holidays
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
Where to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here's how to send your children's letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Best Bay Area Christmas Events for Families
Your Christmas planner of family-friendly Bay Area Christmas event picks for toddlers to teens.
Best Christmas Lights in the East Bay
We love holiday lights! Whether you stay in the car and do a "drive-by" or get out to stroll, East Bay Christmas light displays are ...
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol
Just me and my four kids under age ten felling our perfect Christmas tree with a saw: a magical day in Sebastopol for my crew.
On Sale Oct 21: Glowfari Lantern Festival at the Oakland Zoo
Tix on sale 10/21. Glowfari opens at the Oakland Zoo from Nov. 7 through January. Hundreds of gigantic glowing lanterns will be set up after ...
On Sale Now: Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek
Teddy Bear Tea in Walnut Creek on December 6+7, 2025, is a perfect holiday tea service for preschoolers. And it will sell out quickly!
Smith Family Farm: Pumpkin Harvest and U-Pick
Less than an hour from Oakland, Smith Family Farm offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fall activities in a county fair-like experience.
Family-friendly High Holidays Guide For East Bay Jewish Families
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations hosted by local organizations and ideas for celebrations at home and in the community.
Christmas Fun: USS Potomac Santa Cruise in Oakland
Back for 2024. Ride on a presidential yacht with Santa Claus. Unlimited cookies, cocoa, and views of the Oakland skyline with souvenirs.
