Maureen Burke
Where to Ride a Carousel in the East Bay
For classic childhood fun, we rounded up 12 carousels to ride in the East Bay and beyond.
Together Wee Play: Drop-in Play in Berkeley
Together Wee Play is a free, drop-in play program for kids 4 and younger. It is hosted 4 mornings a week at indoor and outdoor sites in Berkeley.
31 Things to Do With East Bay Kids in October
From fall festivals to Halloween, there’s so much to do in October. Here’s day-by-day guide to good times with your kids & tips to plan ahead.
Creations Berkeley: Drop-In Classes for Little Dancers
Creations Berkeley is a new dance studio in North Berkeley that offers drop-in friendly movement classes for little dances between ages 2-5.
Play Tourist at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay & Pier 39
Aquarium of the Bay at SF Pier 39 for a fun day trip that’s all about sea creatures and the waters of the Bay. Oakland Zoo members save half.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library
Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) is partnering with Oakland Public Library to offer free art workshops across the city.
Castle Rock Pool: A Bucolic Swimming Destination
Located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek, Castle Rock Pool offers a peaceful setting for a swim.
Ticket Alert: Garden of d’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek
Ruth Bancroft Garden is lighting up 3 acres of garden paths with magical, twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family enjoys listening to live music, we found a bunch of outdoor concerts — most of which are free — to love this summer.
