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Toddler & baby activities in San Francisco, CA this week

Browse story times, playgroups, music and movement, and open play for ages 0–5 in San Francisco, CA.

We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 42 best toddler & baby activities in San Francisco, CA between September 29 and October 5. Updated daily.

Our best picks: toddler & baby activities in San Francisco, CA — September 29 – October 5

TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER

10 AM·MISSION ARTS CENTER · San Francisco

Let the art adventures begin early! This playful, hands-on class is designed especially for our youngest artists. Together, children and their caregivers will use toys and familiar art tools to make this introduction to art extra fun. Painting with sponges, miniature cars, rollers and fingers all add to the hands-on ex…

10 AM·MINNIE & LOVIE WARD REC CENTER · San Francisco

Drop-in for Big wheels, little riders! Kids can zoom, scoot, crawl, climb, and explore in this fun-filled indoor play space designed for active little movers. Parent/caregiver participation required. No drop-offs.

10 AM·SUNSET REC CENTER · San Francisco

Come play with your young ones as they CRAWL, CLIMB, and EXPLORE our indoor playground environment! This is a parent/caregiver participation activity. No drop-offs allowed.

10 AM·GARFIELD SQUARE · San Francisco

Come play with your young ones as they CRAWL, CLIMB, and EXPLORE our indoor playground environment! This is a parent/caregiver participation activity. No drop-offs allowed.

10:30 AM·BALBOA SWIMMING POOL · San Francisco

This class will teach parents basic water safety while introducing tots to new skills and fun. Songs, water safety, entering and exiting the water, and holding techniques for the parents are some of the topics covered in this lesson. Infant or toddler is accompanied in the water by their caregiver. Children are require…

10:30 AM·BERNAL HEIGHTS REC CENTER · San Francisco

In collaboration with the Bernal Heights Library, join us for books, songs, movement and more! For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Children's Council of San Francisco

Baby Sign Language Virtual Playgroup, the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30am, a learning event for the whole family! Please tune in at 10:30am for our Baby Sign Language Playgroup a fun, virtual, American Sign Language session for all! On the last Tuesday of each month Happy Baby Signs will lead engaging activities t…

11:15 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Each week, a different animal is the star of our classroom. We learn fun facts and explore the wonders of these amazing creatures. Often, a live animal pays us a visit in person; other times we closely examine skeletons, taxidermy models, and habitats. Then, we get busy making art inspired by their unique characteristi…

2 PM·GLEN CANYON REC CENTER · San Francisco

Percussion, movement, rhythm and motion. Tots and their caregivers explore a fun world of improvisational dance and drumming. An easy fun call and response for anatomy starts the class after roll is taken. Children are encouraged to speak in class. Easy isolation warm up and light stretching precede a series of somatic…

2 PM·EUREKA VALLEY REC CENTER · San Francisco

Our SFRPD Tot Futsal (like soccer but on gymnasium floors) classes are designed to introduce the fundamentals of this globally beloved sport in a safe, fun, and positive environment. Through a variety of skill-development drills and games, our experienced coaches will help boost each child's confidence, physical fitnes…

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

West Portal, San Francisco Public Library

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

Presidio, San Francisco Public Library

Bernal Heights, San Francisco Public Library

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

Golden Gate Valley, San Francisco Public Library

10 AM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Play-based art exploration for toddlers and their caregivers. This class gives young children opportunities to experience and experiment with all sorts of materials, mediums and squishy things. Kids and caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the process of manipulating everyday items into art. Dress for a mess! Class fee i…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

Bernal Heights, San Francisco Public Library

Mission Bay, San Francisco Public Library

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

Visitacion Valley, San Francisco Public Library

Questions

What counts as a toddler or baby activity?

An event the organizer lists for children 5 and under, or whose listing names babies, toddlers or preschoolers: story times, playgroups, music and movement, open play and parent-and-child classes.

Are these activities free?

Most are. Library programs are free; some classes, such as swim, gymnastics or music, charge a fee. Each event's page has the details.

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