Family Fun in the East Bay
Christmas Events & Activities in the East Bay
We found some safer community events in celebration of the 2020 holidays, enjoy our list to help you narrow in on a few that sound best for your family.
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.
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Must-see Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Stroll or drive through the best holiday lights in the East Bay on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda beginning December 5, 2020.
Lafayette Playground: the Tippy Top of San Francisco, Super Clean & Gorgeous
Nets, castles, monkey bars, twisty slides, twirly poles, bridges and more at San Francisco’s gorgeous Lafayette Park Playground in Pacific Heights.
Christmas Tree Farm Magic at Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero
Ride an epic tree swing, make a wreath, roast marshmallows, cut your own Christmas tree, hike in the woods, and wrestle your brothers in the mud.
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Golden Gate Park Lights Up For the Winter – And It’s Free!
Golden Gate Park will host giant lighted trees and illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet from Dec. 10 through Feb. 29. No tickets needed.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
Family holiday crafts, Hanukkah cooking classes, botanical seasonal decoration classes and more. We’ve got picks for each day.
Reservations Required: Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
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Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill beginning Nov. 27 – January.
30+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
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Play Outside: Family Gift Ideas for a Pandemic Holiday Season
Today we’re sharing some ideas for family gifts with an eye toward making the most out of being outside together.
7 Places 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!
Experience Gift: Private Virtual Chocolate Tasting
Each chocolate tasting kit included chocolate samples and a tasting notes sheet to write down our observations and opinions.
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5 Tips to Enjoy Glowfari Lantern Festival at the Oakland Zoo
Glowfari is new at the Oakland Zoo in 2020. Tickets go on sale Nov. 2. Hundreds of gigantic glowing lanterns will be set up after dark.
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
Hanukkah Guide: Family-friendly Activities for the Festival of Lights
This Hanukkah Guide for East Bay kids has local food, at-home celebrations, interactive projects, outdoor lights, and online community.
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Ticket Alert: Holidays at Filoli Gardens in Woodside
During winter, Filoli Gardens come to life with sparkling lights and the historic house is decorated from toe-to-tip. Open every day and night.
A Colorful East Bay Treasure Hunt: Painted Rocks
Paint then hide painted rocks around the East Bay as a small, random act of kindness to brighten someone’s day.
Where to Get Photos with Santa in the East Bay
Where to get your Santa photos in the East Bay, Oakland, Alameda, or Berkeley and our nearby vicinity all month long.
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Virtual Holiday Performances Guide – Nutcrackers And More!
Watch incredible Christmas plays and dances from the comfort of home with these virtual holiday performances.
Christmas Events & Activities in the East Bay
We found some safer community events in celebration of the 2020 holidays, enjoy our list to help you narrow in on a few that sound best for your family.
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.
Sponsor
Must-see Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
Stroll or drive through the best holiday lights in the East Bay on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda beginning December 5, 2020.
Lafayette Playground: the Tippy Top of San Francisco, Super Clean & Gorgeous
Nets, castles, monkey bars, twisty slides, twirly poles, bridges and more at San Francisco’s gorgeous Lafayette Park Playground in Pacific Heights.
Christmas Tree Farm Magic at Rancho Siempre Verde in Pescadero
Ride an epic tree swing, make a wreath, roast marshmallows, cut your own Christmas tree, hike in the woods, and wrestle your brothers in the mud.
Sponsor
Golden Gate Park Lights Up For the Winter – And It’s Free!
Golden Gate Park will host giant lighted trees and illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet from Dec. 10 through Feb. 29. No tickets needed.
Fun Things to Do in the East Bay this Week: Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
Family holiday crafts, Hanukkah cooking classes, botanical seasonal decoration classes and more. We’ve got picks for each day.
Reservations Required: Christmas Pedicab Adventure
This Christmas-themed outdoor adventure for your small family may be just the thing a COVID-crushed holiday or birthday requires.
Sponsor
Shop Local: Christmas Crafts to Enjoy Together
Here are the holiday crafts I love to do with my young daughter and the local shops where we pick up supplies in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda!
The Impeccable Christmas Lights and Gardens at Oakland’s Temple Hill
Enjoy Christmas lights, music, and the exquisite gardens high above Oakland on Temple Hill beginning Nov. 27 – January.
30+ East Bay Restaurants with Family Sized Take Out Meals
I love having curbside takeout or delivery once (or twice) a week. I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions.
Sponsor
Play Outside: Family Gift Ideas for a Pandemic Holiday Season
Today we’re sharing some ideas for family gifts with an eye toward making the most out of being outside together.
7 Places 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!
Experience Gift: Private Virtual Chocolate Tasting
Each chocolate tasting kit included chocolate samples and a tasting notes sheet to write down our observations and opinions.
Sponsor
5 Tips to Enjoy Glowfari Lantern Festival at the Oakland Zoo
Glowfari is new at the Oakland Zoo in 2020. Tickets go on sale Nov. 2. Hundreds of gigantic glowing lanterns will be set up after dark.
Favorite East Bay Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
East Bay Christmas tree lots from Alameda, Oakland, Castro Valley, Berkeley range from fast, playful, to woodsy. Choose your favorite!
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For parents looking for more fun with their kids in the East Bay, this is your online guide. You’ll find free and cheap activities for babies and kids in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas.
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– Heather & Whitney
