Museum of the African Diaspora · SOMA 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
Visit current exhibitions during a free museum community day.
Who it’s for:
Children are welcome in the museum. Select exhibitions and separate programs to suit your family.
Cost:
Free admission to current exhibitions.
Before you go:
The organizer welcomes walk-in tickets and also provides registration. This record covers museum admission, not a guaranteed place in a separate workshop.
Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion · Marina 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco
Browse independent artists and makers at Fort Mason’s indoor craft marketplace.
Who it’s for:
A public shopping fair welcoming everyone; no numeric minimum age is stated. This is not a children’s workshop.
Cost:
The organizer suggests an optional $5 entry contribution. Shopping and food cost extra.
Before you go:
No advance admission booking is listed. Indoor fair goes ahead rain or shine. On Sunday, Marina Boulevard is closed until 11:30 AM; follow the organizer’s alternate arrival guidance.
Ferry Building Grand Hall, Second Floor · Embarcadero 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco
Meet tea producers and explore tastings in the Ferry Building Grand Hall. This is a public tasting festival, not a children’s workshop.
Who it’s for:
Under 18s must be with a parent or guardian. Ages 4 and under may enter free with a ticketed parent or guardian; everyone older than 4 needs a ticket.
Cost:
Tickets are required for everyone older than 4; check the current price for your selected date. Ages 4 and under enter free with a ticketed parent or guardian. Only ticketed guests receive a tasting cup.
Before you go:
Check selected-date ticket availability before going. The organizer lists a 30-day advance refund window. Current ticket inventory is not established.
SOMArts Cultural Center · SOMA 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
Visit artist-made altars and an exhibition honoring memory, family and those who care for others.
Who it’s for:
Gallery hours are explicitly all ages. The exhibition includes themes of death, remembrance and loss; choose what suits your child.
Cost:
Free during normal gallery hours.
Before you go:
Drop in during gallery hours. This is an exhibition about remembrance and loss, not a children’s workshop. The exhibition continues through November 20, with different weekday hours.
Frozen Forest at San Francisco Zoo · Lakeshore Sloat Boulevard at Great Highway, San Francisco
Put on headphones for two channels of DJ music, then explore the Frozen Forest’s winter photo spots.
Who it’s for:
The Zoo describes this as family-friendly. Children need their caregiver.
Cost:
Included with a separate ZooLights ticket: adults $30; children ages 2–11 $21; members save $3. Food, drinks and parking cost extra.
Before you go:
Check the ZooLights ticket and weather guidance before leaving. The Frozen Forest is near the Lion Fountain. Alcoholic drinks are for adults only; no purchase is required to attend the disco.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre · Marina Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco
Watch professional dance companies from around the world in a two-hour stage performance.
Who it’s for:
The organizer’s ticket page welcomes all ages. This is a two-hour theatre performance; choose a showtime and seating that work for your child.
Cost:
Regular tickets are listed at $64.05–$75.45 including fees. Confirm the selected seat total and child or lap-ticket rules before buying.
Before you go:
Reserved seating; check live availability. Arrive early for the performers’ freestyle circle 15 minutes before showtime. Sales are final except for the seller’s stated cancellation or rescheduling terms.
