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By Brittany Doohan
Silly adults, the Castro District is for kids! Well, maybe not — but there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Castro if you’re here with your little ones.
PLAY
[Photo: Yelp, Manuela F.]
Helen Diller Playground
This playground is in the heart of Dolores Park (right below Gay Beach), and very close to great food and a beautiful view!
Church St & Dolores St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
[Photo: Yelp, Javier B.]
Seward Street Slides
These long concrete slides are a hidden gem in the city. These slides aren’t for tiny tots (you may slide down fast!), and adults must be accompanied by children. Bring a piece of cardboard, wear sturdy pants, and prepare for a joyous ride! Open 9am-5pm.
Seward St & Douglass St
San Francisco, CA 94114
SHOP
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Cliff’s Variety
Cliff’s Variety is your one stop shop for all kinds of knick-knacks. Want to buy a toy for the kiddies or a staple mini rainbow Castro flag? Head to Cliff’s!
479 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 431-5365
https://www.cliffsvariety.com
[Photo: Yelp, C. N.]
Under One Roof
This store (full of fun toys, cards and other random goodies) is a non-profit that generates funds for community-based organizations that provide assistance to the HIV/AIDS and LGBT populations. Under One Roof has sold over $11 million in retail merchandise on behalf of these organizations!
518A Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 503-2300
https://www.underoneroof.org
[Photo: Yelp]
Whatever...
Are you a family of comic lovers? Head on over to Whatever… for a huge selection of your favorite comic books and fun toys.
548 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-9428
https://whateverstoreonline.com
SING, WATCH & LEARN
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Castro Theatre Sing-A-Long
Castro Theatre Sing-a-longs are a Castro family favorite! Costume contests, goodie bags and a night full of belting out songs from classic musicals. It’s a must-do!
429 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-6120
https://www.castrotheatre.com/singalongs.html
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The Devil-ettes
These sassy all-American ladies provide good clean fun for kids of all ages! “These go-go goddesses have gained notoriety for setting the fringe a flyin' at their wickedly wild high-energy shows,” said the Devil-ettes website.
2215-R Market Street
Ste 177
San Francisco, CA 94114
https://www.devilettes.com
[Photo: missionscienceworkshop.org]
Mission Science Workshop
Get your science on at Mission Science Workshop! “Mission Science Workshop is committed to enriching the educational experience of low-income and historically underserved youth. We believe that through science, students can acquire a more intimate understanding of the world around them,” said the Mission Science Workshop website.
3750 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-1240
https://www.missionscienceworkshop.org
EAT
When you’ve got little ones, it can be tough to pick a restaurant that has a kid-friendly environment with appropriate menu options. Here’s a list of some delicious and affordable places you can take the whole family.
[Photo: Yelp, C.N.]
Chow
215 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 552-2469
https://www.chowfoodbar.com
[Photo: Yelp, Rico O.]
Squat and Gobble Café & Crepery
3600 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 552-2125
https://www.squatandgobble.com
[Photo: Yelp, Jesal P.]
Cove on Castro Cafe
434 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 626-0462
https://covesf.com
After all that fun, take your kids to Bi-Rite Creamery (3692 18th St), a local favorite, for some delicious ice cream!
