Fun With Kids in the Oakland and Berkeley
With so many vacation days on the horizon, we wanted put together a list of destinations for our fellow families with grade school children to explore the Bay Area this Winter. Enjoy! Thanks to Chabot Space and Science Center for sponsoring this post. All of the content was created by 510 Families. Watch the knives […]
There is a new American Girl store in Palo Alto! Is it worth the drive for (510) folks? The previously used exclamation mark is your answer: a big YES! Let’s just get it out of the way: schedule your drive to avoid high-traffic times. And have snacks and entertainment options on hand in case you […]
We are happy to introduce you to Jennifer Saranow Schultz (AKA Hintmama), the San Francisco parent to Hannah. As of the time of this interview, Hannah was 13 months old. Jenny offers a few local picks for young toddlers here and on Rookie Moms. What is your favorite discovery you want to tell every new-in-town […]
A family-friendly destination that costs a lot less than Hawaii.
Tired of the small tracks? Let’s go BIG ride a real live train! A preschooler’s big train escape in the East Bay You can begin easily at either the Emeryville Station (EMY) or Jack London Square and catch a 30 to 45 minute train to Martinez (MTZ). The train trip is just enough time to […]
Talk to me, East Bay. Do you like to head out to the country to pumpkin fields on genuine farms? Do you prefer little patches within your part of town? Or do you just head to the grocery store for your gourds? Over the years, I have noticed that the range of Bay Area pumpkin […]
This guest post was submitted by Peggy, who has lived all over the Bay Area but now calls El Cerrito home. Since having her son, Lucas, over two years ago, her focus has turned to fun events and activities that they can do together as a family. Thanks, Peggy! An easy weekend family camping getaway […]
My trusted pal, Angie, and her boys are avid train enthusiasts. When they returned from a recent fabulous train ride on the Niles Canyon Railroad, I got the lowdown all things awesome about this day trip to Fremont. This trip is great for kids of all ages: infants, toddlers, and school age kids, as well […]
Take a lazy hike in the woods and reward yourself for the (mild) exertion with a huge plate of pancakes. You’ve just discovered the secret recipe for the Marin’s West Point Inn.
Looking for a fun day trip or mini vacation for your long weekend? These fellow Bay Area bloggers have a few inspiring ideas and photographs to help you plan. Just for a few hours with big kids: Alcatraz Picnic Blog’s Lisa had fun with her school-aged daughter at Alcatraz; the girls had no patience for the […]
Our young family has been camping a handful of times over the past couple years. We’ve never been to the same place twice. Each place has had its own special charm and some things that were a bit less charming about them too. Ranking them from most RUSTIC to most POSH, here’s my report on […]
I’m always on the lookout for Bay Area outings that are fun for three generations. This year, my mom and I discovered a new favorite when we took my kids to the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco. She loved it, and so did they! Inside Golden Gate Park, the Conservatory of Flowers features an […]
The LEGO KidsFest is a giant traveling LEGO expo coming to the San Jose Convention Center August 30 – September 1, 2013. This hands-on, all-ages LEGO spectacular features millions of LEGO bricks with several play zones, dozens of life-sized LEGO models, and LEGO Games spanning three acres of space. Expect LEGO Friends, Mindstorms, Chima and […]
My husband and I took an anniversary trip to Healdsburg for wine-tasting with our two daughters, and Heather asked me to share some highlights. My biggest piece of advice is to plot out your routes and think ahead (snacks, treats, toys, lunch)! Here are a few places that made it fun for all of us: Preston […]
We took a day trip to Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay with our two little girls and they loved it. Why People Go If your kid is old enough to like goats, ponies, trains, hay rides or bouncy houses, then you’ve found your spot! It’s a great time for both the parents and the […]
A day off in the middle of the week? Here’s what’s happening around the East Bay: Lawrence Hall of Science – main exhibit area, animal discovery room and planetarium show are all open on Thursday, July 4. Alameda County Fair – in Pleasanton you’ll find the fairgrounds open from 10 am to 9 pm for […]
Hearts Desire is a kid-friendly beach for those who enjoy a long and beautiful drive through West Marin county. (Nope, no apostrophe in the name of this hidden gem.) Located about an hour from Berkeley, near-ish the tiny town of Inverness, Hearts Desire is part of Tomales Bay State Park. Why people go This region […]
