Outdoors
Half-day Trip to San Rafael and WildCare
A half day adventure in San Rafael starts with a visit to WildCare, a FREE rehabilitation facility for local animals that toddlers dig.
Visit the Grand Lake Farmers Market, choose your own adventure
My favorite farmers market is located on the corner of Grand Ave and Lake Park Ave. in Oakland every Saturday, rain or shine.
Pushing Through to Point Pinole with Kids
This helpful guest post is by Annie Burke. She not only shares her insider tips to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, but she also keeps it ...
Park profile: Jordan Park
There are two main play structures in this neighborhood park surrounded by sand, swings for big kids and babies, and tons and tons of toys.
Park Profile: Doyle Hollis Park
At Doyle St and 61st Street in Emeryville, you'll find a terrific playground, grassy field, small tot lot, and community garden.
Dragon boats on Oakland’s Lake Merritt!
Coming to Oakland on 9/28 - 9/29, the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival is all kinds of exciting.
Pleasanton BMX Park, dirt jumping with kids
I just took our two oldest boys to the Pleasanton BMX Park, and boy was it fun! I am an avid mountain biker and occasionally ...
Dartmouth Tot Lot in Albany, a love story
On the corner of Dartmouth and Talbot in Albany, find a small park with an excess of used push cars, play houses, a tiny play ...
Eat Real Fest in Jack London Square
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food September 21-22 in Jack London Square.
Park profile: Castro Park in El Cerrito
El Cerrito's Castro Park is a favorite playground packed with equipment for activities from basketball to rock climbing.