalooza offers free hands-on fun with giant millipedes, walking sticks, and Bay Area beetles at Minnesota Street Project this Sunday noon-3pm....

Santa Clara County families can join the free Summer Reading Program through July 31, where kids logging at least five books plus one activity earn prizes while supplies last. Details at sccld.org/summer.

Free curator-led tour of the 'Destination San Francisco' exhibit this Saturday, June 6, at SFO's Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum explores 85+ years of airline marketing and Bay Area tourism. Perfect no-cost outing for curious kids—no RSVP needed.

• Junior Center of Art and Science offers free drop-in programming Saturdays 10am-4pm in Oakland with carpentry, science and engineering.
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San Francisco Zoo offers free weekday admission for children ages 11 and younger all month long.

• Up to five kids free with each paying adult from...

San Leandro Library Summer Programs

• 🔥 Summer Library Program: Free reading and activities program for all ages starts June 1 at Main Library...

The Bay Area Book Festival runs Fri-Sun, May 29-31 in downtown Berkeley, offering families a free cultural outing with readings and activities.

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East Bay Regional Parks offers multiple drop-in family activities this Sunday, May 31, 2026, perfect for ages 0-12+.

• Butterfly Spring hike at...

Cabrillo Montessori School of Silicon Valley offers ongoing programs for ages 2-5 at its Cabrillo campus, serving families in the Milpitas, Santa...

Free Family Water Play Guide

• Bay Area Splash Pads: Ronnie's Awesome List details free splash pads including 24th & York Mini Park, Mission...

Spring Wildlife Nature Walk + Bird Count at Stern Grove offers families a low-cost outdoor STEM activity this Saturday, May 30, from 8–11 am. Tickets...

Free and low-cost splash pads across the Bay Area offer easy water play for kids ages 0-12+ during warm May weather.

• San Francisco: 24th & York...

East Bay families can enjoy these free and low-cost holiday picks:

• San Ramon Art & Wind Festival: Kites, crafts, kids' shows, and sensory zone at...

Free weekly playdates every Wednesday at San Jose’s Seven Trees Library give kids ages 0-5 practice with sharing and social skills while caregivers connect with other families. Next session is May 27 from 11am–12:30pm at 3590 Cas Dr.

Memorial Day Weekend Family Events

• 🔥 Bay Area KidFest: The 35th edition of Bay Area KidFest returns May 24-25 at Toyota Pavilion in Concord...

Bay Area KidFest returns to Toyota Pavilion in Concord for Memorial Day weekend with $10 admission (or $9 with canned food donation) and dozens of...

Oakley branch offers several free family events in the coming days.

• May 26: Family Bilingual Storytime mixes English and Spanish songs for ages...

Filoli Gardens in Woodside is offering free summer admission for kids ages 0-14 (up to 3 per paying adult) from June through August.

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Mark your calendar for free admission at the Intel Museum in Santa Clara on May 29, 9am–5pm, with free parking and 10,000 sq ft of interactive STEM exhibits on chip tech. Kids loved it—perfect family outing this week.

This free self-guided pirate scavenger hunt at 826 Valencia turns the Mission District into a screen-free adventure blending literacy, creativity, and...