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10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in November 2026
Holiday lights, ice rinks, a circus, Diwali and the year's best tide pooling: 10 November outings for Bay Area families, with dates, prices and tips.
Nov 2, 2026
Family Life
Bay Area Holiday Ice Rinks 2026: Where to Ice Skate with Kids This Winter
2026 Bay Area holiday ice rinks for families: new Fisherman's Wharf and Sunnyvale rinks, dates, prices, toddler sessions and skate-aid tips.
Nov 2, 2026
Family Life
Where to Watch the Fleet Week Air Show with Kids (SF, Oct 9–11, 2026)
13 kid-friendly spots to watch the free Fleet Week air show in SF, Oct 9–11, 2026, plus when the Blue Angels fly, the free Thursday practice, and tips for families.
Oct 4, 2026
October
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in October 2026
Fleet Week, Bluey's Big Play, the world's largest bounce house, and 7 more October 2026 family events in the Bay Area, with dates, prices, and links.
Jenine · Sep 30, 2026
Family Life
Best Holiday Train Rides Near the Bay Area & Northern California (2026 Dates + Tickets)
Holiday train rides across the Bay Area & Northern California for 2026 — Polar Express, Santa trains, and light rides, with real dates, presale info, and ticket links
Sep 24, 2026
Family Life
Best Family-Friendly Halloween Events in the Bay Area (2026 Guide)
Our favorite family-friendly Halloween events across the Bay Area for 2026 — costume trails, zoo Halloween days, and a kid-free Ren Faire weekend, with real dates and ticket links.
Sep 24, 2026
Family Life
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in September 2026
September is the sneaky-best month here. The fog lifts, the crowds go back to school, and the fall calendar starts stacking up before anyone else notices. Here's what's worth your time this month
Jenine · Sep 1, 2026
Family Life
Bay Area Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Fall: The Ultimate Guide 2026
Bay Area Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Fall: The Ultimate Guide 2026
Sep 1, 2026
Bay Area kids activities, Bay Area family events August 2026, things to do with kids in the Bay Area this weekend
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in August 2026
Summer's basically on its farewell tour. Here are the 10 things to do with Bay Area kids in August 2026 — LEGO conventions, monster trucks, last-chance water parks, and free park days included.
Jenine · Aug 1, 2026
Family Life
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in July 2026
Things to do with Bay Area kids in July: fireworks guides, movies on the beach, $2 dive-in movies, free circus, and more. Let's GO.
Jenine · Jul 1, 2026
Family Life
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in June 2026
Looking for 10 things to do with Bay Area kids in June? Free zoo admission, Filoli, SF MOMA Family Day, Gabby's Dollhouse, FIFA watch parties, and more. Let's G
Jenine · Jun 1, 2026
Family Life
10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in May 2026
Looking for things to do with Bay Area kids in May 2026? Splash pads, free park days, u-pick farms, museums & more. Your family weekend guide is here.
May 1, 2026
Family Life
Brick Blast: LEGO® Fan Convention is coming to the Bay Area and it's going to be epic!
A LEGO fan convention is coming to the Bay Area in 2026 and it's built for families! Brick Blast hits Santa Clara on August 22. Get ticket access now!
Apr 2, 2026
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