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99 Things to Do in San Francisco Before Kindergarten: The Full List

by Graham Charles

January 02, 2009

One of my great accomplishments last year was to finish this enormous list of things I think every San Francisco kid should do before the age of 6 or so. The range is vast and yet I'm sure I'm leaving quite a bit off, all the same. Since we originally posted in ten parts, I'm going to reprise the entire list here, complete with check boxes so you can keep track of your progress. (There's  Read more...

Longer Nights Mean it's Time for a Night Hike with Your Kids

by Graham Charles

September 12, 2008

With the days shortening, it's getting easier to take our nearly-three year old out for a night hike before bedtime. About once a week, Fern, her mom and I bundle up and head out around our block or up a trail for a chilly adventure. Here are some tips for a successful nighttime walk with your children: Listen a lot . Every few minutes, especially if we're on a trail rather than  Read more...

Spaced-out San Francisco: Morrison Planetarium reopens soon!

by Graham Charles

August 27, 2008

For San Francisco space nuts, the past five years have been tough. The Morrison Planetarium in Golden Gate Park closed back in 2003, and although many of the other California Academy of Sciences exhibits reopened in a temporary site downtown, there was no love for us stargazers. The wait is over! Just four weeks from now, on September 27th, the rebuilt Morrison Planetarium will debut in  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san francisco

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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