Michele Yuen
Things to Do with Kids in Walnut Creek
Find out what makes Walnut Creek worth the drive. Pretty parks, shareable sundaes and free trolley rides to name a few.
Organic U-Pick Flowers & Fruit in Brentwood
The Urban Edge Farm in Brentwood is a 34-acre organic farm. Fill your baskets, buckets, and boxes with flowers or apricots.
Golden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground and Carousel
Koret Playground at Golden Gate Park has a mix of nostalgic features I loved as a child (cement slide, carousel) plus newer playground structures.
San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park
We love the splash-centric water playground, a large inflatable obstacle course, and swim lane pools all at a reasonable price.
Orinda: A Single BART Stop Past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here's a ...
Mini-Golf at Putter’s Goat Track Country Club in Walnut Creek
It's the perfect time for some mini-golf fun at Putters Putt Putt — a charming, neighborhood mini golf course in Walnut Creek.
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 ...
Shadelands Pumpkin Patch in Walnut Creek
With a petting zoo, cow train, and a field full of pumpkins, Shadelands is a great fall outing in Walnut Creek.
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.
San Ramon Indoor Play Space: Kidplex
Kidplex is a modern, interactive play center. Take off your shoes and check out the movement activities, ball pits, and pretend play stations.
