August 2023
Day Trip: Gilroy Gardens for Family Fun
Gilroy Gardens is well maintained, with 21 rides and a small water park. Bring swimsuits, and note that water features are included with admission.
Park profile: Astro Tot Lot at Lake Merritt
Right next to the Lakeview Library in Oakland, you will find Astro Tot Lot now open. Lake Merritt makes for a scenic playground with all ...
Three Nunns Pumpkin Patch Has Tractors, U-Pick & Massive Corn Mazes for Acres of Fun
Open 9/18 through 10/31, Brentwood's Three Nunns Farm has a u-pick pumpkins, 2 corn mazes, and lots more produce. Let's get dirty.
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm & Hay Maze in Half Moon Bay
Arata's Pumpkin Farm features a 6-acre corn field, a pumpkin river and a famous and menacing two-acre Minotaur’s Labyrinth Hay Maze.
Park Profile: Oakland’s Dimond Park
This 12-acre oasis located in the center of Oakland has scenery, a creek, paved paths, sports courts, a recreation center, and 3 play structures.
Speer Family Farm Alameda Point Pumpkin Patch
If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch to visit that offers all the bells and whistles of what we’ve come to expect in a modern ...
7 Playgrounds & Viewing Spots for Boat-Loving Kids
Sail over to these nautical-inspired play structures throughout the East Bay if your kid can't get enough of boats! Plus, details on where to spot ...
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and More
Lemos Farm will host their annual pumpkin patch, complete with hay rides, pony rides, and more, all modified for COVID-19 safety.
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.
