25 Free Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in May

Visit Sonoma County's farms on the Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3.

It's already May and you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 25 free activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area this month. Keep in mind some of these activities require advance registration, so check before you go.

1. Join WildCare for Family Nature Day, Richardson Bay Audubon Center, Tiburon, Saturday, May 2, 10 am–2 pm.
2. Ride the mini train with Redwood Empire Live Steamers, Youth Community Park, Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, noon–4 pm.
3. Visit Sonoma County's farms on the Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3.
4. Visit the seals and sea lions at the Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands, Friday–Monday, 10 am–4 pm.
5. Celebrate everything Stars Wars at the Mill Valley Library, receive a free book donated by ILM! Monday, May 4, 3:30–4:30 pm.
6. Visit the de Young Museum, Legion of Honor or Conservatory of Flowers in SF for free, Tuesday, May 5.
7. Bring the little ones (ages 2–5) for stories, songs, and rhymes on the Lawn, Berkeley Public Library, Wednesday, May 6, 10:30–11 am.
8. Visit the famous sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco.
9. Enjoy kindie tunes with Megan Schoenbohm, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur, Saturday, May 9, 9:30–10:30 am.
10. Create a Mother's Day corsage or a small vase arrangement, McNears Beach, San Rafael, Saturday, May 9, 11:30 am–1 pm.
11. Hike along the ocean, picnic and visit the new twin goats, ducks and rosters at Slide Ranch in Muir Beach.
12. It's a free day at SF Botanical Garden, and Bean Sprouts Family Days (10 am–noon), Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 am–4 pm.
13. Enjoy Mart Littles Story Time at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, every Thursday, 11 am.
14. Explore the solar system at a free telescope viewing, Chabot.Space & Science Center, Oakland, every Friday & Saturday, 7:30–10:30 pm.
15. In Harmony Music brings free Family Classes in Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito, Friday, May 15, 11 am–12 pm.
16. Bring the family for free Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2, Strawberry Rec, Mill Valley, Friday, May 15, 5:30 pm.
17. Enjoy a spring campfire, songs, and a marshmallow roast, historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, May 16, 6:30 pm.
18. Explore the visitor center, visit the horses, take a hike and have a picnic in Bear Valley at Point Reyes National Seashore.
19. Join musician Emily Bonn for music and movement under the redwoods, Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley Library, Tuesday, May 19, 10:15 am.
20. Visit San Francisco's Randall Museum to explore science and nature, open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
21. Enjoy Music in the Park for this family friendly event at Piper Park, Larkspur, Friday, May 22, 6–8 pm.
22. Swim (pool opens Saturday, May 23), picnic and play at McNears Beach in San Rafael. Free entry to park and swim.
23. Enjoy free admission at Muir Woods in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. (Reservations required.)
24. Visit the animals at the Little Farm, Tilden Park, Berkeley, open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–4:30 pm.
25. Take a sail with the Cal Sailing Club at the Berkeley Marina, Sunday, May 31, 1–3 pm.

Visit the seals and sea lions at the Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands, Friday–Monday, 10 am–4 pm.