Chileno Valley Ranch in Petaluma is a picturesque place to pick apples with kids — only an hour drive north of Oakland.
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Oakland Zoo: A Parent’s Guide
How many times do I need to go to the zoo to break even? Is it a good deal if my kids are toddlers or babies? Let’s break it down.
Ticket Alert: Polar Express in Old Town Sacramento
Don’t miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Polar Express train in Old Town Sacramento. Be a member by 9/5 for presale access.
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Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival
The sidewalks in the Gourmet Ghetto will be bursting with color during the CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, August 24.
Ticket Alert: Big Bounce America, the World’s Biggest Bounce House
An action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE is coming to Oakland in September. Get tix now!
A Parent’s Guide to Berkeley’s Fourth Street
Berkeley’s Fourth Street has the food, fun, and stuff to please folks of all ages. Up early? Love trains? Reptiles? Coffee? Toys? Come on.
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Top things to do with kids at Cal
Here are our top things to do with our kids at University of California at Berkeley’s “Cal” Campus: climb, sing, dinosaurs, research, run, and play!
Park profile: Castro Park in El Cerrito
El Cerrito’s Castro Park is a favorite playground packed with equipment for activities from basketball to rock climbing.
Codornices Park in the Berkeley Hills
There are so many features to explore at Codornices Park in Berkeley that my experience of it has changed completely as my kids have grown older. We find new parts to enjoy with every visit.
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Park Profile: Redwood Regional
Redwood Regional Park, nestled in the redwoods, is a peaceful nature escape for those who prefer calm and quiet.
