Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
Lucie’s List is a phenomenally useful website for new and expecting moms started by our bloggy friend and Rockridge mama of two, Meg Collins. Frustrated by the lack helpful advice when she wanted it, Meg created it to share. She grew up in Atlanta and likes donuts and old school rap. Were thrilled to have [...]
If you’re near Hayward, their shoreline “Interpretive Center” has countless events coming up for kids to do hands-on science. Friday will be Toddler time! Long winter or short? I know which one I’m wishing for. Regardless, there will be Groundhog Day-themed fun at Playland Not-at-the-Beach (Saturday & Sunday!) Preview a Kindermusik class in Montclair for [...]
The Tilden Regional Parks Botanic Garden, an enchanted, not-so-secret garden, is a magical place for visitors of all ages at no cost. The garden is full of California native plants, rare and endangered including flowers, ferns, trees and even flowering cactus. You don’t have to be a botanist to enjoy the space, just a lover [...]
I told you about Oakland Art Murmur for date nights and I’m excited to report there’s a daytime version for kids, too! Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland’s first Friday Art Murmur gallery walk are also open EVERY Saturday afternoon for a quieter and more focused time to view art and wander. Better [...]
This past Saturday I discovered a great activity to do with my son. Not only was it great– it was free. Score! The Junior Center for Art and Science is a wonderful gem located next to the bird sanctuary at Lake Merritt, fit with amazing views of Oakland and all the beautiful wildlife that lives [...]
Couch, food and movie, but not at your house: The New Parkway with family-friendly movies on Fridays and Saturdays! Last call for 2nd of two weekends of Peter Pan at Berkeley Playhouse! (Got my tickets: seats really are dwindling!) You really can take your pick of creative movement classes: check out Wonder Dance for ages 2-5. [...]
Meet with reps from 80 preschools and other child-focused resources.
Chris lives with his wife and two sons (age 2.5 and 5) on the island of Alameda; he thinks Alameda is crazy kid-friendly and we should all be lucky enough to live there. Feel free to ask him anything about his beloved island city in the comments. In the meantime, here is Christopher’s must-list for [...]
HackerMoms introduces their first HackerSprouts series called Toddler Tech. Aimed at kids age 2-5, this class is a mash-up of art & science designed to be fun for both kids and caregivers. Zetta Tech Science teaches making paper casts from recycled junk mail, adding to the Great Crayon-Smear Mosaic Tapestry, and participating in the Chalk-Art [...]
The “artsy” in you need not starve: a family-friendly short film night at Sticky Art Lab on Friday. (Even meet the artists!) Take your baby out for a morning on the town: Rosa Parks School hosts a “Baby Bounce.” Book van available to check out books. Food trucks are still congregating on Saturdays in Alameda [...]
I thought I’d pull together a short list of things you might do if you find yourself without an outing for the day.
Friday morning hike. (But check the East Bay Moms site for rainy default plan!) If you were too busy to check out the twinkly lights around town, there is still time: head into the hills or drive up to the zoo. Have a quiet meal or catch up on a flick you’ve missed: parents nights [...]
Family visiting? Why there’s no better motivation to get everyone out of the house.
A few months ago, I bought a LivingSocial Deal for a bouncy house rental. When I tried to use it for my daughter’s backyard birthday party, I learned that the offer wasn’t valid on Saturdays. Blargh. I filed the coupon away, finding a bright side in the fact that we had now paid for a [...]
T-shirts for sale! T-shirts for sale! Last week I posted our {510} tshirts in an online store so that you can order them at your convenience. We’ve got baby tees in short sleeve and long sleeve, toddler sizes, and kid shirts. Use the pull down menus for sizes (after you click through to the store) [...]
How many times would I have to go to Fairyland to pay off a membership? Is it worth it?
How many times do I need to go to the zoo to break even? Is it a good deal if my kids are toddlers or babies? Let’s break it down.
