Heather Flett
Berkeley Mother of 3. Blogger of many.
Ticket Alert: Puppet Fair at Children’s Fairyland
Enjoy one charming show after another. Get behind-the-scenes tours, make puppet crafts, and have a puppet playdate.
30 Places to Play Outside with Your Little Kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let's go!
25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda... Wondering what to do with kids? Here's your list of 25 go-to spots.
Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz
About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.
15 Berkeley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away.
Tour TCHO Chocolate Factory in Berkeley
Tours of Berkeley's TCHO Chocolate Factory are ongoing for ages 8 on up. Book in advance for your $20 tour and tasting.
Ticket Alert Aug 15-16: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Don't miss Chase Center's Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire! Kids can see enormous versions of their toy cars do exciting stunts.
After-School Classes for Kids in Oakland, Berkeley and Beyond
This guide to afterschool activities includes classes in the arts, sports, academics, and more!
Arctic Tour Gets You Behind The Scenes at Fentons Creamery
Tour Fentons Creamery in Oakland on the Arctic Tour for ages 6 and up. Brr. Bring a hoody for the deep freeze.
Ticket Alert: Space Week 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
