29 Things to do with Kids in February

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

Family photo on the beach — Shoott is back with a fresh new schedule for February. With midwinter break and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Shoott is fantastic for cute and candid family photos. As always, sessions are fun and complementary to book and photos are just $15 each or less! | Photo provided by Shoott

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

Toddlers love the ball pit at Adventure Kinderland | Photo: Kat Choi

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

Get your teenager out into nature | Family photo courtesy of Shoott

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

Buy only the pictures of your people that you love for $15 each (or less)| Family photo courtesy of Shoott

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!