Michele Yuen
Ski Tahoe Donner with Kids
Tahoe Donner is a great option if you’re staying in Truckee, priced right for beginners and kids. It’s our go-to resort for affordable skiing and lessons.
Ice Skating at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink at City Center in San Ramon
There’s plenty of holiday cheer at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink in San Ramon and plenty of dining and shopping options.
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.
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Family Roller Skating at Liberation Park in East Oakland
The UMOJA roller skating rink at Liberation Park in East Oakland is a rad spot to lace up your roller skates and sway to some groovy music.
Kid-friendly Beer Garden: The Junction Beer Garden
The Junction Beer Garden in Mill Valley has a huge outdoor eating area, large play structure, 30 beers on tap, and fantastic pizzas and salads.
The Urban Edge Farm — U-Pick Flowers in Brentwood
The Urban Edge Farm in Brentwood is a 34-acre organic farm producing 50 different vegetables, herbs, and fruits with fields of flowers for the picking. …
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Vacation Inspiration: Mendocino Glamping with Kids & Skunk Train Through the Redwood
A summer Mendocino trip is becoming a yearly tradition for our family. We love glamping at Mendocino Grove, riding the iconic Skunk Train, and hitting the beaches.
A “Splashtastic” Visit to the Robert Livermore Aquatic Center
The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center has a lagoon-style play pool, a water play structure, and a 22-foot-long water slide. Perfect for some splash-time fun!
PlayGround: A New Indoor Play Center in Castro Valley
PlayGround, an indoor play center in Castro Valley for kids ages 1 through 12, has a two-tiered play center with lots of soft play and a Ninja Course!
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Kid-Friendly Activities in Lafayette — That Parents Will Love, Too
Lafayette has some active family adventures just 15 minutes from Oakland. Here are our favorite spots that are both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.
