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Kid-friendly things to do in the Peninsula

Family outings, storytimes, festivals and hands-on fun that work for little ones (and their grown-ups).

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 41 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in the Peninsula, plus 5 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, San Mateo Central Park Stage · San Mateo
🍸 Adult Nightlife 21🆓 Free 40☀️ Hot Day 292🌧️ Rainy Day 282🌫️ Fog Escape 81💘 Date Night 100🚇 Near BART 6🎸 Live Music 45😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 54🎨 Art & Museums 166🎬 Film 7🍜 Food & Drink 26🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 41🌲 Outdoors & Nature 61🏟️ Sports & Games 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 8📚 Talks & Classes 144💻 Tech & Startups 23🤝 Community & Causes 89🧸 Family & Kids 41
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 1 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

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🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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Mon26Oct

Family Pumpkin Party

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA, United States, California 94014 · Daly City
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Physics, Politics, and Pakistan
Wed28Oct

Physics, Politics, and Pakistan

Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM Black Community Services Center · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Wed4Nov

Digital Mirrors of Materiality

Wed, Nov 4 · 3 PM Anderson Collection · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Fri6Nov

Sea Hugger Kids Night Out

Fri, Nov 6 · All day Sea Crest School · Half Moon Bay
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day$28.52–$65.87
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Fri6Nov

Youth Group

Fri, Nov 6 · All day 925 Linden Avenue , South San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94080 · South San Francisco
👶 Kid-friendly
The SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco at Moscone Center in 2017.
Thu19Nov

AI Agent Arena

Thu, Nov 19 · All day Oshman Family JCC - E-104 Einstein Room · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day$5–$50
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Fri4Dec

Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)

Fri, Dec 4 · All day 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301 · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the Peninsula

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

CuriOdyssey Coyote Point Recreation Area San Mateo, Ca April 13, 2016

CuriOdyssey

Wednesday–Sunday CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point · San Mateo
👶 Kid-friendlyPaid admission
General view of the Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, California, USA.

Hiller Aviation Museum

Daily Hiller Aviation Museum · San Carlos
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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Mori Point

Daily Mori Point · Pacifica
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Peninsula this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Peninsula?

Yes — 11 free events and activities are listed in the Peninsula right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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