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13 kids and family deals in San Francisco–Oakland, 10 free

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Deals and freebies tagged for kids and families. 7 sources, linked on each listing.

Monday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Tuesday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Amici's East Coast Pizzeria · Participating Bay Area Amici’s · Kids & Family

Family Tuesday: one free kids meal with each adult dine-in meal from 5 p.m. to close.

When: Tuesdays 5 p.m.–close

Source: Amici'sLast verified:

Wednesday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) · 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission to the galleries at all times (supported by The Bernard Osher Foundation). Gardens are also free to the public.

When: During regular museum hours (Wed–Sun)

Listed on Oakland Museum of California official siteLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5. Free garden during museum hours.

When: Museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5 in Natural Sciences gallery.

When: Wed–Sun museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission; every visitor including children needs a timed ticket.

When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue); timed ticket required

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Thursday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5. Free garden during museum hours.

When: Museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5 in Natural Sciences gallery.

When: Wed–Sun museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission; every visitor including children needs a timed ticket.

When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue); timed ticket required

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Friday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5. Free garden during museum hours.

When: Museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5 in Natural Sciences gallery.

When: Wed–Sun museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission; every visitor including children needs a timed ticket.

When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue); timed ticket required

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Saturday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5. Free garden during museum hours.

When: Museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5 in Natural Sciences gallery.

When: Wed–Sun museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission; every visitor including children needs a timed ticket.

When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue); timed ticket required

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Sunday

Exploratorium $5 Museums for All daytime tickets

$5 daytime; $5 Thursday After Dark (18+)

San Francisco · Exploratorium · Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green St., San Francisco, CA · Entertainment

SF Museums for All: $5 daytime admission and $5 Thursday After Dark (ages 18+) for qualifying EBT/Medi-Cal visitors. Family Explorer daytime membership option listed at $35 for 2 adults and 4 children 17 & under on the SFHSA page. Walk-up admission yes.

When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 12–5 p.m.; closed Mon (typical)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · Children's Creativity Museum · 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for freeadmission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Wed

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5. Free garden during museum hours.

When: Museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children 12 and under free (Bernard Osher Foundation). Nature Playspace for ages 2–5 in Natural Sciences gallery.

When: Wed–Sun museum hours

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Free first Sundays for families—galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences plus garden, all free.

When: First Sunday each month

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Oakland · Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607 · Kids & Family

Children ages 12 and under receive free admission; every visitor including children needs a timed ticket.

When: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue); timed ticket required

Source: Oakland Museum of CaliforniaLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

San Francisco · Denny's · Denny's SF Bay Area — confirm city participation at locations.dennys.com/CA · Kids & Family

Family-friendly Denny's kids-eat-free offer daily 4-10 p.m. with adult entree purchase at participating restaurants. Confirm at your local location.

When: Daily 4-10 p.m.; dine-in; participation may vary

Source: Denny'sLast verified:

San Francisco · Aquarium of the Bay · PIER 39, Embarcadero & Beach St., San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for $3 admission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

San Francisco · San Francisco Zoo and Gardens · Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA · Kids & Family

SF Museums for All: show EBT or Medi-Cal card and proof of San Francisco residence for $3 admission (typically up to 4 tickets per visit). Hours from the SFHSA Museums for All listing; confirm before you go. Special exhibits may be excluded or cost extra.

When: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.)

Listed on SF Human Services AgencyLast verified:

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