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Daily Bay Area outing guide — November 3, 2026 edition

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10 spots curatedUpdated Nov 3, 2026

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Children's Creativity Museum

Ages: 2-12

Cost: $14 per person, free under 2

Address: 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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California Academy of Sciences

Ages: 0-17

Cost: $42 adult, $32 child (4-11), free under 4. Quarterly free community days available.

Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Ages: 0-8

Cost: $16 per person, free under 1.

Address: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

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Exploratorium

Ages: 3-16

Cost: $30 adult, free under 4. First Wed of month free for Bay Area residents.

Address: Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Mitchell Park Splash Pad & Magical Bridge Playground

Ages: 0-12

Cost: Free

Address: 600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Private Animal Experience

Ages: 3-12

Cost: unknown

Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Bay Area Discovery Museum

Ages: 0+

Cost: General admission: children 1-17 and adults 18-64 $25; seniors 65+ $23; babies under 1 free. Eligible discounts have conditions; Goblin Jamboree uses separate pricing. Parking is complimentary.

Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address: 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965

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