Kids
Circus Vargas at Pleasanton’s Alameda County Fairgrounds
From August 16 to 19, the blue and yellow big top tent for Circus Vargas will be in position at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in ...
Field Trip to the Hills and Tunnels of Black Diamond Mines
Thank you to Annie Burke sharing her terrific tips for exploring Black Diamond Mines with kids in tow. There’s something cool about exploring an ...
Daytrip to Stinson Beach with kids
Stinson Beach is our favorite, FAVORITE beach in the Bay Area with kids.
Go Outside with Kids, Really Outside
Feeling quite tired of playgrounds (I hear you!), Berkeley mom of two Annie Burke started taking her family and friends out to some less-traveled parks ...
Easy camping trip: Family camping in Oakland
Easy Oakland camping trip for families on 6/30! Campsites in Chabot Regional Park are deep in the park but, in less than half an hour, ...
Family-friendly highlights from Maker Faire 2018
Maker Faire this year seems to have even more hands on activities this year. Even though the general themes are the same every year, the ...
Oakland Mural Festival now through May 19th
The Jack London District of Oakland will be hosting this year's Bay Area Mural Festival all week with a big celebration culminating in Jack London ...
Mel’s Play Place – an indoor play space for kids
Castro Valley's Mel's Play Place is an indoor recreation center (read 2 hour babysitter) for you and your kids with 2 jumpy houses & lots more!
Swimming pool worth the drive: Mill Valley Aquatic Center
If you feel like it's time to swim, but the Bay Area weather is not cooperating, consider an indoor pool.
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views ...