We appreciate Shoott for sponsoring our February list of great activities for families. Shoott is run by an all-woman startup team of six (half of which are moms!). Their photographers offer insta-worthy East Bay photography sessions in Piedmont, San Leandro, Lake Merritt, and in Dublin.
Week of Saturday, February 1
2/1 Ring in the Year of Rat with a Lion Dance at Fourth Street Lunar New Year Festival and swing your sweetheart round and round at the Family Sweetheart Dance
2/2 Celebrate Lunar Near Year in Albany and Oakland
Week of Monday, February 3
2/3 Rock out with your baby
2/4 Enjoy storytime in the park
2/5 Stroll the garden full of native and exotic plants from all over the world
2/6 Dive in the colorful ball pit at Adventure Kinderland (get discounted tickets)
2/7 Meet other moms (and babies) in sharing your motherhood ups and downs at Mother Together
2/8 Get your tickets (now!) to see Alphabet Rockers and rock out
2/9 Grab fruit snacks at the Farmers Market for the rest of the week
Week of Monday, February 10
2/10 Visit Lindsay Wildlife for Mini Monday – a special day for 2-5 year olds
2/11 Teach your kid how to ride a bike >
2/12 Make Valentine’s Day cards
2/13 Climb, roll and jump at Gymboree Play & Learn
2/14 Pick a place to play and spread the love – it’s Valentine’s Day!
2/15 See Unique Derique perform his best circus moves
2/16 Get out baby headphones and cheer on giant trucks race at Monster Jam this weekend
Week of Monday, February 17
2/17 School’s out! How about a family photo session with Shoott? Here are places open on President’s Day >
2/18 Ride the dirt course at the pump track in Pleasanton
2/19 Hike with your tyke at Redwood Regional Park
2/20 Drop-in for stories before nap >
2/21 Explore sensory bins and bags at Toddler Ramble (register)
2/22 You’ll love the Bay Area International Children’s Festival (all weekend long)
2/23 Older sibs can watch a movie while younger sibs can play on a bounce house
Week of Monday, February 24
2/24 Register for Kid’s Night Out so YOU can spend the night out
2/25 Splash with your toddler at a drop-in swim
2/26 Drop-in for activities under $10 (some are FREE!)
2/27 Have a special date to Disney on Ice in Oakland.
2/28 Pick a place to play and grab a beer >
2/29 It’s a bonus day, let your kids decide where they want to play >
Shoott also offers affordable custom photo sessions for children’s birthday parties, at-home family sessions, pre-wedding festivities, or corporate headshot days so check out their offerings if you’re looking for a personal photographer for your own custom occasion or experience!