Grade Schoolers

Friday, April 26, 2024

10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Open Hours at Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature Center
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art @ Berkeley Central Branch @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Art in the West Oakland Branch @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science Center

Saturday, April 27, 2024

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Keep on Truckin' @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Saturday Morning Puppet Show @ Habitot Children’s Museum Bay Street
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Albany Community Expo @ Albany Community Center
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drop-In Open Art Lab @ Sticky Art Lab

Field trip: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito

Animal-loving kids will love to see the baby seals, learn about what they eat and how we can take better care of our ocean-dwelling friends.

Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood

I took the kids to an awesome pick your own farm and pumpkin patch out in Brentwood that I totally recommend!

New mom challenge: Find a family-friendly pub

Looking for a place to meet your kid-free friends with your little sidekick? Here are eight bars and pubs that might fit the bill.

Fun outdoor birthday party place: Tilden Park Carousel

5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas

I've put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the ...

Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid

El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom wave swinger

Six Flags: Is it worth it?

Part zoo, part theme park, the park offers a surprising number attractions that suited my young kids.

Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant

Temescal's popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor ...