12 Fun Things to Do This Spring with Kids 5 and Under
Sonoma TrainTown
Keep the little ones busy this spring! We've put together a list of 12 terrific spring activities and outings in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area specially selected for families with kids 5 and under. From singing with the animals to taking a toddler museum tour, there's something here for everyone.
- Take a train ride, meet the animals, and enjoy the rides at Sonoma TrainTown.
- Meet larger-than-life animatronic bugs and engage in water play at Spring in the Garden at the Cal Academy.
- Experience life on the farm at Slide Ranch's Spring Fling on Saturday, April 27, Muir Beach.
- Explore majestic gardens and unique rides (best for ages 1–6) at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy.
- Crawl, climb, and play at the Bay Area Discovery Museum's new exhibit, Wobbleland, opening April 6.
- Swing, climb and play at the new Pioneer Park playground in Novato.
- Meet the animals, visit the Children's Zoo, and go on a train ride through the Outback at the Oakland Zoo.
- Get enchanted with rides, puppet shows, and storybook fun at Children's Fairyland in Oakland.
- Feed the animals at Tilden Park's Little Farm and then ride the Tilden Park Merry Go Round in Berkeley.
- Bring the little ones to sing, dance and feed the animals, Windrush Farm in Petaluma. Reserve your spot.
- Drop in at That Play Place in Novato for active indoor play and fun.
- Meet baby animals and explore Sonoma's farms at Blossoms, Bees and Barnyard Babies spring farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5.
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
