Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Worth the drive: Inflatable Aqua Park playground near Sacramento
I am DYING to go to Wake Island Watersports Park in the Sacramento area and play in their floating playground, AQUA PARK.
LGBTQ Pride activities for families
We love family-friendly Pride celebrations and are lucky to have a bunch of them. Parades, baseball, fun fairs for LGBTQ families & allies alike.
Half-day trip: Ardenwood Farms
When I went to Ardenwood Farms, it was a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
Alameda’s Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest this weekend
Saturday June 10th is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Birthday Party Idea: EcoMonster craft party
A birthday party plan that will arrive at your door and provide entertainment — and favors — for your crowd of guests.
Summer fairs and festivals for East Bay families
Here is a list of outdoor street fairs, carnivals, and festivals to pencil into your Summer plans — from before summer starts to after autumn rolls in!
Reader tip: Get the Ride & Slide Pass for all the fun
Get a Six Flags Ride & Slide Combo Pass for a full summer of admission to both Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo AND Concord’s Waterworld.
WIN: Bladium Alameda Birthday Party {Giveaway}
We’re so excited to offer the chance to win a fabulous Bladium Alameda birthday party to one lucky winner. Active parties for toddlers to big kids.
East Bay Summer Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO blankets.
East Bay Father’s Day Guide
Father’s Day is June 18; here are some fabulous ideas for treating, entertaining, and otherwise celebrating Dad.
Reading list for rad kids via Solidarity Sundays
Jenny Berggren is a librarian and parent living in Alameda, CA. I am sharing an excerpt from her fantastic Solidarity Sundays rad kids reading list.
FREE LEGO Build activities monthly in Pleasanton & SF
Join in the free LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Builds in Pleasanton or San Francisco open to children ages 6 to 14. Advance sign-up.
A Parent’s Guide to 6 Bay Area Waterparks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!