Best Things To Do With The Whole Family In San Francisco
By: Kat BeinBy: Kat Bein|November 22, 2024|Guides,
So the whole family is in town and you’re getting a little stir crazy. Why not take them all out for a day on the town?
Whether you’ve got little ones or elders, want to go for a stroll or learn something new, these family-friendly activities below are perfect for killing time and making memories.
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This "learning laboratory" offers a hands-on experience that will delight children of all ages and teach the adults in the audience a thing or two as well. The science, art and technology museum will have your imagination running wild and your horizons broadening toward a bright future. A rotating showcase of fun and mind-blowing exhibits make this a great place to return to every season of the year.
Games and history? This one-of-a-kind museum showcases pinball machines, old-school nickelodeons, animatronic machines and more. Featuring mechanical wonders from throughout the past century, this is a fun and interactive hub that will astound the young and old alike. Bring cash for coins so you can play everything on the floor!
If your family is around for the winter holidays, this annual fundraiser from the Wender Weis Foundation for Children at Oracle Park offers tons of activities for kids. Sports fans of all ages will be excited to run shoulders with the local pro athletes on hand, and there is a lot of seasonal holiday magic in the air.
Likewise, the colder months come to life with the annual Union Square Ice Rink that offers skaters of all ages a place to have some seasonal fun. Lace up your skates or rent a pair and try your skills. You don’t have to be an expert to share the smiles!