Here are a few of our favorite things that we think all East Bay kiddos should check off their life lists early (along with a downloadable pdf for your fridge):
1. Test toys at the LeapFrog Lab in Emeryville
2. Climb to the top of Indian Rock
3. Visit the lizards or dragons at the East Bay Vivarium
4. Observe container ships at the Port of Oakland
5. Bet a dollar at Golden Gate Fields
6. Ride the concrete slide at Codornices Park
7. Construct a sand castle at the Alameda annual contest
8. Go back in time at Ardenwood Historic Farm
9. Browse for craft inspiration at the Depot for Creative Reuse
10. Order a sundae as big as your head at Fentons
Here’s a downloadable PDF so you can put it on your fridge and check off these challenges as you go!
1 thought on “Checklist: 10 Things to do before you’re 10 in the East Bay”
Great list. I’ve done most as an EB native and with nieces and nephews and friends. Word of caution about the concrete slides at Codornices Park — you’ll zip hell of fast. My nephew wiped out coming down (on cardboard, unless you want to burn up). It’s fun, but FAST. Keep an eye on your kiddos.
A few other spots I think are worthwhile: the carousel and train in Tilden; the MLK waterfront walk near the airport (and fantastic whale sculpture); get yourself into a boat on Lake Merritt (I learned to sail on the lake when I was eight or so); horseback riding in the hills.
(I had to laugh at the extraordinarily tidy shelves at the depot … )