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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!
Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators
At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.
Shop local: Goldenbug Shoes for kids on College Ave
Located on a kid-friendly block in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, GoldenBug carries shoes for babies, toddlers, and big kids up to size 5 youth.
Visit Cat Town Oakland
Cat Town in Oakland is a fun outing for a feline-loving child for $10 each. Combo cafe and animal shelter. Reservations suggested.
Epworth Playgroups for new parents, babies and toddlers in North Berkeley
Epworth Playgroups are non-religious meet-ups that take place in a colorful recreation room housed by the Epworth United Methodist Church in North Berkeley.
Cake Wars birthday party in Berkeley produces beautiful results
Cake Wars: A unique party concept, perfect for indoor birthday party months.
Wednesday Open Gym at Cal Golden Bears Gymnastics
From 11 am to 2 pm on Fridays, the Bear Cub gym is open for your visit seasonally when summer camp is not in session.
{510} Family Faves with Outdoors Advocate Annie Burke
Annie Burke loves to take her children outside into the parks, seashore, and nature In the Bay Area. Get your fingernails dirty.
Visit Historic Downtown Benicia
Downtown Benicia is the cutest little place with some big history. With California's third capitol building, picnic, seashore, treats & more!