Magical Things To Do This Winter Break

Wrap up 2019 and get 2020 on track with a variety of fun ideas during the time off this holiday season. Here’s some FUN Winter Break things to do around the Bay Area.

Indoor Fun

If the weather outside is frightful here some ideas that are so delightful, rain or shine.

Get your creative juices flowing at I Made It! Glass Creations in San Rafael. Stop by anytime for a fun time out.

Japantown Center Malls is one of the best places, rain or shine. Two huge malls filled to the brim with unique food and shops.

If bowling is up your alley check out Country Club Bowl in San Rafael or Presidio Bowl in San Francisco.

Head to the coolest indoor ice skating rinks at Snoopy’s Home Ice, Yerba Buena Ice Skating

or the “Iceless Skating Rink” at the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Outdoor Activities  

Enjoy the great outdoors this winter season. Simply bundle up and step outside of your warm house to explore it.

Take part in Audubon’s 120th Christmas Bird Count around the Bay Area.

Sea Lions take over the dock at Pier 39 in San Francisco.

Hike, learn to fish, ride a bike and more with Marin County Parks.

Volunteer, explore and more with Parks Conservancy.

Festive Excitement

Check out these festive events guaranteed to brighten your holidays.

Have a touch of the holiday blues? Then the

Rombeiro’s Christmas House

is a must.

‘Tis the Season for Science: Life on Ice, the Academy’s annual holiday exhibit.

Sonoma County farmers & producers are opening their barn doors to offer a taste of life on the farm.

Celebrate the holidays at Oakland Zoo amidst a million glowing lights!

Night Bloom returns shining brighter this holiday season at the Conservatory of Flowers.

Experience the wonder of the holiday season during Joy at SF Zoo.

Live Entertainment

Looking for some entertainment for your family? These performances will help you create unforgettable moments with your loved ones!

Don’t miss the 75th ‘The Nutcracker’ at the San Francisco Ballet.

Bay Area Children's Theatre presents the children’s classic

A Year with Frog and Toad.

Fun surprises are in store at

Construction Site on Christmas Night.

For a holiday treat, The Tale of Despereaux at Berkeley Rep.

The African-American Shakespeare Company’s Cinderella is a beloved annual holiday treat.

You think you may know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his three ghosts, but not like this.

On Christmas Day

When you are done opening and assembling presents, you will still find plenty of fun things to do on December 25th.

Contemporary Jewish Museum is an admission-free, fun-for-all extravaganza.

Sip some tea and stroll the beautiful Japanese-style gardens at Japanese Tea Gardens, which also has free admission on Christmas.

Escape to a free day in the

San Francisco Botanical Gardens,

in Golden Gate Park.

Become a San Francisco tourist and take a spin on the 49 Mile Scenic Drive.

New Year's Eve 

Here are great family friendly options to ring in 2020 for the kids.

Winter Break Camps

Mill Valley Recreation Camp Winter Break Camps

MVCode Winter Break Camps

Little Tree Studio Winter Camps

Winter Wildlife Camp Program