March 2026
Ticket Alert: Big Art Weekend at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Explore hands-on activities from building giant cardboard creations to squishing colorful foam.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are ones we love!
How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens
Many of the Bay Area's very best museums are free at least one day each month. If you arrive early, you can visit world-class museums ...
Bay Area Fruit Picking Guide
Fruit picking is a year-round activity in California. Here's your guide to the what/where/when/how of Bay Area farms and orchards.
Swimming at Cull Canyon in Castro Valley
A swimmable lake within a stones throw from Oakland, perfect for little kids.
Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park
Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt
As we strolled The Gardens at Lake Merritt, near Children's Fairyland, my husband and I agreed that botanical gardens are usually a big win with ...
Summer Swim Vibes at West Campus Pool in Berkeley
West Campus Pool has a warm pool, several tables, bleachers, and fake grass to lay your towels out on and relax in the sun.
Larkey Spray Ground in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek's Larkey Spray Ground is the perfect place to spend a sunny day in the Bay with kids 5 and under.
Crown Beach in Alameda Is Perfect For Kids
The water of Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda is shallow for hundreds of feet into the Bay. This results in a huge wave-free baby pool, ...
