10 unique ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family: yoga, wine, street party, skating, theater, beach, and lots more!
Weekend Planner – Apr 14 + 15
Be inspired by real inventors and tinkerers at Chabot Space & Science Center’s 2nd Annual Tinkerfest. Oakland Zoo is throwing a party to celebrate Earth Day – you won’t want to miss out! Go further afield and discover Lost World in Livermore, a fun indoor playground with laser tag, trampolines and much more. Dress in {more}
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
Weekend Planner – Apr 7 + 8
Join GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Okee Dokee Brothers as they entertain with a plethora of family friendly musical hits! Don’t miss the magic, music, and…monkeys?! Join Captain Jack Spareribs as he brings his new show to Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch for FREE. Enjoy a short hike and discover Jewel Lake in Tilden Park. Take a {more}
Weekend Planner – 31 Mar + 1 Apr
Easter is finally here, so enjoy one of the many egg hunts and festivals happening this weekend – you won’t want to miss out! Spend quality family time at one of this weekend’s events welcoming the start of the Passover. Take a break from it all, and enjoy free family yoga at Berkeley Public Library. {more}
Weekend Planner – Mar 24 + 25
Catch a deal at Five Little Monkeys Huge Toy Warehouse Sale! (Tell us if you get any great deals) Take the kids to watch Annie, a performance by Skyline High School. Build with tons of LEGO, as Play-Well TEKnologies will be at Golden Gate Branch Library. Hunt for eggs and take photos with the Easter bunny {more}
New interactive PLAY! sessions hosted by Bay Area Children’s Theatre
An engaging, weather-proof play session for toddlers is held twice weekly in the Oakland Hills.
Weekend Planner – Mar 17 + 18
Drive to Dublin and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Festival! It’s here: Messy Art Day is a unique event for preschoolers and not to be missed. Playland-Not-At-The-Beach is also honoring St. Patrick’s Day all weekend with Little Green Men – track them down and be in the running for a prize. Lady Washington {more}
Weekend Planner – 10 + 11 March
There is a lot of clowning around happening this weekend with antics from jugglers, stilt walkers and more, coming from Kinetic Arts’ Circus Austerius and Prescott Circus’ showcase of UPLIFT! Goldenbug Shoes in Rockridge is hosting a Free Storytime with Mac Barnett and if there is a break in the clouds, stroll along College Ave {more}
Weekend Planner – Mar 3 + 4
Top ten things to do this weekend with kids in the East Bay!
Weekend Planner – Feb 24 + Feb 25
This weekend? New Parkway Theater’s special kid-focused event Cereal Cinema, Black History celebrations, and the 10th Annual Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival in Oakland.
Weekend Planner – Feb 17 + 18
Celebrate the Year of the Dog at one of this weekend’s Lunar New Year celebrations! Forgot to give a Valentine’s gift?! Get crafty at Twirl and Make A Heart Wreath for that someone special. Look through the gently used clothes racks at Ruby’s Garden before enjoying their free story hour with cookies and juice. Release {more}
Weekend Planner – Feb 10 + 11
With Lunar New Year and Valentines Day fast approaching, this weekend is jam-packed with fun events. Here are our top ten: With love in the air, start your Saturday learning one of the “Romance languages” with a free French Storytime at Rockridge Library. After which get crafty and create your own Valentine’s card at the {more}